"Heart in Danger" is the debut single by Australian pop-rock band Southern Sons, released in August 1990. It was written by the group's guitarist, Phil Buckle, and produced by Ross Fraser. The song peaked at number five in Australia and was included on their debut album, Southern Sons (1990).
| "Heart in Danger" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australian CD single | ||||
| Single by Southern Sons | ||||
| from the album Southern Sons | ||||
| B-side | "Out of My Hands" | |||
| Released | 6 August 1990 | |||
| Studio | Metropolis (Melbourne, Australia) | |||
| Length | 4:59 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Phil Buckle | |||
| Producer(s) | Ross Fraser | |||
| Southern Sons singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
Southern Sons were established in 1989 by all four members of the group the State, Peter Bowman on guitars and vocals, Phil Buckle on vocals and guitar, Geoff Cain on bass guitar and Virgil Donati on drums, which were joined by guitarist and vocalist Irwin Thomas (p.k.a. Jack Jones).[1][2]
In August 1990, Southern Sons released their debut single "Heart in Danger", which peaked at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart.[1] It was written by Buckle and produced by Ross Fraser.[1][2] It was followed by the single, "Always and Ever" (November) and the group's debut self-titled album, Southern Sons (February 1991), which peaked at number five on the ARIA albums chart.[1]
Southern Sons were criticised for sounding too similar to label-mate John Farnham; they "had to defend their sound, their image, their music but now say they're just happy doing what they do in their own time and way."[3] Buckle "believes that despite the fact he writes music for both groups... the Sons guitar work makes for a harder sound."[3] According to Victor Harbor Times' reviewer the album is a "mature and stylish collection of emotionally charged and musically impeccable pop/rock songs."[4]
Track listings edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heart in Danger" | Phil Buckle | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Out of My Hands" | Virgil Donati, Buckle, Peter Bowman, Geoff Cain | 4:20 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heart in Danger" | Buckle | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Out of My Hands" | Donati, Buckle, Bowman, Cain | 4:20 |
| 3. | "More Than Enough" | Bowman, Buckle | 3:40 |
Charts edit
Sales and certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c d McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Southern Sons'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 29 August 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ a b Southern Sons related entries at the Australian Rock Database:
- The State: Holmgren, Magnus. "The State". Australian Rock Database. Archived from the original on 31 January 2004. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- Southern Sons: Holmgren, Magnus. "Southern Sons". Australian Rock Database. Archived from the original on 22 January 2004. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ a b Miranda, Charles (4 April 1991). "Good Times: Sons Defend Their Sound". The Canberra Times. Vol. 65, no. 20, 445. p. 15. Retrieved 2 August 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Southern Sons for Crown". Times. Vol. 89, no. 4, 162. Victor Harbor, SA. 10 September 1993. p. 8. Retrieved 2 August 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Heart in Danger (Australian 7-inch single vinyl disc). Southern Sons. RCA Records. 1990. 105152.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Heart in Danger (European 7-inch single sleeve). Southern Sons. RCA Records. 1990. PB 49183.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Heart in Danger (Australian cassette single sleeve). Southern Sons. RCA Records. 1990. CS 5152.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Heart in Danger (European CD single liner notes). Southern Sons. RCA Records. 1990. PD49184.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Southern Sons – Heart in Danger". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1990". No. 50. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Accreditations (1987-2010)". Australian Fun Countdowns. 7 April 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
