You Spin Me Round

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About You Spin Me Round

"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" is a song by British band Dead or Alive on their 1985 album Youthquake. Released as a single in 1984, it reached no. 1 in the UK in March 1985, taking 17 weeks to get there. It was the first UK no. 1 hit by the Stock Aitken Waterman production trio. On the US Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at no. 11 on 17 August of that year. In 2015 the song was voted by the British public as the nation's 17th favourite 1980s no. one in a poll for ITV. Musician and actor Gary Kemp described the song as "one of the best white dance records of all time". The video, which features a disco ball, waving gold flags and an evocation of the six-armed Vishnu, was directed by Vaughan Arnell and Anthea Benton. 


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If I, I get to know your name
Well if I, could trace your private number, baby

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
I want some, want some

I set my sights on you (and no one else will do)
And I, I've got to have my way now, baby

All I know is that to me
You look like you're having fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out here I come

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round

I got to be your friend now, baby
And I would like to move in just a little bit closer

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round

I want your love
I want your love

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round round round

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Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive was a British New Wave band from Liverpool, England. The group found success in the 1980s and had seven Top 40 UK singles and three Top 30 UK albums. They were the first group to have a number one single under the production team of Stock Aitken Waterman. Dead or Alive, which has variously included Pete Burns (vocalist), Wayne Hussey (guitarist and songwriter), Mike Percy (bass guitarist), Steve Coy (drummer), Timothy Lever (various instruments), and Jason Alburey (keyboardist), have released eleven albums, and became popular in Japan. more »

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Written by: Timothy John Lever, Michael David Percy, Stephen Coy, Peter Jozzepi Burns

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10 facts about this song

Release and Success
"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" was released in November 1984 by the band Dead or Alive. It rapidly rose in popularity and tops the UK Singles Chart in March 1985.
Origin & Inspiration
The song was written by band members Pete Burns, Wayne Hussey, Mike Percy, Tim Lever, and Steve Coy. It was directly influenced by Little Nell's song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Music Video
Innovative for its time, the music video depicted the lead singer, Pete Burns, in a gold lamé suit.
Record Label
Interestingly, this was the first UK number one hit for the Stock Aitken Waterman production trio.
Re-Release
"You Spin Me Round" saw re-releases in the 1990s and the 2000s, and each time it re-entered the UK Top 20.
Band’s Most Famous Song
To date, "You Spin Me Round" remains Dead or Alive's most popular song and is often considered a one-hit-wonder.
Instrumentation
The song is notable for its use of synthesizers and electronic drums, which was fairly innovative for the pop genre at the time of its release.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years, including Jessica Simpson and Dope.
Soundtrack Contributions
"You Spin Me Round" has been featured on the soundtrack of several films, notably, The Wedding Singer, Adam Sandler's 2006 comedy Click, and American Pie: The Wedding.
Legacy
Even 35 years after its initial release, "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" maintains a significant cultural presence. It's frequently used in a variety of media, from movies and TV shows to commercials and video games. The song's popularity and influence led it to be recognized as a noteworthy example of 1980s synth-pop music.

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