Feargal Sharkey – A Good Heart (12", 1985 – Retro Pop)

Feargal Sharkey's 12-inch single "A Good Heart" was released in 1985 on Virgin Records and became an international hit. The single includes the extended version of the song as well as the B-sides "Ghost Train Blues" and "Anger Is Holy." With its blend of catchy 80s pop and powerful vocals, the record is one of the decade's most distinctive releases.

Historical background

Feargal Sharkey ( born 1958 in Northern Ireland ) first rose to fame as the singer of the punk/new wave band The Undertones , with classics like "Teenage Kicks." He launched his solo career in the mid-1980s, with "A Good Heart" becoming his biggest hit – the song reached number one in several European countries. Written by Maria McKee (Lone Justice) and produced by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), the single marks Sharkey's transition from new wave to a more mature pop sound.

Product details

• Format: 12'' Vinyl Single

• Title: A Good Heart

• Artist: Feargal Sharkey

• Label: Virgin Records

• Year of publication: 1985

• Genre: Pop, Rock, 80s

• Tracks: A: A Good Heart (Extended Version) / B: Ghost Train Blues, Anger Is Holy

• Vinyl condition: Very good (VG+) – glossy surface, slight hairlines, no deep scratches; plays clearly, occasional minimal crackling possible in quiet passages.

• Cover condition: Good (G) – noticeable edge wear, creases, small tears at the edge; back cover with pressure marks and slight ring wear; front cover with strong black and white portrait; overall stable and complete.

• Special features: Extended version + two non-album B-sides

Notes

• Original pressing 1985

• Signs of age and use are present (see photos)

• Images are part of the item description