"One Step Ahead" is a 1980 song by New Zealandart rock group Split Enz from their studio album Waiata. The song continued the group's success in their move towards their own version of new wave rock music that the group had established with their release "I Got You", rating in the top ten charts both in New Zealand and Australia.
The video clip for the song was one of the first ever videos screened on MTV. In a documentary for Radio New Zealand, Neil Finn expressed surprise at the song's success, stating that it "hasn't got a proper chorus".
After Split Enz's dissolution in 1984, singer Neil Finn continued to perform "One Step Ahead" with his next group Crowded House, in particular, the group performed the song live at their 1987 concert in Daytona known as Spring Break '87.
The single's b-side "In the Wars" was recorded in the Waiata recording sessions, however was not originally released as a track on the album, though was later appended as track twelve in the album's 2006 re-release.
"One Step Ahead" is a song by American soul singer Aretha Franklin. The single containing the song was released by Columbia Records in 1965. "One Step Ahead" was the A-side of the single, and peaked at #18 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart. The B-side, "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face," was taken from her 1964 album Runnin' Out Of Fools. The single was released two years before Aretha achieved stardom when she joined Atlantic Records.
"One Step Ahead" was not included on any of her Columbia studio albums, and remains one of her rarest releases
"One Step Ahead" is the first single of 1989 from English musician Nik Kershaw. The single was the first single from Kershaw since 1987 and was first of two singles from the Kershaw's fourth album "The Works".
Background
Since 1986, Kershaw's commercial success was declining with his singles charting lower and lower from the top 20 chart within the UK. "One Step Ahead" managed to peak at #55 in the UK for a total of two weeks. This was Kershaw's last appearance on the UK singles chart until 1999 where he made his only appearance since with the single "Somebody Loves You" which peaked at #70 for one week.
"One Step Ahead" was written by Kershaw who would write most of his material solely. The song was produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Kershaw. Mendelsohn is a British producer who has worked with numerous artists such as Pet Shop Boys, Elton John, Jimmy Page, Bob Marley and Paul McCartney. Although the album was produced by Peter Wolf and co-produced by Brian Malouf, both singles, including "One Step Ahead", were written shortly after Kershaw was unhappy with Wolf's production and his direction for the album. Both singles were produced by Kershaw and Julian Mendelsohn, whilst the two also re-worked the production of the entire album, earning them an additional production credit.
Music from Australia & New Zealand in the year 1980:
Split Enz's promo-video for the hit single 'One Step Ahead' (December, 1980) taken from the 1981 album 'Corroboree' (aka 'Waiata').
Trivia: This video is one of the first video clips to be played on the first day MTV was launched in the America.
Band Origin: Auckland, New Zealand
Track: One Step Ahead
Album: Corroboree
Composed By: Neil Finn
Produced By: David Tickle
Label: Mushroom
Chart Position: # 6 (New Zealand) -- # 5 (Australia) -- # 47 (Canada) -- # 104 (United States)
Release Date: November, 1980
Footage Information:
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Enz
- http://www.frenz.com/
- http://www.myspace.com/splitenz
Line-up:
Tim Finn - Vocals, Guitar
[ Split Ends (1972-1974) -- Split Enz (1975-...
published: 08 Sep 2008
Split Enz - One Step Ahead - Official Video - 1980 - Remastered
"One Step Ahead" is a song by New Zealand group Split Enz. It was released in November 1980 as the lead single from their sixth studio album "Waiata" and peaked at #5 and #6 in Australia and New Zealand respectively.
#splitenz
#onestepahead
#waiata
published: 02 Jan 2022
Neil Finn - One Step Ahead (live with strings, Auckland 2015)
Neil Finn performing "One Step Ahead" at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand, 18th July 2015.
Listen to RNZ National's recording of the concert at http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/201779585/neil-finn-live-at-the-auckland-town-hall
Recorded and mixed by Andre Upston. Video by Kontent, directed by Simon Mark-Brown.
String arrangements by Victoria Kelly.
Percussion: Chris O'Connor.
Song originally on the Split Enz album, "Waiata", aka "Corroborree".
See over 200 videos and play all Neil's albums in full at http://www.neilfinn.com
published: 17 Nov 2015
Split Enz One Step Ahead Lyrics
"One Step Ahead" is a 1980 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz from their studio album Waiata. The song continued the group's success in their move towards their own version of new wave rock music that the group had established with their release "I Got You", rating in the top ten charts both in New Zealand and Australia.
DISCLAIMER: Absolutely no copyright infringement intended. This video is for entertainment purpose only and not for monetary gain. I do not own nor claim to own anything in this video. The audio is the sole property of their rightful and lawful owners. All credit goes to the song owners, writers, composers, singers and owners of the lyrics & audio. Please feel free to comment on this video.
published: 15 Feb 2019
One Step Ahead by Split Enz REMASTERED
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Using the following as the media source:
Split Enz – Waiata
Label: A&M Records – AMLH 64848
Format: Vinyl LP
Country: UK
Released: 1981
This is a remastering of "One Step Ahead" written by Neil Finn.
Rendered to 48,000 Hz, 24 Bit, Stereo, PCM WAV
Audio for Video: 440 Kbps, 48,000 Hz, 24 Bit, Stereo, WMA Pro
Video: 29.970 fps, 1440x1080 Progressive, 8.4 Mbps
Pixel Aspect Ratio: 1.333
TURNTABLE: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
PHONO BOX: Pro-Ject mm/mc preamplifier
TRANSFER METHOD: behringer UCA222
published: 07 Dec 2018
Split Enz - One Step Ahead
This was a performance featured on Tom Snyder's "Tomorrow" interview show on NBC. This video might be included on the DVD that came out featuring many of Snyder's interviews with the emerging Punk and New Wave bands of the early '80s. Neil starts off WAY off key but gets it back pretty quickly.
published: 22 Jun 2009
Split Enz ONE STEP AHEAD live 06
Split Enz live -Melbourne 2006 performing ONE STEP AHEAD.
published: 29 Nov 2015
Split Enz One Step Ahead on HQ Vinyl with Lyrics in Description
Track 2 from their seventh album "Waiata" released in 1981 copyright A&M Records. It was recorded at AAV Studios in Melbourne. The album received average reviews and reached No. 45 in the U.S., No. 17 in Canada and No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand. It was certified Platinum in Canada and Australia. Recorded from the original vinyl. Written by Neil Finn and produced by David Tickle. Featuring:
Tim Finn - Lead vocals
Neil Finn - Lead & rhythm guitars & background vocals
Eddie Rayner - Keyboards & background vocals
Nigel Griggs - Bass
Malcolm Green - Drums
Noel Crombie - Percussion
One step ahead of you
Stay in motion, keep an open mind
Love is a race won by two
Your emotion, my solitude
If I stop, I could lose my head
So I'm losing you instead
Either way I'm confused
You slow me down, w...
Music from Australia & New Zealand in the year 1980:
Split Enz's promo-video for the hit single 'One Step Ahead' (December, 1980) taken from the 1981 album ...
Music from Australia & New Zealand in the year 1980:
Split Enz's promo-video for the hit single 'One Step Ahead' (December, 1980) taken from the 1981 album 'Corroboree' (aka 'Waiata').
Trivia: This video is one of the first video clips to be played on the first day MTV was launched in the America.
Band Origin: Auckland, New Zealand
Track: One Step Ahead
Album: Corroboree
Composed By: Neil Finn
Produced By: David Tickle
Label: Mushroom
Chart Position: # 6 (New Zealand) -- # 5 (Australia) -- # 47 (Canada) -- # 104 (United States)
Release Date: November, 1980
Footage Information:
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Enz
- http://www.frenz.com/
- http://www.myspace.com/splitenz
Line-up:
Tim Finn - Vocals, Guitar
[ Split Ends (1972-1974) -- Split Enz (1975-1984) -- solo (1983-present) -- Crowded House (1990-1992) -- Enzo (1966) -- Finn (1996) -- Alt (mid-late 1990s) ]
Neil Finn - Guitar, Vocals
[ Split Enz (1977-1985) -- Crowded House (1985-1996) -- Finn (1996) -- solo (1998-2004) -- Crowded House reformed (2007-present)
Eddie Rayner - Piano, Keyboards
[ Split Enz (1974-1984) -- session (notably Paul McCartney) -- Crowded House tour keyboardist -- The Makers (1990) -- Split Enz reunions ]
Noel Crombie - Percussion, Drums
[ Split Enz (1972-1984) -- Schnell Fenster (1986-1992) -- The Makers (1990) -- Split Enz reunions ]
Nigel Griggs -- Bass
[ Octopus (1968-1970) -- Carmen -- Steve Hillage's Khan -- Split Enz (1977-1984) -- Schnell Fenster (1986-1992) ]
Malcolm Green -- Drums
[ Love Affair -- The Honeycombs -- Octopus -- Split Enz (1976-1981) ]
---------------------------------
NZOZ NZOZ1980 1980 New Zealand Australia Early Eighties 1980's 1980s 80's 80s
Musical Terms: New Wave, Rock, Pop, Kiwi, Old Kiwi-New Zealander Band
Music from Australia & New Zealand in the year 1980:
Split Enz's promo-video for the hit single 'One Step Ahead' (December, 1980) taken from the 1981 album 'Corroboree' (aka 'Waiata').
Trivia: This video is one of the first video clips to be played on the first day MTV was launched in the America.
Band Origin: Auckland, New Zealand
Track: One Step Ahead
Album: Corroboree
Composed By: Neil Finn
Produced By: David Tickle
Label: Mushroom
Chart Position: # 6 (New Zealand) -- # 5 (Australia) -- # 47 (Canada) -- # 104 (United States)
Release Date: November, 1980
Footage Information:
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Enz
- http://www.frenz.com/
- http://www.myspace.com/splitenz
Line-up:
Tim Finn - Vocals, Guitar
[ Split Ends (1972-1974) -- Split Enz (1975-1984) -- solo (1983-present) -- Crowded House (1990-1992) -- Enzo (1966) -- Finn (1996) -- Alt (mid-late 1990s) ]
Neil Finn - Guitar, Vocals
[ Split Enz (1977-1985) -- Crowded House (1985-1996) -- Finn (1996) -- solo (1998-2004) -- Crowded House reformed (2007-present)
Eddie Rayner - Piano, Keyboards
[ Split Enz (1974-1984) -- session (notably Paul McCartney) -- Crowded House tour keyboardist -- The Makers (1990) -- Split Enz reunions ]
Noel Crombie - Percussion, Drums
[ Split Enz (1972-1984) -- Schnell Fenster (1986-1992) -- The Makers (1990) -- Split Enz reunions ]
Nigel Griggs -- Bass
[ Octopus (1968-1970) -- Carmen -- Steve Hillage's Khan -- Split Enz (1977-1984) -- Schnell Fenster (1986-1992) ]
Malcolm Green -- Drums
[ Love Affair -- The Honeycombs -- Octopus -- Split Enz (1976-1981) ]
---------------------------------
NZOZ NZOZ1980 1980 New Zealand Australia Early Eighties 1980's 1980s 80's 80s
Musical Terms: New Wave, Rock, Pop, Kiwi, Old Kiwi-New Zealander Band
"One Step Ahead" is a song by New Zealand group Split Enz. It was released in November 1980 as the lead single from their sixth studio album "Waiata" and peaked...
"One Step Ahead" is a song by New Zealand group Split Enz. It was released in November 1980 as the lead single from their sixth studio album "Waiata" and peaked at #5 and #6 in Australia and New Zealand respectively.
#splitenz
#onestepahead
#waiata
"One Step Ahead" is a song by New Zealand group Split Enz. It was released in November 1980 as the lead single from their sixth studio album "Waiata" and peaked at #5 and #6 in Australia and New Zealand respectively.
#splitenz
#onestepahead
#waiata
Neil Finn performing "One Step Ahead" at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand, 18th July 2015.
Listen to RNZ National's recording of the concert at http://www.radion...
Neil Finn performing "One Step Ahead" at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand, 18th July 2015.
Listen to RNZ National's recording of the concert at http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/201779585/neil-finn-live-at-the-auckland-town-hall
Recorded and mixed by Andre Upston. Video by Kontent, directed by Simon Mark-Brown.
String arrangements by Victoria Kelly.
Percussion: Chris O'Connor.
Song originally on the Split Enz album, "Waiata", aka "Corroborree".
See over 200 videos and play all Neil's albums in full at http://www.neilfinn.com
Neil Finn performing "One Step Ahead" at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand, 18th July 2015.
Listen to RNZ National's recording of the concert at http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/201779585/neil-finn-live-at-the-auckland-town-hall
Recorded and mixed by Andre Upston. Video by Kontent, directed by Simon Mark-Brown.
String arrangements by Victoria Kelly.
Percussion: Chris O'Connor.
Song originally on the Split Enz album, "Waiata", aka "Corroborree".
See over 200 videos and play all Neil's albums in full at http://www.neilfinn.com
"One Step Ahead" is a 1980 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz from their studio album Waiata. The song continued the group's success in their move tow...
"One Step Ahead" is a 1980 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz from their studio album Waiata. The song continued the group's success in their move towards their own version of new wave rock music that the group had established with their release "I Got You", rating in the top ten charts both in New Zealand and Australia.
DISCLAIMER: Absolutely no copyright infringement intended. This video is for entertainment purpose only and not for monetary gain. I do not own nor claim to own anything in this video. The audio is the sole property of their rightful and lawful owners. All credit goes to the song owners, writers, composers, singers and owners of the lyrics & audio. Please feel free to comment on this video.
"One Step Ahead" is a 1980 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz from their studio album Waiata. The song continued the group's success in their move towards their own version of new wave rock music that the group had established with their release "I Got You", rating in the top ten charts both in New Zealand and Australia.
DISCLAIMER: Absolutely no copyright infringement intended. This video is for entertainment purpose only and not for monetary gain. I do not own nor claim to own anything in this video. The audio is the sole property of their rightful and lawful owners. All credit goes to the song owners, writers, composers, singers and owners of the lyrics & audio. Please feel free to comment on this video.
Please be aware that YouTube significantly reduces the volume/gain on some of my uploads, depending on the artist. Volume reduction information can be found in ...
Please be aware that YouTube significantly reduces the volume/gain on some of my uploads, depending on the artist. Volume reduction information can be found in the COMMENTS SECTION.
Using the following as the media source:
Split Enz – Waiata
Label: A&M Records – AMLH 64848
Format: Vinyl LP
Country: UK
Released: 1981
This is a remastering of "One Step Ahead" written by Neil Finn.
Rendered to 48,000 Hz, 24 Bit, Stereo, PCM WAV
Audio for Video: 440 Kbps, 48,000 Hz, 24 Bit, Stereo, WMA Pro
Video: 29.970 fps, 1440x1080 Progressive, 8.4 Mbps
Pixel Aspect Ratio: 1.333
TURNTABLE: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
PHONO BOX: Pro-Ject mm/mc preamplifier
TRANSFER METHOD: behringer UCA222
Please be aware that YouTube significantly reduces the volume/gain on some of my uploads, depending on the artist. Volume reduction information can be found in the COMMENTS SECTION.
Using the following as the media source:
Split Enz – Waiata
Label: A&M Records – AMLH 64848
Format: Vinyl LP
Country: UK
Released: 1981
This is a remastering of "One Step Ahead" written by Neil Finn.
Rendered to 48,000 Hz, 24 Bit, Stereo, PCM WAV
Audio for Video: 440 Kbps, 48,000 Hz, 24 Bit, Stereo, WMA Pro
Video: 29.970 fps, 1440x1080 Progressive, 8.4 Mbps
Pixel Aspect Ratio: 1.333
TURNTABLE: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
PHONO BOX: Pro-Ject mm/mc preamplifier
TRANSFER METHOD: behringer UCA222
This was a performance featured on Tom Snyder's "Tomorrow" interview show on NBC. This video might be included on the DVD that came out featuring many of Snyder...
This was a performance featured on Tom Snyder's "Tomorrow" interview show on NBC. This video might be included on the DVD that came out featuring many of Snyder's interviews with the emerging Punk and New Wave bands of the early '80s. Neil starts off WAY off key but gets it back pretty quickly.
This was a performance featured on Tom Snyder's "Tomorrow" interview show on NBC. This video might be included on the DVD that came out featuring many of Snyder's interviews with the emerging Punk and New Wave bands of the early '80s. Neil starts off WAY off key but gets it back pretty quickly.
Track 2 from their seventh album "Waiata" released in 1981 copyright A&M Records. It was recorded at AAV Studios in Melbourne. The album received average review...
Track 2 from their seventh album "Waiata" released in 1981 copyright A&M Records. It was recorded at AAV Studios in Melbourne. The album received average reviews and reached No. 45 in the U.S., No. 17 in Canada and No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand. It was certified Platinum in Canada and Australia. Recorded from the original vinyl. Written by Neil Finn and produced by David Tickle. Featuring:
Tim Finn - Lead vocals
Neil Finn - Lead & rhythm guitars & background vocals
Eddie Rayner - Keyboards & background vocals
Nigel Griggs - Bass
Malcolm Green - Drums
Noel Crombie - Percussion
One step ahead of you
Stay in motion, keep an open mind
Love is a race won by two
Your emotion, my solitude
If I stop, I could lose my head
So I'm losing you instead
Either way I'm confused
You slow me down, what can I do?
(There's one particular way I have to choose)
One step ahead of you
Always someone makes it hard to move
She says, "Boy, I want you to stay"
But I save it all for another day
If I stop, I could lose my head
But I'm ready for romance
Either way I'm confused
I don't know what I'm s'posed to do
I can only stay one step ahead of you
Stop, I confess sometimes
I don't know where I'm goin'
Part of me stays with you
I'm slowin' down, what can I do?
(It's hard to stay one step ahead of you) uh-huh
(One step ahead of you)
Time is running out, catching up with you
(One step ahead of you)
When I hold you close, can I really lose?
(One step ahead) only (one step ahead)
She's (one step ahead) of you
Track 2 from their seventh album "Waiata" released in 1981 copyright A&M Records. It was recorded at AAV Studios in Melbourne. The album received average reviews and reached No. 45 in the U.S., No. 17 in Canada and No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand. It was certified Platinum in Canada and Australia. Recorded from the original vinyl. Written by Neil Finn and produced by David Tickle. Featuring:
Tim Finn - Lead vocals
Neil Finn - Lead & rhythm guitars & background vocals
Eddie Rayner - Keyboards & background vocals
Nigel Griggs - Bass
Malcolm Green - Drums
Noel Crombie - Percussion
One step ahead of you
Stay in motion, keep an open mind
Love is a race won by two
Your emotion, my solitude
If I stop, I could lose my head
So I'm losing you instead
Either way I'm confused
You slow me down, what can I do?
(There's one particular way I have to choose)
One step ahead of you
Always someone makes it hard to move
She says, "Boy, I want you to stay"
But I save it all for another day
If I stop, I could lose my head
But I'm ready for romance
Either way I'm confused
I don't know what I'm s'posed to do
I can only stay one step ahead of you
Stop, I confess sometimes
I don't know where I'm goin'
Part of me stays with you
I'm slowin' down, what can I do?
(It's hard to stay one step ahead of you) uh-huh
(One step ahead of you)
Time is running out, catching up with you
(One step ahead of you)
When I hold you close, can I really lose?
(One step ahead) only (one step ahead)
She's (one step ahead) of you
Music from Australia & New Zealand in the year 1980:
Split Enz's promo-video for the hit single 'One Step Ahead' (December, 1980) taken from the 1981 album 'Corroboree' (aka 'Waiata').
Trivia: This video is one of the first video clips to be played on the first day MTV was launched in the America.
Band Origin: Auckland, New Zealand
Track: One Step Ahead
Album: Corroboree
Composed By: Neil Finn
Produced By: David Tickle
Label: Mushroom
Chart Position: # 6 (New Zealand) -- # 5 (Australia) -- # 47 (Canada) -- # 104 (United States)
Release Date: November, 1980
Footage Information:
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Enz
- http://www.frenz.com/
- http://www.myspace.com/splitenz
Line-up:
Tim Finn - Vocals, Guitar
[ Split Ends (1972-1974) -- Split Enz (1975-1984) -- solo (1983-present) -- Crowded House (1990-1992) -- Enzo (1966) -- Finn (1996) -- Alt (mid-late 1990s) ]
Neil Finn - Guitar, Vocals
[ Split Enz (1977-1985) -- Crowded House (1985-1996) -- Finn (1996) -- solo (1998-2004) -- Crowded House reformed (2007-present)
Eddie Rayner - Piano, Keyboards
[ Split Enz (1974-1984) -- session (notably Paul McCartney) -- Crowded House tour keyboardist -- The Makers (1990) -- Split Enz reunions ]
Noel Crombie - Percussion, Drums
[ Split Enz (1972-1984) -- Schnell Fenster (1986-1992) -- The Makers (1990) -- Split Enz reunions ]
Nigel Griggs -- Bass
[ Octopus (1968-1970) -- Carmen -- Steve Hillage's Khan -- Split Enz (1977-1984) -- Schnell Fenster (1986-1992) ]
Malcolm Green -- Drums
[ Love Affair -- The Honeycombs -- Octopus -- Split Enz (1976-1981) ]
---------------------------------
NZOZ NZOZ1980 1980 New Zealand Australia Early Eighties 1980's 1980s 80's 80s
Musical Terms: New Wave, Rock, Pop, Kiwi, Old Kiwi-New Zealander Band
"One Step Ahead" is a song by New Zealand group Split Enz. It was released in November 1980 as the lead single from their sixth studio album "Waiata" and peaked at #5 and #6 in Australia and New Zealand respectively.
#splitenz
#onestepahead
#waiata
Neil Finn performing "One Step Ahead" at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand, 18th July 2015.
Listen to RNZ National's recording of the concert at http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/201779585/neil-finn-live-at-the-auckland-town-hall
Recorded and mixed by Andre Upston. Video by Kontent, directed by Simon Mark-Brown.
String arrangements by Victoria Kelly.
Percussion: Chris O'Connor.
Song originally on the Split Enz album, "Waiata", aka "Corroborree".
See over 200 videos and play all Neil's albums in full at http://www.neilfinn.com
"One Step Ahead" is a 1980 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz from their studio album Waiata. The song continued the group's success in their move towards their own version of new wave rock music that the group had established with their release "I Got You", rating in the top ten charts both in New Zealand and Australia.
DISCLAIMER: Absolutely no copyright infringement intended. This video is for entertainment purpose only and not for monetary gain. I do not own nor claim to own anything in this video. The audio is the sole property of their rightful and lawful owners. All credit goes to the song owners, writers, composers, singers and owners of the lyrics & audio. Please feel free to comment on this video.
Please be aware that YouTube significantly reduces the volume/gain on some of my uploads, depending on the artist. Volume reduction information can be found in the COMMENTS SECTION.
Using the following as the media source:
Split Enz – Waiata
Label: A&M Records – AMLH 64848
Format: Vinyl LP
Country: UK
Released: 1981
This is a remastering of "One Step Ahead" written by Neil Finn.
Rendered to 48,000 Hz, 24 Bit, Stereo, PCM WAV
Audio for Video: 440 Kbps, 48,000 Hz, 24 Bit, Stereo, WMA Pro
Video: 29.970 fps, 1440x1080 Progressive, 8.4 Mbps
Pixel Aspect Ratio: 1.333
TURNTABLE: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
PHONO BOX: Pro-Ject mm/mc preamplifier
TRANSFER METHOD: behringer UCA222
This was a performance featured on Tom Snyder's "Tomorrow" interview show on NBC. This video might be included on the DVD that came out featuring many of Snyder's interviews with the emerging Punk and New Wave bands of the early '80s. Neil starts off WAY off key but gets it back pretty quickly.
Track 2 from their seventh album "Waiata" released in 1981 copyright A&M Records. It was recorded at AAV Studios in Melbourne. The album received average reviews and reached No. 45 in the U.S., No. 17 in Canada and No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand. It was certified Platinum in Canada and Australia. Recorded from the original vinyl. Written by Neil Finn and produced by David Tickle. Featuring:
Tim Finn - Lead vocals
Neil Finn - Lead & rhythm guitars & background vocals
Eddie Rayner - Keyboards & background vocals
Nigel Griggs - Bass
Malcolm Green - Drums
Noel Crombie - Percussion
One step ahead of you
Stay in motion, keep an open mind
Love is a race won by two
Your emotion, my solitude
If I stop, I could lose my head
So I'm losing you instead
Either way I'm confused
You slow me down, what can I do?
(There's one particular way I have to choose)
One step ahead of you
Always someone makes it hard to move
She says, "Boy, I want you to stay"
But I save it all for another day
If I stop, I could lose my head
But I'm ready for romance
Either way I'm confused
I don't know what I'm s'posed to do
I can only stay one step ahead of you
Stop, I confess sometimes
I don't know where I'm goin'
Part of me stays with you
I'm slowin' down, what can I do?
(It's hard to stay one step ahead of you) uh-huh
(One step ahead of you)
Time is running out, catching up with you
(One step ahead of you)
When I hold you close, can I really lose?
(One step ahead) only (one step ahead)
She's (one step ahead) of you
"One Step Ahead" is a 1980 song by New Zealandart rock group Split Enz from their studio album Waiata. The song continued the group's success in their move towards their own version of new wave rock music that the group had established with their release "I Got You", rating in the top ten charts both in New Zealand and Australia.
The video clip for the song was one of the first ever videos screened on MTV. In a documentary for Radio New Zealand, Neil Finn expressed surprise at the song's success, stating that it "hasn't got a proper chorus".
After Split Enz's dissolution in 1984, singer Neil Finn continued to perform "One Step Ahead" with his next group Crowded House, in particular, the group performed the song live at their 1987 concert in Daytona known as Spring Break '87.
The single's b-side "In the Wars" was recorded in the Waiata recording sessions, however was not originally released as a track on the album, though was later appended as track twelve in the album's 2006 re-release.