Step Back in Time
| "Step Back in Time" | ||||
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| Single by Kylie Minogue | ||||
| from the album Rhythm of Love | ||||
| Released | 22 October 1990 | |||
| Studio | PWL (London, England) | |||
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| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | PWL | |||
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| Producer | Stock Aitken Waterman | |||
| Kylie Minogue singles chronology | ||||
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| "Step Back in Time" on YouTube | ||||
"Step Back in Time" is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue from her third studio album, Rhythm of Love (1990). It was released as the album's second single on 22 October 1990 and distributed by PWL and Mushroom in several formats, including a CD single, cassette tape, and 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl releases. Written, arranged, and produced by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman—collectively known as Stock Aitken and Waterman—the track was recorded in London, United Kingdom. Musically, it is a disco song that lyrically pays tribute to 1970s culture.
"Step Back in Time" received positive reviews from music critics. Several critics selected it as one of Minogue's finest songs, praising its production and backing track. The single achieved commercial success in markets including Australia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Finland, and Ireland, while also peaking within the top 40 in France, New Zealand, and Switzerland.
The accompanying music video, directed by visual artist Nick Egan, also pays homage to 1970s aesthetics and figures. Minogue has performed the song on seven of her concert tours, most recently during her Summer 2019 tour. Since its release, "Step Back in Time" has also appeared in various media, including the 2013 British comic science fiction film The World's End.