"Beats of Love" is a song by Belgian band Nacht und Nebel, released in 1983.

Song information

The song was written by the band's founder, Patrick Marina Nebel.

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contributed guitar part to the song. The single was initially released in Belgium in 1983, before becoming a Top 3 hit there in spring 1984. It was then released in other European countries and eventually sold in 150.000 copies in Belgium and France alone.

Track listing

*7" Single (Belgium, 1983) :A. "Beats of Love" – 4:00 :B. "Walk On" – 5:35 *12" Single (Belgium, 1983) :A. "Beats of Love" – 5:37 :B. "Everything Is White" – 3:54 *7" Single (Spain, 1985) :A. "Beats of Love" – 3:25 :B. "Europe Cries" – 3:45 *12" Single (Canada, 1985) :A. "Beats of Love" (Special Remix) – 5:55 :B. "Victoria 2000" – 6:00

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Cover versions

* British band

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recorded a

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of the song for their 1989 album ''Mythology''. * In 1995, the song was covered by Belgian rock group The Clement Peerens Explosition on their album ''Foorwijf!''. A version featuring

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was also recorded. * Belgian

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Get Ready! recorded a cover of "Beats of Love" in 2002 with guest vocals from French singer Amanda Lear. The single, released by

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, reached no. 48 in Belgium. It was included on the band's 2002 album ''Incognito'' as well as Lear's 2003 ''

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''. * An electronic cover by Villa featuring The New Sins was released in 2010 and reached no. 38 in Belgian singles chart.

References

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