"Something About You" is a single by the English jazz-funk band Level 42, released on 13 September 1985 by Polydor Records, in advance of its inclusion on their sixth studio album World Machine the same year. The song was written by Mark King, Mike Lindup, Phil Gould, Boon Gould, and Wally Badarou.

Release "Something About You" was released in several countries outside the United Kingdom, including the United States, Germany, Italy, Canada, in addition to many countries in South America and Asia. It is the only Level 42 song to have been a top 10 hit in the United States, where it peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as No. 8 on the Cashbox Top 100. It was their second top 10 hit in the United Kingdom, reaching no. 6 on the UK singles chart. The single was certified gold in Canada in 1986.

The song received a remix by Shep Pettibone, which Billboard described as a liberal recontouring, with scratched stops, additional vocals and much overdubbed keyboard work".

Critical reception In Smash Hits, Dave Rimmer wrote, "It's quite good and all that but there's absolutely nothing special about it. Not one of their best but immediately recognisable as Level 42." Reviewing the 12-inch single, Billboard referred to the song as an "eloquent, precise dance tune [that] shows art-rock as well as r&b roots."

Compilations "Something About You" appears in many Level 42 compilation albums, including Level Best (1989), The Very Best of Level 42 (1998), and The Definitive Collection (2006).

Music video The music video for "Something About You", which uses the shorter single version, is directed by Stuart Orme, who also directed videos for the Level 42 songs "Lessons in Love" and "Running in the Family" (appearing on their video album Family of Five released in 1987), as well as Phil Collins and Genesis.

Mark King appears as a dark clown magician, representing the negative aspects in the relationships of Mike Lindup, Phil and Boon Gould with their girlfriends, all played by the actress Cherie Lunghi.

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1985–1986) Peakposition Canada (RPM) 13 Canada (The Record) 5Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)33 US Billboard Adult Contemporary 10 US Billboard Album Rock Tracks 45 US Billboard Dance Singles Sales 12 US Cash Box Top 100 8

Year-end charts Chart (1985) Position UK Singles (OCC) 53 Chart (1986) Position US Billboard Hot 100 37 US Cash Box Top 100. Cash Box magazine. 83

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