Song of the Day #366: ‘Dancing in the Street’ – Martha & the Vandellas

Presented without comment for your enjoyment.

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Callin’ out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer’s here and the time is right
For dancin’ in the streets
They’re dancin’ in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
Up in New York City

All we need is music, sweet music
There’ll be music everywhere
There’ll be swingin’, swayin’ and records playin’
And dancin’ in the streets

Oh, it doesn’t matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
There’ll be dancin’
They’re dancin’ in the street

This is an invitation
Across the nation
A chance for the folks to meet
There’ll be laughin’ and singin’ and music swingin’
And dancin’ in the streets

Philadelphia, P.A. (Philadelphia, P.A.)
Baltimore and DC now (Baltimore and DC now)
Yeah don’t forget the Motor City (can’t forget the Motor City)

All we need is music, sweet music
There’ll be music everywhere
There’ll be swingin’, swayin’ and records playin’
And dancin’ in the street, yeah

Oh, it doesn’t matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy grasp a girl
Everywhere around the world
There’ll be dancin’
They’re dancin’ in the streets

Philadelphia, P.A. (Philadelphia, P.A.)
Baltimore and DC now (Baltimore and DC now)
Yeah don’t forget the Motor City (can’t forget the Motor City)
All the way down in L.A. California
Not to mention Halifax Nova Scotia
Manchester
Alexandria, Virginia, Virginia

2 thoughts on “Song of the Day #366: ‘Dancing in the Street’ – Martha & the Vandellas

  1. Amy says:

    I feel certain this song was played during a memorable scene in a film, but I can’t figure out which film (and Google is offering me no help!) Perhaps I’ve just created such a scene in my own mind? Regardless, this song is a classic, one I’ve always enjoyed, despite never being compelled to live out its instruction.

  2. Dana says:

    i actually like the Van Halen cover better:)

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