Heartbreak Beat

1986 single by Psychedelic Furs From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

“Heartbreak Beat” is a song by the English new wave band the Psychedelic Furs, originally released in 1986 as the lead single for their 1987 album Midnight to Midnight. The song was written by band members Richard Butler, John Ashton, and Tim Butler.[1] The song also appeared on the UK music compilation Hits 5 in November 1986.

B-side"New Dream"
ReleasedOctober 1986
Length4:03
Quick facts Single by Psychedelic Furs, from the album Midnight to Midnight ...
"Heartbreak Beat"
Single by Psychedelic Furs
from the album Midnight to Midnight
B-side"New Dream"
ReleasedOctober 1986
GenreNew wave, pop rock
Length4:03
LabelColumbia
SongwritersRichard Butler, John Ashton, and Tim Butler
ProducerChris Kimsey
Psychedelic Furs singles chronology
"Pretty in Pink (re-recording)"
(1986)
"Heartbreak Beat"
(1986)
"Shock"
(1987)
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Issued as a single, "Heartbreak Beat" reached #26 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became the Psychedelic Furs' only Top 40 hit in the United States.[2] The song also reached the top 20 of both the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Dance charts. Comparatively, the song was less successful in the United Kingdom, and peaked at #79 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

7" Vinyl
  1. "Heartbreak Beat" (4:03)
  2. "New Dream" (4:54)
12" Vinyl (UK)
  1. "Heartbreak Beat" (New York Mix) (8:04)
  2. "Heartbreak Beat" (Single Mix) (4:02)
  3. "New Dream" (4:54)
12" Vinyl (US)
  1. "Heartbreak Beat" (Extended) (8:04)
  2. "Heartbreak Beat" (Dub) (5:41)
  3. "New Dream" (4:54)
12" Vinyl (US Promo)
  1. "Heartbreak Beat" (7" Version) (4:03)
  2. "Heartbreak Beat" (Album Version) (5:10)

Charts

More information Chart (1986–1987), Peak position ...
Chart (1986–1987) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[3] 26
U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks[4] 11
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[5] 14
UK Singles Chart[6] 79
Canada[7] 78
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