Dance Yourself Dizzy

"Dance Yourself Dizzy" is a 1980 song by Liquid Gold taken from their self-titled album. It was the band's biggest hit in the UK, peaking at number two and being certified silver for sales of 250,000.[1]

"Dance Yourself Dizzy"
Single by Liquid Gold
from the album Liquid Gold
B-side"Dance Yourself Dizzy" (Instrumental)
ReleasedFebruary 1980
GenreDisco
Length3:59
LabelPolo
Songwriter(s)Adrian Baker, Eddie Seago
Producer(s)Adrian Baker
Liquid Gold singles chronology
"My Baby's Baby"
(1979)		 "Dance Yourself Dizzy"
(1980)		 "Substitute"
(1980)

Recording

Some of the members of Liquid Gold did not have great belief in the song, such as Syd Twynham; however, lead singer Ellie Hope was more hopeful for its success. Syd Twynham recalled, "We didn't think it really going to happen but we were playing a residency at Caesar's Palace in Luton and the song came on and everyone was dancing so we were really surprised when it took off the way it did".[2]

Reception

Barry Lederer in Billboard was positive: "As with the first hit, this new release is, equally, energetic, uplifting and a step forward for the group."[3]

Charts
Chart (1980) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 5
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7] 2

Cover Versions

The song was covered by Jane McDonald in 2016 and released as a single, but failed to chart.

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References
  1. "BPI Certified Awards search".
  2. http://www.jonkutner.com/dance-yourself-dizzy-liquid-gold/
  3. Lederer, Barry (1979-10-27). Disco Mix. Billboard. p. 62.
  4. "Ultratop.be – Liquid Gold – Dance Yourself Dizzy" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  5. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Dance Yourself Dizzy". Irish Singles Chart.
  6. "Dutchcharts.nl – Liquid Gold – Dance Yourself Dizzy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
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