In My Own Time (Family song)

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"In My Own Time"
In My Own Time (Family).jpg
Single by Family
B-side "Seasons"
Released1971
Genre Art rock
Length3:35
Label Reprise K 14090
Songwriter(s) Chapman, Whitney
Producer(s) Family
Family singles chronology
"Today"
(1970)
"In My Own Time"
(1971)
"Larf and Sing"
(1971)

"In My Own Time" is a song and single written by Roger Chapman and John Whitney and performed by British group, Family. [1]

It was first released in 1971. It entered the UK singles chart in July reaching number 4 and stayed for thirteen weeks on the chart. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "In My Own Time". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 27. ISBN   1-904994-10-5.
  3. "Family - Chart Archive". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 May 2013.