What My Heart Wants to Say (song)
Encyclopedia
"What My Heart Wants to Say" is the fourth single from English pop
singer Gareth Gates
' debut studio album
of the same name
. The song was written by Jorgen Elofsson
, Per Magnusson
and David Kreuger
, and produced by Magnusson and Kreuger. Upon its release on 9 December 2002, the single peaked at #5 on the UK Singles Chart
, as well as reaching the top ten in several other countries. The single was Gates' first single not to reach the top spot in the UK, after "Unchained Melody
", "Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)
" and "Suspicious Minds
" had all peaked at number one earlier in the year. It was, however, certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry
.
UK CD2
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer Gareth Gates
Gareth Gates
Gareth Paul Gates , is an English singer-songwriter. He was the runner-up in the first series of the ITV talent show Pop Idol. Gates has sold over 3.5 million records in the UK alone. He is also known for having a stutter, and has talked about his speech impediment publicly...
' debut studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
of the same name
What My Heart Wants to Say
What My Heart Wants to Say is the debut album from Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates. The album was released on 26 October 2002, almost a year after his success in the show. The album was produced by Mike Peden, and featured a range of Gates' own songs, as well as covers...
. The song was written by Jorgen Elofsson
Jörgen Elofsson
Jörgen Kjell Elofsson is a Swedish songwriter who has written or co-written hits for stars such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Guy Sebastian, Ana Johnsson, Marie Serneholt, Shayne Ward and Super Junior. He has also written hit singles for groups such as Il Divo and Westlife...
, Per Magnusson
Per Magnusson
Per Magnusson is a Swedish music producer and songwriter. His musical career took off in 1994 as one of the original team members of the now-legendary Cheiron Productions, meeting great international success working with Boyzone, Britney Spears, Westlife and the Backstreet Boys.Shortly after...
and David Kreuger
David Kreuger
David Kreuger is a Swedish songwriter.David Kreuger began at Cheiron Studios in the spring of 1993. During the period 1993-1997, he worked with Per Magnusson on several projects....
, and produced by Magnusson and Kreuger. Upon its release on 9 December 2002, the single peaked at #5 on 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 ...
, as well as reaching the top ten in several other countries. The single was Gates' first single not to reach the top spot in the UK, after "Unchained Melody
Unchained Melody
"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. It has become one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, by some counts having spawned over 500 versions in hundreds of different languages....
", "Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)
Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)
"Anyone of Us " is the second single from English pop singer Gareth Gates' debut studio album What My Heart Wants to Say. The song was written by Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson and David Kreuger, and produced by Magnusson and Kreuger. The single was released in July 2002, entering the Top 40 at...
" and "Suspicious Minds
Suspicious Minds
"Suspicious Minds" is a song written by American songwriter Mark James that, after the failure of his own recording, was handed to Elvis Presley by producer Chips Moman becoming one of his most notable hits and a number one in 1969, "Suspicious Minds" was widely regarded as the single that returned...
" had all peaked at number one earlier in the year. It was, however, certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry
British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies...
.
Tracklisting
UK CD1- "What My Heart Wants To Say" (Single Remix) - 4:06
- "Christmas To Remember" - 3:14
- "Good Thing" - 3:41
- "What My Heart Wants To Say" (Video) - 4:15
UK CD2
- "What My Heart Wants To Say" (Single Remix) - 4:06
- "Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)" (Live) - 4:07
- "Yesterday" - 3:02
- "What My Heart Wants To Say" (Behind The Scenes Footage) - 2:00
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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 ... |
5 |