Turn It On
Level 42
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Our dad would send us to our room he'd be the voice of doom he said that we would thank him later all day he was solid as a rock but by eight o'clock we'd be crumbling one night my brother Joe and me climbed down the family tree that grew outside our bedroom window we ran though we knew it couldn't last running from the past from things that we were born to be Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the back seat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre Dad rang the officer in charge a man so large he barely fit his circumstances he said two kids out on the street were picked up on the beat and in the station so there's me with Emily and Joe daddy driving home all heading in the same direction he knew no matter what the breaks we'd make the same mistakes couldn't take his eyes of Joe and me Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the backseat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are looking back it's so bizarre Like a dream within a dream we're all somewhere in between Like a drummer plays his drum like a father like a son - and your gonna have to face the music - face the music Hey hey we keep it running in the family hey hey we keep it coming in the family Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the backseat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - 'cause we all have our daddy's eyes take me back into your arms it's no longer a mystery no cause for alarm could have never come this far with no sense of history it always leaves a scar - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre running in the family Hey, hey!
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Written by: MARK KING, PHILIP GOULD, ROWLAND CHARLES GOULD, WALIOU BADAROU
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10 facts about this song
General Information"Turn It On" is a song by British band Level 42, which was included in their debut album, "Level 42", released in 1981.
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Bassist's RoleThe song showcases the voice and formidable bass playing skills of Mark King, the band's frontman. With his distinctive slap bass technique, King earns high acclaim among bass guitarists.
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Musical StyleThe track is a perfect example of Level 42's early style, combining elements of jazz, pop and rock - a blend that makes them innovators in 1980s British pop music.
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Song WritersThis track was penned down by the band members themselves, i.e., Mark King, Mike Lindup, Phil Gould, and Rowland Charles Gould.
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PopularityDespite being an integral part of the band's debut album, "Turn It On" wasn't one of Level 42's greatest commercial successes.
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Live Performances"Turn It On" has been a regular feature of Level 42's live performances. The live version is often extended, as it provides an opportunity for Mark King to exhibit his bass guitar skills.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Turn It On" was directed by Stuart Orme, who directed many of the band's early videos.
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Album SuccessWhile the song itself may not have been a chartbuster, the album, "Level 42", peaked at no. 20 on the UK Album Chart and stayed in the chart for a total of 20 weeks, a considerable achievement for a first album.
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Cover VersionsThough not as much as other Level 42 hits, "Turn It On" has been covered by several artists and bands, showing its impact in the music world.
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Continuing LegacyThe song continues to be popular among Level 42's fanbase and is often mentioned when discussing Level 42's musical ingenuity, solidifying its place in the band's legacy.
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