Every Heartbeat Explained
"Every Heartbeat" is a song by American Christian singer Amy Grant. It was released in June 1991 by A&M Records (in remixed and re-produced form) as the third single from her ninth studio album, Heart in Motion (1991), though it was the second from the album to be released to mainstream pop radio. It reached 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and on the Adult Contemporary chart for one and six weeks, respectively. Charlie Peacock wrote the song's music and chorus lyrics, with Grant and Wayne Kirkpatrick composing the remaining lyrics.[1]
In 2004, Sixpence None the Richer covered "Every Heartbeat" on the album Full Circle: A Celebration of Songs and Friends, which commemorated Charlie Peacock's 20-year anniversary as a solo recording artist. Mark Lowry parodied the song with the title "Every Teacher". In 2014, the song was included on Grant's remix compilation album, . A digital remix EP was released on iTunes in support of the album which charted at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single. The video was directed by D.J. Webster and edited by Scott C. Wilson. Actress Musetta Vander is featured in it.
Track listings
- US 7-inch and cassette single[2] [3]
- "Every Heartbeat" (7-inch Heart and Soul mix) – 3:49
- "Every Heartbeat" (7-inch Body and Soul mix) – 3:50
- "Every Heartbeat" (7-inch Heart and Soul mix) – 3:49
- "Every Heartbeat" (7-inch Body and Soul mix) – 3:50
- 2014 US digital remix single
- "Every Heartbeat" (Moto Blanco radio edit) – 3:24
- "Every Heartbeat" (Moto Blanco club mix) – 5:30
- "Every Heartbeat" (Moto Blanco instrumental) – 5:30
Personnel
- Amy Grant – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Charlie Peacock – keyboards, programming, horn arrangements
- Robbie Buchanan – additional keyboards
- Blair Masters – additional keyboards
- Jerry McPherson – guitars
- Tommy Sims – bass
- Chris McHugh – drums
- Mark Douthit – saxophone
- Barry Green – trombone
- Mike Haynes – trumpet
- Chris McDonald – horn arrangements
- Chris Eaton – backing vocals
- Kim Fleming – backing vocals
- Vicki Hampton – backing vocals
- Daniel Abraham – additional production and remix (Heart and Soul 7-inch and 12-inch mixes, Body and Soul 7-inch and 12-inch mixes, Piano 7-inch and 12-inch mixes)
Charts
Year-end charts
Release history
Notes and References
- McKelvey, Douglas Kaine (2004, April). Two Decades Down—Charlie Peacock. CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 13, 2011, from CCMmagazine.com
- Every Heartbeat. Amy Grant. 1991. US 7-inch single vinyl disc. A&M Records. 75021 1557 7.
- Every Heartbeat. Amy Grant. 1991. US cassette single sleeve. A&M Records. 75021 1557 4.
- Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 8. 34. 25. August 24, 1991. January 14, 2021.
- Book: Ryan, Gavin. Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. 2011. Moonlight Publishing. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia.
- RPM 100 Hit Tracks of 1991. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. January 14, 2021.
- RPM 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of 1991. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. January 14, 2021.
- EHR Year-End Top 100. Music & Media. 8. 51–52. 20. December 21, 1991. February 22, 2024.
- Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1991. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090707155835/http://longboredsurfer.com/charts.php?year=1991. July 7, 2009. September 15, 2009.
- 1991 The Year in Music. Billboard. 103. 51. YE-36. December 21, 1991. August 8, 2021.
- New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 21. July 20, 1991.
- Web site: ベイビー・ベイビー/エブリー・ハートビート-remix collection- エイミー・グラント. Baby Baby / Every Heartbeat -Remix Collection- Amy Grant. Oricon. ja. March 22, 2024.
