I'm proud to say I co-wrote Heart of the City with Dean McTaggart, and the refrain goes: In the heart of the city In the heat of the night Things get electric They build up inside Those are the actual lyrics, folks. They were written by Dean, after he and I roughed out the tune at the Arrows' Toronto rehearsal space, back in '85. That was a fun year. I also co- wrote a bunch of singles with Zappacosta, including Turn It On, I Think About You and When I Fall In Love Again. Good, good times.
Thanks to you and Dean for getting this song out there. What a great tune! One of my favourite songs! When I Fall in Love Again...another great tune. You got some serious talent man....Props!
Huge fan. Years ago, I couldn't get a cd of their greatest hits anywhere! Found a blog where someone had Dean McTaggert's email and they said just to email and ask where I could find one. I did - got a reply in 5 min. He said if I bought a copy of his new music, he'd send me a burned copy of the greatest hits for free. Done and done! Was super nice of him! The Arrows (and the Spoons) were the best Canadian 80s bands. We had some really good 80s music - so underrated.
I was in The Arrows music video... In the Heart of the City back in 1986.. it was grand in Toronto, ON.. trying to reach Dean .. I am a T.V. producer/hostess of my 14 years of my T.V. Show, "Patty's Page,"
I equate "the city" in this song with the Christmas season, which my family and I don't treat as having truly started until Advent begins. So on December 1st, 2024, I say, Happy Advent to all who celebrate or observe; it's always great to be back in this city! 😊
I saw The Arrows back in 1986 at Barrymore's in Ottawa. The best small venue gig I have ever seen. The Arrows never got the respect they deserved. Thanks for the memories.
I am in the Arrows video Heart of the city the blonde in the left hand corner the late sax player Earl Semore put me in this video and i enjoyed every moment and am glad it was uploaded to UA-cam!!!
Canadian music in the 80s was so rich with talent Doug and the slugs, loverboy, harlequin and this long forgotten and talented band who had the great vocal talents of Dean McTaggart whatever happened to this band love to see what you're all doing now
80s the Best decade of AOR, Westcoast, Melodichardrock, Hi-tech AOR, Melodichardrock, Hairmetal, Pop&NewWave, Soul, Funky, Jazzfunk, great Soundtracks era 👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
80s the Best decade of AOR, Westcoast, Hi-tech, Melodichardrock, Hairmetal, Pop&NewWave, Funky, Soul, Jazzfunk, Top Movies, great Soundtracks era👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
ONE PERSONA OPINION...DONT CARE FOR IT...MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE AND EASYSTREET...MUCH BETTER...I DONT THINK THEY EVEN NEEDED THE BITCHES BACK THERE IN VOCALS, CERTAINLY NOT FOR JUST SHAKING THEIR ASSES, WHAT A JOKE...
Earl Seymour played on a recording of mine. He was able to ad lib some brilliant soprano sax parts after only hearing the song once. A true genius and a gentleman!
THE ARROWS have some of Toronto's FINEST Musicians, although Many are from All OVER THE PLANET! The Sax Player EARL SEYMOUR has played with Many Artists including HEWEY LEWIS & THE NEWS. THE ARROWS had a 'Second SECRET Name', BTW... They were often playing around as THE LINCOLNS when they could not feature They Awesome Vocalist, DEAN McTAGGERT (Sp?), I recall. Hopefully, THE ARROWS will Return as SWINGIN' Upbeat BIG BAND Music is Still SO VALUED! UME released THE ARROWS' Album on CD after realizing that They OWNED IT... It's AVAILABLE via ORDER, as when Polygram and A&M merged, THE ARROWS were Not out on CD... and their Albums were not Internationally Available. Apparently, the Band was able to arrange to Release a GREAT COMPILATION with UME's (UMG in Canada) support. I did get a Copy, myself, and it's WELL DONE! Thank You for supporting Talent and Valuing Artists' Work, and for allowing and Reading my "long-winded" comment, Too! It's Appreciated. TRULY! ❤
This was our anthem way back in the '80s. Also this: God save our gracious queen, long live our noble queen God save our queen Send her victorious, happy and glorious Long to reign o'er us God save our queen. What may seem strange and incongruous to you is a very happy memory to me.
I'm assuming your dad was Earl....I saw the band back in 86 in Kitchener Ontario....The band was fantastic, but your father was amazing.....Kept waiting for a mistake....Joke was on me though...He never missed a beat.....MEMORIES!!!!! We lost a great one
their two albums are among AOR fans top albums of all time.their sound was awesome... hi tech AOR with a great production... and fantastic arrangements.... keys sax and hard edged guitars all competing in the mix.....I recall I had to order "The Lines Are Open " from HMV in Canada Toronto..boy was I dedicated to this band!! Ive yet to hear the first EP they had out..with 4 tracks on on it..its nowhere online.... can anyone point me to it?? cheers..Neil from Liverpool UK
I had such a hard time finding this song! I called radio stations, checked playlists, called people that might know, I loved this song,and finally gave up, although people thought it sounded familiar. I finally found it on my own playlist!! So happy now and calling radio stations to let them know! LOVE THIS SONG!!
Yeah, even a good vinyl rip to digital is better than absolutely nothing. Old bands should put the stuff on the streaming sites because there’s always somebody that the stuff meant something to them and they consider the music a very important part of their life.
@karmah65 Earl seymour is my uncle :) man its crazy to see him with his 80s hair lol....he was a super great guy. I still have an old LP of theirs signed by the whole band somewhere...
Did this band ever achieve any fame in the US at all? I only know them from hearing this song on Night Heat. Now that I've heard it here I LOVE it to death! :)
@sw33t714 wow thats tragic sw,hope your doing ok .Earl was very well liked and had tons of friends,Someone should put a video together or a site dedicated to him,love to see more of his stuff as im sure others would ..he really deserves it .
@goboats long time to respond back 2 u but im 21 now lol and yes he was !! im very proud to call him my father, most amazing dad i just lost my mother to cancer also last christmas :(
I saw them in '85 at he Diamond Club (Now the Phoenix) during this era!!! AWESOME SHOW!!!! OH! I remember the HOT BLONDE in the HOT DRESS in front of me! HA!! I don't know why it says 1986, it should have been 1985.
Silent Runner Whuuuut? Luckyyyy!!! What high school? If you don't mind me asking... what year? Would have been awesome to have these guys perform at my high school!!!
hey nudesman,,,hope to help ya, i have this on casette but the lyrics werent on the insert.....what i can tell you is "in the heart ot the city..in the heat of the night..things get electric...--but i cant get the rest either...maybe it will make sense to someone else!
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I'm proud to say I co-wrote Heart of the City with Dean McTaggart, and the refrain goes:
In the heart of the city
In the heat of the night
Things get electric
They build up inside
Those are the actual lyrics, folks. They were written by Dean, after he and I roughed out the tune at the Arrows' Toronto rehearsal space, back in '85.
That was a fun year. I also co- wrote a bunch of singles with Zappacosta, including Turn It On, I Think About You and When I Fall In Love Again.
Good, good times.
I always thought the lyrics were "In the heart of the city, in the heat of the night, things get electric baby, look inside"
Thanks to you and Dean for getting this song out there. What a great tune! One of my favourite songs! When I Fall in Love Again...another great tune. You got some serious talent man....Props!
this is one of my fave songs of all time
It is definitely "Things get electric, they build up inside".
I've always loved this song, never fails to put a smile on my face! ❤
Huge fan. Years ago, I couldn't get a cd of their greatest hits anywhere! Found a blog where someone had Dean McTaggert's email and they said just to email and ask where I could find one. I did - got a reply in 5 min. He said if I bought a copy of his new music, he'd send me a burned copy of the greatest hits for free. Done and done! Was super nice of him! The Arrows (and the Spoons) were the best Canadian 80s bands. We had some really good 80s music - so underrated.
I was in The Arrows music video... In the Heart of the City back in 1986.. it was grand in Toronto, ON.. trying to reach Dean .. I am a T.V. producer/hostess of my 14 years of my T.V. Show, "Patty's Page,"
I equate "the city" in this song with the Christmas season, which my family and I don't treat as having truly started until Advent begins. So on December 1st, 2024, I say, Happy Advent to all who celebrate or observe; it's always great to be back in this city! 😊
I saw The Arrows back in 1986 at Barrymore's in Ottawa. The best small venue gig I have ever seen. The Arrows never got the respect they deserved. Thanks for the memories.
David Buttree I so agree David. Like fellow Canadian Ian Thomas has also got so underated. AMAZING ARTISTS SO UNDER RECOGNIZED.
So many Canadian artists, great ones, underrated.
I am in the Arrows video Heart of the city the blonde in the left hand corner the late sax player Earl Semore put me in this video and i enjoyed every moment and am glad it was uploaded to UA-cam!!!
Long time no see.
I just found this record in Northern BC and had to buy it! I remember I had a 45 of Heart of the City when I was a kid and loved this song!
Canadian music in the 80s was so rich with talent Doug and the slugs, loverboy, harlequin and this long forgotten and talented band who had the great vocal talents of Dean McTaggart whatever happened to this band love to see what you're all doing now
This video is 80’s gold with the brass ensemble and Hal & Joanne from Bodybreak cut a rug 😉
10 out of 10 for this song and the band
They sure contributed to the happy 80's.
I saw The Arrows in Saskatoon in 1986. They were fantastic! Such great music and stage presence! Magical, great memory!
I saw them the same year down the road in Regina.
So great and so underrated
Earl Seymour's signature sax sound ... miss him.
Back when music had soul and told a story that last's with you forever.The 80's are forever the best,i know this because i was a 16 in 1986.later.
i was a 16 in 1986. Me too!
80s the Best decade of AOR, Westcoast, Melodichardrock, Hi-tech AOR, Melodichardrock, Hairmetal, Pop&NewWave, Soul, Funky, Jazzfunk, great Soundtracks era 👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
Love The Arrows from the 80s
SEEN THESE GUYS PUT ON AN GREAT SHOP. !!!!
Forgotten but great song of the 80s
It's s shame they had only 2 albums..great band!
prattpt6 I agree. WHAT A VOICE!!! Such talent! Dean and the band's instrumental talent! AMAZING! 🎤😃🎸🎺🎷🎶🎵🇨🇦
Saw these guys in concert in 1986 - simply awesome performance. The music is so well written and the arrangements are crisp and tight!!
How did I miss that?? I would've jumped at the chance to see The Arrows live.
80s the Best decade of AOR, Westcoast, Hi-tech, Melodichardrock, Hairmetal, Pop&NewWave, Funky, Soul, Jazzfunk, Top Movies, great Soundtracks era👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
They did great show in Vancouver - Expo 86
This ALWAYS lifts my mood. Shall we dance! Such a talented band!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
ONE PERSONA OPINION...DONT CARE FOR IT...MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE AND EASYSTREET...MUCH BETTER...I DONT THINK THEY EVEN NEEDED THE BITCHES BACK THERE IN VOCALS, CERTAINLY NOT FOR JUST SHAKING THEIR ASSES, WHAT A JOKE...
Earl Seymour played on a recording of mine. He was able to ad lib some brilliant soprano sax parts after only hearing the song once. A true genius and a gentleman!
THE ARROWS have some of Toronto's FINEST Musicians, although Many are from All OVER THE PLANET!
The Sax Player EARL SEYMOUR has played with Many Artists including HEWEY LEWIS & THE NEWS.
THE ARROWS had a 'Second SECRET Name', BTW...
They were often playing around as THE LINCOLNS when they could not feature They Awesome Vocalist, DEAN McTAGGERT (Sp?), I recall.
Hopefully, THE ARROWS will Return as SWINGIN' Upbeat BIG BAND Music is Still SO VALUED!
UME released THE ARROWS' Album on CD after realizing that They OWNED IT...
It's AVAILABLE via ORDER, as when Polygram and A&M merged, THE ARROWS were Not out on CD... and their Albums were not Internationally Available.
Apparently, the Band was able to arrange to Release a GREAT COMPILATION with UME's (UMG in Canada) support.
I did get a Copy, myself, and it's WELL DONE!
Thank You for supporting Talent and Valuing Artists' Work, and for allowing and Reading my "long-winded" comment, Too!
It's Appreciated. TRULY!
❤
This was our anthem way back in the '80s.
Also this:
God save our gracious queen, long live our noble queen
God save our queen
Send her victorious, happy and glorious
Long to reign o'er us
God save our queen.
What may seem strange and incongruous to you is a very happy memory to me.
Love the horns in this tune
I love his voice!!! 🎤😄🎼🎶🎵
Awesome band! 👍😎🎸📼🎼🎶🎵
Song featured in final episode of Nightheat season 3 in 1987. Nightheat was a CTV and later on CBS late night show
25 years later and it still puts chills down my spine.
Electrifying performance!!!
I just love this band, WOW, so amazing, love the Arrows, big hugs from Cathy XO
My daddy!! Earl Seymour!! MISS you & mom everyday.... wish u guys never left me
I'm assuming your dad was Earl....I saw the band back in 86 in Kitchener Ontario....The band was fantastic, but your father was amazing.....Kept waiting for a mistake....Joke was on me though...He never missed a beat.....MEMORIES!!!!! We lost a great one
Back then, this should have been the official song of every downtown of every major city in North America.
Thank you thank you a million times thank you for putting this song up. I can't begin to tell you how happy it makes me, listening to it.
same! I want it on spotify
Lucky to have seen these guys live !!!!
@mozzola
That is so awesome! I loved the Arrows and Zappacosta. You are very talented.
One of my Fav songs. Being from Ottawa, I would hear them a lot back in the 80's. Awesome band!
Such a very gorgeous confident talented man! WOW!!!!
their two albums are among AOR fans top albums of all time.their sound was awesome... hi tech AOR with a great production... and fantastic arrangements.... keys sax and hard edged guitars all competing in the mix.....I recall I had to order "The Lines Are Open " from HMV in Canada Toronto..boy was I dedicated to this band!! Ive yet to hear the first EP they had out..with 4 tracks on on it..its nowhere online.... can anyone point me to it?? cheers..Neil from Liverpool UK
wow. I saw this band in Winnipeg in 1986. Awesome band. Fallen Angel is also a good track.
I had such a hard time finding this song! I called radio stations, checked playlists, called people that might know, I loved this song,and finally gave up, although people thought it sounded familiar. I finally found it on my own playlist!! So happy now and calling radio stations to let them know! LOVE THIS SONG!!
Love the band and the dancers. Makes the 80's.
Very cool Mozz.....great tune good times, I miss the 80's....SO MUCH!!!
Great song!
This sure brings back memories!!!! Miss the 80's.....the styles....the hair...and the music was amazing!!! :)
Blast from the past, loved these guys! have both of their albums on LP
Great song! I can't say that enough! 80's Music rules!
Shame I can't find any tunes on Spotify, they were amazing!
Yeah, even a good vinyl rip to digital is better than absolutely nothing. Old bands should put the stuff on the streaming sites because there’s always somebody that the stuff meant something to them and they consider the music a very important part of their life.
1:30 Aug 10 2020 it’s the heart of the world. Fighting. Covid lets get together one song at a time !!!!! Saskatoon Canada. Keep it going.!!!!!
I love his voice!!!!!!
Un grupaso, solo 2 discos marcaron una leyenda, AOR de lujo!
@karmah65 Earl seymour is my uncle :) man its crazy to see him with his 80s hair lol....he was a super great guy. I still have an old LP of theirs signed by the whole band somewhere...
This is old school rock. It is kind of upbeat and funky.
Great Song!
I had forgotten most of the 80's . Thanks for bringing back old memories.
Thx for posting.
great song
i was in the left hand corner as well with my sister Shawn and friend Kathy.We may have been at the same table as you. It was a fun day!
Good night! I haven't seen this video since 1986 when I was at Laurentian University.
love this song for sure
Great song, great hooks, great arrangement...but not easy to find!
Their song Tell it to my Heart isn’t even on UA-cam:(
The only way I can listen to it is by cassette and I’m scared to wear it out.
Great band..they were the band to play Richard's on Richards when it opened..great nite for the club that became a lengendary club..I worked there
@mozzola
That's awesome. What a great song and what a great time that as back in T.O. Congrats...
I bought this 45 vinyl single... was think about getting their greatest hits. Maybe not - lol
Awesome song from the 80's. Too bad it's not on iTunes.
...one of my favorite songs from the '80's...found conservatism there...
This song reminds me of Toronto
That's It!! Thanks Blue
Did this band ever achieve any fame in the US at all? I only know them from hearing this song on Night Heat. Now that I've heard it here I LOVE it to death! :)
That's a pretty good tune.
Awesome SOng!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@sw33t714 wow thats tragic sw,hope your doing ok .Earl was very well liked and had tons of friends,Someone should put a video together or a site dedicated to him,love to see more of his stuff as im sure others would ..he really deserves it .
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@goboats yah man he did pass away....he's my uncle... and yah he was a great guy....will be missed.
cool i love it
@goboats long time to respond back 2 u but im 21 now lol and yes he was !! im very proud to call him my father, most amazing dad i just lost my mother to cancer also last christmas :(
Who could I reach out to to get this song on Spotify? I love it but I’m sad it’s not on there :(
I hear:
"in the heart ot the city..in the heat of the night..things get electric, love can be the sign."
You know, you can't help but get up and dance no matter how goofy you may look.
I saw them in '85 at he Diamond Club (Now the Phoenix) during this era!!! AWESOME SHOW!!!! OH! I remember the HOT BLONDE in the HOT DRESS in front of me! HA!! I don't know why it says 1986, it should have been 1985.
The single was released in Mach 1986 is why
lol I remember they performed at our High School.
Silent Runner Whuuuut? Luckyyyy!!! What high school? If you don't mind me asking... what year? Would have been awesome to have these guys perform at my high school!!!
how can we get this on spotify?? I want ro crank it!
So. Much. Hair.
(great song)
@shayice1 thats great thanks very much ..have to go check it out
I had no idea Earl Seymour the sax guy passed away. Always kinda liked him. Very handsome fella.
@sw33t714 lol yes hes my uncle, his eldest sister is my mom.
Not sure if this song was used in ‘Miami Vice’?
@goboats dude, there is a tribute page for Earl. The Earl Seymour Page on Facebook. Go check it out!
R.i.p. arrows vids yt took a lot of em down.
hey
is the 80's the new 60's
@mozzola That is soo cool man, what did you guys use to hammer out the melody? Cheers and great song!
Dave H.
Calgary
hey nudesman,,,hope to help ya, i have this on casette but the lyrics werent on the insert.....what i can tell you is "in the heart ot the city..in the heat of the night..things get electric...--but i cant get the rest either...maybe it will make sense to someone else!
@mozzola Can you send me the lyrics of the Zappacosta's Turn It On, please? :))
Canadian, EH?
They should have sold more！
@shayice1 hes your uncle?????? lol hes my dad!
Nik Kershaw's brother... Just kiddin'.
Looks and sounds like john Farnham.
Used to have my hair longer like the lead singer.
I miss these days, getting "dressed up" to go out.....the suits, the hair, the music, the women.....lol.....