I Saw Him Standing There
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"I Saw Him Standing There" by Tiffany
was a cover version of The Beatles
' song "I Saw Her Standing There
". She released it on her debut self-titled album
, changing the lyrics to "him" instead of "her".
The music video
was a live performance of the song in front of thousands of screaming fans. Like her previous videos, it got a lot of play from video stations such as MTV
. In Japan, one of Tiffany's most well loved songs, "Can't Stop A Heartbeat" was the b-side. She and the song were featured in TV commercials for Meiji's "Marble Chocolate".
Apparently, before the release of "I Saw Him Standing There" with "Mr. Mambo" as the B-side, MCA
released a version of the single with the two sides reversed (with a different catalog number). They may have decided at the last minute to change the A and B sides around.
"I Saw Him Standing There" was another hit for Tiffany
. It was a top ten hit in the U.S. as well as the UK.
The fan-favourite "Can't Stop A Heartbeat" was released in Japan before the rest of the world on the b-side on the Japanese release of "I Saw Him Standing There" because it was made for a TV commercial for Meiji "Lucky" chocolate.
UK 7" single
Japanese 3" CD Single
Japanese CD EP
Tiffany (singer)
Tiffany Renee Darwish , known popularly as Tiffany, is an American singer and former teen icon. She is most notable for her 1987 cover version of "I Think We're Alone Now", originally recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells in 1967. Released as the second single from her eponymous album, Tiffany,...
was a cover version of The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
' song "I Saw Her Standing There
I Saw Her Standing There
"I Saw Her Standing There" is a song written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and is the opening track on The Beatles' debut album, Please Please Me, released in the United Kingdom by Parlophone on 22 March 1963....
". She released it on her debut self-titled album
Tiffany (album)
-B-sides:*"No Rules" *"The Heart Of Love" *"Mr. Mambo" *"Gotta Be Love" *"Out Of My Heart"...
, changing the lyrics to "him" instead of "her".
The music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was a live performance of the song in front of thousands of screaming fans. Like her previous videos, it got a lot of play from video stations such as MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
. In Japan, one of Tiffany's most well loved songs, "Can't Stop A Heartbeat" was the b-side. She and the song were featured in TV commercials for Meiji's "Marble Chocolate".
Apparently, before the release of "I Saw Him Standing There" with "Mr. Mambo" as the B-side, MCA
Music Corporation of America
MCA, Inc. was an American talent agency. Initially starting in the music business, they would next become a dominant force in the film business, and later expanded into the television business...
released a version of the single with the two sides reversed (with a different catalog number). They may have decided at the last minute to change the A and B sides around.
"I Saw Him Standing There" was another hit for Tiffany
Tiffany (singer)
Tiffany Renee Darwish , known popularly as Tiffany, is an American singer and former teen icon. She is most notable for her 1987 cover version of "I Think We're Alone Now", originally recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells in 1967. Released as the second single from her eponymous album, Tiffany,...
. It was a top ten hit in the U.S. as well as the UK.
The fan-favourite "Can't Stop A Heartbeat" was released in Japan before the rest of the world on the b-side on the Japanese release of "I Saw Him Standing There" because it was made for a TV commercial for Meiji "Lucky" chocolate.
Track listings and formats
Cassette single and 7" single- "I Saw Him Standing There"
- "Gotta Be Love"
- "Mr. Mambo"
UK 7" single
- "I Saw Him Standing There"
- "Mr. Mambo"
Japanese 3" CD Single
- "I Saw Him Standing There"
- "Can't Stop A Heartbeat"
Japanese CD EP
- "I Think We're Alone Now (extended version)"
- "I Saw Him Standing There (dance mix)"
- "Can't Stop A Heartbeat (long version)"
- "Mr. Mambo"
- "Can't Stop A Heartbeat (singalong version)"
Chart performance
Tiffany version| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 10 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 3 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 40 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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| U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Hot 100 |
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