Out Sister - Am I The Same Girl — Swing

It peaked at #21 in the UK and reached the top 10 in Japan and Germany.

The song was originally written by Eugene Record and Sonny Sanders. It has a unique history, often described as having "three lives": 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 peaked at #21 in the UK and

First recorded by American soul singer Barbara Acklin . Swing Out Sister - Am I The Same Girl