I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)
Samantha Fox
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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”.
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Song CreatorsThe song was co-written by Jon Astrop, Karen Moline and Mark Shreeve.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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ProductionsDuo 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.
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Musical Genre“I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)” is primarily categorized under the pop genre, with strong influences from 80s Eurodance.
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Official RemixesThere were several official remixes of "I Surrender" released, including the Extended Remix and the Instrumental Version.
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B-SideThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough 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.
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Album PerformanceThe 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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