Released September 1985 | Recorded 1985 | |
B-side "Your Prayer Takes Me Off" Format 12" maxi single, 7" single Genre Jazz-rock, sophisti-pop Length 4:34 (Album Version)3:59 (Radio Edit) | ||
"The Captain of Her Heart" is a single by the Swiss duo Double in 1985. Taken from their 1985 album Blue, the song is a ballad about a girl who stops waiting for her absent lover to return. The song was an international success, reaching No. 8 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also made Double the first Swiss act to hit the Top 40 in the Billboard Hot 100.
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In a retrospective review of the song, Allmusic journalist Stewart Mason suggested that the song is "one of the great lost one hit wonders of the mid-1980s." Mason wrote: "The Swiss duo never managed to capitalize on this song's casual sophistication and melodic grace, but it remains a glorious anomaly." The prominent saxophone on the song was played by Christian Ostermeier.
Music video
There were two different music videos produced for the song. The original Swiss version features the band performing the song in a darkened room. The US version of the video incorporates more of a storyline, with alternating location shots featuring the band members and various female models.
Cover versions
The song has been covered by Randy Crawford, Laurent Voulzy, Koto, Roland Kaiser, Ronnie Jones and Beauty & Deep. Contemporary jazz pianist Duncan Millar offered his take on his 2001 album Good to Go.
Track listings
- "The Captain of Her Heart" – 3:59
- "Your Prayer Takes Me Off" (Part II – Dub) – 4:04
- "The Captain of Her Heart" – 3:59
- "Your Prayer Takes Me Off" (Part II – Dub) – 4:04
- "The Captain of Her Heart" – 4:35
- "Your Prayer Takes Me Off" (Part II – Dub) – 4:04
- "The Captain of Her Heart" – 4:35
- "Your Prayer Takes Me Off" (Part II – Dub) – 4:04
- "Your Prayer Takes Me Off" (Part I) – 6:30