When I Hear Music
Debbie Deb
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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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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.
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GenreThe 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.
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Songwriter"When I Hear Music" was written by Tony Butler, a well-known music producer and songwriter from Miami, Florida.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label 'Jam Packed,' which produced many iconic freestyle music hits during that era.
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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.
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Debbie Deb's AgeSurprisingly, Debbie Deb was only 17 when she recorded "When I Hear Music," which makes her success with the song even more impressive.
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PopularityDespite 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.
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Sample UsageThe 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.
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Music VideoInterestingly, "When I Hear Music" never had an official music video, which is unusual for a song that achieved such popularity.
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Re-recordingsAfter some disputes with the original record label, Debbie Deb re-recorded "When I Hear Music" in the 90s under a new label.
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Initial FrustrationShortly 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.
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LegacyToday, "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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