Running in the Family (song): Difference between revisions

1987 single by Level 42

“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 #6 on the UK singles chart and #9 in New Zealand,^[2] but only reaching #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.

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 2×12″ release

Charts

Cover versions

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

References