'Anyone Who Had A Heart' (1964) by Dionne Warwick

About the Song

Dionne Warwick is an American singer, actress, and television host. She is one of the most successful and acclaimed singers of all time, with a career spanning over six decades. Warwick has won numerous awards, including six Grammy Awards and two Academy Awards. She is also a member of the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
“Anyone Who Had a Heart” is one of Warwick’s signature songs. It was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and it was released in 1963. The song is a classic example of Bacharach and David’s songwriting style, with its memorable melody and poignant lyrics. Warwick’s vocals on the song are simply stunning, and she perfectly captures the heartbreak and emotion of the lyrics.

The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has also been covered by many artists, including Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, and Elvis Presley.
“Anyone Who Had a Heart” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. It is a song that is sure to touch your heart.

Here are some additional details about the song:

The song was recorded in New York City in 1963.
The song was produced by Burt Bacharach.
The song’s B-side was “The Love of a Boy”.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
The song has been covered by many artists, including Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, and Elvis Presley.

Here are some interesting facts about the song:

The song was originally written for the musical Promises, Promises, but it was not used in the show.
The song was inspired by the death of Bacharach’s father.
The song has been used in many movies and television shows, including The Graduate, Forrest Gump, and The Sopranos.

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Lyrics: Anyone Who Had A Heart

Anyone who ever loved
Could look at me
And know that I love you
Anyone who ever dreamed
Could look at me
And know I dream of youKnowing I love you so
Anyone who had a heart
Would take me in his arms and love me, too
You couldn’t really have a heart
And hurt me like you hurt me
And be so untrue
What am I to do?Every time you go away
I always say
“This time it’s goodbye, dear”
Loving you the way I do
I take you back
Without you I’d die, dear
Knowing I love you so
Anyone who had a heart
Would take me in his arms and love me, too
You couldn’t really have a heart
And hurt me like you hurt me
And be so untrue
What am I to do?
Knowing I love you so
Anyone who had a heart
Would take me in his arms and love me, too
You couldn’t really have a heart
And hurt me like you hurt me
And be so untrue
Anyone who had a heart would love me, too
Anyone who had a heart
Would surely take me in his arms and always love me
Why won’t you?
Anyone who had a heart would love me, too, yeah
Anyone who had a heart
Would surely take me in his arms and always love me
Why won’t you, yeah
Anyone who had a heart would love me, too
Anyone who had a heart
Would surely take me in his arms and always love me

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