Will You Be There (In the Morning)
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"Will You Be There" is a song first recorded by American rock
band Heart
. It was released as the first single from the band's eleventh studio album Desire Walks On
and was the only Top 40 single from the album.
"Will You Be There (In the Morning)" was written by veteran songwriter and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange
, who was responsible for writing Heart's U.S. number-two single "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You
" in 1990. The song was not as successful as Heart's previous collaboration with Lange, as "Will You Be There" peaked at number thirty-nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
. It is the last song by Heart to enter the U.S. Top 40 singles chart to date. Together with "You're The Voice" it is Heart's only song to perform better in the UK than the U.S., rising to number nineteen in the UK Singles Chart
.
"Will You Be There" was a sizeable Adult Contemporary (#15) and Mainstream Rock Tracks
(#10) success.
The song was covered by the country band BlackHawk in 1997 on their Love & Gravity
album.
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
band Heart
Heart (band)
Heart is an American rock band who first found success in Canada. Throughout several lineup changes, the only two members remaining constant are sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. The group rose to fame in the 1970s with their music being influenced by hard rock as well as folk music...
. It was released as the first single from the band's eleventh studio album Desire Walks On
Desire Walks On
Desire Walks On is the eleventh studio album, but thirteenth overall, by rock band Heart. Released in 1993, it yielded four singles: "Will You Be There ", which reached #39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, "Black on Black II", which was a mainstream rock hit, "Back to Avalon" and "The Woman in Me",...
and was the only Top 40 single from the album.
"Will You Be There (In the Morning)" was written by veteran songwriter and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Robert Lange
Robert John "Mutt" Lange is a Zambian-born British record producer and songwriter, usually known by his nickname "Mutt". Lange is one of the most successful producers in rock history. He has produced albums for artists such as AC/DC, Nickelback, Def Leppard, Outlaws, Foreigner, The Cars, Bryan...
, who was responsible for writing Heart's U.S. number-two single "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You
All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You
"All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You" is a song recorded by American rock band Heart. It was composed by veteran songwriter and producer Robert Lange and released as the first single from the band's tenth studio album Brigade, as well as their first hit single of the 1990s...
" in 1990. The song was not as successful as Heart's previous collaboration with Lange, as "Will You Be There" peaked at number thirty-nine on the U.S. 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...
. It is the last song by Heart to enter the U.S. Top 40 singles chart to date. Together with "You're The Voice" it is Heart's only song to perform better in the UK than the U.S., rising to number nineteen in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
"Will You Be There" was a sizeable Adult Contemporary (#15) and Mainstream Rock Tracks
Mainstream Rock Tracks
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue...
(#10) success.
The song was covered by the country band BlackHawk in 1997 on their Love & Gravity
Love & Gravity
Love & Gravity is the third studio album released by the American country music group Blackhawk. It features the singles "Hole in My Heart" and "Postmarked Birmingham", which peaked at #31 and #37, respectively, on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts in 1997.All of the songs center...
album.
Chart performance
| Chart (1993/1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 24 |
| Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart | 20 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 8 |
| German Singles Chart | 65 |
| Japanese Singles Chart (Osaku) | 22 |
| Japanese Singles Chart (Tokyo) | 17 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 14 |
| Polish Singles Chart | 21 |
| UK Singles Chart | 19 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 39 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart | 15 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop Songs Chart (Top 40 Mainstream) | 25 |
| U.S. Billboard Radio Songs Chart | 45 |