Rhythm of My Heart

"Rhythm of My Heart" is a song written by Marc Jordan and John Capek. The song first appeared on Dutch rock and roll artist René Shuman’s debut album, René Shuman (1986). In 1991, British singer Rod Stewart recorded the song for his album Vagabond Heart with production by Trevor Horn. It is the album's opening track. The song was also released as its first single on 4 March 1991.

Stewart's version reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 1 on  both the Canadian and Irish charts. The melody is adaptation from "Loch Lomond". 

Track listings

7-inch single
 "Rhythm of My Heart" – 4:12
 "Moment of Glory" – 4:37

12-inch single
 "Rhythm of My Heart" – 4:12
 "Moment of Glory" – 4:37
 "I Don't Want to Talk About It" (newly recorded) – 4:49CD maxi – Europe
 "Rhythm of My Heart" – 4:12
 "Moment of Glory" – 4:37
 "I Don't Want to Talk About It" (newly recorded) – 4:49

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1991)PeakpositionDenmark (IFPI)9Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)7

Year-end charts
Chart (1991)PositionAustralia (ARIA)13Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)29Belgium (Ultratop)80Canada Top Singles (RPM)4Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)4Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)26Germany (Official German Charts)16New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)38Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)20UK Singles (OCC)34US Billboard Hot 10050US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)12

Certifications

In popular culture
Stewart's version of the song was used during the closing credits of the 1996 family movie Loch Ness. The single was also played during the bar scenes in the 2000 movie The Perfect Storm. 

References

Category:1986 songs
Category:1991 songs
Category:Rod Stewart songs