I Engineer
"I Engineer" is a song by American synth-pop band Animotion. Following its release, the song became a commercial success in German-speaking Europe and South Africa but was less successful elsewhere.
| "I Engineer" | ||||
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| Single by Animotion | ||||
| from the album Strange Behavior | ||||
| B-side | "The Essence" | |||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Length | 4:04 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriters | Mike Chapman, Bernie Taupin, Holly Knight | |||
| Producer | Richie Zito | |||
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| "I Engineer" on YouTube | ||||
"I Engineer" is a song by American synth-pop band Animotion. Following its release, the song became a commercial success in German-speaking Europe and South Africa but was less successful elsewhere.
Music video
[edit]The video for "I Engineer" was shot in Blackheath, England, in the abandoned Royal Herbert Hospital. There are also scenes crossing London Bridge, with the iconic building of the Financial Times newspaper in the background and people walking towards the city.
Track listings
[edit]7-inch single
- "I Engineer" – 4:02
- "The Essence" – 4:06
12-inch single
- "I Engineer" (remix) – 5:53
- "I Engineer" (dub version) – 5:08
- "Obsession" (remix) – 7:30
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Cover versions
[edit]- 2002: 2 DJ's & One - I Engineer
- 2008: Bangbros - I Engineer
References
[edit]- ^ "Animotion – I Engineer" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "European Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 3, no. 20. May 24, 1986. p. 12.
- ^ "SA Charts 1965 – 1989 Songs H–I". rock.co.za. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Animotion – I Engineer". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. March 29, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. April 26, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. April 12, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts (West Germany)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 1986" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved April 19, 2025.