"I Get Weak" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle from her second studio album, Heaven on Earth (1987). Written by Diane Warren and produced by Rick Nowels, the song was released as the second single from Heaven on Earth in January 1988. "I Get Weak" reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, number four on Canada's RPM 100 Singles chart, and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.

Background After completing the song, songwriter Diane Warren "initially had Stevie Nicks in mind – a suggestion she made to producer Rick Nowels, who felt it would be a better fit for Carlisle."Liner notes, Heaven on Earth: Special Edition (2013 reissue)

Critical reception Jerry Smith of Music Week called "I Get Weak" a "smooth and rather sanitised track" which "will need plenty of support if it's to make much impression".

Music video The accompanying music video for the song features a combination of color and black-and-white shots in the same frames. It was directed by actress Diane Keaton (who also directed her previous "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" video), and featured model and actor Tony Ward, who later appeared in Madonna's video for "Justify My Love".

Track listings

7-inch and US cassette single "I Get Weak" – 3:58 "Should I Let You In?" – 4:15

12-inch and UK cassette single "I Get Weak" (12-inch version) – 7:25 "I Get Weak" (7-inch version) – 4:39 "I Get Weak" (instrumental version) – 7:32

UK CD single "I Get Weak" (7-inch version) "Should I Let You In?" "I Get Weak" (12-inch version)

Australian cassette single A1. "I Get Weak" A2. "Should I Let You In?" B1. "I Get Weak" (12-inch version) A2. "Should I Let You In?"

Japanese mini-CD single "I Get Weak" "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (extended mix) "I Get Weak" (extended mix) "Heaven Is a Place on Earth"

Charts

Weekly charts + Chart (1988) Peakposition Australia (Australian Music Report) 34 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100 Singles) 33 European Airplay (Music & Media) 4 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) 25 Italy (Musica e dischi) Select "Singoli" in the "Tipo" field, type "Belinda Carlisle" in the "Artista" field and press "cerca". 16 Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg) 7 Quebec (ADISQ) 4 South Africa (Springbok Radio) 14 US Cash Box Top 100 Singles 3

Year-end charts + Chart (1988) Position Canada Top Singles (RPM) 57 US Billboard Hot 100 57 US Cash Box Top 100 Singles 35

Release history + Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States January 1988 MCA United Kingdom February 15, 1988 Virgin Japan April 21, 1988 Mini-CD

References

External links Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak music video posted on YouTube by Universal Music Group.