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About Dance With Me
"Dance with Me" is a song by American R&B singer Debelah Morgan, released in July 2000 as the first single from Morgan's third studio album of the same name. Morgan co-wrote the song with its producer Giloh Morgan, with Richard Adler and Jerry Ross receiving songwriting credits for the reworking of their composition "Hernando's Hideaway". Lyrically, "Dance with Me" revolves around the protagonist's declaration that she only wants to dance with her lover that night. The song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 6, 2001 (after reaching the Top 40 on October 3). The single also reached number three in Australia—where it was certified Platinum for sales exceeding 70,000 copies—and number 10 in Romania and the United Kingdom. "Dance with Me" received international acclaim and has been performed in different versions, including a special Walt Disney version and a Spanish version entitled "Baila Conmigo". The song is used in a crucial scene in the disability-dance film Musical Chairs (2012).more »
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Oh come and dance with me, my babyLets dance till we go crazyThe night is young and so are weLet's make love and dance the night awayWhat I really want to doIs just dance with youAnd feel your body tightShow ya how to do it rightI can show you every moveI know just what to doEach step we do is refineOne dance and you'll be mineSo baby when we hit the floorYou'll be asking for moreLet's make love and dance the night awayOh come and dance with me, my babyLet's dance, do it, go crazyThe night is young and so are weLet's make love and dance the night awayOh put your hand in minePromise I'll take my timeWe'll dance from head to toeI can dance fast or slowBaby look into my eyesLet the music hypnotizeLet our bodies synchronizeWhen we're dancing you'll be mineSo baby when we hit the floorYou'll be asking for moreLet's make love and dance the night awayOh come and dance with me, my babyLet's dance, do it, go crazyThe night is young and so are weLet's make love and dance the night awayOh when it comes to dancingI know how to moveWhen it comes to passionI know just what to doI feel the music insideI feel like I am alivePretend I was rightLet's make loveOh come and dance with me, my babyLet's dance, do it, go crazyThe night is young and so are weLet's make love and dance the night away Oh come and danceLet's danceThe nightLet's make love and dance the night awayOh come and dance with me, my babyLet's dance, do it, go crazyThe night is young and so are weLet's make love and dance the night away
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Debelah Morgan
Debelah Morgan (born September 29, 1977, Detroit, Michigan) is an American singer and songwriter. Morgan is best known for her hit single "Dance with Me," off of her third album, which reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. more »
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13 facts about this song
Release DateDebelah Morgan's single "Dance With Me" was released on July 15, 2000. |
Album"Dance With Me" is the title track from Debelah Morgan's third studio album which shares the same name. |
Charts PerformanceThe song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Morgan's first and only top 10 single in the US. |
International SuccessIt wasn't just a hit in the US, the song was a global success. It reached top ten positions in many countries including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and topped the charts in Denmark and Zimbabwe. |
Year-End ChartsThe song performed so well that it was ranked 52 on Billboard's year-end hot 100 singles of 2001. |
GenreThe song mixes Morgan's R&B stylistics with Latin pop influences, making for a spicy and distinctive blend. |
Platinum StatusThe track was certified platinum by ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) |
Writing and Production"Dance With Me" was written by Debelah Morgan and her brother, Giloh P. Morgan. The song was produced by Giloh Morgan and Motown Records A&R director Marc Nelson. |
Classic SamplesThe song prominently features the piano riff from "Hernando's Hideaway", a song from the 1954 musical "The Pajama Game". The rhythm and tempo of "Dance with Me" also take inspiration from this older tune. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Dance with Me" was directed by Matthew Rolston, a well-known American photographer and video director who has worked with several famous celebrities including Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez. |
Soundtrack InclusionThe song was featured in the soundtrack for the 2000 comedy-drama film, "Boys and Girls" starring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Claire Forlani. |
AwardsMorgan was nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Song from a Movie ("Boys and Girls") for her performance of "Dance with Me". |
Legacy and ImpactEven two decades after its initial release, "Dance with Me" continues to be a favorite among fans of R&B and pop music, especially for those hit by the nostalgia of early millennium music. |
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