The Centre of the Heart (Is a Suburb to the Brain)
Encyclopedia
"The Centre of the Heart" is a song by Swedish
duo Roxette
's 2001 album Room Service. The single was only released commercially in Europe
, except in the UK. It was the group's third #1 in Sweden
where it remained on the top spot for 4 weeks. It also was a medium-sized hit in other European countries.
The song was originally considered as the first single from the group's Have a Nice Day
album in 1999 but ultimately became an outtake.
On 23 February 2001, Roxette performed "The Centre of the Heart" at the break during the Swedish Melodifestivalen 2001
.
A remix CD was released to promote the single.
, was shot at The Madonna Inn
in California
. It is the most expensive Roxette video ever produced. Roxette are seen performing from a room inside The Madonna Inn.
Remix CD
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
duo Roxette
Roxette
Roxette are a Swedish pop music duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle . Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act from the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!...
's 2001 album Room Service. The single was only released commercially in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, except in the UK. It was the group's third #1 in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
where it remained on the top spot for 4 weeks. It also was a medium-sized hit in other European countries.
The song was originally considered as the first single from the group's Have a Nice Day
Have a Nice Day (Roxette album)
-Singles:*"Wish I Could Fly"*#"Wish I Could Fly"*#"Happy Together"*#"Wish I Could Fly" *"Anyone"*#"Anyone"*#"Anyone" *#"Cooper"...
album in 1999 but ultimately became an outtake.
On 23 February 2001, Roxette performed "The Centre of the Heart" at the break during the Swedish Melodifestivalen 2001
Melodifestivalen 2001
Melodifestivalen 2001 was the selection for the 41st song to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. It was the 42nd time that this system of picking a song had been used. 1567 songs were submitted to SVT for the competition...
.
A remix CD was released to promote the single.
Music video
The video directed by Jonas ÅkerlundJonas Åkerlund
Jonas Åkerlund is a Swedish film and music video director, and drummer. He is best known for directing music videos, which are often mock forms of movie trailers and short films...
, was shot at The Madonna Inn
Madonna Inn
The Madonna Inn is a motel in San Luis Obispo, California. Opened for business in 1958, it quickly became a landmark on the Central Coast of California. The Inn was created by Alex Madonna, a successful construction magnate and entrepreneur who died in April 2004, and his wife, Phyllis...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is the most expensive Roxette video ever produced. Roxette are seen performing from a room inside The Madonna Inn.
Track listing
CD- "The Centre of the Heart"
- "Entering Your Heart"
Remix CD
- "The Centre of the Heart" (Original Version)
- "The Centre of the Heart" (Stonebridge Club Mix Edit)
- "The Centre of the Heart" (Stonebridge Club Mix)
- "The Centre of the Heart" (Yoga Remix)
- "The Centre of the Heart" (Stonebridge Peak Hour Dub)
- "The Centre of the Heart" (Stonebridge More Vox Dub)
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish Singles Chart | 1 | Platinum |