Dance (Pt. 1)

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About Dance (Pt. 1)

"Dance (Pt. 1)" is a song by the British rock band the Rolling Stones. Written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood, the song evolved out of a single riff. The song appeared as the opening track on the band's 1980 album Emotional Rescue.


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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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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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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."
Songwriters
The 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.
Genre Classification
"Dance (Pt. 1)" belongs to the genre of Dance-rock music, with elements of funk and disco.
Disco Influence
The song is known for its strong disco influence, hence the name "Dance (Pt. 1)", a departure from the Rolling Stones' classic rock roots.
Chart Performance
The song experienced moderate chart success. It peaked at #9 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the U.S.
Live Performances
Despite being a dance track, "Dance (Pt. 1)" was rarely performed live by the Rolling Stones.
Backing Vocals
The backing vocals on the song are provided by Stones' longtime recording and touring keyboardist, Billy Preston.
Absence of Pt. 2
Despite the title suggesting a series, there has never been a "Dance (Pt. 2)" released by The Rolling Stones.
Music Video
Unlike many songs of its time, "Dance (Pt. 1)" does not have an official music video.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by the band The Black Crowes during live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
LP Side-Opener
On 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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