Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out (1982 Single Version) -
The driving, metronomic beat was programmed on a 1979 Korg KR-55 drum machine , overdubbed with a live snare and cymbals by session drummer Larry Tolfree to add a "human touch".
The track is a masterclass in creative minimalism, built almost entirely by Jackson himself in a small Soho studio. Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out (1982 Single Version)
Jackson’s signature sound on this track comes from a shimmering blend of acoustic grand piano , a Prophet-5 synthesizer, and a Minimoog for the pulsing bassline. The driving, metronomic beat was programmed on a
Reflecting the Night and Day album's theme, the song features no guitars . Instead, it uses glockenspiel and Hammond organ to create a "nocturnal" atmosphere that mimics the neon lights and movement of the city. Themes & Interpretation Reflecting the Night and Day album's theme, the
Final track from Joe's 1982 genre-bending album, Night and Day.