Heart's on Fire (John Cafferty song)

"Heart's on Fire" is a song by American rock singer John Cafferty. It was released in February 1986 as a single from the soundtrack to the 1985 film Rocky IV. The power ballad[1] peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was written by Vince DiCola, Ed Fruge, and Joe Esposito.

"Heart's on Fire"
Single by John Cafferty
from the album Rocky IV
ReleasedMarch 1986
Recorded1985
GenreRock
Length4:17
LabelScotti Bros.
Songwriter(s)Vince DiCola, Ed Fruge, Joe Esposito
Producer(s)Vince DiCola, Ed Fruge
John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band singles chronology
"Voice of America's Sons"
(1986)
"Heart's on Fire"
(1986)
"Song and Dance"
(1988)
Audio sample
John Caffetry - Hearts On Fire

Critical reception

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Nancy Ehrlich of Billboard magazine reviewed called the song "high-adrenaline rock'n'roll over pummeling percussion."[2]

Personnel

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  • John Cafferty – vocals and guitar
  • Gary Gramolini – lead guitar
  • Pat Lupo – bass
  • Kenny Jo Silva – drums
  • Bobby Cotoia – keyboards
  • Michael "Tunes" Antunes – saxophone
  • Vince Dicola – keyboard

Charts

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Chart (1986–1987) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM) 68
US Billboard Hot 100 76

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[3] Silver 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Ten Amazing 80s Action Movie Power Ballads".
  2. ^ "Reviews - Pop Singles: Heart's on Fire". Billboard. 98 (8): 71. February 22, 1986.
  3. ^ "British single certifications – John Cafferty – Hearts on Fire". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 7, 2022.