The System - Have Mercy

[@maccagrabme]

Those synths melt like butter over those beats.

[@ladyindigo1649]

Thanks for recognizing the synths cause I truly believe they can make a song special. Just got into an argument with someone about how the executive producer is the one that gets the credit for the music. I know David was the producer but for anyone that plays the synths my hats off to you! The kinda music I grew up on.♥️😘

[@biggirlmagic6409]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@waligibson240]

The system in a zone on this one!! Vintage 1980s music!🗣️🎙️🎹🎸🌵👁️👃👁️🌵💯

[@thesystem3455]

Thank you for the love ❤❤

[@DutchFunkenstein]

This is the groove right here!! Those synths hit the utter core of my Soul.. This is what R&B should be about!!

[@МихаилАрх-ч1в]

Согласен 👍

[@12ealDealOfficial]

Every morning rolling onto campus just as the sun rose, and this song was playing. What an album. Thanks, System.

[@ariesmichaelsayan4013]

Yesssss!!! There’s something about their music that connects to sunsets and sunrises as well. Add a drink!! I’m always in heaven listening to their music

[@STFP88]

​@@ariesmichaelsayan4013 must be the sounds of the synths and the 808 that give it a summery vibe!

[@thunderorblunder]

Rolling into IU right now to sell beer at a Football game bumping this ! As the sun comes up!

[@sonicboom2738]

David Frank is a genius, my hero

[@williamwharton7504]

Yes he his! And with Mic Murphy writing lyrics and singing they are a dynamic duo.

[@davidfrank5115]

I appreciate that. I'm devoted to music everyday now as I was then. It writes itself..Thanks:)

[@icon200]

Mic Murphy and David Frank...simply timeless

[@tyhunter1994]

Makes u long 4 the 80's the best decade of music

[@ladyindigo1649]

God I had forgot all about this song! This was one of my favorite groups of all time. ♥️😘

[@progressive59]

Back when they actually had to have class and talent. I want those days back forever.

[@overlordbison8522]

They walked so the Weeknd could run

[@JMJ.1965]

M2 almost 60years old....got there albums still.....love those era's..........easy going, go with the flow.......more fun in life back then...

[@orlandojohnson5742]

Golden sound of the 80's Underrated but never faded!!! Have always loved David Frank's keyboard/synth play & mics vocals! A guy I used to work with let me borrow a cassette of them... Got hooked right away with their different style/sound !

[@palexstarks5553]

Yup, All their releases ,quality

[@wetfeathers9971]

It feels like they were right on top of trends because there are definitely bits of New Jack in here, and it was really just taking off at this time

[@edennard1]

But they’ve had this type sound well before well before the New Jack Swin era. … also Rafel Cameron and Hubert Eaves ( D train ) were very similar in this Funktronic type of genre.

[@palexstarks5553]

Probably the best duo in modern rnb funk history. Their songs are like musical tapesties. Whimsical and funky at the same time.

[@davidfrank5115]

thank you

[@palexstarks5553]

@@davidfrank5115 I have to say even this is a treat, you yourself replying...my to all time favorite songs of the System are Soul to Soul....poetry to a mellow midtempo groove and Love won't wait for Loving from the Pleasure Seekers LP . Your mesmerizing synth work interwoven with Mic's vocals put you a cut above your contemporaries .

[@davidfrank5115]

Palex, Soul to Soul was and still is one of our best. We wanted it to be first single from R and R but our label head at the time told us she didn't like the "soul" music reference in the title. 3 months later she released Soul 2 Soul the English band. We always suspected that was the true reason. In any case the song lives on as music does:) Love won't Wait is a really cool musical entity which we cowrote with guitar player Paul Pesco. He also cowrote I Wanna Make You Feel Good and Promises can Break and I'm Dangerous. These were the only cowrites we did on the Atlantic Albums. We worked so hard on an of this music 24/7 and we continue to do that to this day with the music we are writing now although it's more like 23/6 now...HAHA. thx again. I'll forward your comments to Mic and Paul too

[@palexstarks5553]

@@davidfrank5115 It was such a honor to converse with you and yes that would be wonderful if you could pass on my comments. I have one more question any new music coming?

[@levgyzarus7361]

@@davidfrank5115 Thanks for creating the amazing music and sounds essential to the music of the 80s. "Don't Disturb This Groove" was one of the first 80s songs I had exposure to, and I've been a fan ever since. Thanks for everything!

[@Crowncity]

One of the baddest jams!

[@jdubbjazzbass]

It's 2019 and this still my jam!!!!

[@samuelcamero6618]

2023, still a jam 😮‍💨

[@jeromebreezedale4592]

UNDERRATED STILL IN JANUARY 2021!!!!

[@Benjames9696]

I'm 40 years old and never heard this song, what a treat. I miss songs like these.

[@whoulal]

+1

[@cyrillewis8747]

Fab76 me toooo

[@MadeInPoverty81]

me 3

[@karllevere1506]

Me 4

[@abduliscool74]

Same here I can remember ironing my clothes listening to this before school

[@andrehernandez3599]

You're so deep you should have been an ocean And I'd be your river, baby I wanna let you know, girl Your every wave is sending my emotion Under a bridge of devotion, oh yeah Every night, all day long Can't stop thinkin' about your love (About your love) I wanna get into love, girl I can't fight it, it's just too sweet Can't be strong when my heart is weak (My heart is weak) You know exactly what I need Oh-oh, ooh... Have mercy, mercy Please don't leave me thirstin' So crazy, you've got to Know I can't live without you (I can't live without you) Have mercy, mercy You know this heart is worthy And down deep, no doubting You're all I'm ever wanting (All I'm ever wanting) So, baby, have mercy Ooh, mercy on me So crazy about you No, I can't live my life without you You're so sweet, you must be 'cause the bees sting There's nothing good easy I've gotta getcha, honey Sunshine morning, don't it always make the birds sing? You know how to please me Every night, all day long I keep thinkin' about your love (About your love) And it's beginning to haunt me I can't fight it, a love this sweet Can't be strong when my heart is weak (My heart is weak) You know exactly what I need Oh-oh, ooh... Have mercy, mercy Please don't leave me thirstin' So crazy, you've got to Know I can't live without you (I can't live without you) Have mercy, mercy You know this heart is worthy And down deep, no doubting You're all I'm ever wanting (All I'm ever wanting) So, baby, have mercy Ooh, mercy on me So crazy about you No, I can't live my life without you Mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy Mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy Mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy Mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy Oh-oh, baby Have mercy, mercy Please don't leave me thirstin' So crazy, you've got to Know I can't live without you (I can't live without you) Have mercy, mercy You know this heart is worthy And down deep, no doubting You're all I'm ever wanting (All I'm ever wanting) So, baby, have mercy Mercy on me, yeah So crazy about you Know I can't live without you (I can't live without you) Have mercy, mercy Please don't leave me thirstin' So crazy, you've got to Know I can't live without you 'Cause what I feel inside Ooh, baby, I can't hide And it's down so deep Baby, show a little mercy for me 'Cause what I feel inside Ooh, baby, I can't hide And, girl, your love's so sweet Baby, show a little mercy

[@leonardgreen4191]

Somebody please bring back the legendary duo of mic murphy&david frank awesome great music-old school king out😊

[@Babiicaxx]

I love this song in I was born 1990 🌺💕🌸🌸❤️

[@sanctuaryism]

1985 and agree.

[@76grandprix]

First time hearing this. This is nice.

[@Lutherswift]

I really love this song. I can listen to it once every hour.

[@Tphoenix34]

I rather listen to music from this decade then this crap that's out now plus I'm a 80s baby I rather stay that way!! 😊

[@anquitarobinson3966]

I so agree!! 😍

[@olaoluwaafolayan6554]

I really miss this smooth R&B style from the 80s and 90s; wish we could bring it back permanently!

[@strictlynorton]

If you haven't, check out the synthwave genre. Its where the hipper kids of the 2,000's have resurrected the synths and drum machines of the System's era and given it a whole new lease of life. Check out a YT poster called Electronic Gems he has the biggest site for the sound.

[@wetfeathers9971]

It lives on in some vaporwave

[@peterlewis6324]

like fine wine. the wonderful music of the system.

[@olaoluwaafolayan6554]

Listening to this with my Beats headphones makes me appreciate all the more just how much top-notch production went into crafting this song!

[@waynefoote3781]

Try sony digital also...I think waaay better!

[@christinetyler2286]

love these guys forever! have mercy!💝💝

[@lonzorandle5490]

PLEASE HAVE MERCY,NOT!!!! JUST LACE ME UP WITH THE GREATEST SYNTHEMOTIONAL MUSIC EVER DONE BY DAVID FRANK AND MIC MURPHY/THE SYSTEM, THE BLUEPRINTERZ/SOUNDTRACKERZ OF MY LIFE,BAR NONE,I LOVE IT TIL I DIE,YALL FEEL ME!!

[@waligibson240]

We feel you from now to infinity I agree with you!

[@teddymazuri]

My Favorite on the Album!

[@xnoolin5521]

this shit is on point. this production is ace.

[@Marcsxx]

Timeless.. 🔥💎🔥

[@mariamayub212]

Man, this song Is My Jam right after I got this album. Back in the day, I wore those cassettes out! I really need to get this again and yes I still listen to cassettes LOL

[@blackiefitzpatrick6611]

This song is so good!!!

[@mhaze210]

Before leaving NYC in June while waiting for a bus at midnight I walked around Times Square and put on my headphones. This is one of the songs I listened to and it went good with the lights and colors glowing on everything.

[@luly2369]

Lovely. It sounds like a secret getaway to a love garden

[@Drift_x27]

Sounds like u write lyrics for the system lol

[@Crowncity]

I love the way your mind thinks.

[@biggirlmagic6409]

Awesome analogy!

[@robertwilliams2892]

David Frank is really wicked on the synthesizer. It really would have been something if him and Herb Lane ......another wicked Gentleman on the synth and keyboards of GQ were ever to collaborate.

[@snarkey5]

just discovered this gem and wow

[@wakejake433]

snarkey5 : I've been listening to this album for 27 years

[@cubesanthony720]

This is shocking , 222222... much intense Vibe . This music isnt here in the Universe, not yet . Beyond time

[@dellla7303]

Mercy! It is a joy to listen to this heavenly, beautiful, timeless groove right here. Afterwards, I will then go listen to it again along with the entire album on CD. To The System, I just truly adore, love, and appreciate you so much. Been feeling really sad since my Father recently passed. He was a DJ from the 70's, so of course we always played The System on vinyl. Thank you for helping me smile with your musical gifts. Such incredible music legends.

[@davidfrank5115]

thank you so much. so sorry about your Dad. i know what thats like...

[@jamesa.musicproductionsand497]

I love this song!!!!!!!

[@BigZoFarnham]

Real Music No Doubt

[@ariesmichaelsayan4013]

Loved this album!!

[@karllevere1506]

Simply timeless track.... made me love my girlfriend even more after being introduced to it 💙

[@thesystem3455]

Glad you like it!

[@МихаилАрх-ч1в]

Почти вся музыка 1980-х вневременная ,обожаю звучание синтезаторов,электронных барабанов и гитар

[@МихаилАрх-ч1в]

Доброго дня ,ми з України 💛💙

[@shaddscipio6121]

Who didn't grow up listenin 2 The System??!! Diz song iz da shit!!! Shoutout 2 David Frank n Mic Murphy!!

[@TheodorePendergrass]

MAN HAVEN'T HEAD THAT N A LONG TIME, THANX UNIDISC MUSIC, U TOOK ME WAY BACK THEN.

[@panessiaruff7387]

Love this song!!

[@SuperStrutt]

2022 44 years old and still finding theses absolute bangers. Such a breath of fresh air ❤

[@IronmanG84]

I was stationed onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) in the mid 80's when this jam was hittin' !

[@heriatm2771]

Awwwww...

[@waynehowland7494]

I miss the 80s great group nothing but hits

[@josesugapapirivera1632]

Dang this is a nice song!!!

[@chrisgonz9963]

David frank mic Murphy are phenomenal I miss the 80 s

[@edennard1]

the bass line is genius because Dave rarely plays the same pattern in each measure of the song it’s close to sounding like the same bass line but there’s little nuances in these bass patterns...

[@nuhuhassan4090]

The guy's a genius. I mainly listen to what he plays.

[@shaddscipio8870]

At 1:45 No I cant live my life without...Yooooouuuuuuuu. Dat part gets me every time..😎🎧🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@mattieice4689]

"You're so deep you should have been an ocean...."

[@waligibson240]

You caught that too wow now that was slick!🎯🗣️🎙️🎹🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thetesavigliptta7862]

this group is the boom I love this group

[@bubbagray8433]

Still listening 11/30/18

[@waynehowland7494]

Still bumping 2023 great song

[@Melanin_Kitty]

Back when music was decent and just plain good.

[@unklecharliezMETAAUDTIONS]

I ALWAYS LOVED THE SYSTEM. BUT I NEVER HEARD THEIR B SIDES. WHEN THEY WORKED WITH CHAKA KHAN, "THIS IS MY NIGHT. WAS A UP TEMPO FULL OF ENERGY KIND A SONG. YALL SHOULD BE MAJOR MAJOR.

[@shaddscipio8870]

1:42 -1:50 is my favorite part. 😎🎧🎶🎶🎶

[@christinetyler2286]

love these guys forever!💝💝

[@jameshhenderson8243]

Roland D-50 all the way. It is still my go to synthesizer for compostion among my other synths an workstations.

[@edennard1]

I still have mine I bought in 1991 ! and it ain’t going nowhere.

[@joldschool64]

I met this girl in the club we spend the whole weekend together playing this cassette all weekend long after that weekend never saw her again every time I hear this song it reminds me of her I often wonder where is she now .

[@errolhammock6469]

Good morning all something nice for a Sunday something to make u feel good Sunday On

[@PeaceBisquit]

so good!

[@joldschool64]

What I feel inside baby I can't hide!!

[@rodsapyta7059]

Please come to Tampa FL..

[@pietrobarengo6988]

BELLISSIMA NON SBAGLIANO MAI THE SISTEM

[@1kiakia11]

Still rocking like it just dropped!! 🙌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thanattyone87]

That bassline tho!

[@ejeckk]

Have mercy Please don't leave thirsting So crazy, you've got to No, I can't live without you Who even writes lyrics like that any more for pop/soul music?

[@edennard1]

Nobody because they can’t

[@ejeckk]

@@edennard1 , brother, you just might be right. I miss these type of lyrics. And I'm not throwing shade on present day hiphop, pop, or soul.

[@edennard1]

Until some these young men learn to truly respect women you want any type of lyrics so cold blooded like this . .. I tell these young cats Don’t get love hurt and begging mixed up……… 1 love bro.

[@eliasalbertomabota5838]

fantastic song, no comentary...

[@andrewrussell8957]

😔I tell people all the time have mercy.🕊️🌅🌆

[@samcockrell]

The system the greatest musicial duo ever fresh funky original fucking awesome songs

[@williamhorton1837]

lo mejor..😎😎😎😎

[@Dr.Frasier_Crane]

Great song but I wish they kept up the first part of the song

[@alisadiq7595]

No mercy these days ,,,,,,🕊️🌏

[@christyler4283]

MERCY!!!

[@williamhorton1837]

Have mercy oh' heart this is thirsty....

[@yolandafranklin5950]

Amazing is all I can say about this album and this group. Today's music is plain garbage.

[@lucyholder123]

I agree 100 %

[@MadeInPoverty81]

I agree

[@palexstarks5553]

200 percent. he s breaking it down in this song..poetically

[@buddyluv8951]

You mean my music is garbage too? Ohh I tried so hard.

[@crosbonit]

Today's music is worse than garbage. Why insult garbage like that? Cardi B? Really?

[@monicapatricegarcia]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@timothygathings1531]

Your so sweet

[@Marcsxx]

⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@ATL3xtra]

who in the world clicked dislike ?? A top 40 fan??

[@Melanin_Kitty]

some dumbass

[@dachocolatedisciple]

An idiot!

[@mauricesantinomf]

No class

[@mikecolts21]

This song is no longer available on Apple Music 😢

[@romanrobinson2902]

These 2 were bad ahead of their time for 80s music

[@wetfeathers9971]

.75 is so soulful. Even if it's a little weird sounding here and there

[@roberttaylor191]

I wish this person was still in my life but she's dead now....HAVE MERCY.

[@justacloud3374]

"Please dont leave me thirsty "I know can be reinterpreted in a certain ghetto way these days...yeesh...but cool song anyways.

[@Dr.Frasier_Crane]

Just A Cloud lmao

[@TheodorePendergrass]

BAD SLOW JAM.

[@christinetyler2286]

love these guys forever! have mercy!💝💝

[@christinetyler2286]

love these guys forever!💝💝

[@Haterzarefans]

Me too! Forever a fan!