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| "La Luna" | ||||
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| Single by Belinda Carlisle | ||||
| from the album Runaway Horses | ||||
| Released | December 4, 1989 | |||
| Label | MCA, Virgin | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rick Nowels, Ellen Shipley | |||
| Producer(s) | Rick Nowels | |||
| Belinda Carlisle singles chronology | ||||
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The accompanying music video for "La Luna" was directed by Andy Morahan. [1] It features Carlisle lying naked in bed fantasizing about a night à la Cinderella.
The UK 7" B-side is "Whatever It Takes" (LP Version) 4:52
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