I Don't Wanna Dance
Eddy Grant
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I don't want to dance Dance with you baby no more I'll never do something to hurt you, though Oh but the feeling is bad The feeling is bad I love your personality But I don't want our love on show Sometimes I think it's insanity Girl the way you go With all of the guys on the corner Oh baby, you're the latest trick Oh, you seem to have their number Look they're dancing still I don't want to dance Dance with you baby no more I'll never do something to hurt you, though Oh but the feeling is bad The feeling is bad Baby now the party's over For us, so I'll be on my way Now that the things which moved me Are standing still I know it's only superstition Baby, but I won't look back Even though I feel your music Baby that is that I don't want to dance Dance with you baby no more I'll never do something to hurt you, though Oh but the feeling is bad The feeling is bad Don't want to dance Don't want to dance Don't want to dance Don't want to dance Don't want to dance Don't want to dance Don't want to dance I don't want to dance Dance with you baby no more I'll never do something to hurt you, though Oh but the feeling is bad The feeling is bad
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Written by: EDDY GRANT
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17 facts about this song
Genre"I Don't Wanna Dance" is typically classified as reggae fusion or reggae pop.
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Release DateThe song was released on 1st October 1982.
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Album"I Don't Wanna Dance" is a track from Eddy Grant's fifth studio album "Killer on the Rampage."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982, and stayed at the top for three weeks.
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Notable AchievementDespite its success, "I Don't Wanna Dance" is often considered a 'one-hit wonder' as it was Eddy Grant's only UK Number 1 single.
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Songwriting"I Don't Wanna Dance" was written solely by Eddy Grant.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label ICE, which is Eddy Grant's own independent record label.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for the song, featuring Eddy Grant and his band performing the song in a tropical setting.
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International SuccessOutside of the UK, the song also found success in multiple countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Toploader for the 2004 film "Ali G Indahouse."
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Production“I Don't Wanna Dance” was produced by Eddy Grant. He is known for producing and playing all the instruments on his records.
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Music StyleThe song is recognized for its upbeat rhythm and memorable chorus, typical of Eddy Grant's blend of reggae, pop and soul influences.
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Song ContextThe song is generally interpreted as a comment on racism and inequality, themes often found in Eddy Grant's wider body of work.
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LicensingIt has been included in several compilation albums and licensed for use in films and commercials.
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ReceptionDespite its ongoing legacy, the song received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with some critics admiring its melodies and politically conscious lyrics while others found it too pop-oriented.
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LegacyOver the years, the song has been recognized as a classic of the 80s and has continued to receive airplay on a variety of radio stations.
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Musical InfluenceEddy Grant's blend of reggae, funk and pop in "I Don't Wanna Dance" has been cited as an influence on various artists in similar genres.
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