Let the Little Girl Dance

Billy Bland

About Let the Little Girl Dance

"Let the Little Girl Dance" is a song written by Carl Spencer and Henry Glover and performed by Billy Bland. It reached #7 on the U. S. pop chart, #11 on the U. S. R&B chart, and #15 on the UK Singles Chart in 1960. The song ranked #51 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.


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2012
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(Little wallflower on the shelf, standing by herself)
(Never had the nerve to take a chance, so let the little girl dance)

Let the little girl dance, let the little girl dance
She never danced before so let her on the floor (so let her on the floor)
Let the little girl dance, let the little girl dance
She wants to give it a try, so let the little girl by (so let the little girl by)

She's been a little wallflower on the shelf, standing by herself
Now she got the nerve to take a chance, so let the little girl dance

Let the little girl through, she wants to pass by you
Buddy, can't you see she wants to dance with me (she wants to dance with me)

She's been a little wallflower on the shelf, standing by herself
Now she got the nerve to take a chance, so let the little girl dance
Let the little girl through, she wants to pass by you
Buddy, can't you see she wants to dance with me (she wants to dance with me)

(Little wallflower on the shelf, standing by herself)
(Never had the nerve to take a chance)
Let the little girl dance (let the little girl dance)

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Billy Bland

Billy Bland (born 5 April 1932, Wilmington, North Carolina) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. more »

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Written by: C. SPENCER, H. GLOVER

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Let the Little Girl Dance" is a hit song in the genre of R&B or rhythm and blues.
Release Date
The song was released in 1960, making it a significant piece of the early soul music era.
Performance
It was performed by Billy Bland, an American vocalist, best known for this signature single.
Charts
The song reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 11 on the R&B charts in the US, showcasing its popularity.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Let the Little Girl Dance" capture a moment in a dance hall where the singer is encouraging a shy girl to dance and enjoy herself.
Length
The original song lasts for approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds, which is typical for pop singles of this period.
Label
It was released under the Old Town Records label, an independent record label based in New York City.
Legacy
Despite the success, Billy Bland didn't manage to replicate it in his later career, marking "Let the Little Girl Dance" as his one-hit wonder.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have covered "Let the Little Girl Dance," including John Cale and Grant Green, highlighting the song's enduring appeal.
Music Video
Despite being released in an era before music videos became common, a video clip of Billy Bland performing 'Let The Little Girl Dance' was included in an episode of American Bandstand, a popular music-performance show on American television.
Songwriters
The song was written by Carl Spencer and Henry Glover. Glover, a prolific African American songwriter, is known for his work in the R&B and rock and roll genres.
Usage in Media
The song has been used in different forms of media, including in the 2012 film Not Fade Away, directed by David Chase, adding to its exposure and reach.

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