single · January 1, 1967
Let the Heartaches Begin
Castle CommunicationsSee this day
bluesrhythm and blues
Baldry's 1967 single "Let the Heartaches Begin" marked a significant shift towards a more pop-oriented sound, finding considerable commercial success. The song became one of his signature tunes.
- "Let the Heartaches Begin" reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The song was written by Jimmy Radcliffe and John Claude Thomas.
- The B-side was "Every Little Bit Hurts", a cover of the Brenda Holloway original.
Long John Baldry was a foundational figure in British blues and R&B. In 1967, he was a prominent artist in the UK music scene, moving into more mainstream pop territory.
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