"You Are in My System" is a 1982
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and David Frank, was released in August 1982 by Mirage Records
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. The song is also included on their debut studio album ''Sweat
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'' (1983). The song is one of the duo’s most recognizable songs, and a favorite of many System fans worldwide.
Reception
"You Are in My System" reached No. 64 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while it topped both the Black Singles and Club Play
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version of the song called "Tu Estas En Mi Systema" was released by the System in late-1982.
Robert Palmer version
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
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'' 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.
Track listing
The System
;12" vinyl[
* UK: Polydor / POSPX 580
]
Robert Palmer
;12" vinyl
Personnel
The System
* Producer: Mic Murphy, David Frank
* Songwriter: Mic Murphy, David Frank
* Produced by Mic Murphy and David Frank for Science Lab Productions.
Robert Palmer
* Executive Producer: David Harper
* Arrangement: Robert Palmer
* Producer: Robert Palmer
* Photography: Peter Ashworth
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* Mixing: Dominique Blanc-Francard
* Music: RP Band
Chart performance
The System version
Robert Palmer version
References
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1983 singles
The System (band) songs
Robert Palmer (singer) songs
Songs written by David Frank (musician)
1982 songs
Island Records singles
Mirage Records singles
Songs written by Mic Murphy