Running in the Family (song)

1987 single by Level 42 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Running in the Family" is a single by the English jazz-funk band Level 42, released on 2 February 1987 by Polydor Records, from their seventh studio album Running in the Family. It was then popped up for the release of the single which had significant success, reaching No. 6 on the UK singles chart No. 9 in New Zealand,[2] and No. 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was part of a series of single successes by the group and brought Level 42 fame in countries where they were previously little-known, such as the United States, Germany and Norway.

Released2 February 1987 (1987-02-02)[1]
Recorded1986
Genre
Length
  • 3:57 (7" edit)
  • 6:12 (album version)
Quick facts Single by Level 42, from the album ...
"Running in the Family"
Single by Level 42
from the album Running in the Family
Released2 February 1987 (1987-02-02)[1]
Recorded1986
Genre
Length
  • 3:57 (7" edit)
  • 6:12 (album version)
LabelPolydor
Songwriters
Producers
  • Wally Badarou
  • Level 42
Level 42 singles chronology
"World Machine"
(1986)		 "Running in the Family"
(1987)		 "To Be with You Again"
(1987)
Music video
"Running in the Family" on YouTube
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Music video

The music video was recorded on a multi-coloured platform, which rotated in the same manner as a vinyl record. It features all the contemporary members of the band: Mark King, Mike Lindup, Boon Gould and Phil Gould. The musicians take turns in switching between "active" when they are performing, and "inactive", where they stand perfectly still as if a colored statue, when they are not. The video was directed by Stuart Orme and produced by Wally Badarou.

Track listing

7": Polydor / POSP 842 (UK)

  1. "Running in the Family" – 3:57
  2. "Dream Crazy" – 3:50

12": Polydor / POSPX 842 (UK)

  1. "Running in the Family" (extended version) – 6:10
  2. "Dream Crazy" – 3:50
  3. "Running in the Family" (7" version) – 3:57
  • also available on German CD single (Polydor / 885 518-2)

12": Polydor / POSXX 842 (UK)

  1. "Running in the Family" (extended version) – 6:10
  2. "Dream Crazy" – 3:50
  3. "Running in the Family" (7" version) – 3:57
  4. "World Machine" (Shep Pettibone remix) – 5:39
  5. "World Machine" (dub) – 5:00
  • Limited edition 2x12" release

Charts

More information Chart (1987), Peak position ...
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Cover versions

In 2007, Spanish singer José Galisteo covered the song on his debut studio album Remember.

References

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