"Love and Pain" is a song by

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musician known under the pseudonym of

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. It was released in 1996 as the second single from his third album, '' The Afterparty'' (1996). Featuring vocals by singer Petra Spiegl, it peaked at number nine in

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and number 50 in

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Critical reception

Pan-European magazine ''

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'' wrote, "While most EHR singles have slowed to mid-tempo for the summer, this track kicks in with a fast dance beat. The melody is classic Euro-dance, but Catania's House And Pain radio remix is pure

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Music video

The

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for "Love and Pain" was directed by P. Ythall & F. Fernberg and was filmed in

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Track listing

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Love and Pain 1996 songs 1996 singles Captain Hollywood Project songs English-language German songs