I'm Happy Just to Dance With You

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About I'm Happy Just to Dance With You

"I'm Happy Just to Dance with You" is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and recorded by the English rock band the Beatles for the film soundtrack to A Hard Day's Night. Lead vocals are by George Harrison, whose performance in the film marked the first mass media depiction of Harrison singing lead.


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1964
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Before this dance is through
I think I'll love you, too
I'm so happy when you dance with me

I don't wanna kiss or hold your hand
If it's funny try and understand
There is really nothing else I'd rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you

I don't need to hug or hold you tight
I just wanna dance with you all night
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you

Just to dance with you
Is everything I need
Before this dance is through
I think I'll love you, too
I'm so happy when you dance with me

If somebody tries to take my place
Let's pretend we just can't see his face
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you

Just to dance with you
Is everything I need
Before this dance is through
I think I'll love you, too
I'm so happy when you dance with me

If somebody tries to take my place
Let's pretend we just can't see his face
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
I discovered I'm in love with you
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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12 facts about this song

Authorship
"I'm Happy Just to Dance With You" is a Beatles track co-written by songwriters John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Album Release
The song was featured on the band's third studio album, "A Hard Day’s Night," which was released in 1964.
Lead Vocals
Unlike most Beatles' songs which were led by either Lennon or McCartney, George Harrison handled the lead vocals for this track.
Purpose of Composition
Lennon and McCartney specifically composed this song for George Harrison to sing in the “A Hard Day's Night” film, to feature him more prominently.
Movie Appearance
The song prominently featured in The Beatles' debut film, "A Hard Day's Night," in the scene where George Harrison is seen dancing with a girl.
Song Duration
Clocking in at just under two minutes, "I'm Happy Just to Dance With You" is relatively short, even for a pop song of the era.
Primary Genre
This song is categorized under the genre of Merseybeat - a type of pop and rock music that originated in Liverpool around the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Recording Timeline
The Beatles completed "I'm Happy Just to Dance With You" in only four takes on 1st March 1964.
Song Inspirations
John Lennon reportedly said that he considered the music for the song to be heavily influenced by early Motown hits.
Personal Opinions
John Lennon, in later years, considered the song as a ‘formula song’ and disposable, and Paul McCartney described it as ‘not a great song but it did the job.’
Chart Performance
While it was not released as a single, "I'm Happy Just to Dance with You" received substantial radio airplay in 1964, reaching the No. 95 spot on the Billboard chart in the United States.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "I'm Happy Just to Dance with You" has been covered by numerous artists, including Anne Murray whose version reached number 64 on the Canadian RPM singles chart in 1979.

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