Each Time You Break My Heart
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"Each Time You Break My Heart" is a 1986 song recorded by singer Nick Kamen
featuring Madonna
and Siedah Garrett
on backing vocals. It was his debut single from his album Nick Kamen, released in 1987. The song achieved success in many European countries, including Ireland, Italy, UK, Swiss, and in the U.S. it was a top five hit on the dance charts.
Written
and produced
by Madonna
and Stephen Bray
, it also cracked both the U.S.
dance chart
(remix
by Shep Pettibone
) and the Top 50
in Canada
. Madonna had originally written and recorded the song for her "True Blue" album, but it did not make the cut. Her original version remains unreleased officially, but has leaked onto the internet. It is almost identical in melody and structure to Kamen's version.
The Japanese promo 7" sent to the DJ was released in unique black and white custom picture sleeve featuring Madonna and Nick Kamen in a studio.
12" maxi - Europe
12" maxi - U.S.
Nick Kamen
Nick Kamen is an English male model, songwriter and musician, and brother of session guitarist Chester Kamen and artist Barry Kamen.-Career:...
featuring Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and Siedah Garrett
Siedah Garrett
Siedah Garrett is an American songwriter and singer.-Biography:She appeared as a contestant on Password Plus in 1980.She performed "One Man Woman" on Quincy Jones' Grammy-Award winning "Back on the Block."...
on backing vocals. It was his debut single from his album Nick Kamen, released in 1987. The song achieved success in many European countries, including Ireland, Italy, UK, Swiss, and in the U.S. it was a top five hit on the dance charts.
Written
Songwriter
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and produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and Stephen Bray
Stephen Bray
Stephen Bray is an American songwriter, drummer, and record producer from Detroit. Bray is best known for his collaboration with Madonna.Bray began studying music through private instruction in Detroit, and continued his education at Berklee College of Music in Boston.Bray owns and operates Saturn...
, it also cracked both the U.S.
United States
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dance chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
(remix
Remix
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by Shep Pettibone
Shep Pettibone
Robert E. Pettibone, Jr. is a record producer, remixer, songwriter and club DJ, one of the most prolific of the 1980s. His earliest work known to the public was for one of New York City's top disco/dance radio stations, WRKS 98.7 "Kiss" FM, and later as remixer/producer for the disco label Salsoul...
) and the Top 50
Top 50
The Top 50 refers to a list of weekly hit singles, or albums. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the same but similar to the top 40, but with 10 extra places....
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Madonna had originally written and recorded the song for her "True Blue" album, but it did not make the cut. Her original version remains unreleased officially, but has leaked onto the internet. It is almost identical in melody and structure to Kamen's version.
The Japanese promo 7" sent to the DJ was released in unique black and white custom picture sleeve featuring Madonna and Nick Kamen in a studio.
Track listings
7" single- "Each Time You Break My Heart" — 4:30
- "Each Time You Break My Heart" (instrumental) — 4:35
12" maxi - Europe
- "Each Time You Break My Heart" (dance mix) — 6:53
- "Each Time You Break My Heart" — 4:30
- "Each Time You Break My Heart" (extended instrumental) — 5:14
12" maxi - U.S.
- "Each Time You Break My Heart" (extended version) — 8:32
- "Each Time You Break My Heart" (dub) — 8:49
- "Each Time You Break My Heart" (radio mix) — 3:55
Credits
- Photography of the front cover by Robert Erdman
- Produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray
- Recorded and mixed by Michael Hutchinson
- Edited by The Latin Rascals
- Engineered by Steve Peck
- Remixes by Shep Pettibone
Peak positions
| Chart (1986/87) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 25 |
| Dutch Mega Top 100 | 5 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 8 |
| German Singles Chart | 8 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 3 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 2 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 6 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 21 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (1987) | Position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Top 40 | 57 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | 1987 | 200,000 |
| UK | Silver | December 1, 1986 | 200,000 |