And We Danced

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About And We Danced

"And We Danced" is a song by the American rock band The Hooters, released as the first single from their second album, Nervous Night. "And We Danced" was released in 1985 and became the band's first major hit, just missing the top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (peaking at #21), but reaching #3 on the Mainstream Rock charts. It became the band's second consecutive Top 10 hit in Australia, reaching #6. The band performed the song at the Live Aid benefit concert in Philadelphia, on July 13, 1985. The music video for the song, featuring live footage of the band filmed at the now-demolished Exton Drive-In in Exton, Pennsylvania in the summer of 1985, was nominated for the Best New Artist in a Video award at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards. One of the members is shown playing a Hohner melodica (the "hooter" from whence the band got their name), a reed instrument played by mouth with keyboard notes which can be fingered to produce a harmonica-like sound. The 1975 Orleans hit "Dance With Me" also features a melodica solo prominently in the recording, although in live instances their keyboardist mounted the instrument flat on a desktop to be fingered as a conventional keyboard instrument with a plastic hose extension to reach the player's mouth from a sitting position. Furthermore, Cyndi Lauper's version of "Money Changes Everything" includes a melodica solo. (Members of The Hooters were present on Lauper's breakout album She's So Unusual). 


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She was a be-bop baby on a hard day's night.
She was hangin' on Johnny , he was holdin' on tight
I could feel her coming from a mile away.
There was no use talking, there was nothing to say
When the band began to play and play.

And we danced like a wave on the ocean, romanced
We were liars in love and we danced
Swept away for a moment by chance
And we danced and danced danced.

I met my be-bop baby at the Union Hall
She cold dance all night and shake the paint off the walls.
But when I saw her smile across a crowded room
Well I knew we'd have to leave the party soon
As the band began to play out of tune.

And we danced like a wave on the ocean, romanced
We were liars in love and we danced
Swept away for a moment by chance
And we danced and danced danced.

The endless beat she's walking my way
Hear the music fade when she says
Are we getting too close, do we dare to get closer
The room is spinning as she whispers my name

And we danced like wave on the ocean, romanced
We were liars in love and we danced
Swept away for a moment by chance
And we danced, danced, danced.

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The Hooters

The Hooters (frequently listed simply as "Hooters", without the definite article) are an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By combining a mix of rock and roll, reggae, ska and folk music, The Hooters first gained major commercial success in the United States in the mid 1980s due to heavy radio and MTV airplay of several songs including "All You Zombies", "Day by Day", "And We Danced" and "Where Do the Children Go". Their popularity resulted in the band opening the Philadelphia portion of the Live Aid benefit concert in 1985. more »

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Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ERIC M. BAZILIAN, ROB HYMAN, ROBERT ANDREW HYMAN

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22 facts about this song

Band Origin
The Hooters, the band who performed "And We Danced," originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1980.
Release Information
The song "And We Danced" is from their second studio album "Nervous Night" which was released in 1985.
Billboard Ranking
"And We Danced" peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Video Star
The music video for "And We Danced" featured actress Sela Ward.
Award Nominations
The song, along with the album it came from, were nominated for Grammys in 1986.
Band's Signature
The Hooters have a distinctive sound, combining elements of rock with a variety of other genres such as folk and reggae. This is evident in "And We Danced."
Unique Instruments
The band played unique instruments such as a melodica (dubbed the "hooter") and a mandolin, which can be heard in the song "And We Danced."
Special Achievement
The song was part of the album "Nervous Night" which became the band's breakthrough album, selling in excess of 2 million copies.
Popular Beyond US
The song enjoyed hefty airplay in Australia, where it peaked at number 9 on their music charts.
Legacy
This song, "And We Danced," has found a place in popular culture and is still loved many years after its release.
Song Release
"And We Danced" is a song by the American rock band The Hooters. It was released as a single in 1985.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured on the band's 1985 album "Nervous Night."
Chart Performance
It reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the band’s most successful singles.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "And We Danced" were originally written as a poem by the band's lead singer, Eric Bazilian, and were later set to music.
Music Genre
The song blends several genres, including rock, reggae, and folk, reflecting the band's diverse musical influences.
MTV Influence
The success of "And We Danced" was bolstered by MTV. It was a significant rotation on the popular music video channel, contributing to the song's chart performance.
Live Performances
The song is a crowd favorite at The Hooters' live shows and is often played as part of the band's encores.
Band Origin
The Hooters were formed in 1980 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are named after the nickname for a melodica, a free-reed instrument similar to a keyboard harmonica.
Song in Pop Culture
"And We Danced" has been featured in various 80s-themed compilations and has even been used in some film and television soundtracks.
Music Video Features
For its music video, The Hooters chose a simple approach. The video features the band performing the song on a stage with several audience members dancing.
Song Review
Many music critics and fans regard "And We Danced” as one of The Hooters' signature songs and a classic of the 1980s rock era.
Album Success
The album "Nervous Night" where the song is featured, sold over 2 million copies in the United States and included two other Top 40 hits, "Day By Day" and "Where Do The Children Go."

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