Hand in Hand (Dune song) explained

Hand in Hand
Cover:Dune-Hand_in_Hand.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Dune
Album:Expedicion
Released:1996
Recorded:Plutonic Island Studios, Hamburg
Genre:
Length:3:31
Label:Orbit Records
Producer:
  • Bernd Burhoff
  • Jens Oettrich
Prev Title:Rainbow to the Stars
Prev Year:1996
Next Title:Million Miles from Home
Next Year:1996

"Hand in Hand" is a song by German band Dune, released in 1996 by Orbit Records as the second single from the group's second album, Expedicion (1996). The song is produced by Bernd Burhoff and Jens Oettrich, who also co-wrote its lyrics with Oliver Froning. The vocals are performed by Verena von Strenge. "Hand in Hand" was a notable hit in Europe, entering the top 10 in Germany (10) and the Netherlands (7). In Switzerland, it was a top 20 hit (18), while entering the top 40 in Austria (39). The song also charted in Scotland (86) and the UK (77). Its music video was directed by Swedish-based director Matt Broadley.[1] It references the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

Track listing

  1. "Hand in Hand" (Video Mix) — 3:45
  2. "Rainbow to the Stars" (Jam & Spoon Remix) — 7:32
  1. "Hand in Hand" (Video Mix) — 3:45
  2. "Hand in Hand" (Head On Head) — 5:29
  3. "Hand in Hand" (12" Mix) — 5:09
  4. "Hand in Hand" (Jimmy Miller Remix) — 4:52

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1996)Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[2] 86
UK Singles (OCC)77

Year-end charts

Chart (1996)Position
Germany (Official German Charts)[3] 92
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[4] 57
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] 71

Notes and References

  1. Web site: dune - hand in hand (viva tv). YouTube. 23 August 2020.
  2. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 29 September 1996 - 05 October 1996. Official Charts Company. 4 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts. German. GfK Entertainment. 28 February 2020.
  4. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1996. Dutch Top 40. 28 February 2020.
  5. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1996. dutchcharts.nl. 28 February 2020.