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 1983 album Sweat. The song is one of the artist's most recognizable signature songs, and a favorite of many System fans worldwide.

"You Are in My System"
Single by The System
from the album Sweat
Released	August 26, 1982
Recorded	1982 at Sorcerer Sound Studios (Soho, New York City, New York)
Genre	Dance electronic
Length	3:42 (single/video version) 5:57 (album version)
Label	Mirage DMD-384 (US) Polydor POSPX-580 (UK)
Songwriter(s)	Mic Murphy David Frank
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)

Background

"You Are in My System" was a minor hit for The System, reaching No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and also topping the Black Singles, and Club Play Singles charts.[2] [3] There is also a Spanish version of the song called "Tu Estas En Mi Systema", which was released by The System in late-1982.

Robert Palmer version

"You Are in My System"
Single by Robert Palmer
from the album Pride
Released	October 1983
Recorded	1983
Genre	Electropop
Length	2:57 (single version) 4:23 (album version) 6:08 (12" single version)
Label	Island IS-104 (UK)
Songwriter(s)	Mic Murphy David Frank
Producer(s)	Robert Palmer

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.[4][5] 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.[6]

Track listing

The System

12" vinyl[7]

• US: Mirage / DMD-384
• a 1983 release

Side A

No.	Title	Length
1.	""You Are in My System" (Vocal)"	7:43

Side B

No.	Title	Length
1.	""You Are in My System" (Vocal)"	7:43

12" vinyl[7]

• UK: Polydor / POSPX 580

Side A

No.	Title	Length
1.	"You Are in My System"	7:44

Side B

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Now I Am Electric"	4:06

Robert Palmer

12" vinyl[8]

• UK: Island / IS-104
• a 1983 release

Side A

No.	Title	Length
1.	"You Are in My System"	6:08

Side B

No.	Title	Length
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[5]	53
US Billboard Hot 100[4]	78
US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[4]	33
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play[4]	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 at Allmusic". Allmusic, Billboard. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
5. "Robert Palmer at The Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
6. Pride + Riptide liner notes. Universal Music Group. 2013.
7. ""You Are in My System" (Mirage) on Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
8. "You Are in My System". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-08-24.