I Can Hear Your Heartbeat Explained

I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
Cover:	Chris Rea I Can Hear Your Heartbeat 1983 Single Cover.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Chris Rea
Album:	Water Sign
B-Side:	"From Love to Love"
Released:	April 1983^[1]
Length:	3:28
Label:	Magnet
Producer:	Chris Rea David Richards
Prev Title:	Let It Loose
Prev Year:	1983
Next Title:	Hey You
Next Year:	1983

"I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1983 as the second single from his fifth studio album Water Sign.^[2] It was written by Rea, and produced by Rea and David Richards.^[1] "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" reached number 60 in the UK Singles Chart and number 14 in Ireland.^{[3] [4]}

Critical reception

In a retrospective review of Water Sign, Sharon Mawer of AllMusic commented on the song's "driving rock beat" and recommended the track by labelling it an AMG Pick Track.^[2]

Track listing

7-inch single

1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:28
2. "From Love to Love" – 3:31

2x 7-inch single (UK limited edition release)

1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:28
2. "From Love to Love" – 3:31
3. "Let It Loose" – 3:37
4. "Urban Samurai" – 4:31

12-inch single

1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (Special Extended Mix)" – 5:50
2. "From Love to Love" – 3:31
3. "Friends Across the Water (Instrumental)" – 3:45

12-inch single (Canadian release)

1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (New Re-edited Club Mix)" – 8:15
2. "Let It Loose (Extended Club Mix)" – 5:45

Personnel

• Chris Rea - vocals, instruments, producer
• Ian Hawkins - bass
• Kevin Leech - piano
• David Richards - producer
• Kevin Unger - re-editing on "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (New Re-edited Club Mix)"
• Shoot That Tiger! - sleeve design
• Fin Costello - photography
• Danny Kleinman - hand tinting

Charts

Chart (1983)	Peak position
Belgium Singles Chart^[5]	15
Dutch Singles Chart^[6]	25
Irish Singles Chart	14
New Zealand Singles Chart^[7]	46
Sweden Singles Chart^[8]	7
UK Singles Chart	60

1988 version

I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
Type:	single
Artist:	Chris Rea
Album:	New Light Through Old Windows
B-Side:	"Loving You Again (Live Version)"
Released:	October 1988^[9]
Length:	3:24
Label:	WEA
Producer:	Chris Rea Jon Kelly
Prev Title:	On the Beach
Prev Year:	1988
Next Title:	Fool (If You Think It's Over)
Next Year:	1988

In 1988, Rea re-recorded "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" for his album New Light Through Old Windows,^[10] with the new version being released as a single.^[9] Produced by Rea and Jon Kelly, it reached number 74 in the UK and number 26 in Ireland.^{[3] [4]}

Critical reception

In a retrospective review of New Light Through Old Windows, Mike DeGagne of AllMusic said: "Rea's soothing voice is indeed attractive, and the songs that are included on this set are wisely chosen examples of his smooth style. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" and "Stainsby Girls" are two of the better tracks that showcase his slick, demure-like manner."^[10]

Track listing

7-inch single

1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:25
2. "Loving You Again (Live Version)" – 5:20

12-inch single

1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (Extended Mix)" – 5:40
2. "Giverny" – 5:34
3. "Loving You Again (Live Version)" – 5:20

CD single

1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:26
2. "Giverny" – 5:34
3. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (Extended Mix)" – 5:40
4. "Loving You Again (Live Version)" – 5:20

CD single (Japanese release)

1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:25
2. "On the Beach - Summer '88" – 3:46

Charts

Chart (1988)	Peak position
Irish Singles Chart	26
UK Singles Chart	74

Personnel

• Chris Rea - vocals, instruments, producer
• Jon Kelly - producer
• Justin Shirley-Smith - engineer
• Paul Lilly, Danny Hyde - mixing on "Loving You Again (Live Version)"
• David Richards - producer of "Giverny"
• Greg Jakobek - sleeve illustration

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat / From Love To Love - Magnet - UK - MAG 244 . 45cat . 2018-04-10.
2. Web site: Sharon Mawer . Water Sign - Chris Rea | Songs, Reviews, Credits . AllMusic . 2018-04-10.
3. Web site: CHRIS REA | full Official Chart History . Official Charts . 2018-04-10.
4. Web site: The Irish Charts - All there is to know . The Irish Charts . 2018-04-10.
5. Web site: Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat . ultratop.be . 2018-04-10.
6. Web site: Steffen Hung . Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat . dutchcharts.nl . 2018-04-10.
7. Web site: Steffen Hung . Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat . charts.nz . 2018-04-10.
8. Web site: Steffen Hung . Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat . swedishcharts.com . 2018-04-10.
9. Web site: Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat / Loving You Again (Live Version) - WEA - UK - YZ 320 . 45cat . 2018-04-10.
10. Web site: Mike DeGagne . New Light Through Old Windows: The Best Of Chris Rea - Chris Rea | Songs, Reviews, Credits . AllMusic . 1988-10-17 . 2018-04-10.