“Heartbreak Beat” is a popular song written by Richard Butler, John Ashton, and Tim Butler of The Psychedelic Furs. The song appeared on the band's 1987 album Midnight to Midnight, and was released as its first single in October 1986. The song also appeared on the UK music compilation Hits 5 in November 1986.The song is the band's highest charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #26 in 1987. It is their only Top 40 hit.