Dance With Me

Peter Brown

About Dance With Me

"Dance With Me" is a 1978 international hit single recorded by Peter Brown. It was the second release from his first LP, and became his greatest hit. Backing vocals were provided by Betty Wright along with her girlfriends Patricia Hurley and Wildflower. In the United States, "Dance With Me" peaked at number eight on the Billboard pop singles chart and number nine in Canada. The song did best in New Zealand, where it reached number three.


Year:
1994
6:03
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You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high

If you're feeling sad and blue
Come on and dance with me
I can make your dreams come true
Come on and dance with me
Ladies get up off your seats
Come on and dance with me
Gentlemen get on your feet
Come on and dance with me
Say the word and I'll summon the band
With my hand
Let your mind and your body be free
Dance with me, ha

You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high

If you feel that you like what you see
Dance with me

You gotta keep dancin' 
'Cause it's makin' me high
You gotta keep, keep dancin'
You gotta keep dancin'
'Cause it's makin' me high
You gotta keep, keep dancin'
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high

You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on makin' me high

If you're feeling sad and blue
Come on and dance with me
I can make your dreams come true
Come on and dance with me
Say the word and I'll summon the band
With my hand
Let your mind and your body be free
Dance with me

You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on
You gotta keep on makin' me high
You gotta keep on
Let your mind and your body be free
Dance with me, ha

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Peter Brown

Peter Brown (born July 11, 1953, Blue Island, Illinois, United States) is an American artist, songwriter and record producer. He grew up in Palos Heights, another Chicago suburb. His mother, Virginia, was artistic and musically talented and gave Peter music lessons at a young age. Peter’s father, Maurice, was an electronic engineer and unwittingly helped him learn the technical aspects of recording music. He always brought home the latest technological breakthrough - which in those days included CB and ham radios, the first color television and the first stereo record player. more »

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Written by: PETER BROWN, ROBERT RANS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Dance With Me" is a song by American artist Peter Brown.
Chart Performance
It was very successful in the charts, reaching number 5 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Features Collaborations
The song features back-up vocals by famous singer Betty Wright.
Popularity
This track is one of Brown's most popular songs and remains a classic in the disco and soul genre.
Album Information
"Dance With Me" is from the album "A Fantasy Love Affair" released in 1977.
Gold Certification
In 1978, the song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over one million units.
Novelty
The combination of funk, pop, and electronica was very innovative for its time and contributed significantly to its success and longevity.
Song-writers
Peter Brown co-wrote the song with Robert Rans, showcasing his skills not only as a performer but as a songwriter too.
Covered Versions
Several other artists have covered "Dance With Me", cementing its status as a classic tune.
In-depth Theme
The song encourages listeners to live freely, dance and enjoy the moment, a common theme in disco music of the time.
Awards
Even in the competitive disco scene, "Dance With Me" earned a Grammy nomination in 1979.

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