Everybody Dance
Chic, DJ Goldfingers
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Everybody dance, do-do-do Clap your hands, clap your hands Everybody dance, do-do-do [Chorus] Clap your hands, clap you hands Everybody dance, do-do-do Clap your hands, clap your hands Everybody dance, do-do-do Clap your hands, clap your hands Music never lets you down Puts a smile on your face Any time, anyplace Dancing helps relieve the pain Soothes your mind, makes you happy again Listen to those dancing feet Close your eyes and let go But it don't mean a thing If it ain't got that swing Bop-shoo-wa, bop-shoo-wa, bop-shoo-wa [Chorus] Spinning all around the floor Just like Rogers and Astaire Who found love without a care Stepping to our favorite tune The good times always end too soon Everybody's dancing Lift your feet, have some fun Come on everybody, get on your feet Clap your hands Everybody's screaming [Chorus]
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Written by: Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Everybody Dance" was written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, the two main members of the band Chic.
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Release YearThe song was first released in 1977 as a single, two years after Chic was formed.
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Album"Everybody Dance" was later included in Chic's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1977.
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Music StyleThe song is a fun and lively example of the disco style that Chic was famous for and which dominated the music scene in the late 1970s.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its enduring popularity, "Everybody Dance" didn't initially crack the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it did better on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart where it reached number one.
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InfluenceNile Rodgers' guitar work on "Everybody Dance" has been cited as an influence by many musicians. His "chucking" style of playing helped define the disco sound.
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LegacyThe song remains a popular choice at retro-dance nights and has been covered by numerous artists. It was also sampled in the 2001 song "Whistle Song" by American DJ Frankie Knuckles.
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Backing VocalsThe backing vocals on "Everybody Dance" were performed by Alfa Anderson and Diva Gray, who were part of Chic's regular lineup.
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Subsequent PerformanceChic, with Nile Rodgers, often perform "Everybody Dance" in their live sets, more than forty years after its first release.
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Music VideoThere is a music video for "Everybody Dance" that showcases Chic's performances at a nightclub, reflecting the song's upbeat party vibe.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, demonstrating their ability in not just songwriting but also moulding and shaping the sound of Chic.
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CredibilityIn 2017, "Everybody Dance" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, in recognition of its cultural significance and enduring popularity.
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