Crashed Into Love
1990 single by Spandau Ballet
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"Crashed Into Love" is a song by the English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released as the fourth single from their 1989 album Heart Like a Sky. It was poorly received and became their fourth consecutive single that failed to make the top 40 in the UK.
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| Single by Spandau Ballet | ||||
| from the album Heart Like a Sky | ||||
| B-side | "How Many Lies (live)" | |||
| Released | 12 February 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1988–1989 | |||
| Length | 4:40 | |||
| Label | CBS | |||
| Songwriter | Gary Kemp | |||
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Background
"Crashed Into Love" is the source for the parent album's name, Heart Like a Sky, which references lyrics sung during the first verse.
The music video for "Crashed Into Love" was filmed in Los Angeles.[1]
Commercial performance
"Crashed Into Love" debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 24 February 1990 in its peak position at number 96.[2] It also reached number 28 in Italy.[3]
Critical reception
In his review of the single, Phil Cheeseman of Record Mirror wrote, "No matter how they slipped up on their last record or perhaps, with hindsight, didn't release the best version, they always manage to create a new record even more unspeakable."[4]
Track listings
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Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
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| Italy (Musica e dischi)[3] | 28 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[2] | 96 |