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I Engineer

1986 single by Animotion

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"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.

01Music 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.

02Track listings

7-inch single

"I Engineer", 4:02
"The Essence", 4:06

12-inch single

"I Engineer" (remix), 5:53
"I Engineer" (dub version), 5:08
"Obsession" (remix), 7:30

03Charts

Weekly charts

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

Year-end charts

Chart (1986)	Position
West Germany (Media Control)	19

04Cover versions

2002: 2 DJ's & One - I Engineer
2008: Bangbros - I Engineer

Watch videos about I EngineerExplainers and documentaries on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

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