Dance (Disco Heat)

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About Dance (Disco Heat)

"Dance (Disco Heat)" is a song by American singer Sylvester and his backup vocalists Two Tons O' Fun. The song became Sylvester's first Top 40 hit in the United States, where it peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the fall of 1978, it also reached #29 on the UK Singles Chart. The song appears on his 1978 album, Step II. A 12" single was released in 1978, with "Dance (Disco Heat)" as the A-side and "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" as the B-side, and these two extended dance mixes proved to be very popular in the dance clubs at the time. The two songs held down the top spot on the Billboard Dance/Disco chart for six weeks in August and September of that year and helped to establish Sylvester's career as a noted disco and dance music performer, both in the U. S. and abroad. 


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Near disco dawn
Boogie crowds the floor
Rockin' all the way 
Hot 'til break of day 
Since midnight's fall I've been in a sweat 

Groovin' steppin' high
Prancin' side to side
Crowds all round
Rhythm's tight and drivin'
Disco sound takes me higher

Dancin's total freedom
Be yourself and choose your feelin'
Come on get up I want to see ya swingin' swayin'
Fancy slidin'glidin' rockin' reelin'

Come on get up ev'rybody dance
Cookin' on my feet in the disco heat
Hustlin' through the night
Mornin' light shines on me again

Music takes me dance dance
Rhythm's tight and drivin' high, high, higher
Get on the hook

'Cause dancing's total freedom
Be yourself and choose your feelin'
Come on get up I want to see ya swingin' swayin'
Move groove slidin' glidin' rockin' reelin'

Come on get up ev'rybody dance, dance, dance
Swing it sway it 
Come on and use your feelin'
Slidin' glidin'

Heqrt and soul together
Movin' groovin' we can dance forever
Rockin' reelin'
Come on get up everyody dance

Come on and dance with me
In the disco heat

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Sylvester

Sylvester is a name derived from the Latin adjective silvestris meaning "wooded" or "wild", which derives from the noun silva meaning "woodland". Classical Latin spells this with i. In Classical Latin y represented a separate sound distinct from i, not a native Latin sound but one used in transcriptions of foreign words. After the Classical period y came to be pronounced as i. Spellings with Sylv- in place of Silv- date from after the Classical period. more »

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Written by: KEHINDE HASSAN, TAIWO HASSAN, RYEISHA ROCHELLE BARRAIN

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Dance (Disco Heat)" was released by American singer, Sylvester James Jr., more commonly known as Sylvester. Known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, Sylvester was a notable figure in the disco and soul genres during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was also an activist within the LGBT community.
Chart Performance
Upon its release in 1978, "Dance (Disco Heat)" was a big hit on Billboard's dance chart. It went to number one for six weeks and was one of two songs (the other being "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)") that helped Sylvester achieve mainstream success.
Song Production
The song is part of Sylvester's album "Step II," produced by legendary disco and dance music producer, Harvey Fuqua, and his collaborator and label owner, Sylvester's manager Patrick Cowley.
Impact on LGBT Community
As an openly gay artist, Sylvester's music resonated with the LGBT community. "Dance (Disco Heat)" became a staple in the disco scene and LGBT clubs during the late 1970s.
Style and Genre
The song reflects the iconic upbeat and energetic style of the disco era, characterized by its syncopated bassline, four-on-the-floor rhythms, and layered vocals.
Recognition
In 2005, "Dance (Disco Heat)" was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame.
Sampling
This song has been sampled by various artists over the years. Notably, Peaches used the song in her 2009 single "Talk to Me."
Death of Sylvester
Sylvester passed away in 1988 due to complications from AIDS, but his music, with "Dance (Disco Heat)" being one of his most iconic songs, continues to be celebrated for its impact on the disco genre and LGBT representation in music.
Musical Legacy
Decades after its release, "Dance (Disco Heat)" is still widely played and celebrated in music and pop culture. It is considered one of the classics of the disco era.
Song's Message
"Dance (Disco Heat)" acts as an anthem and celebration of individuality, freedom, and love, reflecting the inclusive spirit of disco and club culture at the time.

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