Strut

Sheena Easton

About Strut

"Strut" is a song recorded by Sheena Easton for her album A Private Heaven (1984). It was released by EMI America in August 1984 as the album's lead single and peaked that November at #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (its Cash Box peak was #4). "Strut" was composed by singer/songwriter Charlie Dore (who had had a moderate solo hit of her own in the U. S. with "Pilot of the Airwaves" several years prior) and her longtime songwriting partner, Julian Littman. Easton had been sent the demo for the song by Christopher Neil who had been Easton's first producer. Like its parent album overall, the "Strut" single and accompanying video signaled Easton's shift towards a more sexually suggestive image. The song appears to be about the singer being upset with a man for wanting her to be like a previous lover, and about the sexism of men in general for wanting or expecting women to behave in a certain fashion ("Strut, pout/Put it out/That's what you want from women"). "Strut" was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female at the 27th Grammy Awards. 


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1992
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He said, "Baby, what's wrong with you?
Why don't you use your imagination
Nations go to war over women like you,
It's just a form of appreciation

Come on over here, lay your clothes on the chair
Now let the lace fall across your shoulder
Standing in the half light, you're almost like her
So take it slow like your daddy told you"

Strut pout, put it out, that's what you want from women
Come on baby, what'cha taking me for
Strut pout, cut it out, all taking and no giving
Watch me baby while I walk out the door

I said, "Honey, I don't like this game,
You make me feel like a girl for hire
All this fascination with leather
And lace is just the smoke from another fire"
He said, "Honey, don't stop a speeding train
Before it reaches its destination
Lie down here beside me, oh, have some fun too
Don't turn away from your true vocation"

Strut pout, put it out, that's what you want from women
Come on baby, what'cha taking me for
Strut pout, cut it out, all taking and no giving
Watch me baby while I walk out the door

I won't be your baby doll, be your baby doll
I won't be your baby doll, be your baby doll

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Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton (born Sheena Shirley Orr; 27 April 1959) is a Scottish recording artist. Easton became famous for being the focus of an episode in the British television programme The Big Time, which recorded her attempts to gain a record contract and her eventual signing with EMI Records. Easton is a two-time Grammy Award winner and achieved 6 Gold albums and 1 Platinum and has sold over 4 million albums in the US alone, and 20 million records worldwide. She has recorded 16 studio albums, released 45 singles, and has 15 Top 40 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. Sheena Easton is the only artist in the history of the US Billboard charts to have a top 3 hit on each of the Billboards key charts: Adult Contemporary, Dance, Pop, Country, and R&B. In the UK Sheena… more »

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Written by: CHARLIE DORE, JULIAN NICHOLAS LITTMAN

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12 facts about this song

Strut" Release
"Strut" is a song by Scottish singer Sheena Easton, which was released in August 1984.
Album Title
The song is the lead single from Sheena Easton's fifth studio album, "A Private Heaven."
Charts Performance
"Strut" became a top 10 hit in the United States, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grammy Nomination
The song received a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics advocate for female self-confidence and sexual independence.
Music and Lyrics
"Strut" was written by Charlie Dore and Julian Littman. It is known for its assertive reach for feminine empowerment and catchy, upbeat tempo.
Music Video
The music video for "Strut" features Easton showcasing an edgier, more sensual look than she had in her earlier career.
Movie Appearance
"Strut" was featured in a scene of the 1985 movie "Santa Claus: The Movie."
Sale Records
"Strut" helped the album "A Private Heaven" achieve platinum status in the United States.
Live Performances
Since its release, Sheena Easton has incorporated "Strut" as a staple in her live performances.
Reception
The song received largely positive reviews from music critics upon its release, with many praising Easton's vocal performance and the catchy, empowering lyrics.
International Success
Not just in the U.S., "Strut" was also a hit in several countries, including Canada and Australia.

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