"To Be with You Again" is a single released in 1987 by English jazz-funk band Level 42, from their album Running in the Family. The song was written by Mark King and Boon Gould, and was released as a single in other countries such as Australia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and others by the record label Polydor. The single was backed by a live version of "Micro-Kid" as its B-side, with the twelve-inch single also including a Shep Pettibone remix of "Lessons in Love".
"To Be with You Again" is the third Running in the Family single, released at the peak of their career. The single was preceded by two other UK Top 10 singles for the band: "Lessons in Love" (#3) and "Running in the Family" (#6). The song also gained popularity in the Netherlands, peaking at #6 in the Dutch Top 40.
This song's music video was directed by Peter Christopherson.
Personnel Mark King – bass, vocals Mike Lindup – keyboards, vocals Boon Gould – guitars Phil Gould – drums
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1987) PeakpositionEuropean Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)10European Airplay (Music & Media) 5
Year-end charts Chart (1987) Position Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) 95 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 63 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 77
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