Jump to the Beat
Stacy Lattisaw
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Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Your life's a passing star The price you paid was dear You make the most of my life Yet movements dance with fear Your speciality's only nights As you and pride compete Neglect the pain in your heart Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me You never dance alone When love steps too near Communicate with me Your doubts will disappear If it's love you're searching for There's plenty love in me Embrace the good things in life Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Everybody here say yeah Once again this is short and sweet So check the calorie, jump to the beat Up two, three, four, encore Now hit the dance floor This is how it should be done As my tongue beats with the drum as one So what you got to say good lookin' It's time to get this here jam cookin' So does you does or does you don't Want to keep on frontin', ''cause I won't If my brothers want to keep on cruisin' Tell em stop don't jump to conclusions Pick your spot, give it all you got And then rock, and send me forget-me-nots And yo, as I speak, it's time to freak So yo, hop, skip and jump to the beat Jump to the beat Jump jump to the beat See'mon Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me Come on and jump to the beat (jump) Come on and dance with me
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Written by: LISA WALDEN, NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Jump to the Beat" is a song by American R&B singer Stacy Lattisaw.
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Release InformationThe song was released as a single in June 1980, under the Cotillion (Atlantic Records subsidiary) label.
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Song PopularityIt reached number 3 on the UK Singles chart and peaked at number 1 on the Australian Kent Music Report, making it one of Lattisaw's most successful hits.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by the iconic producing team Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen, who are renowned for their work across pop, rock and soul genres.
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Song Style"Jump to the Beat" is a disco-pop song, which was a popular genre during the 80s.
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AlbumThe song featured on Lattisaw’s third album 'Let Me Be Your Angel', which was certified gold in the US.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Narada Michael Walden and Lisa Walden, showcasing their talent not just as producers but also as songwriters.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jump to the Beat" is iconic, a must-see for lovers of the ’80s fashion and dance scene.
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Lattisaw's AgeAt the time of the song’s release, Lattisaw was just 14 years old, showing an impressive level of talent and success at such a young age.
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Later CoversThe song was later covered by Dannii Minogue in 1991 for her debut album "Love and Kisses", and achieved commercial success.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics "You can do it, too. It's easy to do. This is the place where you can come true." are often used to motivate and inspire listeners.
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Dance Culture ImpactThe song had a big impact on the dance culture of the 80s, and it is still often played at discos and retro parties worldwide.
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