Is all night long the greatest

dance song of all time?

Dance All  Night Long?

Dance All  Night Long?

If you wanted to dance all night long, would the namesake song be the greatest? We’ve all been there when “that song” starts to play and everyone crowds the dance floor. And, we were curious what keeps people bopping on their feet hour after hour. So we took a look at what makes a great dance song and why All Night Long might be the greatest.

Who Originally Wrote All Night Long?

Who Originally Wrote All Night Long?

International superstar Lionel Richie originally wrote and sang the pop hit, All Night Long, in his 1983 album of the year Can’t Slow Down. Lionel Richie’s musical career spans decades. It took off when he was a founding member of the funk band The Commodores, then soared higher as a solo artist starting in 1982. He is truly a music icon with an Oscar, Golden Globe, and four Grammy Awards. In 2017, Lionel Richie also became a Kennedy Center honoree.

What Was Lionel Richie’s Creative Process for His Hit?

What Was Lionel Richie’s Creative Process for His Hit?

Lionel uses everyday life to inspire his writing, perhaps reflecting on his childhood. For, All Night Long, his muse came from a trip to the Caribbean. Richie wanted the beat that everyone danced to.

What Popular Covers Are There of All Night Long?

What Popular Covers Are There of All Night Long?

Bands can raise a crowd to the dance floor covering the Richie classic All Night Long. Richard Perry replicated the song’s party atmosphere in his 1985 DeBarge hit Rhythm of the Night. Two popular covers of the Richie song are by the Hindley Street Country Club and artist Jason Mraz.

So, Is All Night Long the Greatest Dance Song?

So, Is All Night Long the Greatest Dance Song?

Ironically, All Night Long is not in the top ten or even fifty of many dance song rankings.

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