Brenden Starr: Foolish Heart
Brenden Starr Releases “Foolish Heart” Cover
by Jack Rush
Brenden Starr isn’t trying to reinvent “Foolish Heart.” He’s trying to feel it. His version of the classic Steve Perry song sounds big and very much alive, made for a late-night drive with the volume turned to eleven.
With commanding vocals and a bold pop/rock production, Starr gives the song a modern push while maintaining its original character. The massive, cinematic chorus hits with unmistakable emotion, tapping into timeless themes of love, mistakes, and hard-earned lessons that resonate just as strongly today as they did in the ’80s.
Brenden brings confidence and honesty to the performance, along with a quiet toughness that runs through his work. That mindset is summed up in his own words: “You can take the stars out of the sky but you can’t take the Starr out of me.” It’s a line that captures the commitment he brings to every performance.
This version of “Foolish Heart” fits comfortably in today’s pop/rock landscape. Fans of artists like OneRepublic and The Script will connect with its big sound and emotional pull. In the end, Brenden Starr’s take feels less like a cover and more like a song drawn from his own personal experience.
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