Love's Got a Hold on My Heart
"Love's Got a Hold on My Heart" | ||||
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Single by Steps | ||||
from the album Steptacular | ||||
B-side | "To Be Your Hero" | |||
Released | 12 July 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:19 | |||
Label | Jive Records | |||
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"Love's Got a Hold on My Heart" on YouTube |
"Love's Got a Hold on My Heart" is a song by Steps, which became a hit in the United Kingdom. It was the lead single to be taken from the band's second album "Steptacular". Unconfirmed reports suggest that the song was originally written in 1991 by Pete Waterman and remained unrecorded until given to Steps 8 years later. The song features Faye and Claire on lead vocals.[citation needed] The single peaked at number-one in Scotland and number 2 in the UK. Additiomnally it was a Top 10 hit in Finland and Ireland, and a Top 20 hit in Belgium and New Zealand.
Critical reception
CantStopThePop stated that "the one thing that immediately jumps out with this single – from that first keyboard whizz in the intro – is how summery it sounds. The track is not without a trademark hint of melodrama, but on the whole, it’s a much lighter production which exudes sunshine and warmth.". They added that the chorus is "deceptively – and enduringly – catchy."[1]
Chart performance
The single narrowly missed out at number-one on the UK Singles Chart, losing out to Latin pop singer Ricky Martin who spent a second week at the top with "Livin' La Vida Loca". Spending 12 weeks on the British charts, this single is the group's only single to fall off the charts for two consecutive weeks and then re-enter.[2] The song did, however, reach number one on the Scottish Singles Chart, conversely preventing "Livin' la Vida Loca" from reaching the top spot. The single also achieved some international success, peaking at number 9 in Finland and Ireland, number 18 in New Zealand, and number 29 in Australia.
Music video
The video, shot in Cannes in the South of France, was directed by Dani Jacobs. The main plot sees the group chase a man who has stolen the film reel for the fictitious "Steps: The Movie", interspersed with clips of the band performing the dance routine on a jetty dressed in yellow outfits.
Track listings
CD1
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart – 3:19
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart [W.I.P. Off the Wall Mix] – 6:12
- To Be Your Hero – 3:49
CD2
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart – 3:19
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart [Instrumental] – 3:20
- Last Thing on My Mind [Wip't Up In The Disco Mix Instrumental] – 5:41
Cassette single
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart – 3:19
- To Be Your Hero – 3:49
Australian CD Single
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart 3:19
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart (WIP Off The Wall Mix) 6:12
- To Be Your Hero 3:49
- Last Thing On My Mind (WIP't UP The Disco Mix Instrumental) 5:41
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart (Instrumental) 3:20
Remixes
- Love's Got A Hold On My Heart (WIP Off The Wall Mix)
Credits and personnel
A-side: "Love's Got a Hold on My Heart"Recording
Vocals
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Steptacular.[3] |
B-side: "To Be Your Hero"Recording
Vocals
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Love's Got a Hold on My Heart".[3] |
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Certifications
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Release history
Region | Date | Label |
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United Kingdom | 12 July 1999 | Jive |
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Australia | 2 August 1999 | |
Germany | ||
Scandinavia | ||
Japan | September 1999 | Avex Group |
Republic of China | 1999 | Jive |
References
- ^ "Steps – Love's Got A Hold On My Heart". CantStopThePop. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Steps Char History". UK Charts Company. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ a b Steptacular (Liner notes). Steps. Jive Records, EBUL. 1999. 0519112.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Steps – Love's Got a Hold on My Heart". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Steps – Love's Got a Hold on My Heart" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Steps: Love's Got a Hold on My Heart" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Love's Got a Hold on My Heart". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Steps - Love's Got A Hold On My Heart" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Steps – Love's Got a Hold on My Heart" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Steps – Love's Got a Hold on My Heart". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ "British single certifications – Steps – Love's Got a Hold on My Heart". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Love's Got a Hold on My Heart in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.