Tracie (song)

"Tracie" is a song by British band Level 42, written by Gary Husband and Mark King, and recounts King's times with his childhood sweetheart, Tracie Wilson. It appeared on the band's 1988 album Staring at the Sun, and features keyboardist Mike Lindup playing harmonica.

"Tracie"
Single by Level 42
from the album Staring at the Sun
B-side"Three Words"
Released9 January 1989[1]
Recorded1988
Length
  • 4:51 (album version)
  • 3:25 (Single Remix)
  • 5:49 (Extended Mix)
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)M. King, G. Husband
Producer(s)
  • Level 42
  • Wally Badarou
  • Julian Mendlesohn
Level 42 singles chronology
"Take a Look"
(1988)
"Tracie"
(1989)
"Take Care of Yourself"
(1989)

It was remixed, and a new lead vocal recorded, for issue as a single in early 1989, peaking at No. 25 in the UK, and at No. 14 in the Netherlands. The photo of the band on the sleeve of the single is taken by Linda McCartney.

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