In My Arms (Erasure song)
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"In My Arms" is a synth pop ballad
by British duo Erasure
. The song was released as the lead single from the their eighth studio album Cowboy. It was issued by Mute Records
in the UK and by Maverick Records
in the U.S. "In My Arms" was written by Vince Clarke
and Andy Bell
.
The album version of "In My Arms" was released as the single version in both the UK and the US, although the lead synthesizer
melody performed during the song's middle eight section was removed for the American version. The single peaked at number thirteen on the UK singles chart
and stalled at number seventy-six in Germany
— Erasure's lowest-charting single in that country up to that point. In the United States, "In My Arms" became Erasure's first Billboard Hot 100
entry since 1994's "Always
", peaking at number fifty-five. Its remix
was a big hit in dance clubs, peaking at number two on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
In an interview John Marshall for Lincs FM in 2009 Andy stated it was one of his favourite Erasure songs.
The cover for the U.S. single release was used as an example in the book The 7 Essentials of Graphic Design by Allison Goodman.
12" single (12MUTE190)
CD single #1 (CDMUTE190)
CD single #2 (LCDMUTE190)
US maxi-single (9 43857-2)
Ballad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads were particularly characteristic of British and Irish popular poetry and song from the later medieval period until the 19th century and used extensively across Europe and later the Americas, Australia and North Africa. Many...
by British duo Erasure
Erasure
Erasure are an English synthpop duo, consisting of songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Andy Bell. Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love Like That"...
. The song was released as the lead single from the their eighth studio album Cowboy. It was issued by Mute Records
Mute Records
Mute is an independent record label based in the UK. It was founded in 1978 by Daniel Miller and featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure and Fad Gadget.-Beginnings:...
in the UK and by Maverick Records
Maverick Records
Maverick Recording Company is an American record label owned and operated by Warner Music Group, and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Company history:...
in the U.S. "In My Arms" was written by Vince Clarke
Vince Clarke
Vince Clarke is an English synthpop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been involved with a number of successful groups, including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly and Erasure....
and Andy Bell
Andy Bell (singer)
Andrew Ivan "Andy" Bell is the lead singer of the English synthpop duo Erasure. He also has a solo career, with the albums Non-Stop and Electric Blue.-Early life:Andy Bell originates from the Dogsthorpe area in Peterborough...
.
The album version of "In My Arms" was released as the single version in both the UK and the US, although the lead synthesizer
Synthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
melody performed during the song's middle eight section was removed for the American version. The single peaked at number thirteen on the UK singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and stalled at number seventy-six in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
— Erasure's lowest-charting single in that country up to that point. In the United States, "In My Arms" became Erasure's first Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
entry since 1994's "Always
Always (Erasure song)
"Always" is a synthpop ballad by British duo Erasure. It was released in 1994 as the first single from their sixth studio album I Say I Say I Say. Mute Records issued the single in the UK, while Elektra Records released it in the U.S...
", peaking at number fifty-five. Its remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
was a big hit in dance clubs, peaking at number two on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
In an interview John Marshall for Lincs FM in 2009 Andy stated it was one of his favourite Erasure songs.
The cover for the U.S. single release was used as an example in the book The 7 Essentials of Graphic Design by Allison Goodman.
Track listings
Cassette single (CMUTE190)- "In My Arms"
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)
12" single (12MUTE190)
- "In My Arms" (Love to InfinityLove to InfinityLove to Infinity is a platinum selling UK based remix, production and songwriting team, Andy, Pete and Dave Lee.Formed in 1992, Grammy nominated Love to Infinity has remixed a wealth of dance and pop artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cher, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Ace...
Gyrator Club Mix) - "In My Arms" (Love to Infinity Stratomaster Mix)
- "Rapture"
CD single #1 (CDMUTE190)
- "In My Arms" (Single Mix)
- "In the Name of the Heart"
- "In My Arms" (Love to Infinity Stratomaster Mix)
- "In My Arms" (Crumbling Down Mix)
CD single #2 (LCDMUTE190)
- "In My Arms" (Love to Infinity Gyrator Club Mix)
- "Rapture" (Matt DareyMatt DareyMatthew Jonathan "Matt" Darey has been a trance music producer since 1994. He is also a member of Lost Tribe with Red Jerry. He is perhaps best known for his work in the Euphoria trance series and for 'Gamemaster' and his remixes of Agnelli & Nelson's "El Niño". In 2005, his first major U.S...
Mix) - "Rapture"
US maxi-single (9 43857-2)
- "In My Arms" (Love to Infinity Stratomaster Mix)
- "In My Arms" (Love to Infinity Gyrator Dub Mix)
- "In My Arms" (Love to Infinity Gyrator Club Mix)
- "In My Arms" (Crumbling Down Mix)
- "In My Arms" (U.S. version)
Chart performance
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
Total weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 40 | 1 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 68 | 6 |
| Canadian Dance/Urban Chart | 22 | 4 |
| Finnish Singles Chart | 10 | 3 |
| German Singles Chart | 76 | 9 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 12 | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart | 13 | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 55 | 8 |
| US Dance/Club Play Singles | 2 | 13 |