Swing Out Sister is a British sophisti-pop musical group best known worldwide for their 1987 song “Breakout”, which was their only song to reach the US top 10. Various listeners have classified their sound as everything from smooth jazz to cool jazz to acid jazz.
The group was formed by Andy Connell (keyboards) and Martin Jackson (drums), and were later joined by Corinne Drewery (vocals)
In late 1986, the single “Breakout” was released. It reached the number three position on the UK charts, and number six in the United States.
Consequently, when they released their debut album, “it’s better to travel”, on May 11, 1987, it reached number one on the UK album charts.
The album registered with listeners for its mix of jazz and electropop, with a blend of real horns, synths (arranged subtly, to sound like strings), drums, and xylophones, scored by producer/arranger Richard Niles. The follow-up single to the effervescent “Breakout” was the brooding “Surrender”, which featured a trumpet solo performed by John Thirkell. It rose to number seven on the UK charts in January 1987. The next single was the more serious and jazzy “Twilight World”. This song was the subject of many remixes and was a dance club favourite worldwide. The final single “Fooled By a Smile” returned to the upbeat pop orientation characteristic of “Breakout”.
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September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
She’s beautiful, a …
She’s beautiful, a real superstar, classy, super glamorous, has a fantastic voice and a great sense of humor! This song is so intense and has great lyrics!!! The boys are so, so fantastic!!!!!!
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
She has class and …
She has class and funny much like Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
you have to say …
you have to say something dont you???
maybe he dont have a sister???
hey sister,
you need to get laid and stop buying/downloading so much ?(go to hooker maybe?)
but why stop?as if a pretty young lady would give her body to uneducated trash like you hey???
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
This was on one of …
This was on one of my computer games in the 90s………..i cant rememebr it.
The character was in a barrel.hmmmmmmm.idk
BUT LOVE THIS SONG! ON MY IPOD and im 14 and a guy lol
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
HAHA..thats …
HAHA..thats hilarious!
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
The Hook to this …
The Hook to this song is not originally theirs. Does anyone know who the original artist is or name of the song? It’s a man and I believe its an old soul song.
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
The hook to this …
The hook to this song is not originally theirs. Does anyone know the name of the Original artist? I believe its and old soul song. A man sings it.
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
that sounds great. …
that sounds great. i wish this would get played when i was out and about in a club….
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
just cause your …
just cause your sister was the 80’s whore didn’t make it a bad era for everyone, just you. I think we passed here around in the football locker room.
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
this is classy but …
this is classy but fun, i love it
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
My boyfriend always …
My boyfriend always chucks this number in when he DJs and can everyone just scream when they hear this song!!! ing love it!!!
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
Now this is what …
Now this is what you call “Real Music”, timeless!!!
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
corinne it s …
corinne it s fantastic
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
She is freakin …
She is freakin beautiful ! WOW…..
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
“britney spears …
“britney spears couldnt” lol hilarious… its true… this group made this song and until now its still sound fresh…
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
I couldn’t say it …
I couldn’t say it any better, Straycat…Corrine is in a class of her own!
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
Cheeky video. …
Cheeky video. Brings back too many memories. I always loved Corinne’s voice along with their unique sound.
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
hace unos años me …
hace unos años me enamore de esta cancion,ahra me acabo de enamoras de su cantante ,de su ropa , desu pelo , de tantos detalles , porque aunque los 80 los vivi en la niñes , los savoreo ahora como si estuviera alli………..
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
I was 19 when this …
I was 19 when this song hit the charts. It brings back such memories…
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
We jammed to this …
We jammed to this in the hood back in the day.
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
This is a very …
This is a very bright, intelligent, well mixed record. Nice voicings in the chords and super performance from Corinne!
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
I love this intro
I love this intro
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
I miss 1986-87 …
I miss 1986-87 circa Britney Spears couldn’t and is not even in this league!!! Coran Drewery is so much better than these whining es today!
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
One of my favorite …
One of my favorite songs of all time! Ive played it from the 80’s till now! I have it on casett, CD, and Vinyl lol : ) was gonna put it in a mix for you tube. That’s how i ended up here. seeing if someone already has. Dj Cas. Lawrence, Kansas
September 5th, 2009 at 12:34 am
The blond guy left …
The blond guy left the group after the first album, so it’s been just Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell for most of the time.
Just got their latest album “Beautiful Mess”. Nice album. They’ve been recording now for 22 years. 12 or so albums in that time with several remixes of various songs. By far my favorite band! Very popular in Japan, of all places.