Swing Out Sister - Am I The Same Girl -

Before Acklin's version gained traction, the instrumental backing track—with her vocals replaced by a piano—was released as "Soulful Strut" by Young-Holt Unlimited. This version became a major hit, reaching #3 in the US.

It reached #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and #45 on the Hot 100. Swing Out Sister - Am I The Same Girl

First recorded by American soul singer Barbara Acklin . First recorded by American soul singer Barbara Acklin

Swing Out Sister's 1992 hit is a breezy, synth-pop cover of a classic soul track that revitalized the band's career in the early '90s. Origin and History It has a unique history, often described as

The song was originally written by Eugene Record and Sonny Sanders. It has a unique history, often described as having "three lives":

The British duo recorded it for their third album, Get in Touch with Yourself . Lead singer Corinne Drewery was inspired to cover it after hearing Acklin's original at a Northern soul disco in Manchester. Chart Performance & Impact