Steppin' Out

Joe Jackson

About Steppin' Out

"Steppin' Out" is a song written by Joe Jackson, originally included on his 1982 album Night and Day. The song, inspired by Jackson's time in New York City, was his highest charting single in America.


Year:
2001
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Now
The mist across the window hides the lines
But nothing hides the color of the lights that shine
Electricity so fine
Look and dry your eyes

We
So tired of all the darkness in our lives
With no more angry words to say
Can come alive
Get into a car and drive
To the other side

Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light

We
Are young but getting old before our time
We'll leave the T.V. and the radio behind
Don't you wonder what we'll find
Steppin' out tonight

You
Can dress in pink and blue just like a child
And in a yellow taxi turn to me and smile
We'll be there in just a while
If you follow me

Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light

Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light

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Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson (born David Ian Jackson, 11 August 1954) is an English musician and singer-songwriter now living in Berlin, whose five Grammy Award nominations span from 1979 to 2001. He is probably best known for the 1979 hit song and first single "Is She Really Going Out with Him?", which still gets extensive US FM radio airplay; for his 1982 hit, "Steppin' Out"; and for his 1984 success with "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)". He was popular for his pop/rock and New Wave music early on before moving to more eclectic, though less commercially successful, pop/jazz/classical hybrids. more »

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Written by: David Ian Jackson

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Steppin' Out" is classified as a New Wave/Synthpop song, a genre characterized by combining the synthesizer-dominated music with the simplicity and straightforward approach of punk rock.
Release Date
It was released in 1982 as part of Jackson's album "Night and Day."
Composer
Joe Jackson not only performed "Steppin' Out", he also wrote the song himself as a stated reflection of his experiences in New York City.
Chart Performance
The song had great success on the charts. It ascended to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and it also reached No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
Grammy Nomination
"Steppin' Out" achieved a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year in 1983. It lost out to "Beat It" by Michael Jackson.
Cultural Impact
This song is one of Joe Jackson's most famous and popular. It has been used in several films and commercials, and has also been covered by various artists.
Music Video
The music video for this song, directed by Steve Barron, has a distinct retro Art Deco style and showcases 1930s-style costumes and sets, reflecting the glamour and elegance of stepping out for an evening in the city.
Inspiration
The song was largely inspired by Joe Jackson's move from Portsmouth, England to New York City's Upper West Side.
Live Performances
Jackson uses a real marimba for the signature riff when performing "Steppin' Out" live, which adds a unique flair to this classic song.
Critical Recognition
"Steppin' Out" was recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Best Singles of the last 25 years in 1989.
Cover Versions
Among the numerous versions of this song, a noted cover was by French Jazz pianist Laurent de Wilde on his album "Over the Clouds".+
Musical Structure
The song is characteristic of it's ringing, clock-like percussion that seems to mimic the hustle and bustle of city life.

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