"Change of Heart" is a song recorded by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was released in February 1983 as the third single from their fifth album Long After Dark. It peaked at number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The B side, "Heartbreakers Beach Party," was exclusive to this single and remained unreleased on CD until its inclusion on the 1995 box set Playback.

Background

Petty was inspired to write "Change of Heart" based on The Move's 1972 single "Do Ya". Petty was very inspired by the way Jeff Lynne had used chords on the track, and wanted to use the same "crunchy" guitar riff that was used on "Do Ya". After that, the lyrics and title came and the song was completed.

Reception

Cash Box said that Petty's "chiming guitar" and "ultra-nasal" vocal, as well as "a rock steady beat and elaborate percussion" allow the singer to express his feelings.

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Limited edition

The first 100,000 copies in the US were pressed on red vinyl and came in a stickered transparent sleeve.