I Was Made for Dancin'
Leif Garrett
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You got me rollin' like a wheel on the road Turnin' round and round, nowhere to go I've got to find out if you're feeling it, too It's hard to tell, so here's what I do And everytime I want more I'll take you out on the floor I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long The days and nights are moving by me and you You're such a crazy love, you tear me in two I spend my time moving to dreams and a phase It's a crazy love, you can see it in my face And everytime I want more I'll take you out on the floor I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long (yeah) I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long Ah-hah, dancin' I was made for dancin', ah-hah I was made for dancin', dancin', dancin' I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long (yeah) I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long Oh, I was made for dancin' All-all-all, all night long (yeah)
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10 facts about this song
Peak Chart Positions"I Was Made for Dancin'" became the biggest hit of Leif Garrett's career. It reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1979 and number 4 on the Canadian RPM chart.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Michael Lloyd, an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter, known for his work within the Osmonds' "Crazy Horses" and Shaun Cassidy's "Da Doo Ron Ron."
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Album Release"I Was Made for Dancin'" was part of Leif Garrett's second album, "Feel the Need." The album itself managed to peak at number 34 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
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Multi-Platinum SellerThe song was successful internationally, becoming a multi-platinum single worldwide. It was particularly popular in Australia and Germany, where it reached number 2 and number 4 respectively.
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Music GenreThe song is a blend of disco-pop, a popular music style of the time, and teen pop, catering to Garrett's primary fan base.
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Cover & Samples"I Was Made for Dancin'" was later covered by various artists across the globe. The song has also been sampled or played in several movies and TV series as well, including 'Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star'.
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Music VideoThe song has an official music video, featuring a then-teenage Garrett performing and obviously, dancing, amidst backing dancers on a disco set.
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Leif GarrettThe artist, Leif Garrett, began his career as a child actor, then pivoted into music. He was only 17 when he recorded "I Was Made for Dancin'". Though he didn't achieve the same level of success with his later music efforts, this song is still considered his signature hit.
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Garrett's Personal LifeThe success and pressures associated with "I Was Made for Dancin'" had a significant effect on Garrett's personal life. The fame and its corresponding drawbacks led him down a path of substance abuse and legal troubles in later life.
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Legacy & ImpactDespite being released over four decades ago, "I Was Made for Dancin'" remains a significant pop culture artifact from the disco era and continues to be played on retro music programs worldwide.
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