"Hi! Hi! Hi!" is a 1986 song performed by the German

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singer Sandra. It was written by

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and Klaus Hirschburger, and produced by Cretu and Armand Volker. The song was released as the second single from Sandra's second solo studio album, ''

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'', in autumn 1986. It was commercially successful, reaching the Top 10 in Germany, and the Top 20 in Austria, France and Switzerland. It also peaked on the

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chart in Austria at No. 11. and in Germany at No. 12. The

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for the song was directed by DoRo (

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and

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). The clip was released on Sandra's

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video compilations ''Ten on One (The Singles)'' and ''18 Greatest Hits'', released in 1987 and 1992, respectively, as well as the 2003

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''The Complete History''. A new

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of the song was included on Sandra's retrospective album '' Reflections'' (2006).

Formats and track listings

* 7" single : A. "Hi! Hi! Hi!" – 3:31 : B. "You'll Be Mine" – 4:33 * 12" single : A. "Hi! Hi! Hi!" (Extended Version) – 6:12 : B1. "You'll Be Mine" – 4:33 : B2. "Hi! Hi! Hi!" – 3:31

Charts

References

External links

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The official Sandra YouTube channel
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hi! Hi! Hi! 1986 singles 1986 songs Music videos directed by Hannes Rossacher Sandra (singer) songs Song recordings produced by Michael Cretu Songs written by Hubert Kemmler Songs written by Klaus Hirschburger Songs written by Michael Cretu Virgin Records singles