| Love Religion | |
| Cover: | Love_religion.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | U96 |
| Album: | Club Bizarre |
| B-Side: | Remix |
| Released: | 14 October 1994 |
| Recorded: | 1994 |
| Genre: | |
| Length: | 3:35 |
| Label: | Guppy |
| Producer: |
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| Prev Title: | Inside Your Dreams |
| Prev Year: | 1994 |
| Next Title: | Club Bizarre |
| Next Year: | 1995 |
"Love Religion" is a song recorded by German dance music act U96, released by Guppy label in October 1994, as the lead single from the act's third album, Club Bizarre (1995). Unlike their previous songs, "Love Religion" is more trance-oriented techno and pop. It takes its main melody from Giorgio Moroder's 1978 instrumental "The Chase".[1] The background vocals are performed by Dutch singer, actress and TV host Daisy Dee. It peaked at number two in Finland and Sweden, and was also a top 10 hit in Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. The music video for the song was directed by Nico Beyer.
"Love Religion" was quite successful on the charts in Europe and remains one of U96's most successful songs to date. It entered the top 10 in Austria (7), Denmark (9), Finland (2), Germany (5), the Netherlands (9), Sweden (2) and Switzerland (10). Additionally, it was a top 20 hit in France (15), as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where the single reached number 12 in December 1994. But on the European Dance Radio Chart, it peaked at number four in January following year. In Belgium, it was a top 30 hit (23), while it only reached number 134 in the UK. Outside Europe, "Love Religion" peaked at number 16 in Israel and number 208 in Australia. The single was awarded with a gold record in Germany.[2]
The accompanying music video for "Love Religion" was directed by German film director and producer Nico Beyer.[3] It was A-listed on Germany's VIVA in November 1994.[4]
Original version
| Chart (1994-1995) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA Charts) | 206 | |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[5] | 7 | |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | 23 | |
| Denmark (IFPI)[6] | 9 | |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] | 12 | |
| Europe (European Dance Radio)[8] | 4 | |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[9] | 2 | |
| France (SNEP) | 15 | |
| Germany (Media Control Charts)[10] | 5 | |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] | 9 | |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 2 | |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 10 | |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 134 | |
| UK Club Chart (Music Week)[13] | 67 |
Original version
| Chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] | 232 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 67 |
| Chart (1995) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[17] | 70 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[18] | 80 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 63 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[19] | 45 |