This Is Mine
"This Is Mine" is synthpop trio Heaven 17's second and last single of 1984 from the album How Men Are.[1] It was written by all three members. The single was released in late 1984 and peaked at #23 in the UK, spending 7 weeks on the chart.[2] This would be the last top 30 single for the band until 1992 which saw the release of "Temptation (Brothers In Rhythm Remix)"[3] A promotional video was created for the single.
Allmusic stated "Sunset Now", "Flamedown" and the brilliant "This Is Mine" are just a few of the reasons for this album's greatness." The track is also recommended by allmusic.[4]
Formats
- 7" Single
- "This Is Mine" - 3:20
- "Skin" - 3:40
- 12" Single
- "This Is Mine (Filmix)" - 7:18
- "This Is Mine (Cinemix)" - 8:55
- "Skin" - 3:40
- 12" Single (UK only)
- "This Is Mine (Extended version)" - 5:39
- "Skin" - 3:39
- "Mine" - 5:04
- 12" Promo Single (American only)
- "This Is Mine (Filmix)" - 7:18
- "This Is Mine (Radio version)" - 3:20
- "This Is Mine (Cinemix)" - 7:25
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) |
Peak
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Total
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| Irish Singles Chart[5] |
25 |
2 |
| UK Singles Chart[6] |
23 |
7 |
| U.S. Dance/Club Play Singles[7] |
28 |
? |
Personnel
- Photography - Mike Prior
- Producer - British Electric Foundation, Greg Walsh
- Saxophone (Tenor Solo) – Don Myrick
- Synthesizer (Fairlight, Roland System 100) – Ian Craig Marsh
- Synthesizer (Roland System 100 Bass), Fairlight programmed by – Greg Walsh
- Flugelhorn – Michael Harris
- Linndrum drum programming, backing vocals, synthesizer (Roland System 100 Bass) – Martyn Ware
- Horns – The Phenix Horns Esquire
- Lead vocals, backing vocals – Glenn Gregory
References
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Compilation
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Endless · Higher and Higher · The Remix Collection · Executive Summary · Retox/ Detox · How Live Is · Live at Scala, London · Sight & Sound: Greatest Hits
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