I Can Tell by the Way You Dance (You're Gonna Love Me Tonight)

Vern Gosdin

About I Can Tell by the Way You Dance (You're Gonna Love Me Tonight)

"I Can Tell by the Way You Dance (You're Gonna Love Me Tonight)" is a song written by Sandy Pinkard and Rob Strandlund, and recorded by American country music artist Vern Gosdin. It was released in March 1984 as the lead single from the album There is a Season. The song was Vern Gosdin's eighteenth country hit and the first of three number ones on the country chart. The single spent one week at number one and a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.


Year:
1990
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I can see, everytime I look into your eyes
You don't care a thing about those other guys
Without words, you made me understand, what's on your mind
The rhythm of your body next to mine

Well, I can tell by the way you dance
That you're gonna love me tonight

Sometimes it's cold, sometimes it's hot
Love's either right or it's wrong
Feels so good, love you a lot
Right here beside me is where you belong

I don't care if everybody knows the way I feel
Until the dream of holdin' you is real

Well, I can tell by the way you dance
That you're gonna love me tonight

Sometimes it's cold, sometimes it's hot
Love's either right or it's wrong
Feels so good, love you a lot
Right here beside me is where you belong

I don't care if everybody knows the way I feel
Until the dream of holdin' you is real

I can tell by the way you dance
That you're gonna love me tonight

I can tell by the way you dance
That you're gonna love me tonight

I can tell by the way you dance
That you're gonna love me tonight

I can tell by the way you dance
That you're gonna love me tonight

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Vern Gosdin

Vern Gosdin (August 5, 1934 – April 28, 2009) was an American country music singer. He idolized The Louvin Brothers and The Blue Sky Boys as a young man and sang in a gospel quartet called The Gosdin Brothers. An inheritor of the soulful honky tonk style of Lefty Frizzell and Merle Haggard, Gosdin was nicknamed The Voice by his peers. He had 19 top-ten solo hits on the Country music charts from the late 1970s through the early 1990s. Three of these hits went to number one: "I Can Tell By the Way You Dance (You're Gonna Love Me Tonight)", "Set 'Em Up Joe" and "I'm Still Crazy". more »

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Written by: Rob Strandlund, Sandy Pinkard

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10 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"I Can Tell by the Way You Dance (You're Gonna Love Me Tonight)" was released in March 1984. It was Vern Gosdin's first number-one single on the Billboard country charts, solidifying his status as a successful country artist.
Songwriters
The song was written by Sandy Pinkard and Rob Strandlund, two well-established songwriters in the country music industry. Strandlund has written songs for artists like Eagles and Pinkard for artists like Dolly Parton, Steve Wariner, and Tammy Wynette.
Album Association
The song is part of Vern Gosdin's album called "There is a Season" which was released in 1984. This album includes hits like "What Would Your Memories Do" and "Slow Burning Memory."
Reception
Thanks to the single's popularity, the album was considered a success, charting in the Top 10 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
Lyrics and Interpretation
The song lyrics tell a story from a lover's perspective, whom the singer meets on a dance floor. The dance moves and physical chemistry leads him to be confident that she is going to love him tonight.
Notable Performances
Vern Gosdin performed the song at numerous concerts and events, bringing country fans to their feet with the upbeat tune and relatable lyrics.
Musical Style
The song showcases Gosdin's signature blend of country and pop, with a catchy rhythm and danceable beats. This style was integral in Gosdin's appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Influence and Recognition
The song is recognized as one of Vern Gosdin's signature songs and remains a mainstay on Classic Country radio stations.
Music Video
Although music videos were not as common in the 1980s as they are today, there is a video of the song on YouTube with over 1 million views, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Other Versions
The song has been covered by several other artists over the years, proving its timeless appeal.

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