Heyward's solo career began in March 1983 with the single "Whistle Down the Wind", which reached No. 13 in the UK Singles Chart. Two further Top 20 hits followed: "Take That Situation" (#11) and "Blue Hat for a Blue Day" (#14). His debut solo album, "North of a Miracle", was released in October 1983 and peaked at No. 10 in the UK. The successive non-album singles, "Love All Day" and "Warning Sign" both went Top 40 although a subsequent single "Laura" failed to do so.