Steven Nicholas Jolley and Tony Swain were a successful songwriting and record production duo in the United Kingdom in the early to mid-1980s, producing some of the top artists and songs of the era.
The System is an American synth-pop duo that debuted in the 1980s, composed of vocalist-guitarist Mic Murphy and seasoned session keyboardist David Frank. The band was founded in 1982 in New York and backed up by Paul Pesco on electric guitar and Kris Khellow on keyboards and synthesizers. The group is sometimes referred to as being "emotio-electro" because of its hi-tech, synthesizer-driven sound, married with passionate vocals and sensitive lyrics.
"Don't Disturb This Groove" is a song by the synthpop/R&B duo The System, from the 1987 album of the same name. The song was written by The System's David Frank and Mic Murphy. It was released as the album's first single.
"And I Love You So" is a popular song written by folk singer and guitarist Don McLean and released on his 1970 debut album, Tapestry. Its chorus features an unusual rhyming scheme for a popular song: A-B-B-A versus the usual A-B-C -B.
"Don't Tell Me Lies" is the debut single by British band Breathe. An original composition by the group, the lyrics were written by David Glasper, with music by Marcus Lillington, Ian Spice and Michael Delahunty.
"This Is My Night" is a song by Chaka Khan from the album I Feel for You. The song went to number one for one week on the Billboard dance chart in 1985. The single also peaked at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the R&B chart.
Michael Austin "Mic" Murphy is an American musician, lead singer of the successful 1980s synth R&B duo the System. He is well known for singing the group's biggest hit, "Don't Disturb This Groove," a 1987 US #4 Pop and #1 R&B hit.
"Your Personal Touch" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Evelyn "Champagne" King. The song, written by Allen George and Fred McFarlane, was released in 1985 by RCA Victor.
"You Are in My System" is a 1982 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 debut studio album Sweat (1983). The song is one of the duo’s most recognizable songs, and a favorite of many System fans worldwide.
Sweat is the 1983 debut album recorded by the American band The System, released in the United States on June 19, 1983 under Mirage Records. It was produced by the duo of David Frank and Mic Murphy. The album features two commercially successful songs "It's Passion" and "You Are in My System". The album entered the Billboard 200 and R&B Albums charts in 1983.
"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.
X-Periment is the second studio album by American band the System, released on Mirage/Atlantic Records in 1984. The album was produced by band members David Frank and Mic Murphy. It entered the Billboard pop albums chart in 1984. The album also showed a musical shift to electro music and featured songs such as "Lollipops and Everything" and "Promises Can Break."
Don't Disturb This Groove is the fourth studio album recorded by American R&B/Synthpop band The System. Released by Atlantic Records in 1987, the album became a highlight of the System's career, as it was the most commercially successful album, surpassing its hugely successful debut, Sweat. It reached No. 62 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart. The album was produced by its band members, David Frank and Mic Murphy.
"The Pleasure Seekers" is a song recorded by American band The System. The song, written by Mic Murphy, David Frank, was released in 1985 by Mirage Records. The song is also included in their 1985 album The Pleasure Seekers. The song was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge.
The Pleasure Seekers is the third album recorded by American band The System, released in the United States under the Mirage-Atlantic label.
Rhythm & Romance is the fifth studio album by The System. It was released in Japan and United States under Atlantic Records in 1989. It reached the position 85 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.
"I Wanna Make You Feel Good" is a dance-pop song released in 1984 by The System. The song appears on the album X-Periment. B-side of the single is "Promises Can Break", another song from the album. The single version was a moderate hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number 73 on UK Singles Chart. It was also a minor radio hit.
"Nighttime Lover" is an R&B song by American duo The System, from the 1987 album Don't Disturb This Groove. The song was written by the group's members, David Frank and Mic Murphy.
The discography of American R&B/synthpop group The System consists of seven studio albums, fifteen singles and two compilation album.
"You Blow Me Away" is a song by English vocalist Robert Palmer, which was released in 1994 as the third and final single from his twelfth studio album Honey. The song was written solely by Palmer, and produced by Stephen Hague and Palmer.
