Dance (Pt. 1)
The Rolling Stones
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Hey, what am I doing standing here on the corner of West 8th Street and 6th Avenue and Ah, skip it. Nothing. Keith! Watcha, watcha doing? (whistle) Oh, I think the time has come to get out, get out Get up, get out, get into something new Get up, get out, into something new Ooh! And it's got me moving (Got me moving honey!) Ooh! And it's got me moving Ooh! And it's got me moving Ooh! And it's got me moving My my my, my my my, my my my, my my my, my Poor man eyes a rich man Denigrates his property A rich man eyes a poor man And envies his simplicity. Get up, get up, into something new Get up, get out, down into something new Ooh! and it's got me moving Ooh! and it's got me moving Ooh! and it's got me moving Ooh! and it's got me moving Ooh! and it's got me moving Yeah, get up, get up, get out Into something new Yeah, all, woncha all, woncha all, woncha all Don't stand accused
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood
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11 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Dance (Pt. 1)" is a track from the Rolling Stones' 1980 album "Emotional Rescue."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Rolling Stones' bassist Bill Wyman. It is rare for Wyman to be credited as a songwriter for Stones’ songs, adding to its uniqueness.
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Genre Classification"Dance (Pt. 1)" belongs to the genre of Dance-rock music, with elements of funk and disco.
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Disco InfluenceThe song is known for its strong disco influence, hence the name "Dance (Pt. 1)", a departure from the Rolling Stones' classic rock roots.
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Chart PerformanceThe song experienced moderate chart success. It peaked at #9 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the U.S.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a dance track, "Dance (Pt. 1)" was rarely performed live by the Rolling Stones.
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Backing VocalsThe backing vocals on the song are provided by Stones' longtime recording and touring keyboardist, Billy Preston.
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Absence of Pt. 2Despite the title suggesting a series, there has never been a "Dance (Pt. 2)" released by The Rolling Stones.
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Music VideoUnlike many songs of its time, "Dance (Pt. 1)" does not have an official music video.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by the band The Black Crowes during live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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LP Side-OpenerOn the original LP record of "Emotional Rescue," "Dance (Pt. 1)" is the first song on Side 2, kick-starting the second half of the album.
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