"This Man Is Mine" is a song recorded by the rock band

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. It was released in 1982 as the first single from the band's sixth studio album ''

Private Audition ''Private Audition'' is the sixth studio album by American rock band Heart, released on May 20, 1982, by Epic Records. The album reached number 25 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, spending 14 weeks on the chart. It spawned the single " This Man I ...

''.

Background

The song is in homage to

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, which can also be inferred from the video of this song.

Reception

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'' said it has "a smokey groove that will be a pleasant revelation to many." ''

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'' said that "Paced by snapping fingers and lush choral harmonies, it's a midtempo showcase for Ann Wilson's sultry vocal."

Charts

"This Man Is Mine" was the only charting single released from ''Private Audition'', peaking at number thirty-three on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

References

Heart (band) songs 1982 singles Songs written by Ann Wilson Songs written by Nancy Wilson (rock musician) Songs written by Sue Ennis 1982 songs Epic Records singles {{1980s-rock-song-stub