Head over Heels (The Go-Go's song)
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| Single by The Go-Go's | ||||
| from the album Talk Show | ||||
| Released | February 21, 1984  June 19, 1984  |
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| Format | 7" single, 12" single | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, new wave | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | I.R.S. | |||
| Writer(s) | Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine | |||
| Producer(s) | Martin Rushent | |||
| The Go-Go's singles chronology | ||||
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"Head over Heels" is a 1984 single, released by the all-female pop rock/new wave band The Go-Go's, written by Charlotte Caffey and Kathy Valentine. Go-Gos' rhythm guitarist Jane Weidlin has cited "Head over Heels" as her favorite Go-Gos' song, describing it as " just a classic. Like a little pop truffle of chocolate that's just completely delicious."[1]
History
The song was released as the first single from their third album, Talk Show, and was the most successful of the album's three singles, peaking at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Appearance in other media
- The song appeared in the 1990s comedy TV series Get a Life in the episode "Terror on the Hell Loop 2000".
- The song appeared in the 2001 movie Head over Heels starring Freddie Prinze, Jr.
- The song appeared in the 2004 Gary Winick movie 13 Going on 30.
- The song appeared in the 2009 Mutiny Bikes Video starring Professional BMX Rider Randy Taylor
- The song appeared in the 2010 episode of 90210 entitled "Girl Fight"
Chart positions
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Singles Chart | 35 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 11 |
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