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Dance Tonight (Lucy Pearl song)

"Dance Tonight" is the debut single of American R&B group Lucy Pearl, written by Raphael Saadiq, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Dawn Robinson[2] and the first single taken from their self-titled debut album. Serviced to radio on the week of March 27, 2000, the single peaked at number 36 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, and it reached the top 40 in Canada and the Netherlands. It was nominated to Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 43rd Grammy Awards (2001) but lost to Destiny's Child's "Say My Name".[3]

"Dance Tonight"
Single by Lucy Pearl
from the album Lucy Pearl
ReleasedMarch 27, 2000 (2000-03-27)
Genre
Length3:41
Label
  • Pookie, Beyond Music (US)
  • Virgin (int'l.)
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lucy Pearl singles chronology
"Dance Tonight"
(2000) 		"Don't Mess with My Man"
(2000)

Critical reception

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Billboard editor Chuck Taylor wrote of the song, calling "Dance Tonight" a "smooth uptempo track that truly makes you want to dance tonight." He praised the vocal performances of Raphael Saadiq and Dawn Robinson, noting that Saadiq's vocals were "easy to distinguish" and reminiscent of his career with Tony! Toni! Toné! while describing Robinson's backing vocals as "sweet and sensual."[4]

Music video

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The music video for the song shows Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Dawn Robinson, and Raphael Saadiq preparing to go a dance party being held at night. The TV shows all members' past music videos by their groups: Don't Let Go (Love), Find A Way, and Let's Get Down. Interspersed with scenes from the New Line film, Love & Basketball, are scenes from the video, which include Robinson repeatedly being shown topless, putting makeup on in front of a mirror. A later scene shows her getting up in slow motion.[5]

Track listings

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Charts

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Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States March 27, 2000 Radio
  • Pookie
  • Beyond Music
 [27]
Australia April 17, 2000 CD EMI Australia [28]
United Kingdom July 17, 2000
  • CD
  • cassette
 Virgin [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Reviews – For Records Released on July 17, 2000" (PDF). Music Week. July 8, 2000. p. 21. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "ASCAP-Repertory search – Dance Tonight". ASCAP.COM. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  3. ^ List of nominees and winners Archived October 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, CNN
  4. ^ Taylor, Chuck, ed. (May 6, 2000). "Reviews & Previews – Singles" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 19. p. 24. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  5. ^ "From Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight". celebritymoviearchive.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  6. ^ Dance Tonight (UK CD single liner notes). Lucy Pearl. Virgin Records. 2000. VSCDT1775, 7243 8 96913 0 6.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Dance Tonight (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Lucy Pearl. Virgin Records. 2000. VST1775.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ Dance Tonight (UK cassette single sleeve). Lucy Pearl. Virgin Records. 2000. VSC1775, 7243 8 96913 4 4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Dance Tonight (European CD single liner notes). Lucy Pearl. Virgin Records. 2000. VSCDE1775, 7243 8 96913 2 0.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^ "Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  12. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7188." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  13. ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 7177." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  14. ^ "Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  15. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 37, 2000" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  16. ^ "Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  19. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  20. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  21. ^ "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  22. ^ "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  23. ^ "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  24. ^ "Top 40 Urban Tracks of 2000" (PDF). Music Week. January 13, 2001. p. 20. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  25. ^ "The Year in Music 2000: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 53. December 30, 2000. p. YE-56. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Google Books.
  26. ^ "The Year in Music 2000: Hot Soundtrack Singles". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 53. December 30, 2000. p. YE-98. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved February 27, 2023 – via Google Books.
  27. ^ Mitchell, Gail (April 1, 2000). "Lucy Pearl Debuts on Pookie/Beyond" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 14. p. 105. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  28. ^ "Lucy Pearl". EMI Music Australia. Archived from the original on July 27, 2001. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
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