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1986 single by Ratt From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Dance" is a song by American heavy metal band Ratt. It is the first track off their 1986 album Dancing Undercover and the tenth track of their compilation album Ratt & Roll 81-91. It reached #59 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Stephen Pearcy, guitarists Robbin Crosby and Warren DeMartini, and album producer Beau Hill.
"Dance" | ||||
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Single by Ratt | ||||
from the album Dancing Undercover | ||||
Released | October 1986 [1] | |||
Recorded | 1986 | |||
Genre | Glam metal[2] | |||
Length | 4:17 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robbin Crosby, Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Beau Hill | |||
Producer(s) | Beau Hill | |||
Ratt singles chronology | ||||
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The single was featured in the Miami Vice Season 3 episode "Down for the Count" in 1987.
In the music video for the song, the band is invited to perform by the master of ceremonies (played by comedian and actor Dick Shawn) during a brief interlude at a rock music show at the famed Whisky a Go Go. Ratt is initially reluctant, but the band relents and performs.
1. "Dance" - 4:17
2. "Take a Chance" - 4:00
Chart (1986-87) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 59 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 36 |
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