She Wants to Dance with Me

Rick Astley

About She Wants to Dance with Me

"She Wants to Dance with Me" is a song written and recorded by Rick Astley in 1988. It is the lead single from his second studio album, Hold Me in Your Arms. The song was released in United Kingdom on September 20, 1988; it entered the chart at the number 16 and its highest chart position was number 6; it stayed 11 weeks in the UK Singles Chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, it also reached number 6. Astley kicked off Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", and stayed at number one for two weeks in Canada. It was an international success. "She Wants to Dance with Me" was Astley's first self-composed single that he released. Astley performed the song at the 1989 Grammy Awards, and he changed the lyrics to: Now I know I've been out of touch, and I never meant to wear these clads oh so much (referencing his big suit look) When the song was performed on Top of the Pops, the backing keyboard player was songwriter-turned-Conservative MP David Morris. more »

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She wants to dance
She wants to dance with me
Oh yeah (dance with me)

There's a girl I've been waiting to see
And I really get the feeling that she likes me
'Cause she said so, but not in so many words
I've got to tell you what I've heard

She don't want no wild romance
When she's with me she only wants to dance

She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll hold her so tight next to me
She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll let her be what she wants to be

Now I know I've been out of touch
And I never meant to hurt my baby oh so much
'Cause I love her and I think she love me
And that's the way it's got to be

When we're together we never fight
We've got better things to do tonight

She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll hold her so tight next to me
She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll let her be what she wants to be

She wants to dance
She wants to dance

She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll hold her so tight next to me
She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll let her be what she wants to be

She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll hold her so tight next to me
She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll let her be what she wants to be

She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll hold her so tight next to me
She wants to dance with me
'Cause I'll let her be what she wants to be

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Rick Astley

Richard Paul "Rick" Astley ( /ˈrɪk ˈæstli/; born 6 February 1966) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries. Astley holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK and by retirement in 1993 had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JLWvkkU0Z4 more »

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Written by: Rick Astley

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11 facts about this song

Release and Chart Success "She Wants to Dance with Me" was released as the first single from Rick Astley's second studio album, "Hold Me in Your Arms." The song was a success, reaching number six in the United Kingdom and number two in Ireland.
Song Creation The track was written by Rick Astley himself, showcasing not only his talents as a singer but also as a songwriter.
Music style Unlike many of Astley's earlier hits which fell into the blue-eyed soul genre, "She Wants to Dance with Me" displays a more traditional pop sound, demonstrating his versatility as a musician.
Video Appearance The music video for "She Wants to Dance with Me" showcases Rick dressed up as a mechanic, at a Christmas party, both performing the song and engaging with the crowd.
Album Performance The song helped to propel "Hold Me in Your Arms" to multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom and gold status in the United States.
United States Charting Despite its success in other areas, "She Wants to Dance with Me" did not chart in the United States, pointing to the track's distinctly British appeal.
Artists’ Perception Astley has spoken fondly of the track, stating in interviews that it is one of his favorite songs to perform live.
Christmas Connection Although not explicitly a Christmas song, "She Wants to Dance with Me" often finds new popularity during the festive season, due to its release date and the Christmas settings in its music video.
Critical Appreciation Critics have praised Astley's vocal performance on the track, noting his ability to convey a strong sense of emotion and enthusiasm.
Live Performances Astley often includes "She Wants to Dance with Me" in his set lists during live shows, much to the delight of his fans.
Legacy The track remains a popular choice on nostalgic 80s music radio stations, further cementing its legacy as one of Rick Astley's defining songs.

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