The Heart Of The Matter

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The Heart Of The Matter by Don Henley

About The Heart Of The Matter

"The Heart of the Matter" is a song recorded by American rock singer Don Henley from his third solo studio album, The End of the Innocence (1989). Written by Henley, Mike Campbell, and J.D. Souther and produced by Henley, Campbell, and Danny Kortchmar, the song was released as the album's third single, reaching No. 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks in early 1990. .

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About this song

Credited to: Don Henley
Album: Exitazos de los 80s · Track 16 of 31
Released: September 26, 2025
Duration: 5:22
On Last.fm: 136,688 listeners on Last.fm

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When All Is Said And Done by ABBA ,
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I'd Die For You by Bon Jovi ,
Word Up! - Single Version by Cameo ,
Fame - Radio Edit From The Musical " Fame" by Lorraine Velez ,
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Our Last Summer by ABBA ,
Don't You Want Me by The Human League ,
Do You Believe In Love by Huey Lewis & The News ,
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Night People by Kool & The Gang ,
Alive And Kicking - 12" Remix by Simple Minds ,
Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go? - Extended Version by Soft Cell ,
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The Power Of Love by Frankie Goes To Hollywood ,
Heart And Soul - Remastered 1999 by Huey Lewis & The News ,
Que Te Quiero by Katrina & The Waves ,
Big Fun by Kool & The Gang ,
Lady, Lady, Lady - From "Flashdance" by Joe "Bean" Esposito ,
Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - 7" Single Version by Soft Cell ,
Back In The High Life Again by Steve Winwood ,