Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart
“Achy Breaky Heart” is a country song written by Don Von Tress. It was first recorded by the Marcy Brothers in 1991 under the title “Don’t Tell My Heart”, but it became a much bigger hit when it was covered by Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached number one in the UK Singles Chart. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Country Male Vocal Performance in 1993.
Background and composition
“Achy Breaky Heart” was written by Don Von Tress in 1990. The song is a country ballad about a man who is heartbroken after his girlfriend leaves him. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of heartbreak.
Recording and production
Billy Ray Cyrus’s version of “Achy Breaky Heart” was recorded in 1992 at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The song was produced by Harold Shedd.
The recording features Cyrus’s vocals accompanied by a simple country music arrangement. Cyrus’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song.
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“Achy Breaky Heart” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
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- The song was originally written and recorded by Don Von Tress in 1990.
- Billy Ray Cyrus’s version of the song was released in 1992 on his album Some Gave All.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one in the UK Singles Chart.
- “Achy Breaky Heart” has been covered by many artists, including The Simpsons, Dolly Parton, and Jason Aldean.