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We Belong
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Wikipedia article
"'We Belong'" is a song recorded by American rock singer Pat Benatar, released through Legacy Music Group on October 16, 1984, as the lead single from her sixth studio album, 'Tropico' (1984). The song written by songwriting duo Eric Lowen and Dan Navarro.Paulson, Dave. [http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/06/25/story-behind-song-belong/11355177 Story Behind the Song: 'We Belong']. 'The Tennessean', June 25, 2014. It matched the success of "Love Is a Battlefield" on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 singles chart in the United States, peaking at #5. It reached #3 on Billboard's Top Rock Tracks chart and #34 on the Adult Contemporary.
It was also successful in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at No. 22 in the charts, nearly matching the popularity of "Love Is a Battlefield" which is her most recognized song there. The song earned Benatar a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance alongside Linda Ronstadt, Tina Turner, Madonna, and Whitney Houston. It was awarded a Gold certification in Canada for sales in excess of 50,000 units.
The music video uses the 7-inch version of the song, which contains some additional vocals in the 4 bar introduction that are not present in the album version. Benatar discovered that she was pregnant during filming of the video, and gave birth to her first child, Haley Giraldo on February 16, 1985.
Reception
'Cash Box magazine' said "This first single taken from the 'Tropico' album is a collage of eclectic-electric effects and a sensitive and mature vocal offering from Benatar. Definitely not the standard Benatar/Geraldo '[sic]' hard rock jam, 'We Belong' is an ode to love which shows a whole world of vocal and instrumental nuances that have not been explored before by the powerful vocalist and her husband-producer-guitarist Neil Geraldo '[sic]'. An excellent move forward which should open up new commercial doors for this already well-established team."
Track listings
'7" Single'
*A. "We Belong" - 3:40
*B. "Suburban King" - 1:57
'12" Single (Europe)'
*A. "We Belong" - 3:40
*B1. "We Live for Love" ('84 Re-Mix) - 3:55
*B2. "Suburban King" - 1:57
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