I Can Hear Your Heartbeat

"I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1983 as the second single from his fifth studio album Water Sign.[3] It was written by Rea, and produced by Rea and David Richards.[1] "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" reached No. 60 in the UK and No. 14 in Ireland.[4][5]

"I Can Hear Your Heartbeat"
Single by Chris Rea
from the album Water Sign (1983 version) and New Light Through Old Windows (1988 version)
B-side
  • "From Love to Love" (1983 version)
  • "Loving You Again (Live Version)" (1988 version)
ReleasedApril 1983[1]
October 1988[2]
Length3:28
LabelMagnet (1983 release)
WEA (1988 release)
Songwriter(s)Chris Rea
Producer(s)Chris Rea, David Richards (1983)
Rea, Jon Kelly (1988)
Chris Rea singles chronology
"Let It Loose"
(1983)		 "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat"
(1983)		 "Hey You"
(1983)
Music video
"I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (1983 Original Version)" on YouTube

Later in 1988, Rea re-recorded "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" for his album New Light Through Old Windows,[6] with the new version being released as a single.[2] Produced by Rea and Jon Kelly, it reached No. 74 in the UK and No. 26 in Ireland.[4][5]

Critical reception

In a retrospective review of Water Sign, Sharon Mawer of AllMusic commented on the song's "driving rock beat" and recommended the track by labelling it an AMG Pick Track.[3] In a review of New Light Through Old Windows, Mike DeGagne of AllMusic said: "Rea's soothing voice is indeed attractive, and the songs that are included on this set are wisely chosen examples of his smooth style. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" and "Stainsby Girls" are two of the better tracks that showcase his slick, demure-like manner."[6]

Track listing

Chart performance
1983 release
Chart (1983) Peak
position
Belgium Singles Chart[7] 15
Dutch Singles Chart[8] 25
Irish Singles Chart[5] 14
New Zealand Singles Chart[9] 46
Sweden Singles Chart[10] 7
UK Singles Chart[4] 60
1988 release
Chart (1988) Peak
position
Irish Singles Chart[5] 26
UK Singles Chart[4] 74

Personnel

References
  1. "Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat / From Love To Love - Magnet - UK - MAG 244". 45cat. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  2. "Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat / Loving You Again (Live Version) - WEA - UK - YZ 320". 45cat. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  3. AllMusic Review by Sharon Mawer. "Water Sign - Chris Rea | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  4. "CHRIS REA | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  5. Jaclyn Ward - Fireball Media Group - http://www.fireballmedia.ie. "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". Irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  6. AllMusic Review by Mike DeGagne (1988-10-17). "New Light Through Old Windows: The Best Of Chris Rea - Chris Rea | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  7. "Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat". ultratop.be. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  8. Steffen Hung. "Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  9. Steffen Hung. "Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat". charts.nz. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  10. Steffen Hung. "Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
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