Bitter Heart
"Bitter Heart" is a song by British new wave duo Seona Dancing. It was released as a single in 1983. It is similar to David Bowie's songs. It was sung by Ricky Gervais, who would later become famous, and the synthesizers were played by Bill Macrae. The song peaked at No. 79 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the top 100 for 3 weeks.[2]
| "Bitter Heart" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Seona Dancing | ||||
| Released | September 1983[1] | |||
| Genre | New wave, synthpop | |||
| Length | 3:58 (7"), 6:36 (12") | |||
| Label | London Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ricky Gervais, Bill Macrae | |||
| Seona Dancing singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
changeA music video was made in 1983. It has been played a lot on talk shows interviewing Gervais and "'80s flashback" shows. It is about a girl in a wedding dress whose husband left her shortly before she got married. Because of this, she becomes angry and destroys most of the objects in the room.
Cover versions
changeIn August 2012, British pop group Super 8 Cynics released a cover of the song under the record label Longevity Records.[3] In September 2023, Los Angeles band Sacred Skin released a cover of the song under the record label Artoffact Records.
References
change- ↑ "45cat - Seona Dancing - "Bitter Heart"/"Tell Her"". 45cat.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ↑ "SEONA DANCING | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
- ↑ "Signed Super 8 Cynics will record Ricky Gervais track as first single". www.chorley-guardian.co.uk.
