"Spanish Eddie" is a song by American singer

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, released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, '' Hold Me'' (1985). The song was produced by

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and arranged by

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. Released in July 1985, the single became Branigan's sixth top-40 entry in the United States in two and a half years, peaking at number 40 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 37 on the '' Cash Box'' singles chart. It also peaked at number 29 on the '' Billboard''s

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chart, while a 12″ dance version reached number 26 on the

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chart. "Spanish Eddie" fared better overseas, reaching number eight in Austria and number 11 in Sweden, while charting within the top 40 in Australia (number 24), Germany (number 36), and Canada (number 38). The song also charted in the United Kingdom at number 87.

Track listings

*7-inch single :A. "Spanish Eddie" – 4:10 :B. "Tenderness" – 3:46 *12-inch single :A. "Spanish Eddie" (extended remix) – 5:31 :B1. "Tenderness" (extended remix) – 5:50 :B2. "Spanish Eddie" – 4:10

Charts

Cover versions

*1985: Wencke Myhre recorded the song in German as "Die Nacht als der Himmel Feuer fing". *1992:

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covered the song (also produced by Jack White) for his album ''Welcome to My Music 2''.

References

1985 singles 1985 songs Atlantic Records singles Laura Branigan songs {{1980s-pop-song-stub