Innocent (Mike Oldfield song)
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| Single by Mike Oldfield | ||||
| from the album Earth Moving | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Pop, Rock | |||
| Label | Virgin Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Mike Oldfield | |||
| Producer | Mike Oldfield Daniel Lazerus |
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"Innocent" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music). It is from the album Earth Moving. "Innocent" features vocals from Anita Hegerland.
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[edit] Inspiration
According to an interview Mike Oldfield and Anita Hegerland gave in the TV-program Good Morning Britain, the song was inspired by their young daughter Greta; who also appears in the music video. In the program the Oldfield and Hegerland gave an acoustic version of the song, Hegerland singing and Oldfield playing the guitar.[1]
[edit] Music videos
The music video features an Atari ST computer, a Korg M1 synthesiser and a Fender Stratocaster guitar and is available on the Elements - The Best of Mike Oldfield video. There is also a second part animated part live action video in existence.
[edit] Cover versions
- In 2010 Groove Coverage recorded a cover version of "Innocent".
- In 2010 Jason Donovan recorded a cover version of "Innocent" for his 80s covers album Soundtrack of the 80s.
[edit] Track listing
- "Innocent" (12" mix) – 5:35
- "Innocent" – 3:25
- "Earth Moving" (disco version) – 4:02
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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| German Singles Chart | 8 |
[edit] References
- ^ "TV-AM Interview - Good Morning Britain on TV-AM". Tubular.net/TV-am/ITV. 1989-07-11. http://tubular.net/articles/89_07.shtml. Retrieved 2009-03-01.
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