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from her self-titled second studio album (1987). The song was written by Jon Astrop, Karen Moline and

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and produced by Astrop. It was released in July 1987 as the album's second single. The single peaked at number 25 on the

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and charted in most European countries inside the top 30. The single was not released in the United States.

Critical reception

In a review published in ''

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'', Ro Newton stated that "I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)" "sounds like a huge hit" which she considered as a "loosely disguised version" of "

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", but added that "it's been Sam Fox-ed up with thundering drums, growling guitar solos and plenty of woh-oh-ohs".

Track listings

*7-inch single :A. "I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)" (7″ version) – 3:00 :B. "The Best Is Yet to Come" – 4:50 *12-inch singlediscogs.com
/ref> :A. "I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)" (extended version) – 6:35 :B1. "The Best Is Yet to Come" – 4:50 :B2. "I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)" (7″ version) – 3:00

Charts

References

{{authority control 1987 singles 1987 songs Jive Records singles Samantha Fox songs Songs written by Mark Shreeve