You're History

"You're History" is the first release to present Shakespears Sister as a duo comprising Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit, as opposed to a solo project by Fahey. The single sleeve depicts the two seen from the back with Detroit wielding a guitar; however, an early pressing of the single used an alternate cover depicting only Fahey.[2] Another alternate cover was used for the "Voodoo Remix" single, which is similar to the cover depicting both Fahey and Detroit.[3]

Bill Coleman from Billboard noted the "refreshing hooks" on the song, describing it as "danceable pop with a distinctive edge [that] has the goods to seduce programmers with its infectious charm."[4] Pop Rescue stated that both singers are on "great vocal form", complimenting the producer of the song, adding, "I think that’s partly why it stands out."[5] The Record Mirror called it a, "mildly eccentric and compelling mature pop song".[6]

The music video for "You're History", the third video directed by English director Sophie Muller for the group, was the first in which Detroit appeared.[7]

The comical video begins with Detroit singing the opening verse of the song in front of a red stage curtain. At the end of the verse, the curtains open and the video continues in a glittering vaudeville style with Detroit and Fahey superimposed against various backdrops. A variety of dancers (including a group of ballerinas), a court jester juggling act, and various musicians also appear in the video, as does Fahey's son, Sam, dressed in a bumblebee costume.[8]

• Siobhan Fahey – Vocals
• Marcella Detroit – Vocals, guitars, keyboards
• Stevie Salas - Guitar solo[16]
• Alan Moulder – Remix
• Jimmy Iovine – Production
• Manu Guiot – Remix
• Mark McGuire – Remix
• Richard Feldman – Production