Shakespears Sister 'You're History' (Brothers In Rhythm Remix for DMC) - Shakespears Sister 'You're History' (Brothers In Rhythm Remix for DMC)

What this video is

Released in July 1989, 'You're History' marked the debut of Shakespears Sister as a duo, uniting Siobhan Fahey (ex-Bananarama) and Marcella Detroit. The song reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart, giving the project its breakthrough hit. The Brothers In Rhythm DMC remix contextualises the track within the burgeoning UK house and club remix economy of 1989–1991, when DMC's subscription remix service was a…

Why it matters

As one of the defining British female duo breakthrough singles of 1989, 'You're History' sits at the intersection of post-punk art-pop, theatricality, and the emerging dance crossover. The Brothers In Rhythm DMC remix is a primary document of the UK remix economy that accelerated the mainstreaming…

The director

Sophie Luise Elisabeth Muller (born 31 January 1962, London) is an English music video director who has directed over 300 music videos. She trained at Central St Martins and the Royal College of Art. Her accolades include a Grammy Award for Annie Lennox's…