In and Out (Willie Hutch song) explained

In and Out
Type:single
Artist:Willie Hutch
Album:In and Out
Released:1982
Genre:R&B, Soul, Funk, Disco
Length:7:17
Label:Motown
Prev Title:All American Funkathon
Prev Year:1978
Next Title:Keep On Jammin'
Next Year:1985

"In and Out" is a song written and produced by Willie Hutch. It was released as a single in 1982 by Motown Records. Its B-side was a song called "Brother's Gonna Work It Out" which was featured in the 1973 blaxploitation film The Mack. The single itself peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Dance chart, number 55 on the Black Singles chart and number 51 on the British pop chart.[1] [2] [3]

The song was included as a bonus track on a 2017 reissue of Hutch's 1985 album Making A Game Out Of Love, released by SoulMusic Records.

Fellow Motown artist Junior Walker also recorded a version of the song for his 1982 album Blow The House Down.

Track listing

1982 release

7" vinyl[4]

Personnel

Chart performance

Chart (1982)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play
  1. 29
US Billboard Black Singles
  1. 55
UK Singles Chart
  1. 51

Notes and References

  1. Web site: In and Out: Allmusic - Billboard charts. Allmusic (Rovi Corp.), Billboard. 2011-09-08.
  2. Web site: In and Out: British charts. Official Charts Company. 2011-09-08.
  3. Book: Roberts , David . 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 1-904994-10-5. 264.
  4. Web site: "In and Out" (Motown) on Discogs. Discogs. 2011-09-08.