We Are the Young
Dan Hartman
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Were the ones with the runaway eyes Were the ones who can improvise is there doom in the hard situation? We believe in positive stipulations Log on. We are the young with the modern attitude breaking down the walls breaking all the rules Tomorrow comes and we might go away so we dont worry bout the price we pay We are the young oh! we are the young Every street is an arcade of dreams I go on downtown exploding at the seams with lights and sounds and a soul parade light and blue color promenade We are the young with the modern attitude breaking down the walls breaking all the rules Tomorrow comes and we might go away so we dont worry bout the price we pay Another way to gain control a brand new day to rock and roll Another way to gain control brand new day to rock and roll We are the young with the modern attitude breaking down the walls breaking all the rules Tomorrow comes and we might go away so we dont worry bout the price we pay We are the young
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Written by: CHARLIE MIDNIGHT, DAN HARTMAN
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"We Are the Young" is a song by the American musician Dan Hartman released in the year 1984. The song was included on his fifth full-length studio album, "I Can Dream About You."
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of pop-rock, although Hartman's work has been widely recognized as encompassing various genres including pop, rock, disco, and blue-eyed soul.
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Album PerformanceIn "I Can Dream About You", the album that features "We Are the Young", Dan Hartman achieved significant commercial success. The album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 Chart in the United States.
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Single PerformanceAs a single, "We Are the Young" made it to number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985. It was also successful on the dance charts, reaching number 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "We Are the Young" puts Hartman in a futuristic setting, showcasing the tech-conscious sensibilities that commonly characterized culture in the 1980s.
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Song ThemesThe lyrics of the song contain themes of youth and ultimately, the power and potential in the possibility of young individuals making a positive impact in the world.
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CollaboratorsThe album "I Can Dream About You" involved several collaborations. The most notable of these is probably Charlie Midnight. Together, Hartman and Midnight co-wrote all the songs on the album, including "We Are the Young".
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Soundtrack Appearance"We Are the Young" was also included on the soundtrack of the 1985 comedy film "National Lampoon's European Vacation", directed by Amy Heckerling.
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Cover VersionsThe song was later covered by British pop duo Let Loose, appearing on their eponymous debut album "Let Loose" in 1995.
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Posthumous LegacyDan Hartman passed away in 1994. Despite his loss, "We Are the Young" and his other works continue to be appreciated, establishing his legacy in the world of music.
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