Heart Trouble (The Parliaments song)

Heart Trouble is a funk song written by George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, and Bootsy Collins, and originally performed by The Parliaments. It was released in 1967 on Revilot Records. The song is known for its upbeat tempo, infectious groove, and raw, unpolished sound, characteristic of the early funk era. "Heart Trouble" showcased The Parliaments' transition from a doo-wop group to a funk band that would later evolve into Parliament-Funkadelic. While not as commercially successful as some of their later hits, "Heart Trouble" is considered a pivotal track in the development of the band's signature sound and a notable early example of funk music. The lyrics describe the singer's distress over romantic heartbreak and its physical effects, using "heart trouble" as a metaphor for emotional pain.