"Johnny Wanna Live" is a

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song by German singer Sandra, written by Michael Cretu, Klaus Hirschburger and Frank Peterson, and produced by Cretu. The song was originally released on Sandra's fourth studio album '' Paintings in Yellow'' in 1990 and was subsequently remixed for her 1992 compilation '' 18 Greatest Hits''. The new version was released as a single to promote the album, backed with "Mirrored in Your Eyes" from Sandra's most recent album at that time, '' Close to Seven'', and only met with minor chart success. "Johnny Wanna Live" is a protest song against

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and the name Johnny collectively represents every animal. The song resulted from Sandra's disapproval of people wearing

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Critical reception

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'' commented, "Taken from this year's album '' Close to Seven'', this is the best advertisement for the new CD compilation '' 18 Greatest Hits'', a perfect perspective on her career. On this song her husband/producer uses the same beats as on his Enigma project, where Sandra took part of the vocals."

Music video

The

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was directed by British director Howard Greenhalgh and pictured various scenes of cruelty to animals, such as

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and

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, as well as a model wearing a fur coat. The clip was released on Sandra's VHS video compilation ''18 Greatest Hits'' in 1992 and the 2003

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''The Complete History''.

Formats and track listings

* CD maxi single #"Johnny Wanna Live" – 3:52 #"Johnny Wanna Live" (Extended Version) – 5:18 #"Mirrored in Your Eyes" – 3:26 * 7" single :A. "Johnny Wanna Live" – 3:50 :B. "Mirrored in Your Eyes" – 3:26 * 12" single :A. "Johnny Wanna Live" (Extended Version) – 5:18 :B1. "Johnny Wanna Live" – 3:50 :B2. "Mirrored in Your Eyes" – 3:26

Charts

Cover versions

* The song was

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, in fact a then-girlfriend of the co-writer of the song, Frank Peterson, on her 1993 album ''

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References

External links

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{{authority control 1990 songs 1992 singles 1992 songs Sandra (singer) songs Sarah Brightman songs Song recordings produced by Michael Cretu Songs about animal rights Songs about hunters Songs written by Frank Peterson Songs written by Klaus Hirschburger Songs written by Michael Cretu Virgin Records singles Music videos directed by Howard Greenhalgh