Dance the Night Away
Van Halen
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Have you seen her? So fine and pretty Fooled me with her style and ease And I feel her from across the room Yes, it's love in the third degree Oh, baby baby Won't-cha turn your head my way? Oh, baby baby Ah come on take a chance You're old enough to Dance the night away Whoa-oh (ah) come on g-girl, dance the night away A live wire, barely a beginner But just watch that lady go She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her higher than-uh Anything else she knows Oh, baby baby Won't-cha turn your head my way? Oh, baby baby Well don't skip romance 'cause You're old enough to Dance the night away Oh oh oh (ah) come on g-girl, dance the night away Oh, oh oh oh oh yeah Dance the night away hey, hey, yeah Dance, dance, dance the night away Ah come on baby (dance the night away) hey, hey yeah Dance, dance, dance the night away Uh, come on baby, baby, dance the night away oh, ooh, yeah Dance, dance, dance the night away ah, ha ow
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth, Michael Anthony
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Dance the Night Away" was released on April 1979 as the lead single from Van Halen’s second album, "Van Halen II."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was Van Halen's first top 20 U.S. hit, peaking at number 15, and later reaching 50 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CompositionThe song differs markedly from the rest of Van Halen’s catalogue, using an acoustic guitar intro and a distinct pop sensibility.
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Original TitleThe song was originally titled "Dance Lolita Dance," but was changed to "Dance the Night Away."
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Mike Anthony's ContributionBassist Michael Anthony's vocal harmonies have been cited as one of the songs standout components.
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Guitar TechniqueEddie Van Halen, the band's lead guitarist, showcased his finger-tapping technique that later became synonymous with his playing style.
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PromotionVan Halen performed "Dance the Night Away," along with "Beautiful Girls," live on the BBC TV show called "Top of the Pops."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including rock band The Atomic Punks and tribute band Van Halen Rising.
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Live PerformancesAlthough originally performed with Sammy Hagar after he replaced David Lee Roth as the band’s vocalist, "Dance the Night Away" was dropped from the setlist during the later part of Hagar’s tenure, before Roth returned to perform it again in 2007.
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Awards and RecognitionsDespite being a commercial success, "Dance the Night Away" didn't receive any notable awards. However, it remains a fan favorite and a staple of classic rock radio stations.
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Music VideoVan Halen never created an official music video for the song, which was not uncommon for bands during the late 1970s since the concept of music videos didn't become popular until the early 1980s with the launch of MTV.
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