If Bubba Can Dance (I Can Too)

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About If Bubba Can Dance (I Can Too)

"If Bubba Can Dance (I Can Too)" is a song recorded by American country music group Shenandoah. It was written by Shenandoah drummer, Mike McGuire and lead singer Marty Raybon along with veteran Nashville writer Bob McDill. It was released in February 1994 as the third single from their album Under the Kudzu. It was a Number One hit in both the United States and Canada.


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Well, he saw it on TV and ordered that video
He learned every step at home and never told me so
When I saw him out there the very first time I knew
Well, if Bubba can dance I can too

Yeah, now Bubba can scoot, Bubba can slide
Bubba can two-step, Bubba can glide
I never though he had the nerve, he never said a word

Well, everybody in the place stand back and give me some room
'Cause if Bubba can dance I can too

Well, I've been watching all night and I'm working my courage up
Hey that dude's on the floor and he's doin' all the latest stuff
Well, if he's brave enough then I know what I gotta do
Hey if Bubba can dance, I can too

Yeah, now Bubba can scoot, Bubba can slide
Bubba can two-step, and Bubba can glide
I never though he had the nerve, he never said a word

Well, everybody in the place stand back and give me some room
'Cause if Bubba can dance I can too

Well, if Bubba can dance I can too
Well, if Bubba can dance I can too

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Shenandoah

Shenandoah is an American country music group founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1984 by Marty Raybon (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Stan Thorn (keyboards, backing vocals), Jim Seales (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Mike McGuire (drums, background vocals). Thorn and Ezell left the band in the mid-1990s, with Rocky Thacker taking over on bass guitar; Keyboardist Stan Munsey joined the line up in 1995. The band split up in 1997 after Raybon left. Seals, Munsey and McGuire reformed the band in 2000 with lead singer Brent Lamb, who was in turn replaced by Curtis Wright and then by Jimmy Yeary. Ezell rejoined in the early 2000s, and after his 2007 death, he was replaced by Mike Folsom. more »

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Written by: BOB MCDILL, MARTY RAYBON, MIKE MCGUIRE

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"If Bubba Can Dance (I Can Too)" is a song under the country music genre.
Release Date
The song was released in May 1994 as part of Shenandoah's album "In the Vicinity of the Heart."
Chart Performance
The song reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking Shenandoah's fifth single to achieve this feat.
Authorship
The song was written by Mike McGuire and Bob McDill. McGuire is the drummer for the band, Shenandoah.
Inspirational Lyrics
The title of the song, 'If Bubba Can Dance,' refers to a common Southern nickname, 'Bubba,' indicating that if someone as uncoordinated as 'Bubba' can dance, then anyone can do it.
Singing Style
The song features the vocal talents of Marty Raybon, the lead vocalist of the band and known for his distinctively emotive singing style.
Theme
The song is a joyful, uplifting tune, emphasizing the idea that if one person can accomplish something, then anyone else can do it too with the right amount of effort and belief in oneself.
Music Video
The music video for the song features long-shots of the band performing, interspersed with scenes of people dancing at a country-themed party.
Shenandoah's Evolution
The song marked a transition for the band from being major players in the traditional country music scene to embracing a sound more infused with mainstream pop.
Notable Recognition
The band won the 1995 CMA Vocal Group of The Year award, following the success of the song and their album "In the Vicinity of the Heart."
International Appeal
Despite its distinctly southern American themes and language, the song achieved popularity in other countries where American country music is enjoyed.
Cover Versions
While the song has been covered by several bands and artists over the years, Shenandoah's version remains the most popular and well-recognized.

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