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| "Living in the Background" | ||||
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| Single by Baltimora | ||||
| from the album Living in the Background | ||||
| Released | March 1986 | |||
| Genre | Italo disco | |||
| Length | 6:05 (album version) | |||
| Label | EMI (EEC) Manhattan Records (US) | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Maurizio Bassi | |||
| Baltimora singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Remix U.S.A. 1986 | ||||
"Living in the Background" is the title track and third single from Baltimora's debut album of the same name, and second released single in total. The song reached number 87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. There was no video made for this single.
"Living in the Background" did not garner the same attention that their first single "Tarzan Boy" did.
Critical reception
Upon its release, Billboard wrote, "Italian singer abandons the jungle for the safety of the dancefloor."
Track listing
Germany 12" Single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Living in the Background" (Extended Version) | 6:05 |
| 2. | "Running for Your Love" (Extended Version) | 5:50 |
| 3. | "Living in the Background" (Instrumental Mix) | 4:24 |
USA 12" Club Mix Promo Single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Living in the Background" (Club Mix) | 6:57 |
| 2. | "Living in the Background" (Single Version) | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Living in the Background" (Instrumental) | 6:04 |
7" single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Living in the Background" (Single Version) | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Chinese Restaurant" (Album Version) | 5:14 |
Remix U.S.A. 1986
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Living in the Background" (Remix U.S.A. - Extended Version) | 6:57 |
| 2. | "Living in the Background" (Remix U.S.A. - 7" Version) | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Living in the Background" (Instrumental) | 4:25 |
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM) | 96 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 87 |
References
- "Reviews: Singles". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 12. Billboard Publications, Inc. 22 March 1986. p. 79. ISSN 0006-2510.
- "Top RPM Singles: Issue 0661." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- "Baltimora | Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
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