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"Million Miles from Home" is a 1996 song by German band Dune, released on the group's second album, Expedicion (1996). It is sung by Verena von Strenge and peaked at number 10 in the Netherlands and number 17 in Germany. Additionally, it reached number 39 in Switzerland and number 40 in Sweden. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked at number 61 in October 1996. A music video was produced to promote the single. It sees von Strenge alone on a planet in the outer space.

ReleasedAugust 1996[1]
Length
  • 5:56 (12" mix)
  • 4:22 (album version)
  • 3:58 (video edit)
LabelOrbit Records
Songwriters
  • Bernd Burhoff
  • Jens Oettrich
  • Oliver Froning
Quick facts Single by Dune, from the album Expedicion ...
"Million Miles from Home"
Single by Dune
from the album Expedicion
ReleasedAugust 1996[1]
Length
  • 5:56 (12" mix)
  • 4:22 (album version)
  • 3:58 (video edit)
LabelOrbit Records
Songwriters
  • Bernd Burhoff
  • Jens Oettrich
  • Oliver Froning
Producers
  • Bernd Burhoff
  • Jens Oettrich
Dune singles chronology
"Hand in Hand"
(1996)
"Million Miles from Home"
(1996)
"Who Wants to Live Forever"
(1997)
Music video
"Million Miles from Home" on YouTube
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Drum and bass band Pendulum sampled "Million Miles from Home" in their song "Propane Nightmares". It was also released on a CD celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Star Trek, Star Trek - 30 Years A Tribute.

Track listing

  • 12", Germany (1996)
  1. "Million Miles from Home" (12" Mix) – 5:56
  2. "Million Miles from Home" (B-Side Mix) – 5:36
  3. "Million Miles from Home" (Vocoder Mix) – 4:36
  • CD single, Germany (1996)
  1. "Million Miles from Home" (Video Mix) – 3:58
  2. "Million Miles from Home" (B-Side Mix) – 5:36
  • CD maxi, Europe (1996)
  1. "Million Miles from Home" (Video Mix) – 3:58
  2. "Million Miles from Home" (12" Mix) – 5:56
  3. "Million Miles from Home" (B-Side Mix) – 5:36
  4. "Million Miles from Home" (Vocoder Mix) – 4:36

Charts

More information Chart (1996), Peak position ...
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