"Rainbow to the Stars" is a 1996 song by German band

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, released as the first single from their second album, '' Expedicion'' (1996). It is sung by Verena von Strenge and was a major hit in Europe, peaking at number seven in Finland, number eight in the

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and number twelve in

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. Additionally, the song reached number 23 in

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and number 52 in

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Music video

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was produced to promote the single, directed by Eric Will.

Track listing

* CD single, Netherlands (1996) #"Rainbow to the Stars" (Video Mix) – 3:31 #"Rainbow to the Stars" (12-Inch Mix) – 4:54 * CD maxi, Europe (1996) #"Rainbow to the Stars" (Video Mix) – 3:31 #"Rainbow to the Stars" (Jimmy Miller Live Mix) – 6:28 #"Rainbow to the Stars" (12-Inch Mix) – 4:54

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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