In the Heat of the Night (Sandra song)

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1985 single by Sandra

“In the Heat of the Night” is a 1985 song by German singer Sandra, written by Michael Cretu, Hubert Kemmler, Markus Löhr and Klaus Hirschburger, and produced by Cretu. Kemmler also provided backing vocals on this recording as well as numerous Sandra’s songs in the 80s.

“In the Heat of the Night” was released in November 1985 as the second single from Sandra’s debut album The Long Play, as a follow-up to her no. 1 European hit “(I’ll Never Be) Maria Magdalena”. The single was a major commercial success, reaching the top 5 in numerous countries, including Germany, Switzerland and Sweden, where it peaked at no. 2. It was a top 20 hit in the pan-European sales and airplay charts at the turn of 1985 and 1986.[1][2] In Germany and Austria, it was a top 5 and a top 10 airplay hit, respectively.[3][4] It remains one of Sandra’s biggest hits.

In 1999, the song was remixed for the compilation My Favourites and released as a promotional vinyl single in France. It was remixed again for the 2006 compilation Reflections, and subsequently in 2007 for the special edition of Reflections released in France. The 2007 remixes were released as a digital single. In 2016, “In the Heat of the Night” (Tropical Future Remix) was released as a digital single to promote the new greatest hits collection The Very Best of Sandra.

Music video[edit]

The music video was directed by Michael Bentele and pictures Sandra performing the song in a steamy sauna, surrounded by bare-chested men. The clip was released on Sandra’s VHS video compilations Ten on One (The Singles) and 18 Greatest Hits, released in 1987 and 1992, respectively,[5][6] as well as the 2003 DVD The Complete History.[7]

Formats and track listings[edit]

A. “In the Heat of the Night”
B. “Heatwave” (Instrumental)
A. “In the Heat of the Night” (Extended Version) – 7:32
B. “Heatwave” (Instrumental) – 3:48
A. “In the Heat of the Night” (Original Version) – 5:07
B. “In the Heat of the Night” (99 Remix) – 4:28
  • Digital download (2007)[8]
  1. “In the Heat of the Night” (Future Vision Remix – Radio Edit) – 3:17
  2. “In the Heat of the Night” (Superfunk Remix – Radio Edit) – 3:46
  3. “In the Heat of the Night” (Future Vision Remix – Extended) – 7:13
  4. “In the Heat of the Night” (Superfunk Remix – Extended) – 6:00
  • Digital download (2016)[9]
  1. “In the Heat of the Night” (Tropical Future Remix by masQraider) – 4:04

Certifications[edit]

Cover versions[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b “European Hot 100 Singles” (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol. 2, no. 51/52. Amsterdam. 1985-12-23. p. 19. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  2. ^ “European Airplay Top 50” (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol. 3, no. 5. Amsterdam. 1986-02-08. p. 10. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  3. ^ “European Playlist Reports” (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol. 3, no. 1. Amsterdam. 1986-01-06. p. 10. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  4. ^ “European Playlist Reports” (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol. 3, no. 4. Amsterdam. 1986-02-01. p. 10. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  5. ^ “Ten on One (The Video)”. www.sandranet.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  6. ^ “18 Greatest Hits (The Video)”. www.sandranet.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-06. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  7. ^ “Sandra – The Complete History (DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, Compilation, Stereo)”. www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  8. ^ “In the Heat of the Night (Remixes 2007) – Single par Sandra sur iTunes” (in French). music.apple.com. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  9. ^ ““In the Heat of the Night (Tropical Future Remix By masQraider) – Single” von Sandra bei iTunes” (in German). music.apple.com. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  10. ^ “Sandra – In the Heat of the Night” (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  11. ^ “Sandra – In the Heat of the Night” (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  12. ^ “Danish Singles Chart”. B.T. Copenhagen. 1985-12-20.
  13. ^ “Top 3 in Europe” (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol. 3, no. 8. Amsterdam. 1986-03-01. p. 16. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  14. ^ “Sandra – In the Heat of the Night” (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  15. ^ “Nederlandse Top 40 – Sandra” (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  16. ^ “Sandra – In the Heat of the Night” (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  17. ^ “South African Rock Lists Website – SA Charts 1965 – 1989 Acts (S)”. www.rock.co.za. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
  18. ^ Fernando Salaverri (2005). Sólo éxitos año a año: 1959-2002 (in Spanish). Iberautor Promociones Culturales. ISBN 8480486392.
  19. ^ “Sandra – In the Heat of the Night”. Singles Top 100. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  20. ^ “Sandra – In the Heat of the Night”. Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  21. ^ “Offiziellecharts.de – Sandra – In the Heat of the Night”. GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  22. ^ “ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS” (in Dutch). www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  23. ^ “Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts” (in German). www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  24. ^ “French single certifications – Sandra – In the Heat of the Night” (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved January 5, 2022. Select SANDRA and click OK. 
  25. ^ “To/Die/For – In The Heat Of The Night”. finnishcharts.com. Retrieved 2019-07-05.

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