"Don't Stop the Dance" is a song by English singer Bryan Ferry from his sixth solo studio album, Boys and Girls (1985). It was released as the album's second single. The track was written and produced by Ferry and Rhett Davies. It made the top 20 of Billboard's Album Rock play list and reached number 26 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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| Single by Bryan Ferry | ||||
| from the album Boys and Girls | ||||
| Released | 16 August 1985[1] | |||
| Genre | Sophisti-pop[2] | |||
| Length | 4:19 | |||
| Label | E.G. | |||
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| "Don't Stop the Dance" on YouTube | ||||
An accompanying music video for "Don't Stop the Dance" was directed by John Scarlett Davis and featured the French model Laurence Treil and Louise King.
The track has been remixed by several DJs.[3]
Promotional video
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The music video begins with various shots of theater lights, and then cuts to Laurence Treil's hips as she dances. The film shows scenes of her silhouette, then Ferry's face as he sings. Segments of old film of people dancing play behind both as the video continues, including women on the beach, chorus girls, ballet dancers, tap dancers and others. Treil seems to play a saxophone during David Sanborn's sax solo portion of the song.
One version of the video shows nude women on the beach, but a different edition shows women in 1920s bathing costumes. Stylization for the video was completed by fashion photographer Stevie Hughes.[4]
Remixes
editIn 2013 all-new remixes of "Don't Stop the Dance" were released, on three limited edition 12" vinyl, and as downloads. Remixers were Eric "Dunks" Duncan, Grasshopper, Greg Wilson & Derek Kaye, Idjut Boys, Punks Jump Up, Psychemagik, Sleazy McQueen, Space Coast and Todd Terje.[5][6]
Charts
edit| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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| Australia (Kent Music Report)[7] | 68 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] | 13 |
| Europe (European Top 100 Singles)[9] | 25 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 8 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[11] | 16 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] | 32 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] | 29 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14] | 16 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 21 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[16] | 26 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[17] | 30 |
| West Germany (GfK)[18] | 45 |
References
edit- ^ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 10.
- ^ Inskeep, Thomas; Soto, Alfred (22 February 2007). "The Bluffer's Guide – Sophisti-Pop". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ^ "Bryan Ferry – 'Don't Stop The Dance' Remixes". Bryanferry.com. 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
- ^ Don't Stop the Dance, retrieved 5 May 2014
- ^ "'Don't Stop The Dance' Remixes". Bryan Ferry. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Don't Stop The Dance [Virgin Records]". Beatport. Archived from the original on 2014-04-23. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 110. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Bryan Ferry – Don't Stop the Dance" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "European Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol. 2, no. 41. 14 October 1985. p. 13. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Don't Stop the Dance". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 5 June 2022. Select "Singoli" in the "Tipo" field, type "Don't stop the dance" in the "Titolo" field and press "cerca".
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Bryan Ferry" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Bryan Ferry – Don't Stop the Dance" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Bryan Ferry – Don't Stop the Dance". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Bryan Ferry: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ "Bryan Ferry Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Bryan Ferry Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Bryan Ferry – Don't Stop the Dance" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 1 April 2018.