I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)

Samantha Fox

About I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)

"I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)" is a pop/dance rock song performed by British singer Samantha Fox in 1987. The song was co-written by Jon Astrop, Karen Moline and Mark Shreeve and produced by Astrop who had also co-wrote and produced Samantha's breakthrough hit "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" the year before. The song was released as the second single from Samantha's second album, Samantha Fox, in the summer of 1987. Although failing to match the success of its predecessor, it was still a hit. The single peaked at number twenty-five in United Kingdom and charted in most European countries inside the top thirty. However, in the Netherlands, it missed the top forty and peaked only at number eighty-two. The single was not released in the United States. more »

Year:: 1999
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Samantha Fox

Samantha Karen "Sam" Fox (born 15 April 1966) is an English dance-pop singer, actress, and former glamour model. In 1983, at the age of 16, she began her modelling career on Page Three of The Sun, and went on to become a popular pin-up girl. In 1986, she launched her pop music career with her debut single "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)", which became a Number 1 hit in 17 countries. She has since sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Fox has also appeared in a number of films and reality television shows, and has occasionally worked as a television presenter. more »

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Release and Popularity "I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)" was released as a single in 1987, serving as the second single from Samantha Fox’s sophomore album, “Samantha Fox”.
Song Creators The song was co-written by Jon Astrop, Karen Moline and Mark Shreeve.
Chart Performance The song was not as successful as Fox's previous hits, peaking at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart, though it did reach higher positions in other countries, such as number 3 in Norway and number 13 in Switzerland.
Music Video The music video for "I Surrender" involves Fox being captured by a gang of bikers and ultimately escaping through seduction and cunning, a narrative that aims to convey a sense of female empowerment.
Productions Duo mixers Pete Hammond and Phil Harding were behind the production boards for "I Surrender", who have also worked with famous 80s pop acts like Dead or Alive, Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue.
Musical Genre “I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)” is primarily categorized under the pop genre, with strong influences from 80s Eurodance.
Official Remixes There were several official remixes of "I Surrender" released, including the Extended Remix and the Instrumental Version.
B-Side The B-Side of "I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night)" is a song titled "The Best Is Yet To Come", which is a ballad unlike the predominant pop sound of the album.
Critical Reception Although not reaching the upper echelons of the charts, the song is often noted for its quintessential 80's dance-pop sound and for showcasing Fox’s vocal talents.
Album Performance The song contributes to the album "Samantha Fox", which enjoyed considerable success, reaching double platinum status in Canada, gold status in the United States, and achieving solid chart positions around the world.

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