You're My Heart, You're My Soul
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"You're My Heart, You're My Soul" is the first single by German europop duo Modern Talking
released off their debut album "The 1st Album". The single was released on 29 October 1984 but entered the top-10 in Germany on January 28, 1985, almost three months after its release date. It took another five weeks for the single to reach the top of the German single chart, it spent six weeks at the No. 1 position in Germany and total of 25 weeks within the German Single Chart eventually reaching a gold status for selling well over 250,000 units at home. "You're My Heart, You're My Soul" is considered their best selling single to date with worldwide sales said to exceed 8 million copies.
The single was also certified gold in France for selling over 500,000 units. The music video of the single was shot in 1984 at the RTL studios in Luxembourg
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The single was re-released in 1998, "You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98" for the duo's reunion. The single in a newer package gained a similar success again earning them a platinum-award for selling over 500,000 units in Germany alone.
12" (Hansa 601 496) (BMG) 29.10.1984
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's first single released from the seventh album Back for Good
, and it's the first single after their reunion in 1998. This is the re-packaged version of the original "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", which was released in 1984.
"You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98" was released on March 16, 1998. It entered the top-5 in number of countries including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, while entering the top-10 in many others including Sweden and Finland. In Germany, the single entered the top-10 on April 6, 1998, it peaked at No. 2 the following week. After spending 10 weeks within the top-10, it eventually earned a platinum-award for selling over 500,000 units in Germany alone. In France, "You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98" peaked at No. 3 eventually earning a gold-award for selling over 250,000 units.
CD-Maxi Hansa 74321 57357 2 (BMG) / EAN 0743215735724 16.03.1998
Modern Talking
Modern Talking was a German dance pop duo consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. Their music has often been classified as Europop. They have been referred to as Germany's most successful pop duo, and have had a number of hit singles, reaching the top 5 in many countries...
released off their debut album "The 1st Album". The single was released on 29 October 1984 but entered the top-10 in Germany on January 28, 1985, almost three months after its release date. It took another five weeks for the single to reach the top of the German single chart, it spent six weeks at the No. 1 position in Germany and total of 25 weeks within the German Single Chart eventually reaching a gold status for selling well over 250,000 units at home. "You're My Heart, You're My Soul" is considered their best selling single to date with worldwide sales said to exceed 8 million copies.
The single was also certified gold in France for selling over 500,000 units. The music video of the single was shot in 1984 at the RTL studios in Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
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The single was re-released in 1998, "You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98" for the duo's reunion. The single in a newer package gained a similar success again earning them a platinum-award for selling over 500,000 units in Germany alone.
Track listing
7" (Hansa 106 884) (BMG) 29.10.1984| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | You're My Heart, You're My Soul | 3:48 |
| 2. | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Instrumental Version) | 4:01 |
12" (Hansa 601 496) (BMG) 29.10.1984
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | You're My Heart, You're My Soul | 5:35 |
| 2. | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Instrumental Version) | 4:01 |
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Chart position
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1 |
| Austria | 1 |
| France | 3 |
| Netherlands | 6 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Sweden | 3 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| UK | 56 |
You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98
You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98 is Modern TalkingModern Talking
Modern Talking was a German dance pop duo consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. Their music has often been classified as Europop. They have been referred to as Germany's most successful pop duo, and have had a number of hit singles, reaching the top 5 in many countries...
's first single released from the seventh album Back for Good
Back For Good (Modern Talking album)
-Chart position:-External links:*...
, and it's the first single after their reunion in 1998. This is the re-packaged version of the original "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", which was released in 1984.
"You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98" was released on March 16, 1998. It entered the top-5 in number of countries including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, while entering the top-10 in many others including Sweden and Finland. In Germany, the single entered the top-10 on April 6, 1998, it peaked at No. 2 the following week. After spending 10 weeks within the top-10, it eventually earned a platinum-award for selling over 500,000 units in Germany alone. In France, "You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98" peaked at No. 3 eventually earning a gold-award for selling over 250,000 units.
Track listing
CD-Single Hansa 74321 58884 2 (BMG) 16.03.1998| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Modern Talking Mix '98) | 3:49 |
| 2. | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Classic Mix '98) | 3:41 |
CD-Maxi Hansa 74321 57357 2 (BMG) / EAN 0743215735724 16.03.1998
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Modern Talking Mix '98) | 3:49 |
| 2. | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Classic Mix '98) | 3:41 |
| 3 | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Modern Talking Mix '98 feat. Eric Singleton Eric Singleton Eric XL Singleton is an American rapper who has appeared on many dance music productions, significantly on Modern Talking songs, like "You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98" and "Brother Louie '98".- Biography :Singleton has worked since 1994 with different music producers... ) |
3:17 |
| 4. | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Original Short Mix '84) | 3:48 |
| 5. | You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Original Long Mix '84) | 5:36 |
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2 |
| Austria | 2 |
| Belgium/Flanders | 2 |
| Belgium/Wallony | 26 |
| Finland | 8 |
| France | 3 |
| Sweden | 6 |
| Switzerland | 4 |
Cover versions
The song has been covered by number of artists. Selected list of cover versions can be found below:- Thomas AndersThomas AndersThomas Anders is a German singer, composer and record producer. Anders was the lead singer of Germany's popular pop-duo Modern Talking in 1984–1987 and in 1998–2003.-Early years:...
: In 2006, Modern TalkingModern TalkingModern Talking was a German dance pop duo consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. Their music has often been classified as Europop. They have been referred to as Germany's most successful pop duo, and have had a number of hit singles, reaching the top 5 in many countries...
's former lead vocalist, Thomas AndersThomas AndersThomas Anders is a German singer, composer and record producer. Anders was the lead singer of Germany's popular pop-duo Modern Talking in 1984–1987 and in 1998–2003.-Early years:...
, recorded a jazzJazzJazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
version of the song on his album "Songs ForeverSongs ForeverSongs Forever is the title of the 2006 studio album by German singer-songwriter & producer Thomas Anders, consisting mainly of popular swing covers...
". - Bolenski Beat: (German trance Project)
- Da Flow : (Hip-Hop version)
- Derrière Le Miroir
- Et Cetera
- Engelbert HumperdinckEngelbert Humperdinck (singer)Engelbert Humperdinck is a British pop singer, best known for his hits including "Release Me " and "After the Lovin'" as well as "The Last Waltz" .-Early life:...
- James Last OrchestraJames LastJames Last is a German composer and big band leader. His "happy music" made his numerous albums best-sellers in Germany and the United Kingdom. His composition, "Happy Heart", became an international success in interpretations by Andy Williams and Petula Clark...
(instrumental version) - Leningrad CowboysLeningrad CowboysThe Leningrad Cowboys is a Finnish rock band famous for humorously making rock and roll covers of popular songs, exaggerated pompadour hairstyles, long, pointy shoes, often featuring a Russian military band, the Alexandrov Ensemble.-Beginnings:...
recorded the song in 2006 for the release of their album Zombie's Paradise.