"Heard It in a Love Song" is a song by The Marshall Tucker Band, from their 1977 album Carolina Dreams; it was written by Toy Caldwell.

Cash Box praised the "pure-toned vocals" and "excellent work on the flute and guitars.

"[4] Record World said it combines "a flavorful mix of rock and country stylings.

"[5] This was the highest-charting single by The Marshall Tucker Band, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on June 11, 1977.

"Heard It in a Love Song" was a bigger hit in Canada, where it reached number 5 on the Pop chart.