The song “Achy Breaky Heart” was written by Don Von Tress in 1990, and it was first recorded by The Marcy Brothers. However, it was Billy Ray Cyrus’s 1992 version that made the song a huge hit.
The story goes that Billy Ray Cyrus was introduced to the song by a friend who played it for him while they were driving in a car. Cyrus liked the song and decided to record it for his second album, “Some Gave All.”
The song was released as the lead single from the album in March 1992 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and later becoming a crossover success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
The success of “Achy Breaky Heart” can be attributed in part to its catchy melody and upbeat, danceable rhythm. The song’s lyrics also struck a chord with listeners, describing the pain of a broken heart in a lighthearted and relatable way.
The song’s popularity was further fueled by a line dance that was created specifically for the song, known as the “Achy Breaky.” The dance became a craze in the early 1990s, with dancers performing it at clubs, weddings, and other events.
Overall, “Achy Breaky Heart” became a cultural phenomenon, and it helped to launch Billy Ray Cyrus’s career as a country music star.
