"Around My Heart" is a

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song performed by German singer Sandra. It was written by

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, Markus Löhr, Sör Otto's,

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and Klaus Hirschburger and produced by

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. The song was released as the fourth single from Sandra's third studio album ''

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'' in spring 1989 and was a top 20 hit in Germany and Switzerland. It also reached no. 12 on the German

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chart. The music video was directed by Bulle Bernd. The clip was released on Sandra's

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video compilation ''18 Greatest Hits'' in 1992 as well as the 2003

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''The Complete History''. In 1999, a

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of the song was released on Sandra's compilation ''

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''. The track was remixed again for her 2006 compilation '' Reflections'' and released as a promotional radio single in Poland where it became a top 5 airplay hit.

Critical reception

A review in Pan-European magazine ''

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'' presented "Around My Heart" as a "smooth disco" song and "a slick, efficient production from Michael Cretu".

Formats and track listings

* 7" single :A. "Around My Heart" (Single Version) – 3:11 :B. "Around My Drums" (Instrumental) – 3:13 * 12"

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:A. "Around My Heart" (Extended Version) – 6:02 :B1. "Around My Drums" (Instrumental) – 3:13 :B2. "Around My Heart" (Single Version) – 3:11 * CD maxi single #"Around My Heart" (Single Version) – 3:11 #"Around My Heart" (Extended Version) – 6:02 #"Around My Drums" (Instrumental) – 3:13

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

"Around My Heart"
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The official Sandra YouTube channel
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