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Meaghan Smith, 'Heartbroken' -- Song Premiere

When they're not broken or too busy keeping the beat, our hearts have been known to sing us songs. Meaghan Smith has decided to return the compliment. "'Heartbroken' was inspired by the impossible heart that beats in my own chest," she tells Spinner. "After years of being romantically duped by the one thing that is supposed to be keeping me alive, I figured it was about time I write the darn thing its own song."

At the same time, and to her credit, Smith didn't want 'Heartbroken' to live up to any preconceived notions you might have of a song about a heart, written and sung by an acoustic singer-songwriter from Canada. If her cover of the Pixies' 'Here Comes Your Man' -- as featured in the film '500 Days of Summer' -- didn't prove it, Smith isn't exactly a traditionalist when it comes to folk music. In fact, her forthcoming album, 'The Cricket's Orchestra' (due Oct. 6) features Mellotron as well as a horn section. Oh, and Kid Koala plays turntables on a track alongside a string quartet.

As for this song, Smith says "It's a got a playful, modern/vintage sound that I'm really happy with." As a matter of fact, so are we.

Listen to 'Heartbroken'


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Trish

Heard this song on CBC the other night. LOVE IT! Now looking to buy it. Don't see it on her website. Anyone?

February 07 2010 at 7:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Denny Kojiro

heartbroken...wow... i really love your voice....goodluck !! gbu

November 18 2009 at 12:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tomi Abriel

Two words come to mind..."fresh" and "uplifting". Love the new tune Meaghan. Did I hear an Omnichord?

September 24 2009 at 1:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DNM

I'm so glad a full-length Meaghan Smith CD is finally on the way. The EP was great but it wasn't nearly enough. If you don't know her stuff, I highly recommend visiting her website and watching the videos. She is awesome!

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September 24 2009 at 3:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jandie Wright

What a great track! Love it!!!

September 23 2009 at 4:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kitty Turnlope

Heartbroken never sounded so good! Where can I get the record?

September 23 2009 at 4:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jason

Who is this girl and why am I only hearing about her now? She's so great!

September 23 2009 at 4:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Carol Coutts

That's a fabulous song! Old meets new, and oh so catchy! Congratulations Meaghan

September 23 2009 at 4:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply