"It's Passion" | ||||
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Single by The System | ||||
from the album Sweat | ||||
Released | 1982 | |||
Recorded | 1981 | |||
Genre | Electro | |||
Length | 3:45 (short version) | |||
Label | Mirage DMD-346 (US | |||
Songwriter(s) | Mic Murphy, David Frank | |||
The System singles chronology | ||||
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"It's Passion" is a debut single recorded by American electro-soul band The System. The song, written by Mic Murphy, David Frank, was released in 1982 by Mirage Records. The song is also included in their 1983 album Sweat . It was a club hit that reached number 23 on the Billboard Club/Dance charts. [1]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | ""It's Passion" (Long Version)" | 7:30 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | ""It's Passion" (Short Version)" | 3:45 |
Chart (1982) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play [1] | 23 |
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