Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
Indeep
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Last night a DJ saved my life Last night a DJ saved my life, yeah 'Cause I was sittin' there bored to death And in just one breath he said You gotta get up You gotta get on You gotta get down girl You know you drive me crazy baby You've got me turning to another man Called you on the phone No one's home Baby why ya leave me all alone And if it wasn't for the music I don't know what I'd do, yeah Last night a DJ saved my life Last night a DJ saved my life from a broken heart Last night a DJ saved my life Last night a DJ saved my life with a song You know I hopped into my car Didn't get very far, no Because I had you on my mind Why be so unkind? You've got your women all around All around this town But I was trapped in love with you And I didn't know what to do But when I turned on my radio I found out all I needed to know Check it out Last night a DJ saved my life Last night a DJ saved my life from a broken heart Last night a DJ saved my life Last night a DJ saved my life with a song Last night a DJ saved my life Last night a DJ saved my life from a broken heart Last night a DJ saved my life Last night a DJ saved my life with a song Hey listen up to your local DJ You better hear what he's got to say There's not a problem that I can't fix 'Cause I can do it in the mix And if your man gives you trouble Just you move out on the double And you don't let it trouble your brain 'Cause away goes troubles Down the drain I said away goes troubles Down the drain Well, all right Last night a DJ saved my life There's not a problem that I can't fix 'Cause I can do it in the mix 'Cause I can do it in the mix, in the mix, in the mix
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Written by: Mike Cleveland
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" is a song from the genre of post-disco, which is a blend of disco, R&B, funk, and dance.
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ArtistThe song was released by an American band named Indeep. The band was formed in New York City by the songwriter, Michael Cleveland.
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Release DateReleased as a single in 1982, "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" eventually became a hit in both the US and UK.
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Chart PerformanceOn Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart, the song peaked at number two. It also reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, proving its international acclaim.
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Iconic LineThe song is notably recognized for the line, "There's not a problem that I can't fix, 'Cause I can do it in the mix".
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Female VocalistThe lead vocals on the song are by Regine Moylett, who was part of the band as a session singer.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song has been widely sampled in various pop and dance tracks throughout the years, evidencing its lasting impact on music.
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Music VideoRaul A. Rodriguez directed the song's music video, which furthered the song's popularity and acclaim in the '80s.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists across different music genres have covered "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life", including Mariah Carey, who included it on the soundtrack for her film, Glitter.
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Charity FoundationThere's a global charity movement named after this song "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Foundation", aiming to create opportunities for the dance music industry to make a positive impact in support of children in crisis.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song also appeared on the soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a popular video game released in 2002.
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Unique Concept"Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" is one of few songs that celebrates and acknowledges the role of the DJ in the music industry.
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