Am I the Same Girl

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About Am I the Same Girl

"Am I the Same Girl?" is a popular song written by Eugene Record and Sonny Sanders. First recorded in 1968 by Barbara Acklin, "Am I the Same Girl?" charted most successfully in the US as a 1992 release by Swing Out Sister. However, the song had its greatest impact as a 1968-69 instrumental hit single by Young-Holt Unlimited under the title "Soulful Strut".


Year:
2001
4:05
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Why don't you stop
And look me over
Am I the same girl you used to know?

Why don't you stop
And think it over
Am I the same girl who knew your soul?

I'm the one you want
And I'm the one you need
I'm the one you love
I'm the one you used to meet

Around the corner
Everyday
We would meet
And slip away
But we were much too young
To love each other this way

Am I the same girl?
(Yes I am, yes I am)
Am I the same girl?
(Yes I am, yes I am)

Why don't you stop
And look me over
Am I the same girl you used to know?
Why don't you stop
And think it over
Am I the same girl who knew your soul?

I'm the one you hurt
And I'm the one you need
I'm the one who cried
I'm the one you used to meet
But you are pretending you don't care
But the fire is still there
Now we are no longer too young
To love each other this way

Am I the same girl?
(Yes I am, yes I am)
Am I the same girl?
(Yes I am, yes I am)

Am I the same girl?
(Yes I am, yes I am)
Am I the same girl?
(Yes I am, yes I am)

Have you ever felt the need for something more
With every week comes scratching at your door
Have you ever stopped and wonder what it is you're searching for
Push your luck too far with me
But if you push it any further
You won't have any

Am I the same girl?
Am I the same girl?
(Yes I am, yes I am)

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Swing Out Sister

Swing Out Sister are a British sophisti-pop group best known worldwide for their 1986 song "Breakout". Other hits include "Surrender", "Twilight World", "Waiting Game" and a remake of "Am I the Same Girl?" Though album sales in the U.S. and Europe have levelled off since the early 1990s, the group continues to attract a loyal fanbase. The group is also very popular in Japan. more »

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Written by: Eugene Record, William Nelson Sanders

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Original Song Creation
"Am I the Same Girl" is a song originated by American soul singer Barbara Acklin. It was released in 1968 as part of her album titled "Seven Days of Night."
Song Composers
The song was co-written by iconic songwriters Eugene Record and Sonny Sanders. Eugene Record was a member of American R&B band "The Chi-Lites."
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity now, Barbara Acklin's version of the song did not actually chart within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It reached only number 79.
Instrumental Version
This song is known for its instrumental version "Soulful Strut" by Young-Holt Unlimited. The instrumental reached number 3 on Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969, proving more popular than the original.
Swing Out Sister's Cover
British synth-pop group Swing Out Sister covered "Am I the Same Girl" in 1992. Their version reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart.
Different Lyrics
Swing Out Sister's version of the song has slightly different lyrics from the Acklin version. They changed the line "Why don't you stop" to "don't you start," adding their own unique element to the song.
Album Placement
Swing Out Sister's version of "Am I the Same Girl" was included in their album "Get in Touch with Yourself."
Worldwide Release
Swing out Sister's cover wasn't only successful in the UK. It secured the 45th position on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached a commendable 7th spot on the US Adult Contemporary chart.
Commercial Use
The song has been used in numerous commercials and films. It was most notably used in the backdrop of a pivotal scene in the movie "The Secret Life of Pets 2."
Re-recordings
"Am I the Same Girl" continues to be a fan favorite and has been re-recorded and covered by various artists like Dusty Springfield, Joss Stone, Salena Jones, and Julienne Taylor, among others.

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