Running in the Family (song)

"Running in the Family" is a single released in 1987 by English jazz-funk band Level 42, from the 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, but only reaching #83 in the United States. 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 produced by Wally Badarou.

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

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