I've Been Thinking About You

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"I've Been Thinking About You" is a song by British-American band Londonbeat from their second studio album In the Blood (1990).

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Release

It was released in October 1990 as the lead single from In the Blood. It hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on April 13, 1991, having hit number two in the United Kingdom the previous year. The song also topped the singles charts in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Zimbabwe as well.

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Critical reception

Music & Media wrote about the song: "A C&W-tinged pop number underpins the band's characteristic massed gospel vocal style complete with jangling, melodic guitars and she sort of chorus which they patently lacked on their debut LP Speak. The first release from the forthcoming second LP In The Blood shows a definite maturity."

Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report wrote about the song: "It's always a treat when a song comes along that I can't wait to review. Impossible not to detect a Fine Young Cannibals influence on this production that's been the biggest buzz record for the past couple of weeks. An international smash that's gone to #1 in no less than eleven countries, it's destined to win over audiences in the U.S.A., too. Top 40 radio is in dire need of more music like this!"

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Cover versions and samples

• In 1991 a cover of the song was released by Camille on Martru Records. Her version was released again in 1991 on the compilation album Micmac Dance Party on Micmac Records.
• In 1992, Dur-Dur Band from Somalia released a cover version of the song called "Ethiopian Girl".
• In 1993, Dino Merlin sampled the beat for his Single "Vojnik Sre?e"
• In 2004, part of the song was sampled and prominently featured in the song "Physical" recorded by Alcazar.
• In 2016 South African EDM live band Goodluck released a cover version.
• In 2017 Dutch lo-fi pop band Bounty Island released a cover version of the song on their EP Forbidden Dance.

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Track listing and formats

7" single

1. "I've Been Thinking About You" -- 3:49
2. "9 A.M." (live at Moles) -- 5:49

CD maxi

1. "I've Been Thinking About You" (7" version) -- 3:49
2. "I've Been Thinking About You" (c'est wot mix) -- 5:38
3. "9AM" (live at Moles) -- 5:49

CD maxi - US

1. "I've Been Thinking About You" (def 12" mix) -- 6:50
2. "I've Been Thinking About You" (red zone mix) -- 4:42
3. "I've Been Thinking About You" (reprise) -- 1:33
4. "I've Been Thinking About You" (vocal dub) -- 5:50
5. "I've Been Thinking About You" (the eclipse mix) -- 4:12
6. "I've Been Thinking About You" (trak mix) -- 3:05

CD single

1. "I've Been Thinking About You" -- 3:49
2. "9AM" (live at Moles) -- 5:49

12" maxi

1. "I've Been Thinking About You" (c'est wot mix)
2. "I've Been Thinking About You" (force feel dub mix)
3. "I've Been Thinking About You" (7" version)

12" maxi

1. "I've Been Thinking About You" (extended club mix)
2. "I've Been Thinking About You" (radio edit)
3. "I've Been Thinking About You" (instrumental)
4. "I've Been Thinking About You" (dub)

Cassette

1. "I've Been Thinking About You" (def 12" mix) -- 6:50
2. "I've Been Thinking About You" (red zone mix) -- 4:42
3. "I've Been Thinking About You" (reprise) -- 1:33
4. "I've Been Thinking About You" (vocal dub) -- 5:50
5. "I've Been Thinking About You" (the eclipse mix) -- 4:12
6. "I've Been Thinking About You" (trak mix) -- 3:05

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Charts and certifications

Chart successions

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References

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External links

Londonbeat Official Website Facebook Page

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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