T'Pau - China In Your Hand - Guitar Cover

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T'Pau - China In Your Hand - Guitar Cover

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China In Your Hand


"China in Your Hand" is a power ballad by English pop group T'Pau from their 1987 debut album Bridge of Spies. The re-recorded single version topped the UK chart for five weeks and became a major European hit. Its soaring melody and emotional intensity make it a rewarding piece for electric guitarists learning classic 80s rock.

  • The song became the 600th single to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart.
  • It topped charts across multiple European countries including Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, and Norway.
  • Voted as Britain's 11th favourite 1980s number one in a 2015 public poll, and praised as a standout power ballad.

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