Every Heartbeat
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"Every Heartbeat" is a 1991 single by Christian music
singer Amy Grant
. It was released as the third single from the Heart In Motion
album, though it was the second from the album to be released to mainstream pop
radio. After the unexpected major success of Grant's previous single, "Baby Baby," which topped both the United States' Billboard Hot 100
and Adult Contemporary charts, there seemed the question on how to follow it up. The chosen single was "Every Heartbeat," and although it did not hit number one, it still managed to make the #2 spot on the Hot 100 and the Adult Contemporary chart. Charlie Peacock
wrote the song's music and chorus lyrics, with Grant and Wayne Kirkpatrick
composing the remaining lyrics. In 2004, Sixpence None The Richer
covered "Every Heartbeat" on the album Full Circle: A Celebration of Songs and Friends, which commemorated Charlie Peacock's 20-year anniversary as a solo recording artist. Mark Lowry
parodied the song with the title "Every Teacher".
is featured in it.
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
singer Amy Grant
Amy Grant
Amy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
. It was released as the third single from the Heart In Motion
Heart in Motion
- Personnel :* Amy Grant: Vocals.* Tom Hemby: Guitars .* Dann Huff: Guitars .* Gordon Kennedy: Guitars .* Jerry McPherson Guitars .* Donald Kirkpatrick: Guitars ....
album, though it was the second from the album to be released to mainstream pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
radio. After the unexpected major success of Grant's previous single, "Baby Baby," which topped both the United States' 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...
and Adult Contemporary charts, there seemed the question on how to follow it up. The chosen single was "Every Heartbeat," and although it did not hit number one, it still managed to make the #2 spot on the Hot 100 and the Adult Contemporary chart. Charlie Peacock
Charlie Peacock
Charlie Peacock is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, session musician and author. While growing up in California Peacock was inspired by John Coltrane and began playing the piano. After completing his education, Peacock formed a band and began a career as a professional...
wrote the song's music and chorus lyrics, with Grant and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Wayne Kirkpatrick
Wayne Kirkpatrick is an American singer/songwriter and musician born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Baton Rouge Magnet High School in 1979....
composing the remaining lyrics. In 2004, Sixpence None The Richer
Sixpence None the Richer
Sixpence None the Richer is an American rock/pop band that formed in New Braunfels, Texas, eventually settling in Nashville, Tennessee. They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name" and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes". The name of the band is...
covered "Every Heartbeat" on the album Full Circle: A Celebration of Songs and Friends, which commemorated Charlie Peacock's 20-year anniversary as a solo recording artist. Mark Lowry
Mark Lowry
Mark Alan Lowry is a Christian comedian, songwriter, and singer, best known for co-writing the song “Mary, Did You Know?”. Lowry performed with the Gaither Vocal Band from 1988–2001 and, in January 2009, he re-joined the group along with other "GVB" alumni Michael English and David Phelps...
parodied the song with the title "Every Teacher".
Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single. Actress Musetta VanderMusetta Vander
Musetta Vander is a South African actress and model who is best known for her roles in science fiction and fantasy films.-Early life:...
is featured in it.
Audio Versions
- Original album version (3:30)
- Edited version (radio-only single, included on the 2004 Greatest Hits 1986-2004Greatest Hits 1986-2004Greatest Hits 1986–2004 is a compilation album by pop singer Amy Grant, released in 2004 . It was the first compilation of Amy Grant's music to be released since The Collection in 1986...
album) - 7" Body and Soul mix
- 12" Body and Soul mix
- 7" Heart and Soul mix
- 12" Heart and Soul mix
- 7" Piano mix
- 12" Piano mix
Singles
U.S. Promotional CD Single
- "Every Heartbeat" (7" Heart and Soul mix)
- "Every Heartbeat" (7" Body and Soul mix)
- "Every Heartbeat" (7" Piano mix)
- "Every Heartbeat" (LP version)
- "Every Heartbeat" (12" Body and Soul mix)
Peak positions
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (RPM RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... ) |
7 |
| Ireland (Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... ) |
22 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (1991) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada | 56 |
| United States | 28 |