Let's Dance

Chris Rea

About Let's Dance

"Let's Dance" is a 1987 single by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. The song first appeared in an early form as a B-side to the "It's All Gone" single in 1986 and was then re-recorded for his 1987 album Dancing with Strangers. It reached a peak of #12 in the UK Singles Chart, remaining in the chart for 10 weeks, while in the U. S. peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100, and charted for 5 weeks. In 1988, it was re-recorded again for the New Light Through Old Windows album and this version is the most well known. Another version of the song was re-released with new lyrics in 1997 by Middlesbrough F. C., Rea's hometown football club, with the new lyrics provided by comedian Bob Mortimer. 


Year:
2009
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When you sing of the joy only love can bring
Heaven knows it's in my heart and my soul
We're caught in a world full of tears
So many bad times and fears
So while there's a chance and you're near

Let's dance
Let's dance

There's a world far away from the one we see
There's a dream I will never let go
One thing is certainly true
This moment's for me and for you
So while there's not a thing that we can do

Well, Let's dance
Let's dance

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Chris Rea

Chris Rea ( /ˈriːə/ REE-ə; born Christopher Anton Rea, 4 March 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The British Hit Singles & Albums stated that Rea was "one of the most popular UK singer-songwriters of the late 1980s. He was already a major European star by the time he finally cracked the UK Top 10 with his 18th chart entry; "The Road to Hell (Part 2)"." By 2009, Rea had sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
Chris Rea is a British rock and blues artist who's been active in the music industry since 1978. He is known for his distinctive husky-gravel voice and slide guitar playing style.
Song Release
The song "Let's Dance" by Chris Rea was released as a single in 1987.
Album Information
"Let's Dance" is included in the album "Dancing with Strangers", which is Rea's ninth studio album.
Charts Performance
The song "Let's Dance" peaked at number 12 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the chart for a total of nine weeks.
TV Show Appearance
"Let's Dance" was also used in the UK television show "Life on Mars" that aired from 2006 to 2007.
Musical Style
The song "Let's Dance" is a fusion of rock and blues, which are genres that Chris Rea is most known for.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "Let's Dance" take inspiration from blue-collar life and working-class struggles, a theme recurrent in many of Rea's songs.
Live Performance
Chris Rea has performed "Let's Dance" in multiple venues and concerts around the world symbolizing its popularity among fans.
Song Length
The duration of "Let's Dance" is approximately 4 minutes and 15 seconds long.
Rea's Health
Due to health issues, Chris Rea collapsed during a concert in 2017 but continues to produce music, his song "Let's Dance" remaining one of his most-known and loved songs.
Re-Release
The song was re-released as a part of a compilation album titled "The Best of Chris Rea" in the year 1994, which was a collection of his greatest hits.

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