"It's Over" is a song by English
jazz-funk
Jazz-funk is a subgenre of jazz music characterized by a strong back beat, electrified sounds, and analog synthesizers. The integration of funk, soul, and R&B music and styles into jazz resulted in the creation of a genre that ranges from ...
band
Level 42
Level 42 are an English jazz-funk band formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979. They had a number of UK and worldwide hits during the 1980s and 1990s.
Their highest-charting single in the UK was " Lessons in Love", which reached number three on th ...
. Released in 1987 as the fourth single from their album ''
Running in the Family'', it reached number 10 on the
UK Singles Chart (becoming the band's sixth and final UK Top 10 hit).
Release
In addition to the regular 7" single, two 12" singles were released with different track listings. A limited edition 7" single pack was also released, including four photo postcards (of the band members) taken from the video location shoot, and four Level 42 logo stickers. A
CD Video
CD Video (also known as CDV, CD-V, or CD+V) was a format of Optical disc, optical media disc that was introduced in 1987 that combines the technologies of standard compact disc and LaserDisc. CD-V discs are the same size as a standard audio CD, ...
single (CD-V) was also released in 1988.
The album version of the song was remixed for the single release and while both sound similar, the album version fades out at the end, while the single version does not.
Music video
The music video for "It's Over" was shot in the
Mammoth Lakes
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area of north-eastern California near the state border with Nevada.
Track listing
*UK (Polydor; POSP 900 / 885 965-7) 7"
#"It's Over" (remix) – 4:45
#"Physical Presence" (live) – 5:45
*UK (Polydor; POSPX 900 / 885 965-1) 12"
#"It's Over" (extended remix) – 6:00
#"Physical Presence" (live) – 5:45
#"It's Over" (instrumental) – 4:45
*UK (Polydor; POSPA 900 / 887 055-1) 12"
#"It's Over" (extended remix) – 6:00
#"Physical Presence" (live) – 5:45
#"
Running in the Family" (Dave "O" remix) – 6:37
*UK (Polydor; 080 156-2) CD Video (1988)
*Audio
#"It's Over" (extended remix) – 5:59
#"Running in the Family" (Dave "O" remix) – 6:34
#"Physical Presence" (live) – 5:43
*Video
#"It's Over" – 4:38
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
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1987 songs
1987 singles
Level 42 songs
Songs written by Mark King (musician)
Songs written by Wally Badarou
Songs written by Boon Gould
Polydor Records singles
Pop ballads