"This I Swear" is a song by British singer

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, released in January 1996 as the second single from her ninth album, '' Now & Forever'' (1995). The song was issued in a slightly different form to that which is found on the album. 12" and CD single formats also include a 'Wilde Remix'. Another track from the same album, "Heaven" was used as the B-side and underwent several remixes. The UK 12" single also contained a remix of the previous single, " Breakin' Away".

Critical reception

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'' gave the song three out of five, describing it as "a light, fluid

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from the '' RM'' Dance Update deemed it a "sincerely cooed mushy beat-ballad".

Versions

; "This I Swear" "This I Swear" (radio mix)
"This I Swear" (Wilde remix) ; "Heaven" "Heaven" (Original 12")
"Heaven" (Matt Darey 12")
"Heaven" (Matt Darey dub)
"Heaven" (Matt Darey 7")
"Heaven" (Eddy Fingers Vocal)
"Heaven" (Eddy Fingers dub)

Charts

References

{{Authority control Kim Wilde songs 1996 songs Songs written by Tony Swain (musician) Songs written by Pam Sheyne MCA Records singles