Dance with Me (The Drifters song) explained
"Dance with Me" is a song written by Lewis Lebish and Elmo Glick and performed by The Drifters with Ben E. King singing lead.[1] In 1959, the track reached No. 2 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 15 on the U.S. pop chart, and No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
It was featured on their 1960 album, The Drifters' Greatest Hits.[3]
Other versions
- Rick James released a version of the song as a single as part of a medley with "This Magic Moment" in 1989. It reached No. 74 on the U.S. R&B chart.[4]
- Carla Thomas released a version of the song on her 1961 album Gee Whiz.[5]
- Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas released a version of the song on their 1964 EP From a Window.[6]
- Emile Ford released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1979 single "How Can I Live Without You".[7]
Notes and References
- https://www.45cat.com/record/452040us The Drifters, "Dance with Me" Single Release
- https://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Dance+with+Me+by+The+Drifters&id=42578 The Drifters, "Dance with Me" Chart Positions
- https://www.discogs.com/release/11016365-The-Drifters-The-Drifters-Greatest-Hits The Drifters, The Drifters' Greatest Hits
- https://musicvf.com/song.php?title=This+Magic+Moment+%2F+Dance+with+Me+by+Rick+James&id=132556 The Drifters, "Dance with Me" Chart Positions
- https://www.discogs.com/release/7466492-Carla-Thomas-Gee-Whiz Carla Thomas, Gee Whiz
- https://www.45cat.com/record/gep8921 Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas, From a Window
- https://www.45cat.com/record/tr7 Emile Ford, "How Can I Live Without You" Single Release