Hand in Hand (Dune song)

"Hand in Hand" is a song by German band Dune, released in 1996 by Orbit Records as the second single from the group's second album, Expedicion (1996). The song is produced by Bernd Burhoff and Jens Oettrich, who also co-wrote its lyrics with Oliver Froning. The vocals are performed by Verena von Strenge. "Hand in Hand" was a notable hit in Europe, entering the top 10 in Germany (10) and the Netherlands (7). In Switzerland, it was a top 20 hit (18), while entering the top 40 in Austria (39). The song also charted in Scotland (86) and the UK (77). Its music video was directed by Swedish-based director Matt Broadley.^[1] It references the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

"Hand in Hand"
Single by Dune
from the album Expedicion
Released	1996
Recorded	Plutonic Island Studios, Hamburg
Genre	Happy hardcore Eurodance
Length	3:31
Label	Orbit Records
Songwriter(s)	Bernd Burhoff Jens Oettrich Oliver Froning
Producer(s)	Bernd Burhoff Jens Oettrich
Dune singles chronology
"Rainbow to the Stars" (1996) "Hand in Hand" (1996) "Million Miles from Home" (1996)
Music video
"Hand in Hand" on YouTube

Track listing

• CD single, Germany (1996)

1. "Hand in Hand" (Video Mix) — 3:45
2. "Rainbow to the Stars" (Jam & Spoon Remix) — 7:32

• CD maxi, Germany (1996)

1. "Hand in Hand" (Video Mix) — 3:45
2. "Hand in Hand" (Head On Head) — 5:29
3. "Hand in Hand" (12" Mix) — 5:09
4. "Hand in Hand" (Jimmy Miller Remix) — 4:52

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1996) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[2] 39 Germany (GfK)[3] 10 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[4] 7 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] 9 Scotland (OCC)[6] 86 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] 18 UK Singles (OCC) 77

Year-end charts Chart (1996) Position Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 92 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] 57 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 71