Jump to the Beat

It was originally released by American singer Stacy Lattisaw in 1980 when it became a big hit in the UK, peaking at No.

[1] Released in edited form as a single internationally, it became a big hit during the summer of 1980 in the UK, where it peaked at No.

[7] Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "Kylie's younger sister bows with a hyper pop/house jam that is fueled with a fun, sing-along chorus and a groove that should easily rope in programmers at both club and crossover radio levels.

"[8] Marc Andrews from Smash Hits wrote that the song is one of the "highlights" on the Love and Kisses album.

[9] A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Australian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer Paul Goldman.