"Shout to the Top!" is a song by the English band

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which was their seventh single to be released. It was composed by lead singer

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, and was released in 1984. It appears on the ''

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'' soundtrack in the United States. The song also appears on the deluxe edition of ''

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'' (1985), and features in the film ''

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'' (2000) and on its soundtrack. Paintings representing the 1984 miners strike feature in the video.

Compilation appearances

As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released by The Style Council. The song was included on '' The Singular Adventures of The Style Council'', ''

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Track listings

7" single

*A "Shout to the Top!" (edit) – 3:16 *B "Ghosts of Dachau" – 2:55

12" single

*A1 "Shout to the Top!" – 4:16 *A2 "Shout to the Top!" (instrumental) – 4:12 *B1 "The Piccadilly Trail" – 3:46 *B2 "Ghosts of Dachau" – 2:51

Personnel

- Lead vocals, guitars, string arrangement, producer *

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- Piano, backing vocals * Steve White - Drums, percussion * Kevin Miller - Bass * Dee C. Lee - Backing vocals *

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- Backing vocals *

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- String arrangement

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Fire Island featuring Loleatta Holloway version

In 1998, "Shout to the Top!" was covered by English electronic music duo

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, featuring

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. This version went to number one on the US dance chart, and also reached No. 23 on the UK Singles Chart. Remixes were made by Industry Standard,

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References

External links

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', BBC Radio 2 documentary, broadcast August 2003 {{Authority control 1984 songs 1984 singles 1998 singles The Style Council songs Fire Island (duo) songs Loleatta Holloway songs Songs written by Paul Weller Polydor Records singles V2 Records singles