Shadow Dancing
Andy Gibb
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You got me looking at that heaven in your eyes I was chasing your direction I was telling you no lies And I was loving you When the words are said, baby, I lose my head And in a world of people, there's only you and I There ain't nothing come between us in the end How can I hold you when you ain't even mine Only you can see me through I leave it up to you Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing, baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more All that I need is just one moment in your arms I was chasing your affection I was doing you no harm And I was loving you Make it shine, make it rain, baby I know my way I need that sweet sensation of living in your love I can't breath when you're away, it pulls me down You are the question and the answer am I Only you can see me through I leave it up to you Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing, baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more And in this world of people there's only you and I There ain't nothing come between us in the end Ah, can I hold you when you ain't even mine Only you can see me through I leave it up to you Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing, baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing, baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing, baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing, baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing, baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more
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Written by: Barry Gibb, Andy Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Chart and Sales Performance"Shadow Dancing" was a hit song in the U.S. and across the globe. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for seven weeks.
- With this song, Andy Gibb became the first artist to have three back-to-back singles hit number one on the Billboard chart.
- The song also peaked at number one in Canada and achieved top ten status in various other nations.
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Album Performance"Shadow Dancing" is also the title track from Andy Gibb's second studio album. Released in 1978, the Shadow Dancing album achieved platinum status in the United States.
- The single greatly contributed to the album's success, making the album reach the platinum status and hit the number 7 on billboard 200 charts.
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Song CreatorsThe song was written by Andy Gibb together with his brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, who are well known as the Bee Gees.
- This marked a successful collaboration of the Gibb brothers, proving their talents not just as performers but also songwriters.
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Genre and Style"Shadow Dancing" is classified as a pop and disco song. It’s a blend of danceable grooves with catchy, melodic hooks, reflective of the late 70s music scene.
- The song is known for its distinctive bassline and Andy Gibb's passionate vocals.
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Awards and Recognition"Shadow Dancing" was named Billboard's Single of the Year in 1978.
- Despite its massive success, the song did not receive any Grammy nominations, an outcome that was viewed as a significant snub during that time.
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Significant Impact"Shadow Dancing" put Andy Gibb in the history books as the youngest solo male artist to reach number one in the U.S. charts at the time, being only 20 years old.
- Despite his early death at 30, the song helped define Gibb's legacy in the music industry, and it continues to be enjoyed by new generations of listeners.
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Cover VersionsDifferent artists and bands have covered "Shadow Dancing" over the years, demonstrating its enduring influence. Notable covers have been performed by Usher and Wild Horses.
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Personal ConnectionThe song is often associated with Andy Gibb's tumultuous personal life, including his struggles with drug addiction and love relationships, giving more depth to the song's lyrics and vibe.
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