Love Is a Shield
1989 single by Camouflage
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"Love Is a Shield" is a song by German synth-pop trio Camouflage, released in April 1989 as the lead single from their second studio album, Methods of Silence.
B-side"The Story of the Falling Fighters"
ReleasedApril 1989
Recorded
- November 1988
- January 1989[1]
StudioDynaton (Weiterstadt)[1]
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| Single by Camouflage | ||||
| from the album Methods of Silence | ||||
| B-side | "The Story of the Falling Fighters" | |||
| Released | April 1989 | |||
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| Studio | Dynaton (Weiterstadt)[1] | |||
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| Label | Metronome | |||
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The music video for the song was directed by Rainer Thieding.[3]
Track listing
- 7″ single (Europe, 1989)
- "Love Is a Shield" – 3:59
- "The Story of the Falling Fighters" – 3:58
- CD maxi single (Germany, 1989)
- "Love Is a Shield" (extended version) – 5:20
- "The Story of the Falling Fighters" (extended version) – 5:36
- "Love Is a Shield" – 3:59
- 12″ promotional single (US-Remixes) (Germany, 1989)
- "Love Is a Shield" (extended US mix) – 8:02
- "Love Is a Shield" (Orbit dub) – 7:35
- "Love Is a Shield" (ambient mix) – 5:00
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] | 11 |
| Germany (GfK)[5] | 9 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] | 29 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 23 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[7] | 35 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Germany (BVMI)[8] | Gold | 250,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
