"You Are in My System" is a 1982[1] song recorded by American band the System. The song, written by Mic Murphy and David Frank, was released in August 1982 by Mirage Records. The song is also included on their debut studio album Sweat (1983). The song is one of the duo’s most recognizable songs, and a favorite of many System fans worldwide.
| "You Are in My System" | ||||
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| Single by the System | ||||
| from the album Sweat | ||||
| Released | August 26, 1982 | |||
| Recorded | 1982 | |||
| Studio | Sorcerer Sound Studios (New York City) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:42 (single/video version) 5:57 (album version) | |||
| Label | Mirage DMD-384 (US) Polydor POSPX-580 (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) |
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| The System singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "You Are in My System" on YouTube | ||||
Reception edit
"You Are in My System" reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, while it topped both the Black Singles and Club Play charts.[2][3] A Spanish version of the song called "Tu Estas En Mi Systema" was released by the System in late-1982.
Robert Palmer version edit
| "You Are in My System" | ||||
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| Single by Robert Palmer | ||||
| from the album Pride | ||||
| Released | March 1983 (UK)[4] | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:57 (single version) 4:23 (album version) 6:08 (12" single version) | |||
| Label | Island IS-104 (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Robert Palmer | |||
| Robert Palmer singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "You Are in My System" on YouTube | ||||
In 1983, the song was covered by the English rock singer Robert Palmer. This version, which was produced by Palmer and remixed by Dominique Blanc-Francard, reached No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached No. 33 on the Mainstream Rock chart.[6][7] It was actually recorded after the rest of the Pride album had been completed when Palmer heard the original 12" promo copy at famous Paris private night club l'Elysées Matignon played by top DJ Bernie Bernthaler. He quickly flew back to cut it as an extra track, and it was recorded within 24 hours. He had even persuaded David Frank to play on it himself. This was the album's only successful single.[8]
Track listing edit
The System edit
- 12" vinyl[9]
- US: Mirage / DMD-384
- a 1982 release
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ""You Are in My System" (Vocal)" | 7:43 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ""You Are in My System" (Vocal)" | 7:43 |
- 12" vinyl[9]
- UK: Polydor / POSPX 580
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Are in My System" | 7:44 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Now I Am Electric" | 4:06 |
Robert Palmer edit
- 12" vinyl[10]
- UK: Island / IS-104
- a 1983 release
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Are in My System" | 6:08 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Deadline" | 3:53 |
Personnel edit
The System edit
- Producer: Mic Murphy, David Frank
- Songwriter: Mic Murphy, David Frank
- Produced by Mic Murphy and David Frank for Science Lab Productions.
Robert Palmer edit
- Executive Producer: David Harper
- Arrangement: Robert Palmer
- Producer: Robert Palmer
- Photography: Peter Ashworth
- Mixing: Dominique Blanc-Francard
- Music: RP Band
Chart performance edit
The System version edit
| Chart (1982/1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[3] | 89 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 64 |
| US Billboard R&B Singles[2] | 10 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play[2] | 14 |
Robert Palmer version edit
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[7] | 53 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 78 |
| US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[6] | 33 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play[6] | 4 |
References edit
- ^ Discogs - System (You Are In My System)
- ^ a b c d "(((The System' discography))) on AllMusic". AllMusic, Billboard. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
- ^ a b "The System at Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
- ^ "Robert Palmer singles".
- ^ Lechner, Ernesto (2004). "Robert Palmer". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. pp. 613–614. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- ^ a b c d "Robert Palmer at Allmusic". Allmusic, Billboard. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
- ^ a b "Robert Palmer at The Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
- ^ Pride + Riptide liner notes. Universal Music Group. 2013.
- ^ a b ""You Are in My System" (Mirage) on Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
- ^ "You Are in My System". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
External links edit
- "You Are in My System" at Discogs (list of releases)