Dancing In The Street Lyrics
David Bowie
Lyrics
OK,
Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK, Africa
Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the streets
They're dancing in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
In New York City
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing,
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear, just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
They'll be laughing and singing, music swinging
Dancing in the street
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore in DC now
Don't forget the motor city
On the streets of Brazil
Back in the USSR
No matter where you are
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the streets
Way down in L.A., everyday
Dancing in the streets
Cross in China too
Me and you
Dancing in the street
Don't you know
They'll be dancing
Dancing in the street (repeat)
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Dancing in the Street" is a song written by Marvin Gaye, Ivy Jo Hunter, and William "Mickey" Stevenson. The song was released as a single by Motown's Martha and the Vandellas on July 31st, 1964.
It became a huge hit for the group, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and appearing on their third studio album Dance Party (1965). The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including David Bowie who recorded his version with Mick Jagger in 1985. This version appeared on the soundtrack of the movie Absolute Beginners (1986) and reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics to this upbeat dance track are about having fun and enjoying life through dancing. The band featured Bowie on vocals, Carlos Alomar on guitar, Carmine Rojas on bass, and Tony Thompson on drums.