You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

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About You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

"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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2013
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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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6 facts about this song

General Facts
"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" is a hit 1985 song by British band Dead or Alive. - The song was released on the album "Youthquake". - The genre of the song is classified as Hi NRG, Synth-pop, and New Wave.
Chart Performance
The song topped the UK Singles Chart in March 1985 for two weeks. - In the US, the song peaked at no. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Production
The song was produced by the famous Stock Aitken Waterman team. - Part of the song's distinctive sound comes from a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer. - The circular motion in the song's video on a rotating platform was a symbolic reference to the record spinning on a record player.
Influence and Covers
The song has been covered by numerous artists including Jessica Simpson, Flo Rida, and Dope. - It has also been sampled by rapper Eminem in his song "Just Lose It".
Band Facts
Dead or Alive was fronted by Pete Burns, who was known for his androgynous image. - This was the band's only US top 40 hit, although they had other hits in the UK.
Cultural Influence
The song remains a popular choice in various media, including movies, commercials, and television shows, particularly when a sense of the 1980s is desired.

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