I Can Hear Your Heartbeat


"I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1983 as the second single from his fifth studio album Water Sign. It was written by Rea, and produced by Rea and David Richards. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" reached No. 60 in the UK and No. 14 in Ireland.
Later in 1988, Rea re-recorded "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" for his album New Light Through Old Windows, with the new version being released as a single. Produced by Rea and Jon Kelly, it reached No. 74 in the UK and No. 26 in Ireland.

Critical reception

In a retrospective review of Water Sign, Sharon Mawer of AllMusic commented on the song's "driving rock beat" and recommended the track by labelling it an AMG Pick Track. In a review of New Light Through Old Windows, Mike DeGagne of AllMusic said: "Rea's soothing voice is indeed attractive, and the songs that are included on this set are wisely chosen examples of his smooth style. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" and "Stainsby Girls" are two of the better tracks that showcase his slick, demure-like manner."

Track listing

Original release

;7" single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:28
  2. "From Love to Love" – 3:31
;2x 7" single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:28
  2. "From Love to Love" – 3:31
  3. "Let It Loose" – 3:37
  4. "Urban Samurai" – 4:31
;12" single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat " – 5:50
  2. "From Love to Love" – 3:31
  3. "Friends Across the Water " – 3:45
;12" single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat " – 8:15
  2. "Let It Loose " – 5:45

    1988 release

;7" single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:25
  2. "Loving You Again " – 5:20
;7" single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:25
  2. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:25
;12" single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat " – 5:40
  2. "Giverny" – 5:34
  3. "Loving You Again " – 5:20
;CD single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:26
  2. "Giverny" – 5:34
  3. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat " – 5:40
  4. "Loving You Again " – 5:20
;CD single
  1. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:25
  2. "On the Beach - Summer '88" – 3:46

    Chart performance

;1983 release
Chart Peak
position
Belgium Singles Chart15
Dutch Singles Chart25
Irish Singles Chart14
New Zealand Singles Chart46
Sweden Singles Chart7
UK Singles Chart60

;1988 release
Chart Peak
position
Irish Singles Chart26
UK Singles Chart74

Personnel

;1983 version
;1988 version