I Engineer

"I Engineer" is a song by American synth-pop band Animotion. Following its release, the song became a commercial success in German-speaking Europe and South Africa but was less successful elsewhere.

"I Engineer"
Single by Animotion
from the album Strange Behavior
B-side	"The Essence"
Released	1986
Length	4:04
Label	Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Mike Chapman, Bernie Taupin, Holly Knight
Producer(s)	Richie Zito
Animotion singles chronology
"Let Him Go" (1985) "I Engineer" (1986) "I Want You" (1986)
Audio
"I Engineer" on YouTube

Music video

The video for "I Engineer" was shot in Blackheath, England, in the abandoned Royal Herbert Hospital. There are also scenes crossing London Bridge, with the iconic building of the Financial Times newspaper in the background and people walking towards the city.

Track listings

7-inch single

1. "I Engineer" – 4:02
2. "The Essence" – 4:06

12-inch single

1. "I Engineer" (remix) – 5:53
2. "I Engineer" (dub version) – 5:08
3. "Obsession" (remix) – 7:30

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1986) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1] 19 Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[2] 79 South Africa (Springbok Radio)[3] 4 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] 6 US Billboard Hot 100[5] 76 US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard)[6] with "Obsession" (remix) 22 US Dance/Disco Club Play (Billboard)[7] with "Obsession" (remix) 27 West Germany (GfK)[8] 2

Year-end charts Chart (1986) Position West Germany (Media Control)[9] 19