"Openhearted" is a 1983 song by Australian band
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. The song was released in August 1983 as the second single from the band's debut studio album ''
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''. The song peaked at number 72 on the Australian
Kent Music Report
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.
Reception
In an album review, Tomas Mureika from
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said "Openhearted" was "built on solid
pop hook."
Track listing
;7" single (WRS 003)
# "Openhearted" – 3:52
# "Pick Me Up" – 3:18
Charts
References
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1983 songs
1983 singles
Real Life (band) songs
Curb Records singles