Theme from S-Express

Theme from S-Express by S-Express was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, April 30, 1988 spending 2 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. This song took the bass and brass sections from Rose Royce's 1979 hit "Is It Love You're After" and "Rose Royce Express" and mixed it with the brass stabs from Crystal Grass' 1975 funk anthem, "Crystal World." It also samples controversial performance artist Karen Finley's "Tales of Taboo." Another unusual sample - a hairspray aerosol can was used for the hi-hat sound. Apart from the samples, this song cost just £250 to make.

Theme from S-Express FAQs

Who sang Theme from S-Express?

Theme from S-Express was performed by S-Express

What year did Theme from S-Express get to the UK number 1 spot?

Theme from S-Express first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, April 30, 1988

How long was Theme from S-Express at number 1 in the UK?

Theme from S-Express spent 2 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.