"Breaking Up My Heart" is a song by Welsh singer

Shakin' Stevens Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948), known professionally as Shakin' Stevens, is a Welsh singer and songwriter. He was the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s. His recording and performing career began in the late 1960s, although ...

, released in February 1985 as the third and final single from his ''

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'' album. It peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was notable for its more contemporary,

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-driven arrangement, departing from Stevens' trademark '50s rock-and-roll influenced sound. A limited pop-up gatefold sleeve version was also released, where Stevens pops up from the middle of the sleeve when opened.

Track listings

7": Epic / A 6072 (UK) # "Breaking Up My Heart" – 3:57 # "I'll Give You My Heart" – 2:54 12": Epic / TA 6072 (UK) # "Breaking Up My Heart" (Extended Remix) – 6:55 # "I'll Give You My Heart" – 2:54

Charts

References

1985 singles 1985 songs Shakin' Stevens songs Epic Records singles Songs written by Bob Heatlie {{1980s-pop-song-stub