Dance With Me

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About Dance With Me

"Dance with Me" is a 1975 hit single by American soft rock band Orleans from their second studio album, Orleans II (1974). Featuring a melodica solo by Larry Hoppen, "Dance With Me" was introduced on the band's third studio album Let There Be Music (1975) and was issued as that album's second single July 19, 1975 to become Orleans' first Top 40 single, reaching a Billboard Hot 100 peak of #6 that October.


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1975
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Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me

Fantasy could never be so giving
I feel free, I hope that you are willing
Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up
Dance with me

Let it lift you off the ground
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
I can take you where you want to go

Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me

Let it lift you off the ground
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
I can take you if you want to go

Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me

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Orleans

Orleans is an American pop-rock band best known for its hits "Dance with Me" (1975), "Still the One", from the album Waking and Dreaming (1976) and "Love Takes Time" (1979). The group's name evolved from the music it was playing at the time of their formation, which was inspired by Louisiana artists such as Allen Toussaint and the Neville Brothers. Orleans was formed in Woodstock, New York in January 1972 by vocalist/guitarist/songwriter John Hall, vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Larry Hoppen and drummer/percussionist Wells Kelly. In October of that year, the group expanded to include Larry's younger brother, Lance, on bass. Drummer Jerry Marotta joined in 1976, completing the quintet. more »

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Written by: JOHANNA HALL, JOHANNA D HALL, JOHN HALL, JOHN J HALL

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11 facts about this song

Release and Recognition
"Dance With Me" by Orleans was released in 1975 as part of their album "Let There Be Music". The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975.
Written By Members
The song was written by John and Johanna Hall, members of the band themselves.
Genre
The song belongs to the genre of rock and soft rock, fusing mellow vocal tracks with a soft ballad rhythm that sets a perfect ambiance for dancing.
Cover Versions
"Dance With Me" has been covered by numerous artists. Notable versions include The Amazing Rhythm Aces and Jennifer Warnes.
Media Appearances
The song has been used in movies and TV shows, including "The Story of Us" and an episode of "The Wonder Years".
Critic's Review
Critics often consider "Dance With Me" as Orleans' signature song and hold it in high regard for its soft yet effective ride of melody.
Pop Culture
The song is often referred to in popular culture, and has been quoted in books and articles on several occasions.
Commercial Success
"Dance With Me" was a significant commercial success for the band, giving them recognizable fame and putting them on the map.
Band Origin
The band Orleans was formed in Woodstock, New York in 1972. However, they only gained mainstream success after the release of "Dance With Me".
Certification
The song was certified as Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America after it sold more than one million copies.
Later Years
Decades after its release, "Dance With Me" remains one of the most famous songs of the band and is still played on soft rock and classic rock radio stations.

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