Heart Like a Wheel (The Human League song)

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"Heart Like a Wheel"
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Single by The Human League
from the album Romantic?
B-side "Rebound"
Released6 August 1990
Recorded1990
Studio Genetic Sound (Streatley, Berkshire)
Length4:30
Label Virgin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Martin Rushent
The Human League singles chronology
"Love Is All That Matters"
(1986)
"Heart Like a Wheel"
(1990)
"Soundtrack to a Generation"
(1990)
Audio sample

The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan. [2]

Critical reception

Upon its release, Gary Crossing of Record Mirror noted that The Human League are "back on form with this radio friendly four minutes". He added, "Based around a sing-along barbed chorus, this thunders along until it reaches the hole in the middle, whisking you back to the days of 'Mirror Man'." [3]

Track listing

  1. "Heart Like a Wheel" – 4:30
  2. "Heart Like a Wheel" (Extended Mix) – 6:55
  3. "Rebound" – 3:58
  4. "Heart Like a Wheel" (Remix) – 4:37
  1. "Heart Like a Wheel" – 4:30
  2. "Heart Like a Wheel" (Extended Mix) – 6:55
  3. "Rebound" – 3:58
  4. "A Doorway" (Dub Mix) – 4:29

Charts

Chart (1990)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Charts) [4] 64
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) [5] 78
UK Singles (OCC) [6] 29
US Billboard Hot 100 [7] 32
US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [8] 17
West Germany (Official German Charts) [9] 36

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