I Just Came Here To Dance

Shelly West, David Frizzell

About I Just Came Here To Dance

"I Just Came to Dance" is a song written by Ken Bell, Terry Skinner and J. L. Wallace, and recorded by American country music artists David Frizzell and Shelly West. It was released in July 1982 as the second single from the album The David Frizzell & Shelly West Album. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. In 1983, the song was covered by Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson for their duets album, Born to Love. Released in 1984 as the album's third single, it hit #15 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.  


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I was feelin' lonely
And I was new in town 
I was only lookin' for a friend
But when the music started 
And I saw you in the crowd
My heart just opened up and let you in
Oh I just came here to dance
I didn't want a lover
I just came here to dance
And look what I discovered 
I was caught up in the music 
And I was captured 
By the magic in your eyes
I wasn't lookin' for romance
I just came here to dance
I may be actin' crazy 
And maybe I'm insane
To lose my heart so easily
But when we started dancin'
And you held me in your arms
I don't know what came over me
Oh I just came here to dance
I didn't want a lover 
I just came here to dance
And look what I discovered
I was caught up in the music
And I was captured by the magic
In your eyes
I wasn't lookin' for romance
I just came here to dance
Oh, it felt so right 
With the jukebox lights
Spinnin' 'round and 'round
When the night was through
It was me and you 
And a new love we'd found

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David Frizzell

David Frizzell (born September 26, 1941) is an American country music singer. He is the younger brother of country music legend Lefty Frizzell. His career first started in the late 1950s, but his biggest success came in the '80s, 30 years into his career. more »

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Written by: J. L. WALLACE, KENNETH E. BELL, TERRY SKINNER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Classification
"I Just Came Here to Dance" is a country tune that showcases the genres of traditional country and country pop.
Artists Involved
David Frizzell, Peabo Bryson, and Shelly West are the artists who recorded this song, making it an interesting blend of country and R&B sounds due to the background of the artists involved.
David Frizzell
David Frizzell is a renowned American country music singer who is known for his series of duets with fellow country singer Shelly West in the 1980s, one of which is "I Just Came Here to Dance".
Peabo Bryson
While he's more famously known for his soul and R&B tunes, Peabo Bryson also contributed to "I Just Came Here to Dance," demonstrating his versatile voice and style.
Shelly West
Shelly West is the daughter of the country music star Dottie West and the esteemed Bill West. Her exceptional voice contributed to the success of the song "I Just Came Here to Dance."
Chart Performance
The song was a great hit in the country music sphere with considerable airplay on country radio stations.
Release Year
"I Just Came Here to Dance" was released in the 1980s, a period characterized by thriving country music due to its more mainstream pop elements.
Lyrics and Melody
The song represents a staple in traditional country music with its poignant lyrics and catchy melody that hooks listeners.
Contribution to Country Music
"I Just Came Here to Dance" serves as a symbol of the genre-blending trend that was prevalent in the '80s, merging the twang of country music with the smooth sound of R&B.
Collaboration
The collaboration of David Frizzell, Peabo Bryson, and Shelly West on this song proved successful and memorable, showing that their voices and styles complemented each other well in this recording. This song stands as a testament to effective cross-genre collaborations.

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