Introduction
“Blame It on Your Heart” is a spirited country song performed by Patty Loveless, renowned for its catchy melody and sharp-witted lyrics. Released in April 1993 as the lead single from her album Only What I Feel, the track became an instant classic, showcasing Loveless’s fiery vocal prowess and solidifying her status in country music. songs.funnyluffy.com+1countryuniverse.net+1
The song was co-written by esteemed songwriters Harlan Howard and Kostas. Kostas recounts that the inspiration struck after a night of no sleep, leading to a marathon writing session with Howard. Despite initial reluctance from Loveless’s team, who dismissed it as a “ditty,” the song gained traction after being featured in the 1993 film The Thing Called Love. This exposure prompted Loveless’s team to reconsider, resulting in her recording the track. savingcountrymusic.com+3countryuniverse.net+3facebook.com+3tennessean.com+1savingcountrymusic.com+1
The music video features actor David Keith as the unfaithful ex-boyfriend, with appearances by musicians like Kenny Vaughan, who played guitar for Marty Stuart’s band. savingcountrymusic.com
“Blame It on Your Heart” achieved significant success, reaching the number one position on both Billboard’s Country chart and Radio & Records’ chart in June 1993. The song’s enduring appeal is evident, as it remains one of Loveless’s signature hits. countryuniverse.net
For a visual experience, here’s Patty Loveless performing “Blame It on Your Heart”: