Hit That Perfect Beat

Bronski Beat

About Hit That Perfect Beat

"Hit That Perfect Beat" is a single from the British synthpop trio Bronski Beat and appeared on their 1986 album Truthdare Doubledare. It became a popular dance hit and reached number three in the UK charts in January 1986 and reached the top ten in many European countries and across the world. The video for the song featured frontman and vocalist John Foster alongside the other two band members playing at a Liverpool club called "The State" as well as scenes from in and around Stanley Dock. The song also featured in the 1985 British film Letter to Brezhnev, and can also be heard in the background in the Only Fools And Horses 1985 Christmas special "To Hull and Back", in Sid's Cafe. The number was used as the theme song opening and closing the popular South African television exercise programme, BODY BEAT, directed by Wally Green and presented from 1989 until 1998 by exercise fundi, Dr Phil Joffe. Viewed at 06.10 5 days a week by one and a half million viewers, the show entertained and educated exercisers by filming in venues throughout South Africa, visiting Namibia and Zimbabwe for further shoots. 


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1986
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Searching for some company
Feel the rhythm
Dance with me.
Them beat boy blues seem out of place
Now they want the party pace
Party pace.
Dance
Dance on the floor; dance
Dance
Feel some more
Dance
Dance
Feel the heat, hit that perfect beat boy
Hit that perfect beat beat boy.
I've got that feeling
That beat boy feeling
Soon I've got that feeling
That perfect beat
I've got that feeling
That perfect feeling
That perfect feeling all over me.
Beat boy
Beat boy
Hit that perfect beat boy
Beat boy
Beat boy
Hit that perfect beat boy
Beat boy
Beat boy
Hit that perfect beat boy
Hit that perfect
Hit that perfect
Hit that perfect beat boy.
Come
Come close to me
I want this to be
That perfect feeling all over me.
Come
Come close to me
I want this to be
That beat boy feeling all over me.
Too close for comfort
Too close for joy
Boys in the back room
Their house destroy.
Touch and kiss a stranger if all else fails
Hiding from the danger that's been sent from hell.
I've got that feeling
That beat boy feeling
Beat boy
Beat boy
Hit that perfect beat boy
Beat
Beat
Beat
Beat
Beat
Beat
Beat
Beat boy.
Hit
Hit
Hit
Hit
Beat
Beat
Beat
Beat
Be, be, be, beat boy.
I've got that feeling
That beat boy feeling
I've got that feeling
Beat boy feeling
I've got that feeling
That beat boy feeling
I've got that feeling
That beat boy feeling

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Bronski Beat

Bronski Beat were a popular British synthpop trio who achieved success in the mid 1980s, particularly with the 1984 chart hit "Smalltown Boy". All members of the group were openly gay and their songs reflected this, often containing political commentary on gay-related issues. At the height of their popularity the band consisted of singer Jimmy Somerville backed by Steve Bronski and Larry Steinbachek, both of whom played keyboards and percussion. Somerville went on to have success as lead singer of The Communards and as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: JOHN ANDREW FOSTER, LARRY STEINBACHEK, STEVE BRONSKI

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Band Information
"Hit That Perfect Beat" was performed by Bronski Beat, a British synth-pop trio that emerged in the 1980s.
Chart Success
The song reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in January 1986, which was one of their highest charting singles.
Album Release
The song "Hit That Perfect Beat" is from the album called "Truthdare Doubledare" which is the second album released by Bronski Beat.
Lineup Change
This track was the first to feature new lead vocalist John Foster, following the departure of original singer Jimmy Somerville.
Pop Music Style
The song, like much of Bronski Beat's work, is known for its high-energy, danceable style, influenced by Hi-NRG, a genre of uptempo disco or electronic dance music.
Gay Community Connection
Bronski Beat is also well known for their lyrics about issues in the gay community, though "Hit That Perfect Beat" is more focused on dance and rhythm.
Music Video
The music video for "Hit That Perfect Beat" features the band performing in a boxing ring interspersed with a variety of retro workout and aerobics scenes.
Global Influence
Despite being a UK-based band, the popularity of "Hit That Perfect Beat" extended to the United States, where it reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Cover Versions
Over the years, several artists have covered "Hit That Perfect Beat", indicating its widespread popularity and influence.
Longevity
More than 30 years since its release, "Hit That Perfect Beat" continues to be a beloved classic from the 80s and a dance party favorite.

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