"You Are in My System" is a 1982 song recorded by American band the System. The song, written by

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and David Frank, was released in August 1982 by

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. The song is also included on their debut studio album ''

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'' (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

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charts. A

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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 English rock singer

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. This version, which was produced by Palmer and remixed by Dominique Blanc-Francard, reached No. 78 on the ''

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chart and also reached No. 33 on the

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chart. It was actually recorded after the rest of the ''

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'' 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 listing

The System

;12" vinyl * US: Mirage / DMD-384 *a 1982 release ;12" vinyl * UK: Polydor / POSPX 580

Robert Palmer

;12" vinyl * UK: Island / IS-104 * a 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:

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* Mixing: Dominique Blanc-Francard * Music: RP Band

Chart performance

The System version

Robert Palmer version

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:You Are In My System 1982 songs 1983 singles The System (band) songs Robert Palmer (singer) songs Songs written by David Frank (musician) Songs written by Mic Murphy Island Records singles Mirage Records singles