My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
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"My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" is a song written by Howard Greenfield
and Jack Keller
which was a #1 hit for Connie Francis
in 1960.
studio in Hollywood CA over three different sessions on July 9, 25, and 31, 1960 with Jesse Kaye and Arnold Maxin acting as producers; Gus Levene arranged the orchestration and conducted. The musicians included Art Kaplan on saxophone.
Several takes from these sessions are still extant. The original MGM K 12923 single utilized Take 49 (recorded July 31, 1960) but two weeks into release this was replaced by Take 37 (recorded July 25, 1960) at the behest of Francis and the song's writers.
"My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" became Francis' second consecutive A-side to top the Billboard Hot 100
reaching #1 on the chart dated 26 September 1960 and holding there the following week. The single also marked Francis' final appearance of the R&B charts
at #11.
In the UK "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" reached #3.
On 18 October 1960, Francis recorded a German language version of "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" entitled "Mein Herz weiß genau, was es will" which would remain unreleased until 1988.
crossover hit
for Francis herself but the song was subsequently recorded by several high profile C&W songstresses beginning with Connie Smith
on her 1966 album Downtown Country
. In 1971 Smith's version was included on a compilation release which was entitled My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
.
The most successful country version was by Susan Raye
in 1972 which hit Billboard's Top 10 Country Singles. Debby Boone
made a slightly less successful hit of it in 1979, peaking at #11; Boone subsequently made less successful bids for C&W chart success with remakes of the Connie Francis hits "Breakin' in a Brand New Broken Heart
" (#25) and "Everybody's Somebody's Fool
" (#48).
"My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" was recorded by Reba McEntire
early in her career; that version was first released on the 1994 compilation Oklahoma Girl
. "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" was also one of several Pop classic hits covered by Sandy Posey
on One Fine Day a 2005 CD release which marked Posey's return to her countrypolitan roots on which Francis' "Who's Sorry Now?
" and "My Happiness" were also remade.
Howard Greenfield
Howard Greenfield was an American lyricist and songwriter, who for several years in the 1960s worked out of the famous Brill Building...
and Jack Keller
Jack Keller (songwriter)
Jack Keller A legend in his own right, Jack Keller wrote hit songs in every genre of music over a period of nearly 40 years with success in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville....
which was a #1 hit for Connie Francis
Connie Francis
Connie Francis is an American pop singer of Italian heritage and the top-charting female vocalist of the 1950s and 1960s. Although her chart success waned in the second half of the 1960s, Francis remained a top concert draw...
in 1960.
1960 hit
Francis recorded "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" at Radio RecordersRadio Recorders
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studio in Hollywood CA over three different sessions on July 9, 25, and 31, 1960 with Jesse Kaye and Arnold Maxin acting as producers; Gus Levene arranged the orchestration and conducted. The musicians included Art Kaplan on saxophone.
Several takes from these sessions are still extant. The original MGM K 12923 single utilized Take 49 (recorded July 31, 1960) but two weeks into release this was replaced by Take 37 (recorded July 25, 1960) at the behest of Francis and the song's writers.
"My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" became Francis' second consecutive A-side to top the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
reaching #1 on the chart dated 26 September 1960 and holding there the following week. The single also marked Francis' final appearance of the R&B charts
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
at #11.
In the UK "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" reached #3.
On 18 October 1960, Francis recorded a German language version of "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" entitled "Mein Herz weiß genau, was es will" which would remain unreleased until 1988.
Remakes
Unlike Francis' precedent #1 "Everybody's Somebody's Fool", "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" did not become a C&WCountry music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
crossover hit
Crossover (music)
Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the record charts which track differing musical tastes, or genres...
for Francis herself but the song was subsequently recorded by several high profile C&W songstresses beginning with Connie Smith
Connie Smith
Connie Smith is an American country music artist. She began her career in 1963 after winning a local talent contest near Columbus, Ohio, which attracted the attention of country songwriter Bill Anderson...
on her 1966 album Downtown Country
Downtown Country
Downtown Country is the sixth studio album by American country artist, Connie Smith. The album was released in January 1967 on RCA Victor Records and was produced by Bob Ferguson...
. In 1971 Smith's version was included on a compilation release which was entitled My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own (album)
My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own is the third compilation album by American country artist, Connie Smith. The budget album was released in May 1971 on RCA Camden Records and was produced by Bob Ferguson....
.
The most successful country version was by Susan Raye
Susan Raye
Susan Raye is an American country music singer. She enjoyed great popularity during the early and mid 1970's and chalked up seven top 10 and nineteen top 40 country hits Susan Raye discography, most notably the song "L.A...
in 1972 which hit Billboard's Top 10 Country Singles. Debby Boone
Debby Boone
Deborah Anne Boone is an American singer and stage actress. She is best known for her 1977 hit, "You Light Up My Life," which spent a then record ten weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and led to her winning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist the following year...
made a slightly less successful hit of it in 1979, peaking at #11; Boone subsequently made less successful bids for C&W chart success with remakes of the Connie Francis hits "Breakin' in a Brand New Broken Heart
Breakin' In A Brand New Broken Heart
"Breakin' in a Brand New Broken Heart" is a popular song written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller recorded by Connie Francis in a 18 October 1960 New York City session conducted and arranged by Stan Applebaum; the same session produced "Where the Boys Are" to which "Breakin' in a Brand New...
" (#25) and "Everybody's Somebody's Fool
Everybody's Somebody's Fool
"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" is a song written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield which was a #1 hit for Connie Francis in mid 1960....
" (#48).
"My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" was recorded by Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
early in her career; that version was first released on the 1994 compilation Oklahoma Girl
Oklahoma Girl
Oklahoma Girl is the twenty-first album, a double-disc 40-track retrospective of Reba McEntire's early years on Mercury Records. The tracks included are primarily minor hits released before she became a superstar in the '80s and '90s on MCA Records. No new material was recorded for this...
. "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" was also one of several Pop classic hits covered by Sandy Posey
Sandy Posey
Sandy Posey is an American popular singer, who enjoyed success in the 1960s with singles such as her 1966 recording of Martha Sharpe's composition, "Single Girl." She is often described as a country singer, although, like Skeeter Davis her output has varied...
on One Fine Day a 2005 CD release which marked Posey's return to her countrypolitan roots on which Francis' "Who's Sorry Now?
Who's Sorry Now?
"Who's Sorry Now?" is a popular song with music written by Ted Snyder and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby. It was published in 1923."Who's Sorry Now?" was featured in the Marx Brothers film A Night in Casablanca , directed by Archie Mayo and released by United Artists.The song has been...
" and "My Happiness" were also remade.