Shout to the Top!
Paul Weller
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I was half in mind, I was half in need, And as the rain came down, I dropped to my knees and prayed I said "oh Heavenly thing, please cleanse my soul, I've seen all on offer and I'm not impressed at all". I was halfway home, I was half insane, And every shop window I looked in just looked the same I said send me a sign to save my life 'Cause at this moment in time there is nothing certain in These day's of mine Ya see it's a frightening thing when it dawns upon you That I know as much as the day I was born And though I wasn't asked (I might as well stay An) promise myself each and every day, that, When you're knocked on your back, an' your life's a flop And when you're down on the bottom there's nothing else But to shout to the top, shout
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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14 facts about this song
Artist"Shout to the Top!" is a song performed by The Style Council, a British band formed in the 1980s. The band included prominent musicians like Paul Weller, formerly of the band The Jam, and Mick Talbot, formerly of Dexys Midnight Runners.
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Release DateThe song was released on 22nd October 1984 as the lead single from their second studio album, ‘Our Favourite Shop’.
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GenreIt falls under the genre of Blue-eyed soul, a term used to describe R&B or soul music performed by white artists.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a solid hit in the UK, reaching No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart. However, it didn't have the same level of success in the U.S.
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Notable Uses"Shout to the Top!" has been featured in several popular films and television series, such as the 1985 film 'Vision Quest', the British drama series 'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet', and the 2012 British film 'The Sweeney'.
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Cover VersionFrankie Goes to Hollywood, a British synth-pop band from Liverpool, did a cover of "Shout to the Top!" in 1984, shortly after the original was released.
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Inspirational MessageThe song contains an empowerment message about beating the odds and overcoming obstacles, which is highlighted by lyrics like "We'll go to a place that is safe from greed, anger, and boredom".
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CollaborationsThe song featured notable contributions from keyboardist Mick Talbot and a brass section consisting of Steve Sidwell, Stuart Prosser, and Frank Ricotti.
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Revivals"Shout to the Top!" has been re-released three times after the first release: first in 1986, then in 2000, and finally in 2008.
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Songwriting CreditsPaul Weller, a founding member of The Style Council, is credited with writing and arranging "Shout to the Top!".
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Record LabelThe song was first released under the Polydor Records label, which also managed many other successful bands during the 1980s.
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Live PerformancesAlthough The Style Council disbanded in 1989, "Shout to the Top!" has remained a staple in Paul Weller's live performances up until today.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Paul Weller and Peter Wilson- a well-known British music producer responsible for many of the 80's hit songs.
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ReceptionThe song has received a generally positive retrospective reception from critics, being often cited as one of The Style Council's best songs.
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