You Are in My System

"You Are in My System" is a 1982[1] 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.

"You Are in My System"
Single by the System
from the album Sweat
ReleasedAugust 26, 1982 (1982-08-26)
Recorded1982
StudioSorcerer Sound Studios (New York City)
Genre
Length3:42 (single/video version)
5:57 (album version)
LabelMirage DMD-384 (US)
Polydor POSPX-580 (UK)
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Mic Murphy
  • David Frank
The System singles chronology
"It's Passion"
(1982)		 "You Are in My System"
(1982)		 "I Won't Let Go"
(1983)
Music video
"You Are in My System" on YouTube

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.[2][3] A Spanish version of the song called "Tu Estas En Mi Systema" was released by the System in late-1982.

Robert Palmer version
"You Are in My System"
Single by Robert Palmer
from the album Pride
ReleasedMarch 1983 (UK)[4]
Recorded1983
Genre
Length2:57 (single version)
4:23 (album version)
6:08 (12" single version)
LabelIsland IS-104 (UK)
Songwriter(s)
  • Mic Murphy
  • David Frank
Producer(s)Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer singles chronology
"Some Guys Have All the Luck"
(1982)		 "You Are in My System"
(1983)		 "Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)"
(1983)
Music video
"You Are in My System" on YouTube

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 chart.[6][7] 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.[8]

Track listing

The System
12" vinyl[9]
  • US: Mirage / DMD-384
  • a 1982 release
Side A
No.TitleLength
1.""You Are in My System" (Vocal)"7:43
Side B
No.TitleLength
1.""You Are in My System" (Vocal)"7:43
12" vinyl[9]
  • UK: Polydor / POSPX 580
Side A
No.TitleLength
1."You Are in My System"7:44
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Now I Am Electric"4:06

Robert Palmer
12" vinyl[10]
  • UK: Island / IS-104
  • a 1983 release
Side A
No.TitleLength
1."You Are in My System"6:08
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Deadline"3:53

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) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart[3] 89
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 64
US Billboard R&B Singles[2] 10
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play[2] 14

Robert Palmer version
Chart (1983) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart[7] 53
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 78
US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[6] 33
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play[6] 4

References
  1. Discogs - System (You Are In My System)
  2. "(((The System' discography))) on AllMusic". AllMusic, Billboard. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
  3. "The System at Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
  4. "Robert Palmer singles".
  5. Lechner, Ernesto (2004). "Robert Palmer". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. pp. 613–614. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
  6. "Robert Palmer at Allmusic". Allmusic, Billboard. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  7. "Robert Palmer at The Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  8. Pride + Riptide liner notes. Universal Music Group. 2013.
  9. ""You Are in My System" (Mirage) on Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
  10. "You Are in My System". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
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