"It's Passion" is the debut single recorded by American electro-soul band the System. The song, written by

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, David Frank, was released in 1982 by

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. The song is also included on their 1983 album ''

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''. It was a club hit that reached number 23 on the ''

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'' Club/Dance chart.

Track listing

;12" vinyl * US: Mirage / DMD-384

Personnel

* Producer: Mic Murphy, David Frank * Songwriter: Mic Murphy, David Frank * Produced by Mic Murphy and David Frank for Science Lab Productions.

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1982 songs 1982 debut singles The System (band) songs Songs written by David Frank (musician) Songs written by Mic Murphy Mirage Records singles