Why Don't We Just Dance

Josh Turner

About Why Don't We Just Dance

"Why Don't We Just Dance" is a song written by Jim Beavers, Jonathan Singleton and Darrell Brown, and recorded by American country music artist Josh Turner. It was released in August 2009 as the lead-off single from his album Haywire, which was released on February 9, 2010. The song became Turner's third number one hit in February 2010, his first since "Would You Go With Me" in October 2006, and his longest stay at the top with four weeks. On May 24, 2010, the single was his fourth to be certified Gold by the RIAA.  


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2009
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Baby, why don't we just turn that TV off?
Three hundred and fifteen channels of nothing but bad news on,
Well it might be me
But the way I see it,
The whole wide world has gone crazy.
So baby, why don't we just dance?

Just a little bitty living room ain't gonna look like much.
But when the lights go down and we move the couch,
It's gonna be more than enough
For my two left feet
And our two hearts beatin'
Nobody's gonna see us go crazy.
So baby, why don't we just dance
Down the hall,
Maybe straight up the stairs?
Bouncing off the wall,
Floating on air,
Baby, why don't we just dance?

Baby, why don't you go put your best dress on,
And those high heeled shoes you love to lose
As soon as the tunes come on?
On second thought,
Just the way you are
Is already driving me crazy.
So baby, why don't we just dance
Down the hall
Maybe straight up the stairs?
Bouncing off the wall,
Floating on air,
Baby, why don't we just dance?
I'll cut a rug

Well it might be me
But the way I see it,
The whole wide world has gone crazy.
So baby, why don't we just dance
(Bouncing off the walls, floating on air)
Oh baby (baby) why don't we just dance?

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Josh Turner

Joshua Otis "Josh" Turner (born November 20, 1977) is a country music singer and actor who signed to MCA Nashville Records in 2003. His latest single is "Time Is Love" off his new album, 'Punching Bag'. In 2003, Long Black Train, his title track, was his breakthrough single release. 2005's Your Man accounted for his first two Number One hits: "Your Man" and "Would You Go with Me," while 2007's Everything Is Fine included a No. 2 in "Firecracker." Haywire, released in 2010, produced his biggest hit, the No. 1 "Why Don't We Just Dance." Josh also released a Cracker Barrel album called "Live at the Ryman" in 2007. Overall, Turner has charted ten times on the Billboard country singles charts, with all but one of his singles reaching Top 40 or higher. more »

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Written by: JONATHAN SINGLETON, JIM BEAVERS, DARRELL BROWN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Why Don't We Just Dance" was released on August 12, 2009, as a single and a part of the album Haywire released in 2010.
Chart Performance
The song spent 4 weeks at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, marking Josh Turner's biggest hit to date.
Song Duration
"Why Don't We Just Dance" runs for a brisk three minutes and twelve seconds (3:12).
Songwriters
The song was written by Jonathan Singleton, Jim Beavers, and Darrell Brown, three established country music songwriters.
Music Video
The music video for "Why Don't We Just Dance" was directed by Peter Zavadil and featured Turner dancing with actress Megan Marie Wilson through different eras.
Awards
This single earned Josh Turner a nomination for Single of the Year at the 2010 American Country Awards.
Sales
"Why Don't We Just Dance" has been certified Platinum by the RIAA, signifying over a million sales and streams.
Genre Classification
The song is classified as a country track, maintaining Josh Turner's reputation as a prominent figure in the genre.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of the song suggest a simple solution to the world's problems, as the title implies, 'why don't we just dance,' indicating the power of love, fun, and dance in tough times.
Performance Style
Known for his distinctive baritone voice, Turner's delivery on "Why Don't We Just Dance" is both charming and warm, adding to the song's appeal.

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