The Story
Dance: A rhythmic movement to music
Dance: Shake a leg, cut the rug, trip the light, get down, groovin, jivin’
Dance: Sways, twirls, gyrations, dips, whirls, hops, spins, swings, shimmies
Dance: Ballet, Disco, Club, Boogie, Ballroom, Contemporary, Belly, Square, Hip-hop
Dance: An expression of feelings – a story – a style
Dance: As a metaphor – When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way. (Wayne Dyer, psychologist)
Whether as a ritual, a tradition, or the sign of the times, dance is an expression that crosses many cultures. Dance is social, ceremonial, and competitive. Whether at a club, in a ballroom, on a gymnastic mat, in water, on a stage – dance is personal – dance is fun – dance is energy on display. Dance expresses – Dance entertains.
From the time we are babies bouncing along in someone’s arms or on a lap, dance has played a role in everyone’s life in some way. Dance: The Musical aims to capture the essence of this activity that brings joy to many
Program
Act 1: Dance
Dance: The Musical starts with dance – that is all songs must have Dance in the title.
Caution: Other forms of the word (dance) as dancer, dances, dancing, dancin’, dancefloor, dancehall, and any other form of the word are excluded from this act.
Production Note
To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please 1) include the song title and artist in your text, and 2) paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line). The latter will provide a link, thus not embed the actual video … but I don’t mind unembedding, so apologies are not necessary.
Announcement
Welcome to Opening Night of the latest aFa Production – Dance: The Musical. High school dances on the weekends were big back in my day. In honor of those days in my past and for your opening entertainment – ladies and gentlemen – it’s time to Dance to the Music with Sly and the Family Stone.
I’m getting in early with The Beach Boys singing “Dance, dance dance.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRbdaxZjZWA Love your funky choice, Frank. 🙂
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Sylvia,
Excellent … how can the Beach Boys not make one want to dance.
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How about “Dance the Night Away” by Cream? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lteb–nvuyo
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I always want to post my song right away, and forget to really leave a comment!
Your statement that “From the time we are babies bouncing along in someone’s arms or on a lap, dance has played a role in everyone’s life in some way” struck home. When my Aunt Ruth died, her funeral was a relatively somber affair for an Irish wake. Until, that is, baby Jacob (18 months old) started dancing to the funeral dirge. It was adorable and reminded everybody that life goes on.
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Elyse,
You needed to post this song in order to bring back my memory of it because I didn’t anticipate this one. After all, so many songs. The story about a very young Jacob is wonderful, which should cause anyone to smile! FYI: I deleted your comment about the shorter version because your original link was the shorter version. 🙂
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Funny, I left the YouTube playing and it went on. Glad you liked jacob’s story!
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Oh yes .. that can happen, especially with the way YouTube automatically goes on to another video. Oh well .. we’ve got it straight.
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Soooo… I was all ready to present Chic’s Dance, Dance, Dance but AD2P presented a Beach Boys one with the exact same title so I changed my mind (the songs are not remotely similar). As a result, I went to my second choice, going Canadian with the classic Leonard Cohen “Dance Me To the End of Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki9xcDs9jRk
I think I could have submitted 10 songs! I will not be cruel and leave them for the others…
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Dale,
Ahhhhh … the Leonard Cohen classic … and also submitted by a Canadian. Thanks for noting that Chic’s version was the same as the Beach Boys. Then again, some songs can have the same title but be different. … thus The Producer is very appreciative of your effort.
Yes – there are many songs possible for this act – so many that I considered submitting a song to every participant (which I believe I did in Act 1 of Time: The Musical) … but that’s a lot of work. Feel free to submit other songs as the day goes on. Meanwhile, Good Morning.
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Good morning! Yes, there are quite a few songs out there with the same title but far from the same tune! I still felt it my duty to stay Canadian! Besides, I knew you’d appreciate!
I may just do that, but will wait ti the majority have already submitted!
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Many songs … and my list of possibilities is growing.
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I love Dance Me to the End of Love! I think the Klezmer Conservatory Band also does a nice version.
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Merril,
First of all, how did I miss your comment? Argh! ….My apologies.
Here’s the version from the Klezmer Conservatory Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkJqUUNuSuc … plus a song from me to you … an oldie as in way back … I Can’t Dance Dance I Got Ants in My Pants (Louis Jordan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcV0vQaesZs …. and a bonus selection When We Dance (Sting) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWjfONP51G4
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No need to apologize, Frank. The I got ants in my pants song is fun–got me dancing around in my kitchen. 😉
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Hooray for Louis Jordan during his job!
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Excited for opening night!
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It is… where is your song?
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Resa,
Welcome & I’m glad you made it. No song?… then again you know I take care of my guests .. .but feel free to add one later. Here’s a fellow Canadian than makes my heart beat irregular … a song before she hit it big … Dance with the One Who Brought You (Shania Twain) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcBplbfXgSY
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Keb Mo got it right saying She Just Wants to Dance. https://youtu.be/WVx7InnsH8o
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Jim,
I knew I could count on you with a touch of the blues for this act. Love it!
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If you ever get a chance to see a Keb Mo concert, take it.
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Thanks for the suggestion because I would enjoy him … well, thanks to your introduction.
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I love this song, Frank. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH3giaIzONA Whitney Houston: “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
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Cathy,
Such a great song by a wonderful artist … a beautiful woman, yet I wonder how she got messed up.
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I know, Frank, me too. So sad.
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Here’s “Dance the Night Away” by Van Halen: http://youtu.be/pczAlAC7IMI
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Danica,
The Producer cringed when he saw your submission because the title was already used … but he gave a big sigh of relief when he realized they were different songs. A huge Van Halen hit … excellent choice.
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Ironically, I popped on my laptop to delete my e mail overload and came across this post.
YAY … !!! Another musical and one about my favorite subject – DANCE.
It looks like I’m going to be early with my submission.
Enjoy, aFrank. Hope you like this smooth song by Bette Midler. Do You Wanna Dance – Bette Midler https://youtu.be/tdVQE1NVomA
Isadora 👯👯
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Isadora,
I know you enjoy dancing, and hopefully your back is healed enough that you can do so. Excellent choice of a classic song. Bette’s version is the sultry version of this faster version from Bobby Freeman … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53iso7IailQ …. Do you remember it?
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It will still be a while before I can cut a rug again but that is my goal. Thank you for the positive vibes.😀
I do remember this version. I was about 11 or 12 when I heard it. I thought the musical break in the middle for the drum solo was unusual. I guess since – standing still in couple hold is all I can do right now – sultry romantic attracted me. I love Bette.
Since we’re walking down memory lane – how about – let’s dance ~Chris Montez https://youtu.be/iNLXxDMxe18
I hope I didn’t take someone elses selection. I couldn’t resist the beat on this one too. Ahhhh … I could go on. DANCE !!!! 😁 😄
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Oh yes ,,.,, definitely a classic. Good addition, Isadora.
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😄🎹🎼🎶
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Just because we were talking about them elsewhere, I thought I’d mention that the Ramones covered the song twice. I’ll spare you the link. 😉
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Time to shake this party up a bit… if you ever wondered what happens to a New Age fanatic when they get stressed or rushed about, then you’ll be well educated with this very excellent song. This is “Moondance”, by Nightwish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVNqgPAh3Ps
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Alisha,
You are noted for shaking up the party, and have been successful on many occasions. I love the song (one I didn’t know), but The Producer cringed as it was against his parameters.
Two bits of good news. You’ve given me an idea for answer act, plus I give you a new age flavored song of The Mummer’s Dance (Loreena McKennett) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxTpvA-pUG0 .. Enjoy
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Though the producer of course always has the right to reject submissions to his acts, I must quarrel with him a bit on this one… the stated rules were that the title must have “dance”, and cannot be any other forms of “dance”. I don’t believe he specified that “dance” could not be part of another word!
On the other hand, Mummer’s Dance is a very excellent song, and an old favorite of mine, so the replacement is well received!
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The Producer runs the show and took his extra cantankerous pills for this act. The rules did show two unacceptable compound words as examples of unacceptable – and then the complete disclaimer following them … so in this case, I’m agreeing with him, yet I’m glad Mummer’s Dance was a more than suitable replacement.
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Alisha,
You are truly lucky The Producer did not call you on the capitalisation of The and Producer… like he did me. Let’s just say that he can be quite persnickety at times…
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Dale … keep in mind that the two of you are at different levels of involvement. Meanwhile, I just discovered something about The Producer, which I may share in the next OITS.
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Oh, how is that?
And looking forward to it!
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After all, you’re the maître d.
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There is that! However did I get that promotion? By being overly nosy!
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The Producer is weary of any involvement … including mine.
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Oh…should I worry?
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The one predictable thing about The Producer is the ever-presence of burrs in his shorts. The question is how many burrs!
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Ahh…then we should all strive to keep them at a minimum!
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Even I try to keep my distance .. and on production day, he’s a bear! But someone got him to smile in this act!
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No way! Who managed to elicit a smile from Mr. Grumpy?
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The Producer was dancing to Colline’s song!
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Cool! Way to go Colline!
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There are many renditions of this piece, by authentic Greek dancers, but my own twisted sense of humor likes this unlikely version by André Rieu, “Zorba’s Dance” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR1-3gYXsfE
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I’m enjoying all of these, but I think watching real people just “taken” with the joy of dance here was my favorite. Thanks for sharing it, Cynthia.
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Cynthia,
Many versions indeed, and you picked a great one because (to me) it demonstrates the spontaneous joy that dance brings to many. Well done … and for fun, here’s the clip from the movie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AzpHvLWFUM 🙂
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I loved the book, the movie, the musical….as Erik says, there’s joy! Thanks, Frank
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You’re going to need someone to dance, right? So here’s Tiny Dancer by Elton John: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hoskDZRLOCs
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X,
A hang around dancers, so seldom a shortage, but I appreciate the thought. Unfortunately, The Producer went Thumbs Down as he muttered “Dance only”
But I’m softening the blow from the cantankerous one by giving you Dance Naked (John Mellencamp) … it a good birthday suit song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKrcvol1NsM
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Oops, I seem to have misread the rules – but I can think of a few songs that should be acceptable, too. Here’s one: Tom Petty – Mary Jane’s Last Dance http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aowSGxim_O8
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It happens … and thanks for a great addition.
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Frank, this song holds memories for me. When I was a gymnast, I heard this song every day after our five mile run. It’s Donna Summer, “Last Dance” – https://youtu.be/A8xv1MXrwNc?t=31
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Amy,
Cheers to a wonderful song and the memory that it holds for you. Outstanding choice!!!
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Frank, I had asked you about whether the song must have a video, and you said that, while you prefer a video, you did accept those without. I hope you won’t mind my submitting this song, for which there has never existed a video. It’s called Dance With My Skeletons, and it’s by … me! Wrote it about 10 years ago, but I still think it’s fun (and meaningful, too; always the crowd favorite whenever I sang out places). I always have loved muddying genre when I write:
Dance With My Skeletons by Erik Tyler
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Eric,
Woo hoo! Not only welcome to your first musical event, but for also submitting an original piece. I like this song!!!! I know it’s not the first original song to appear on this blog, but it may be the first in a aFa musical – however, I’m not 100% certain. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Frank. So glad I didn’t get the long hooked cane my first time around. 🙂
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No hooked cane … just an infamous buzzer (which is displayed at least twice in the comments).
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That was great, Erik!
Frank, is this the first time someone has submitted their own music? Wonderful!
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Dale – I’m not sure. Original music has appear on these pages, but I’m unsure about during a musical. I will find out in time.
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Either way, très cool!
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Thanks, Dale. I’m glad you enjoyed it (I’m glad to have it being heard at all these 10 years after production!).
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I was going to put Leonard Cohen’s ‘Dance Me to the End of Love’ but was too late – so here is my second favourite Frank: Luther Vandross
‘Dance With My Father’ https://youtu.be/J_mzw2MdIFY
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Pauline,
Way to have a backup – and well done at slowing down the pace. Ahhhhh …. Probably because of “father” in the title, your choice reminded me of this hit from the early 70’s … Your Mama Don’t Dance (Loggins & Messina) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZVM1Z2iMsg … Enjoy.
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An oldie but a goodie – and I enjoyed the video too. Thank you Frank 🙂
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Nat King Cole sings “Let’s Face the Music and Dance,” a song written in 1936 by Irving Berlin for the film “Follow the Fleet,” where it was introduced by Fred Astaire and featured in a celebrated dance duet with Astaire and Ginger Rogers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjJHnKw7YNA
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Tim,
I always appreciate when visitors submit a variety of musical genres … so cheers to that. In this case, the video of Astaire and Rogers is quite the treat! Well done!!!!
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Nat did have such a voice, didn’t he? Add Fred and Ginger and, just wow!
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What a theme! I’ll add two songs, both by one of my favorite bands: Genesis: “I Can’t Dance” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNJVFloPIVA and “Dance on a volcano” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBcnjx05a1s [some more to add …tomorrow!]
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Marina,
I enjoy Genesis … Although I remember the first one, the volcano song was new to me. I look forward to your other additions.
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It’s from their album [7th I think] “A Trick of the Tail”in 1976, right after the departure of Gabriel and Collins taking over lead vocals.
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Here they are: Abba: Dance (While The Music Still Goes On) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mrmKwFE1wY and I’m amazed no one mentioned this one: David Bowie’s: Let’s Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HWuR2mq5M
Happy Friday and weekend ahead! 🙂
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ooops I just saw you mentioned it to Resa! 😉
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🙂
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I always appreciate a throwback in time to Abba. Bowie’s Let’s Dance is why down the list, but I can’t believe you forgot this one … Take Off Your Clothes When You Dance (Frank Zappa) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhvYQyuULSA
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Shame on me!!!! I had another Zappa song in mind for a following dance act… Oh, well! 😉
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Glad I was able to find it for you.
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Oh! Frank got you on that one, Marina! Even I am expecting Zappa from you now! 😉
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😆 😆 !!!!!!!
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PS: Because of your love for Genesis, here’s one from me to you … Dance Into the Light (Phil Collins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZnD6HqCKZI 🙂
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Aw, thank you, Frank! 🙂
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Oh! I had forgotten about Dance on a Volcano! Great choice!
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🙂
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Add a little African sounds with Mango Groove’s “Dance some more”: https://youtu.be/FtfXIj6QCW8
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Colline,
Loud cheers for your choice as the production office is dancing to this unexpected treat. Even The Producer is dancing! I appreciate the wide spectrum of genres that music offers, so gotta love this one.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Mango Groove is one of my favourite South African bands.
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I wasn’t quite clear if songs could be added after the original post date, nor if more than one song can be posted per person; but I’ll take my chances.
“Shall We Dance” from The King And I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgVPnWmUqd4
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Good choice … and another branch on the genre tree. I general, most give one at a time … sometimes two … but the limitations gives others a chance to submit … but it’s OK to give more at this time. Just make sure you read the entries to see if the song has already been used.
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Yes, I did check first. 🙂 And, I’ll have you know, I’ve been humming this one all day now.
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Another Canadian songster with a song that has beat to match the title (makes me think of a Reel). Neil Young’s Dance, Dance, Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY4diBpE-tY He wrote it and Crazy Horse, the band that sometimes backs him, recorded it first in 1970. Unfortunately that version is unfindable (by myself) and I cannot say how it compares.
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Isn’t it amasing just how many songs have the title “Dance, Dance, Dance”? Two posted here, one I almost posted but did mention… now I feel like looking them ALL up! 😉
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We could acuse the songwriters of being unimaginative 🙂
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FYI: I just commented on your Friday Fiction post … but it didn’t take.
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Dammit! I see you “liked” it… hope this can be fixed soon!
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I can only hope … no idea who to contact.
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Me neither!
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Good Morning Dale … Under Discussion settings, there are two sections: Comment Moderation and Comment Blacklist. Did a gnome enter my name there?
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I will go check! It would have to be a gnome because I certainly would not!
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Damn gnomes … and they are so sneaky.
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That they are.
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FYI: Just submitted a comment onto your last post … not there … then submitted one on your About page – unsuccessful … also replied to your comment on the About page – nope again.
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I am not happy about this…
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I’m chatting with a “happiness engineer” about the situation!
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Me too … here’s the thread. https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/comments-not-published?replies=5#post-2453933
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Oh! And good morning!
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So I checked… those boxes remain empty. I was no longer receiving email notifications from another blog so I unsubscribed and re-subscribed… solved that issue. Maybe try the same? (kind of the equivalent of re-booting!)
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Maybe … but worth a try. Thanks for checking and we’ll keep trying to solve.
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Yahooey,
Neil Young is a classic himself … and we love classic artists here. Here’s the another Canadian musical legend! … FYI .. .but I didn’t know this song.
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Frank.. Just ” Shut up and Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q Nothing personal LOL.. enjoy Walk The Moon. Enjoy your week x Sue
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Sue,
I’ve been waiting for that song all day, so thanks for coming through!!!!! Besides, Walk The Moon is Cincinnati based!
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I didn’t know that.. 🙂 lol.. 🙂 xxx
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I didn’t know any songs with Dance in the title, Frank, so delved into the world of internet search engines and came across one that would actually sum me up (in a roundabout way). I don’t think it’s been mentioned before; but here’s ‘I Don’t Dance’ (it’s from High School Musical, apparently!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlrdoREsbzA.
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Tom,
This may be your first appearance at a musical. If so, welcome to the theater! … and hey … that song works. Well done!
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Thanks, Frank. I think I took part in one or two many Moons ago before I, you, or both of us were flung into that alternative reality. It’s fun trying to find suitable songs that haven’t already been mentioned… the key’s getting in early I feel. That said, I’d never heard of the one I submitted this time, and I didn’t like it when I first heard it. It’s grown on me now though. And for a song about not being able to dance, it certainly has movement throughout it!
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Hi, Tom. People can say what they will about how corny the High School Musical franchise is, but no one can deny that the songs are catchy and the dancing is fun.
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Hi Erik, I’ve never seen a High School Musical throughout although I have caught the odd snippet or two here or there. And those snippets usually contain a cheerful piece of music that gets the foot tapping!
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Definitely have a point there, Erik!
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I was wondering that nobody else had posted “Shall We Dance”–but now I see Erik has. 🙂
There was also a lovely Japanese movie with the same title. (It was then given the Hollywood treatment in a remake.)
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Merril,
Shall We Dance is a simple, but enjoyable movie. I checked the soundtrack, and their version is from The King and I … but nothing else worked on the soundtrack … so here’s one from me to you Dance Tonight (Paul McCartney) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Awa4q9WYE
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Thanks, Frank.
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I loved the original Japanese one! Nothing against Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez but they didn’t have the same charm…
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The original Japanese film–from what I remember–was just very sweet. I don’t think I ever saw the American version. Even the previews did not look very good.
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We enjoyed the Gere-Lopez version … but haven’t seen the original.
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The original truly is sweet… but you have to be ready to read the movie!
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Good point … usually something I don’t like to do … too much head bobbing. Then again, they could dub in the English like the old Godzilla movies.
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True. I imagine there mist be a fubbed version out there somewhere
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It waa indeed!
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Was the original also titled Shall We Dance?
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Yes
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Quick before I lose internet again. Any one posted Paul Anka’s 1961 “Dance On Little Girl? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As99fxCfldo
Fingers crossed.
(Paula Abdul’s “Dance like there’s no tomorrow” ?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygT4sCJIdVo ?)
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Oh, did the link for “Dance on Little Girl” work? trying again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjRVpHf_v3E
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Fixed the link … FYI: there was a ” before https.
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Mouse,
Two good ones … loved the pics with the oldie by Paul Anka … and Paula looks great in that video. Whew!
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A Paul and Paula party. (Whew indeed. Was worried they’d get tapped to dance by someone else while I was dealing with electrical and internet issues)
Looks like a hop with this series. Cool
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This was a challenge to me because I came so late to the party, but there are a lot of songs to choose from. I didn’t see this one in the list, but if I somehow missed it, I’ll be back! I had a few. Here’s the Kinks and Don’t Forget to Dance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAwZ5Rio98Y
I think this is a very fun party theme.
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Don’t you just love autocorrect? I didn’t “see” this one on the “list.”
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Got you covered … and I have issues with AutoCorrect.
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Debra,
Not only so much good songs, but many are still available! Good choice with this one from the Kinks.
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To all those who Liked this post but didn’t leave a comment, Dance Little Sister (Rolling Stones) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwowvppNUUs
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Okay… LOL IT IS opening night! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygT4sCJIdVo sung by an amazing dancer, Paula Abdul
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Resa,
Cheers to your early arrival and your return. However, Mouse (philosophermouseofthehedge) used that song.
Never fear, here is Let’s Dance (David Bowie) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HWuR2mq5M
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Egads! Lol! I’m having too, much fun this week! Just got back from a dancing good time with an old pal.! Well, you are adorable, and I luv this tune! Thanks, Frank!
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🙂 … Because you are in a dancing mood, here’s an oldie, oldie by a legend … Dance Ballerina Dance (Nat King Cole) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QG_-eiN_SA
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Oh, Frank! I thought of this song, but I had no idea of the title or who sang it. My father loved it… but I just couldn’t remember.
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Wow … I must have caught your mental vibes! Glad to come through for you.
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Yeah! xo
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🙂
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Nat King Cole… sigh… why didn’t I think of Mr. Pussy-Willow-Voice myself? One of my faves!
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See Tim’s comment for another NKC tune.
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I’m catching up as we speak! (As you know, yours is one of the only blogs where I check off the receive comments as I want to read what everyone says!)
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I’m honored. 🙂
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So many dance songs still available, so here’s Don Henley with All She Wants To Do Is Dance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmHlxYfNtVM
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I’m almost hesitant to add my song title, after being awarded the “wrong answer” buzzer last time, but it’s opening night, and who can resist a musical? And as I’m a late arrival to Act 1, my choice is “Save the Last Dance For Me”, by The Drifters, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-XQ26KePUQ
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Joanne,
Welcome to your first Opening Night … and cheers to your successful song choice. Two keys to avoiding the buzzer …follow the rules and check the comments to see if the song has already been used. Good song … a true classic!
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I bet they have already said it!…. But I’ll give it a try anyway… A great song, indeed!>WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbcCG7PkI18
Happy friday and weekend ahead, dear Frank!. Aquileana ★🌟 ☀ ~
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Aquileana,
A question for you … How do you interpret “Bailamos”? I’ve seen several discussion boards about the English translation. Although with various interpretations and explanations, but they all seem to say that “Dance” is in the title. Here’s another one for my South American visitor .. Bailamos (Enrique Eglasias) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv0PAchVGCw … PS: Great song!
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Dear Frank… Good song!… Bailamos? would be a question, a sort of proposal like, Shall we dance? (you and I)… Happy weekend ahead! Aquileana 😉
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In other words, it works in the theme! … and yes, we shall dance. 🙂
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LOL! … Bring it on! 😺😸😹😽 Love! Aquileana 🙂
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Aquileana,
Walk the Moon is Cincinnati based, so I waited a long time to see when would appear – which Sue finally come through.
But here’s a song with two pop giants … Dance Again (Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjgFH01k0gU Enjoy!
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A shout-out to Val (a long-time visitor and commenter) … thus a song taking us back to the early days of MTV (1982) … Safety Dance (Men Without Hats) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM4okRvCg2g 🙂
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Perfect Frank, thank you
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I had the feeling this would bring a smile with a laugh.
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Guess whoooooo? 😉
I was going to say Eminem’s Square Dance & post a clean radio version. But – I was afraid to be kicked out of the party – or worse – get a buzzer for some sort of inappropriateness. LOL
I did notice that you shared a song in Spanish. So- here I will add another:
Baila Esta Cumbia (Dance this Cumbia <—Cumbia – a type of dance) by Selena https://youtu.be/IIzZcpfC8kM
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RoSy,
Good video of Selena as she makes it easy to watch the video. My translation site says it is This Dance Cumbia. What do you think?
Meanwhile, why would The Producer issue you the buzzer if the other song met the guidelines? It fits the guidelines and it hasn’t been used … so here’s Square Dance (Eminem) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDoVuvqjOro … By the way, this song may come in handy in another act … and I did say may … not will.
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How’s Luther “Dance with My Father”? https://youtu.be/dgLHVi40Gc8 If Luther is too slow how about Irene Care “FlashDance” https://youtu.be/ILWSp0m9G2U
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Kim,
FYI: FlashDance will for Act 3 … but remember, it’s first-come, first-serve.
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Okay
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JoAnne has ‘Save the Last Dance by The Drifter’s I offer ‘Last Dance by Donna Summers” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsQsdlYVPCw Fingers crossed. I’m working too hard before I had breakfast. 😛
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Kim,
Welcome … The Producer told me to tell you that he recognizes you are trying. If you CRTL F then search Summer, you will find it in the comment.Therefore, The Producer has instructed me to ..
However, I like to soften The Producer’s cranky approach, so here are two songs for you … I Don’t Wanna Dance (Eddy Grant) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9de6jeOevi8 …. and one that I can’t believe hasn’t been used … Just Dance (Lady Gaga) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Abk1jAONjw … enjoy.
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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky / Nina Kaptsova) https://youtu.be/Wz_f9B4pPtg/
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From Ray … Dance on the Bayou (Mamou) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkVwqfbzB6Y&feature=youtu.be
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Howdy Frank & all!
“The Guess Who” wrote a song in the early 1970’s “Rain Dance”.
It was suggested to me that this could be used in “Dance: The Musical”. (Thanks Frank! LOL)
I agree. It could possibly be an entry in Act IV. However, I say Act I is the proper place for this fab song by the Guess Who, whom have not been inducted into the R&R Hall Of Fame.
I say this because I know the term “Rain Dance” from our native heritage.
This song does have the word “dance” in the title, but does not explain how to do the dance .. as in (ie. The Twist or The Locomotion, or in a video Ie. The Hustle.)
Nonetheless, It counts, to me.
I want to present this song to live in infamy as a piece chosen for an “aFa Theater for the Performing Arts” production of “Dance: The Musical.
_Resa
Love to all
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Resa,
Rain Dance is a fabulous choice because although the dance isn’t in the traditional dance genre, we associate the term with native North Americans – besides, it’s from a group I had in my list of non-R&R HoF bands that had great careers and contributions. Well done … and thanks for wearing that original outfit.
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I love dressing up to go to the theater!
I’m from Winnipeg, & I’ve met Burton many times, although he might not remember until I remind him.
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That’s awesome … Many thanks for sharing!!!!
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Soooo…. no link to a video? What up wit dat? Tsk… OK, OK, I’LL link it! 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JgHbO4SCiY
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Wow, Dale! How slip-shod of me when I had this version picked out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=223ge81zXMk ! Quite, and thank you for providing the tune when I did not!
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Well… I was just trying to help a fellow Canadian out and all that! 😉
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Very cool! 🙂 Hope you have a fab weekend!
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Right back at ya!
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LOL … good catch … .and here’s a live version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRo9NXw6W-g
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