Heard It in a Love Song

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Heard It in a Love Song is a 1977 single by The Marshall Tucker Band from their album Carolina Dreams. It was written by Toy Caldwell and released on Capricorn Records. The single edits run about 3 minutes 29 seconds (the album version is 4 minutes 55 seconds). The B-side is Life in a Song.

It became the band’s biggest hit, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1977. It also reached number 25 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number 51 on the Country chart. In Canada, it peaked at number 5 on the RPM Top Singles chart.

Critics praised the song, with Cash Box highlighting the pure-toned vocals and flute and guitar work, and Record World noting a strong blend of rock and country influences.

Personnel on the track include Doug Gray (lead vocals); Toy Caldwell (lead and acoustic guitars); Tommy Caldwell (bass guitar, backing vocals); George McCorkle (rhythm guitar); Paul Riddle (drums); and Jerry Eubanks (flute, backing vocals). Guest musician Paul Hornsby played piano and Hammond organ.

Mark Chesnutt later covered the song on his 2006 album Heard It in a Love Song.