"Shout to the Top!" is a song by the English band the Style Council. It was their seventh single, was composed by lead singer Paul Weller, and was released in 1984. It appears on the Vision Quest soundtrack in the United States.
The song also appears on the deluxe edition of Our Favourite Shop (1985), and features in the film Billy Elliot (2000) and on its soundtrack. Paintings representing the 1984 miners' strike feature in the video.
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Compilation appearances
As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various Style Council compilation albums. The song was included on The Singular Adventures of The Style Council, The Complete Adventures of The Style Council, and Greatest Hits.
Track listings
7" single
A "Shout to the Top!" (edit) – 3:16
B "Ghosts of Dachau" – 2:55
12" single
A1 "Shout to the Top!" – 4:16
A2 "Shout to the Top!" (instrumental) – 4:12
B1 "The Piccadilly Trail" – 3:46
B2 "Ghosts of Dachau" – 2:51
Personnel
Paul Weller - Lead vocals and backing vocals, electric guitar
Mick Talbot - Piano and backing vocals
Steve White - Drums and tambourine
Dee C. Lee - Backing vocals
Additional personnel
Kevin Miller - Bass
Alison Limerick - Backing vocals
John Mealing - Strings arrangement
Charts
Fire Island featuring Loleatta Holloway version
In 1998, "Shout to the Top!" was covered by English electronic music duo Fire Island, featuring Loleatta Holloway. This version went to number one on the US dance chart, and also reached No. 23 on the UK Singles Chart. Remixes were made by Industry Standard, Club 69 and Frankie Knuckles.