Love Religion

"Love Religion" is a song recorded by German dance act U96. It was released in October 1994 as the lead single from the album, Club Bizarre. Unlike U96's previous songs, "Love Religion" is more trance-oriented techno and pop. The background vocals are performed by Dutch singer, actress and TV host Daisy Dee. It peaked at number 2 in Finland and Sweden, and was also a Top 10 hit in Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

For the song by The Almighty, see Soul Destruction.
"Love Religion"
Single by U96
from the album Club Bizarre
B-side"Remix"
Released14 October 1994
Recorded1994
Genre
Length3:35
LabelGuppy
Songwriter(s)
  • Helmut Hoinkis
  • Alex Christensen
  • Ingo Hauss
  • Hayo Panarinfo
Producer(s)
  • Matiz
  • Alex Christensen
U96 singles chronology
"Inside Your Dreams"
(1994)		 "Love Religion"
(1994)		 "Club Bizarre"
(1995)
Music video
"Love Religion" on YouTube

Chart performance

"Love Religion" went on to become a major hit in Europe and remains one of U96's most successful songs to date. It peaked within the Top 10 in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. In Finland and Sweden, the song went to number 2. Additionally, it was a Top 20 hit in France, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where the single reached number 12 in December 1994. In Belgium, it was a Top 30 hit, while it only reached number 134 in the United Kingdom. Outside Europe, "Love Religion" peaked at number 16 in Israel and number 208 in Australia. The single was awarded with a gold record in Germany.[1]

Music video

The music video for "Love Religion" was directed by German film director and producer Nico Beyer.[2]

Track listings
CD single
  1. "Love Religion" (video edit) — 3:35
  2. "Love Religion" (E-vangelista mix) — 6:57
CD maxi
  1. "Love Religion" (video edit) — 3:35
  2. "Love Religion" (E-vangelista mix) — 6:57
  3. "Love Religion" (Vaticano mix) — 4:05
  4. "Love Religion" (instrumental) — 6:57
CD maxi - UK
  1. "Love Religion" (video verses mix) — 3:35
  2. "Love Religion" (E-vangelista mix) — 6:57
  3. "Love Religion" (Vaticano mix) — 5:44
  4. "Love Religion" (instrumental) — 6:57
  5. "Love Religion" ("Go Berserk" mix) — 3:35
12" maxi
  1. "Love Religion" (E-vangelista mix) — 6:57
  2. "Love Religion" (instrumental) — 6:57
  3. "Love Religion" (Vaticano mix) — 4:05
CD maxi - Remixes / 12" maxi - Remixes
  1. "Love Religion" (Perplexer remix) — 5:24
  2. "Love Religion" (Steve Baltes remix) — 5:28
  3. "Love Religion" (Exit EEE & Mr Moto remix) — 6:11
  4. "Love Religion" (Damage Control remix) — 5:30
  5. "Love Religion" (Yentz highlight's mix) — 6:59

Charts

References
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  7. Finnish peak
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  11. http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_U.HTM
  12. ""Love Religion — Remix", Swedish Singles Chart" (in Swedish). Swedishcharts. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
  13. "Jaarlijsten 1994" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  14. "Årslista Singlar, 1994" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
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