I Wanna Dance With You

Eddie Rabbitt

About I Wanna Dance With You

"I Wanna Dance with You" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in January 1988 as the first single and title track from the album I Wanna Dance with You. The song was Eddie Rabbitt's thirteenth number one country single as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart. It was written by Rabbitt and Billy Joe Walker Jr..


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I came in here
To have a good time
With nothin' particular
On my mind
When I saw you
Sittin' there by yourself
Why don't we put a nickle 
In the old jukebox
And come on, baby
I'll dance off your socks
Cause you sure look like 
You need a friend tonight

I want to dance with you
To be with you
Maybe you could show me
A thing or two
I want to dance with you
To talk with you
Maybe together we can
Shake the blues
I want to dance with you
Rock with you
We'll have a ball
Before the night is through
I want to dance with you
I want to dance with you
I want to dance with you woo woo woo

I don't even know 
Your name yet
But you're the kinda girl
A man can't forget
The way you move
Sure sets my soul on fire
So come on, baby
We'll show 'em all
We'll dance on the ceilin'
We'll dance on the wall
Before you're through
Dancin' to this heart of mine, mine, mine

I want to dance with you
To be with you
Maybe you could show me
A thing or two
I want to dance with you
To talk with you
Maybe together we can
Shake the blues
I want to dance with you
Rock with you
We'll have a ball
Before the night is through
I want to dance with you
I want to dance with you
I want to dance with you  woo woo woo woo  (yeah hit it)

Come on, baby
We'll show 'em all
We'll dance on the ceilin'
We'll dance on the wall
Before you're through
Dancin' to this heart of mine, mine, 
Mine, mine, mine 

I want to dance with you
To be with you
Maybe you could show me
A thing or two
I want to dance with you
To talk with you
Maybe together we can
Shake the blues
I want to dance with you
Rock with you
We'll have a ball
Before the night is through
I want to dance with you
I want to dance with you
I said I want to want to 
want to dance with you woo woo woo woo

Can't you hear me little darlin'?

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Eddie Rabbitt

Edward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt (November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974. Later in the 1970s, Rabbitt helped to develop the crossover-influenced sound of country music prevalent in the 1980s with such hits as "Suspicions" and "Every Which Way but Loose." His duets "Friends and Lovers" and "You and I", with Juice Newton and Crystal Gayle respectively, later appeared on the soap operas Days of Our Lives and All My Children. more »

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Written by: EDDIE RABBITT, BILLY JOE WALKER

Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Songwriter
"I Wanna Dance with You" was written by Eddie Rabbitt himself along with Billy Joe Walker Jr.
Year of Release
The song was released in August of 1988.
Album Affiliation
"I Wanna Dance with You" is the title track from Eddie Rabbitt's thirteenth studio album.
Chart Performance
Even though it's a country song, "I Wanna Dance With You" crossed over to pop charts and peaked at number 56 on the Hot 100 Billboard chart.
Genre
The song falls under the country music genre.
Production
The song was produced by Richard Landis, a prolific music producer best known for his works in country and pop genres.
Duration
The track runs for a total length of 3 minutes and 18 seconds.
Very Successful Single
Following its release, "I Wanna Dance With You" became one of Rabbitt's most successful singles, further cementing his position as a top country artist of the time.
Song Theme
The song is a classic romantic country track, in which the singer expresses his desire to dance and spend time with his loved one.
Artist's Recognition
Eddie Rabbitt was an influential figure in country music, and songs like "I Wanna Dance with You" garnered him widespread recognition and prestigious awards such as the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards.
Music Video
The song’s music video was directed by Perry Martin and premiered on CMT in 1988. It features Eddie Rabbitt performing the song in various scenic locations.
Notable Covers
Though the song is very popular, it doesn't have many notable covers. However, it is often performed live by various country music artists paying tribute to Eddie Rabbitt.
Posthumous Popularity
Following Rabbitt's death in 1998, the song has continued to enjoy popularity, securing his legacy in country music.

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