The story behind
Neneh Cherry released Heart in 1989, a track that came from an album called Raw Like Sushi. The song was recorded between 1988 and 1989, in studios in London and New York. The mix of sounds is what makes it special: it has hip hop, new jack swing and R&B, with instruments like pianos, synthesizers, trumpets and percussion. The lyrics talk about Cherry's life, her upbringing and what happened to her as a mother. The song was an international success, reaching third position in the UK and first in Sweden and the Netherlands. The version that was played on the radio was re-recorded with Tim Simenon, a musician who also worked in Bomb the Bass. Cherry's voice mixes with raps, and that is what makes it unique. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
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Interlude 1
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Outro 1
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From the album
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry · 1989 · Track 7