Stomp (Steps song)

"Stomp" is a song by British pop group Steps, released as a single on 16 October 2000. The song features (with minor alterations in key and modulation) an orchestral riff from "Everybody Dance", released by Chic in 1978. "Stomp" was the group's second and final single to hit number one on the UK Singles Chart.[2] The track was later released in Australia, Japan, and Europe.

"Stomp"
Single by Steps
from the album Buzz
B-side"Tragedy" (W.I.P. Reception mix)
Released16 October 2000 (2000-10-16)[1]
Recorded2000
StudioPWL (Manchester, England)
Genre
Length3:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Mark Topham
  • Karl Twigg
  • Rita Campbell
Producer(s)
Steps singles chronology
"When I Said Goodbye / Summer of Love"
(2000)		 "Stomp"
(2000)		 "It's the Way You Make Me Feel"
(2001)

Music video

The video was filmed in Chiswick and features group members Lisa Scott-Lee and Ian "H" Watkins looking after a penthouse apartment while the owner Bill (Dave Legeno) is away on business. They, and the other group members, then throw a party for all their friends but struggle to tidy up before the owner returns.

Track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the booklet of Buzz.[8]

Recording
  • Recorded at PWL Studios, Manchester, in 2000
  • Mixed at PWL Studios, Manchester
  • Mastered at Transfermation Studios, London

Vocals

  • Lead vocals – Claire Richards, Faye Tozer, Lisa Scott-Lee, Ian "H" Watkins
  • Background vocals – Lee Latchford-Evans

Personnel

  • Songwriting – Mark Topham, Karl Twigg, Rita Campbell
  • Production – Mark Topham, Karl Twigg, Pete Waterman
  • Mixing – Tim Speight
  • Engineer – Tim Speight
  • Assistant Engineers – Roe and Dan
  • Keyboards – Karl Twigg
  • Guitar – Greg Bone
  • Bass – Ernie McCone, Mark Topham

Charts and certifications

See also

References
  1. "New Releases – For Week Starting October 16, 2000: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 14 October 2000. p. 31. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  2. "Steps: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  3. Stomp (UK CD single liner notes). Steps. Jive Records, Ebul Records. 2000. 9201212.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Stomp (UK cassette single sleeve). Steps. Jive Records, Ebul Records. 2000. 9201214.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. Stomp (European CD single liner notes). Steps. Jive Records, Ebul Records. 2000. 9201219.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. Stomp (Australian & New Zealand CD single liner notes). Steps. Jive Records, Ebul Records. 2001. 9251942.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. Stomp (Japanese CD single liner notes). Steps. Jive Records. 2001. ZJCI-30006.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. Buzz (UK CD album booklet). Steps. Jive Records, Ebul Records. 2000. 9201172.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. "Issue 576" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  10. "Steps – Stomp" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  11. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 45. 5 November 2000. p. 9. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  12. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Stomp". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  13. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  14. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  15. "Best Sellers of 2000: Singles Top 100". Music Week. 20 January 2001. p. 25.
  16. "British single certifications – Steps – Stomp". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
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