And We Danced
The Hooters
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She was a be-bop baby on a hard day's night. She was hangin' on Johnny , he was holdin' on tight I could feel her coming from a mile away. There was no use talking, there was nothing to say When the band began to play and play. And we danced like a wave on the ocean, romanced We were liars in love and we danced Swept away for a moment by chance And we danced and danced danced. I met my be-bop baby at the Union Hall She cold dance all night and shake the paint off the walls. But when I saw her smile across a crowded room Well I knew we'd have to leave the party soon As the band began to play out of tune. And we danced like a wave on the ocean, romanced We were liars in love and we danced Swept away for a moment by chance And we danced and danced danced. The endless beat she's walking my way Hear the music fade when she says Are we getting too close, do we dare to get closer The room is spinning as she whispers my name And we danced like wave on the ocean, romanced We were liars in love and we danced Swept away for a moment by chance And we danced, danced, danced.
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Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ERIC M. BAZILIAN, ROB HYMAN, ROBERT ANDREW HYMAN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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22 facts about this song
Band OriginThe Hooters, the band who performed "And We Danced," originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1980.
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Release InformationThe song "And We Danced" is from their second studio album "Nervous Night" which was released in 1985.
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Billboard Ranking"And We Danced" peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Video StarThe music video for "And We Danced" featured actress Sela Ward.
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Award NominationsThe song, along with the album it came from, were nominated for Grammys in 1986.
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Band's SignatureThe Hooters have a distinctive sound, combining elements of rock with a variety of other genres such as folk and reggae. This is evident in "And We Danced."
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Unique InstrumentsThe band played unique instruments such as a melodica (dubbed the "hooter") and a mandolin, which can be heard in the song "And We Danced."
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Special AchievementThe song was part of the album "Nervous Night" which became the band's breakthrough album, selling in excess of 2 million copies.
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Popular Beyond USThe song enjoyed hefty airplay in Australia, where it peaked at number 9 on their music charts.
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LegacyThis song, "And We Danced," has found a place in popular culture and is still loved many years after its release.
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Song Release"And We Danced" is a song by the American rock band The Hooters. It was released as a single in 1985.
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Album InclusionThe song is featured on the band's 1985 album "Nervous Night."
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the band’s most successful singles.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "And We Danced" were originally written as a poem by the band's lead singer, Eric Bazilian, and were later set to music.
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Music GenreThe song blends several genres, including rock, reggae, and folk, reflecting the band's diverse musical influences.
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MTV InfluenceThe success of "And We Danced" was bolstered by MTV. It was a significant rotation on the popular music video channel, contributing to the song's chart performance.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a crowd favorite at The Hooters' live shows and is often played as part of the band's encores.
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Band OriginThe Hooters were formed in 1980 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are named after the nickname for a melodica, a free-reed instrument similar to a keyboard harmonica.
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Song in Pop Culture"And We Danced" has been featured in various 80s-themed compilations and has even been used in some film and television soundtracks.
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Music Video FeaturesFor its music video, The Hooters chose a simple approach. The video features the band performing the song on a stage with several audience members dancing.
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Song ReviewMany music critics and fans regard "And We Danced” as one of The Hooters' signature songs and a classic of the 1980s rock era.
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Album SuccessThe album "Nervous Night" where the song is featured, sold over 2 million copies in the United States and included two other Top 40 hits, "Day By Day" and "Where Do The Children Go."
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