"Around My Heart" is a 1988 pop song performed by German singer Sandra. It was written by

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, Markus Löhr, Sör Otto's,

Frank Peterson Frank Peterson (born 29 December 1963) is a German music producer known for his work with Enigma and artists such as Sarah Brightman, Ofra Haza, Gregorian, Princessa, and Andrea Bocelli on his first international album, '' Romanza''. Peters ...

and

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, and produced by

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. The song was released as the fourth single from Sandra's third studio album '' Into a Secret Land'' 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 VHS video compilation ''18 Greatest Hits'' in 1992 as well as the 2003

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

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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