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Leaving Me Now

Leaving Me Now

1985 single by Level 42


"Leaving Me Now" is a single released in 1985 by English jazz-funk band Level 42. It was the second single from their sixth studio album World Machine. The song was written by Mark King, Phil Gould and Wally Badarou. A slow, emotive ballad written about the end of a relationship, it contains a piano solo by Mike Lindup in the middle and at the end, though this is edited down for the single edit.

Quick Facts Single by Level 42, from the album World Machine ...

The single's cover art is the same as the next single "World Machine", and illustrates a hole in the sky. The single was released in many countries beyond the United Kingdom, including the United States, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, Argentina, and Japan.

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by Nigel Dick. It features Mark King's dark clown magician character from the music video for Something About You showing regret for his actions as he takes off his makeup.

Charts

More information Chart (1985), Peak position ...

References

  1. "Level 42 – Leaving Me Now" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. "Level 42 – Leaving Me Now" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  3. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 8, 1986" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 31 March 2024.



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