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Beats of Love
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Wikipedia article
"'Beats of Love'" is a song by Belgian band Nacht und Nebel, released in 1983.
Song information
The song was written by the band's founder, Patrick Marina Nebel. Chris Whitley contributed guitar part to the song.
The single was initially released in Belgium in 1983, before becoming a Top 3 hit there in spring 1984. It was then released in other European countries and eventually sold in 150.000 copies in Belgium and France alone.
Track listing
*'7" Single (Belgium, 1983)'
:A. "Beats of Love" 4:00
:B. "Walk On" 5:35
*'12" Single (Belgium, 1983)'
:A. "Beats of Love" 5:37
:B. "Everything Is White" 3:54
*'7" Single (Spain, 1985)'
:A. "Beats of Love" 3:25
:B. "Europe Cries" 3:45
*'12" Single (Canada, 1985)'
:A. "Beats of Love" (Special Remix) 5:55
:B. "Victoria 2000" 6:00
Chart performance
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Cover versions
* British band Bollock Brothers recorded a cover version of the song for their 1989 album 'Mythology'.
* In 1995, the song was covered by Belgian rock group The Clement Peerens Explosition on their album 'Foorwijf!'. A version featuring Sarah Bettens was also recorded.
* Belgian boyband quartet Get Ready! recorded a cover of "Beats of Love" in 2002 with guest vocals from French singer Amanda Lear. The single, released by Virgin Records, reached no. 48 in Belgium. It was included on the band's 2002 album 'Incognito' as well as Lear's 2003 'Tendance'.
* An electronic cover by Villa featuring The New Sins was released in 2010 and reached no. 38 in Belgian singles chart.
References
Category:1983 singles
Category:1983 songs
Category:2002 singles
Category:2010 singles
Category:Amanda Lear songs
Category:Belgian new wave songs
Category:Belgian pop songs
Category:Belgian electronic songs
Category:English-language Belgian songs
Category:Disques Vogue singles
Category:Roadrunner Records singles
Category:Virgin Records singles
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