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Dancing on the Waves

"Dancing on the Waves" is a song by We the Kingdom that was released as the lead single from their debut extended play, Live at the Wheelhouse (2019) and Holy Water (2020), on August 16, 2019.[1] The song was written by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Kyle Briskin, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash.[2]

"Dancing on the Waves"
"Dancing on the Waves (Live)" Single Cover
Live version cover
Single by We the Kingdom
from the album Live at the Wheelhouse and Holy Water
ReleasedAugust 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
Recorded2019
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length
  • 4:29 (live version)
  • 4:26 (radio version)
LabelCapitol CMG
Songwriter(s)
  • Ed Cash
  • Scott Cash
  • Franni Cash
  • Martin Cash
  • Andrew Bergthold
  • Kyle Briskin
Producer(s)We the Kingdom
We the Kingdom singles chronology
"Dancing on the Waves"
(2019) 		"Holy Water"
(2019)
Radio version
"Dancing on the Waves (Radio Version)" Single Cover
Radio version cover
Music videos
"Dancing on the Waves" (Acoustic) on YouTube
"Dancing on the Waves" (Live) on YouTube
"Dancing on the Waves" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Dancing on the Waves" peaked at No. 29 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]

Background

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The live version of "Dancing on the Waves" was released on August 16, 2019, as the first single from We the Kingdom.[1] The track appeared on the group's debut EP, Live at the Wheelhouse, released in October 2019. An acoustic version of the song by the band was released on the Live Acoustic Sessions EP on March 6, 2020.[4] On August 7, 2020, We the Kingdom released a studio-recorded version of the song on their debut album, Holy Water (2020).[5] On September 10, 2021, We the Kingdom released the radio version of the song as a single.[6]

Composition

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"Dancing on the Waves" is composed in the key of E with a moderate rock tempo of 97 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 6
8.[7] The singers' vocal range spans from G♯3 to C♯5.[8]

Commercial performance

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"Dancing on the Waves" debuted at No. 48 on the US Christian Airplay chart.[9]

Music videos

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The live music video of "Dancing on the Waves", recorded at Young Life Sharptop Cove in Jasper, Georgia, was released by We the Kingdom on August 16, 2019, on YouTube.[10] An acoustic performance video of the song recorded at the Boiler Room at Neuhoff Site, Nashville, Tennessee, was published on YouTube on November 7, 2019.[11] On August 7, 2020, We the Kingdom released an audio video of the song showcasing the Holy Water cover art.[12] We the Kingdom released the lyric video for the radio version of "Dancing on the Waves" on September 10, 2021.[13]

Track listing

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"Dancing on the Waves (Live)"[14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Dancing on the Waves" (Live at the Wheelhouse)
  • Ed Cash
  • Scott Cash
  • Franni Cash
  • Andrew Bergthold
  • Martin Cash
  • Kyle Briskin
4:29
"Dancing on the Waves (Radio Version)"[15]
No.TitleLength
1."Dancing on the Waves" (Radio version)4:26

Charts

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Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Dancing on the Waves"
Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various August 16, 2019 Live
[14]
September 10, 2021 Radio [15]
United States September 17, 2021 Christian radio [19]

Other versions

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  • Bethel Music and We the Kingdom performed a rendition of song which was released as part of Bethel Music's album, Peace (2020).[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b "We The Kingdom Releases New Single, 'Dancing On The Waves'". Premier Productions. August 16, 2019. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Dancing On The Waves | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "We The Kingdom Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  4. ^ Longs, Herb (March 6, 2020). "We The Kingdom Releases 'Live Acoustic Sessions' EP - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 7, 2020). "We The Kingdom Releases Debut Album 'Holy Water' - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Clarks, Jessie (September 10, 2021). "We The Kingdom Releases "Dancing On The Waves (Radio Version)" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  7. ^ "Dancing on the Waves by We the Kingdom". MultiTracks. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  8. ^ "We The Kingdom "Dancing on the Waves" Sheet Music in E Major - Download & Print - SKU: MN0210337". Musicnotes. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Dancing On The Waves (Live) - We The Kingdom - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. August 16, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  11. ^ "We The Kingdom - Dancing On The Waves (Acoustic) - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. November 7, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  12. ^ "We The Kingdom - Dancing On The Waves [Audio] - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. August 7, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  13. ^ "Dancing On The Waves (Radio Version) (Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Dancing On The Waves (Live) - Single by We The Kingdom on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. August 16, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Dancing On The Waves (Radio Version) - Single by We The Kingdom on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  16. ^ "We The Kingdom Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  17. ^ "We The Kingdom Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian AC Airplay Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  18. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  19. ^ Capitol CMG Radio (September 17, 2021). "Capitol CMG Radio on Instagram: "It's add date for We The Kingdom's "Dancing On The Waves"! 🌊🤍🌊🤍🌊🤍🌊🤍🌊 "You are my masterpiece. You are the reason I sing. This is my song…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  20. ^ "Bethel Music & Ed Cash Announce 'Peace' Project – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Salem Communications. April 10, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
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