When I Hear Music

Debbie Deb

About When I Hear Music

"When I Hear Music" is a song co-written by American songwriter/producer Tony Butler and freestyle singer Debbie Deb. Released as her debut single on March 13, 1983, the song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it was a hit in dance clubs and had major airplay across the U. S. well into the late 1980s. A July 1990 broadcast of WIOQ-FM "Q102" in Philadelphia featured the song's airplay during the morning show. Today, in many cities, the song continues to air on the radio, including KUMU-FM 94. 7 in Honolulu (on Oct. 17, 2019) and XHRM-FM 92.5 in San Diego-Tijuana. The song once appeared in a 2007 episode of Bones. The song still receives airplay on major radio stations in the United States. It reached number 43 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Reggaetón artist Voltio includes a sample of the song in his 2008 song, "Pónmela". A lengthy cut of the song can be heard in the Pónmela music video during the song's break. 


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1999
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When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance

Went to the disco, couldn't belive my eyes
I looked on the dance floor, saw so many guys
I asked myself, could this really be
Whether it is or not, I'm going to see

When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance

The guys look really fine, they almost blew my mind
They almost blew my mind
The guys looked really good, just like I knew they would
And I'm gonna get a man if I get a chance
Here's my chance

When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance

When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance

The night is still young and I'm gonna have some fun
And I'm in a trance, all I want to do is dance
Watch me dance
Everybody's having fun, and the musics number one
And the lights shining bright, there's a party here tonight

When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance

It stated getting late, the night was really great
When I hear music, give me a chance, here's your chance
When I hear music, I want to dance
You got the music, I'm gonna dance

When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance

When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance

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Debbie Deb

Deborah Claire Wesoff-Kowalski, better known as Debbie Deb, is an American singer, best known for 1980s freestyle dance songs such as "Lookout Weekend" and "When I Hear Music". more »

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Written by: Tony Butler

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12 facts about this song

Release Year
"When I Hear Music" was released in the year 1984, which was during the early rise of electro-funk and freestyle music.
Genre
The song is categorized under the genre 'Freestyle,' a type of dance music that emerged in the early to mid-1980s, primarily in the United States.
Songwriter
"When I Hear Music" was written by Tony Butler, a well-known music producer and songwriter from Miami, Florida.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label 'Jam Packed,' which produced many iconic freestyle music hits during that era.
Hit Single
"When I Hear Music" was one of Debbie Deb's two hit singles, the other being "Lookout Weekend." However, "When I Hear Music" is often remembered as her signature song.
Debbie Deb's Age
Surprisingly, Debbie Deb was only 17 when she recorded "When I Hear Music," which makes her success with the song even more impressive.
Popularity
Despite being released over three decades ago, "When I Hear Music" remains a popular freestyle track and is often featured in various '80s dance music compilations.
Sample Usage
The song's infectious beat has been sampled in electronic and hip-hop music numerous times, proving its enduring influence. Flo Rida's 2009 hit "Right Round" is one of the prominent songs to sample it.
Music Video
Interestingly, "When I Hear Music" never had an official music video, which is unusual for a song that achieved such popularity.
Re-recordings
After some disputes with the original record label, Debbie Deb re-recorded "When I Hear Music" in the 90s under a new label.
Initial Frustration
Shortly after the song’s release, Debbie Deb quit singing due to frustrations regarding payment and attribution issues, especially with her record label not clearly acknowledging her for her work on the song.
Legacy
Today, "When I Hear Music" is considered a classic in the freestyle genre and is credited with helping to bring the genre into the mainstream.

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