Domino Dancing

Pet Shop Boys

About Domino Dancing

"Domino Dancing" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released as the lead single from their third studio album, Introspective (1988). It reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and topped the charts in Finland, Poland and Spain.


Year:
1988
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(All day, all day)
I don't know why, I don't know how
I thought I loved you, but I'm not sure now
I've seen you look at strangers too many times
A love-you-once is of a, a different kind

Remember when we felt the sun
A love like paradise, how hot it burned
A threat of distant thunder, the sky was red
And when you walked, you always - turned every head

(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day) Domino dancing
(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day, domino dancing)

I thought that when we fought I was to blame
But now I know you play a different game
I've watched you dance with danger, still wanting more
Add another number to the score

(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day) Domino dancing
(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day, domino dancing)

When you look around you wonder
Do you play to win?
Or are you just a bad loser?

(All day, all day)
(All day, all day)

I don't know why, I don't know how
I thought I loved you but I'm not sure now
I hear the thunder crashing, the sky is dark
And now a storm is breaking within my heart

(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day) Domino dancing
(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day, domino dancing)

(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day) Domino dancing
(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day, domino dancing)

(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day) Domino dancing
(All day, all day) Watch them all fall down
(All day, all day)

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Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards. more »

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Written by: Christopher Lowe, Neil Tennant

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12 facts about this song

Production Details
"Domino Dancing" was produced by Lewis Martinee who is known for being a Miami-based producer. Some of his other popular works include tracks with the girl group Expose.
Chart Performance
Upon its release in 1988, the song managed to peak at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart and number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Music Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by filmmaker Eric Watson, who had collaborated with the Pet Shop Boys on many previous videos.
Musical Style
The music of "Domino Dancing" is influenced by the Latin freestyle and salsa genres, exhibiting a different sound compared to the duo's earlier electro-pop style.
Song Duration
The full length of the song "Domino Dancing" is 7 minutes and 40 seconds, making it one of the longest pop songs of the Pet Shop Boys.
Album Details
"Domino Dancing" is a part of the album "Introspective", which is Pet Shop Boys' third studio album.
Release Date
The track was officially released on 12 September 1988.
Songwriting Details
The song was written by the members of Pet Shop Boys themselves, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
Criticism
Despite its chart performance, the song has faced some criticism for leaning away from the synth-pop sound that Pet Shop Boys were renowned for.
Barry Island Shooting
The music video of the song was shot on the Island of Barry, South Wales. It features street dancers in a story that ends in a knife fight.
Last Top 20 US Hit
"Domino Dancing" is notable for being the last song by Pet Shop Boys to hit the top 20 spot in the United States.
Remix versions
A variety of remixes were created for the song, including Base Remix, Alternative Version, Disco Mix, and newly mixed versions for the 2001 repackaging of their singles collection "PopArt".

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