"You Are in My System" is a 1982 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.
Reception "You Are in My System" reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, while it topped both the Black Singles and Club Play charts. A Spanish 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 British 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. 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. Lyrics were changed in part from "It's a romantic vision, Of me and you, Holding hands on Sunday, And Monday too" to "It's a romantic vision of me and you, It happens all the time, My dreams are filled with you".
Track listings The System 12" vinyl US: Mirage / DMD-384 1982 release
12" vinyl UK: Polydor / POSPX 580
Robert Palmer 12" vinyl UK: Island / IS-104 1983 release
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 Mixing: Dominique Blanc-Francard Music: RP Band
Chart performance The System version Chart (1982/1983)PeakpositionUK Singles Chart89US Billboard Hot 10064US Billboard R&B Singles10US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play14
Robert Palmer version Chart (1983)PeakpositionUK Singles Chart53US Billboard Hot 10078US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks33US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play4
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