I Was Made for Dancin'

Leif Garrett

About I Was Made for Dancin'

"I Was Made for Dancin'" is a song written by Michael Lloyd and performed by Leif Garrett. It reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart, #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #38 on the US adult contemporary chart. It also reached #2 in Australia, #10 in Germany, and #12 in Japan. The song, produced by Lloyd and arranged by John D'Andrea, was featured on his 1978 album, Feel the Need. The single ranked #37 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1979.


Year:
1978
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You got me rollin' like a wheel on the road
Turnin' round and round, nowhere to go
I've got to find out if you're feeling it, too
It's hard to tell, so here's what I do
And everytime I want more
I'll take you out on the floor

I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long
I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long

The days and nights are moving by me and you
You're such a crazy love, you tear me in two
I spend my time moving to dreams and a phase
It's a crazy love, you can see it in my face
And everytime I want more
I'll take you out on the floor

I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long (yeah)
I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long

I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long
I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long

Ah-hah, dancin'
I was made for dancin', ah-hah
I was made for dancin', dancin', dancin'

I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long (yeah)
I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long
Oh, I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long (yeah)

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Leif Garrett

Leif Garrett (born Leif Per Nervik; November 8, 1961) is an American singer, actor and television personality. He became famous in the late 1970s as a teen idol, but received much publicity in later life for his drug abuse and legal troubles. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL LLOYD

Lyrics © MIKE CURB MUSIC

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10 facts about this song

Peak Chart Positions
"I Was Made for Dancin'" became the biggest hit of Leif Garrett's career. It reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1979 and number 4 on the Canadian RPM chart.
Song Writer
The song was written by Michael Lloyd, an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter, known for his work within the Osmonds' "Crazy Horses" and Shaun Cassidy's "Da Doo Ron Ron."
Album Release
"I Was Made for Dancin'" was part of Leif Garrett's second album, "Feel the Need." The album itself managed to peak at number 34 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Multi-Platinum Seller
The song was successful internationally, becoming a multi-platinum single worldwide. It was particularly popular in Australia and Germany, where it reached number 2 and number 4 respectively.
Music Genre
The song is a blend of disco-pop, a popular music style of the time, and teen pop, catering to Garrett's primary fan base.
Cover & Samples
"I Was Made for Dancin'" was later covered by various artists across the globe. The song has also been sampled or played in several movies and TV series as well, including 'Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star'.
Music Video
The song has an official music video, featuring a then-teenage Garrett performing and obviously, dancing, amidst backing dancers on a disco set.
Leif Garrett
The artist, Leif Garrett, began his career as a child actor, then pivoted into music. He was only 17 when he recorded "I Was Made for Dancin'". Though he didn't achieve the same level of success with his later music efforts, this song is still considered his signature hit.
Garrett's Personal Life
The success and pressures associated with "I Was Made for Dancin'" had a significant effect on Garrett's personal life. The fame and its corresponding drawbacks led him down a path of substance abuse and legal troubles in later life.
Legacy & Impact
Despite being released over four decades ago, "I Was Made for Dancin'" remains a significant pop culture artifact from the disco era and continues to be played on retro music programs worldwide.

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