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Living in a Box (song)

"Living in a Box" is a song by the British band of the same name, released on 23 March 1987 as their debut single from their self-titled debut album. It was the group's biggest hit single along with "Room in Your Heart" (1989), both reaching No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. "Living in a Box" became the group's only top-40 hit in the United States, peaking at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was later covered by Bobby Womack; his version reached No. 70 in the UK.[3]

"Living in a Box"
Single by Living in a Box
from the album Living in a Box
B-side"Living in a Box" (The Penthouse mix)
Released23 March 1987
Genre
Length3:02
LabelChrysalis
Songwriters
  • Marcus Vere
  • Steve Piggot
  • Graham Howarth
Producers
Living in a Box singles chronology
"Living in a Box"
(1987)		 "Scales of Justice"
(1987)
Music video
"Living in a Box" on YouTube

Background

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The song's title came from former member Jon Bennett who lived in a small council flat in Sheffield prompting him to remark "I feel like I'm living in a cardboard box.", referring to the sense of feeling enclosed. The music video features British DJ Tony Blackburn holding and moving the mouth of a cardboard cutout of himself over his face.

Track listings

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Non-US 7-inch single[4][5]

A. "Living in a Box" – 3:02
B. "Living in a Box" (The Penthouse mix) – 3:10

Non-US 12-inch single[6][7]

A. "Living in a Box" (dance mix) – 6:10
AA. "Living in a Box" (The Penthouse mix) – 5:18

UK 12-inch single (The Bootleg mix)[8]

A1. "Living in a Box" (The Bootleg mix) – 6:03
B1. "So the Story Goes" – 3:50
B2. "The Liam McCoy" – 3:01

UK CD single[9]

  1. "Living in a Box" (dance mix) – 6:10
  2. "Living in a Box" (The Penthouse mix) – 5:18
  3. "Superheroes" – 3:57

US and Canadian 7-inch single[10][11]

A. "Living in a Box" (single version) – 3:02
AA. "Living in a Box" (edited dance mix) – 3:50

US 12-inch single[12]

A1. "Living in a Box" (dance mix) – 6:10
B1. "Living in a Box" (The Penthouse mix) – 5:18
B2. "Living in a Box" (edited dance mix) – 3:50

Charts

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References

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  1. ↑ Inskeep, Thomas; Soto, Alfred. "The Bluffer's Guide – Sophisti-Pop". Stylus. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Stanley, Bob (13 September 2013). "1985: What the Fuck is Going On?". Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop. Faber & Faber. p. 594. ISBN 978-0-571-28198-5.
  3. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 608. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. ↑ Living in a Box (UK 7-inch single vinyl disc). Chrysalis Records. 1987. LIB 1.
  5. ↑ Living in a Box (Australian & New Zealand 7-inch single vinyl disc). Chrysalis Records, Festival Records. 1987. K 229.
  6. ↑ Living in a Box (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Chrysalis Records. 1987. LIBX 1.
  7. ↑ Living in a Box (Australian & New Zealand 12-inch single vinyl disc). Chrysalis Records, Festival Records. 1987. X 13284.
  8. ↑ Living in a Box (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Chrysalis Records. 1987. LIBB 3.
  9. ↑ Living in a Box (UK CD single disc notes). Chrysalis Records. 1987. CDE 4.
  10. ↑ Living in a Box (US 7-inch single vinyl disc). Chrysalis Records. 1987. VS4 43104.
  11. ↑ Living in a Box (Canadian 7-inch single vinyl disc). Chrysalis Records. 1987. 43104.
  12. ↑ Living in a Box (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Chrysalis Records. 1987. 4V9 43119.
  13. ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 179. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  14. ↑ "Living In A Box – Living in a Box" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  15. ↑ "Living In A Box – Living in a Box" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  16. ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Image 0875". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  17. ↑ "European Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 24. 20 June 1987. p. 14.
  18. ↑ "Living In A Box – Living in a Box" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  19. ↑ "European Playlist Reports: RAI - Italy" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 24. 20 June 1987. p. 14.
  20. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Living In A Box" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  21. ↑ "Living In A Box – Living in a Box" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  22. ↑ "Living In A Box – Living in a Box". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  23. ↑ "Living In A Box – Living in a Box". VG-lista. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  24. ↑ "Living In A Box – Living in a Box". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  25. ↑ "Living In A Box – Living in a Box". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  26. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 16/5/1987 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  27. ↑ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. 22 August 1987. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  28. ↑ "Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. 22 August 1987. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  29. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. 18 July 1987. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  30. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. 8 August 1987. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  31. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts (West Germany)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  32. ↑ "European Charts of the Year 1987: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 51/52. 26 December 1987. p. 34. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 11 April 2022 – via World Radio History.
  33. ↑ "Topp 20 Single Vår 1987" (in Norwegian). VG-lista. Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  34. ↑ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1987: Singles" (in German). Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  35. ↑ "Gallup Year End Charts 1987: Singles" (PDF). Record Mirror. London. 23 January 1988. p. 36. ISSN 0144-5804. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  36. ↑ "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1987" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
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