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Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Louis Craig — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:48:47 -0000

I loved it when it came out. I think I was 17.

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Paul Battaglia — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:18:44 -0000

Just one correction: The song actually reached #22 on the Billboard Dance/Disco chart, and spent 23 weeks on that chart. It did lead to A&M Records signing him, and probably opened the door to his later success. So. maybe he shouldn't be so bitter about that song...

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Stephen — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:42:00 -0000

It should be noted the sped up vocals are only on the 12" remix, not the 7" remix. The 7" remix has the same vocals as the original Canadian single.

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Pete — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:39:43 -0000

I'd actually like to get my hands on the original Canadian 7" version...I think the song is cheesy fun.

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Ray — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:37:24 -0000

Ok before you all start flogging me, I still have a 12" vinyl disco single of this (I also have Alanis Morissette's first two Canada-only CDs... it's kind of like collecting rookie baseball cards, you know what I mean). This actually got quite a bit of airplay in Chicago on the notorious Disco 'DAI back in 1979, and I also remember seeing a few couples boogieing to this on DANCE FEVER.

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

SteveA — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:16:32 -0000

Although I am no big fan of Wham! - they were definitely better, and at least had one of the best pop songs ever - Wake me up before you go! C'mon - what a guilty pleasure.

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Chris K. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:40:29 -0000

Oh, and John, your posts are awesome!

It does sound like a cross between Wham and Leo Sayer...lol.

Let me steal your heart tonight...gawd this is gonna be stuck in my head all weekend. I feel sorry for my teammates as I will be singing this all weekend throughout our softball tournament...as it officially supplants the Mini Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich jingle I have been recently crooning. Maybe that's a good thing...

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Chris K. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:29:19 -0000

Only thing I can say is I wish I had a song on the billboard chart when I was 18. Some of ya'll are pretty harsh...

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

kingofgrief — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:56:22 -0000

Thanks for the desire/fire warning. I haven't listened to it yet and that's my ultimate lyrical goat-getter. *right-clicks DL link, braces self*

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

DwDunphy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:38:31 -0000

Well, the first part of your comment is spot-on.

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

MatthewBolin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:44:34 -0000

Holy shit!

This song sounds like Wham!

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

DwDunphy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:06:32 -0000

I just can't be that generous. Doing the desire/fire thing in the first section? Right up front? Fail!

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Eric S. — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:21:20 -0000

I listened to the original version and it doesn't sound half bad except for the still-too-high-for-comfort vocals. Makes you wonder how many other "disco" songs would become bearable if they had the right production. I can't blame Bryan for too much of this aside from his original vocal. The song itself is respectable.

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

DwDunphy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:02:08 -0000

I always wondered how Reckless Adams could fall so far. From the swamp-assitude of this song, the truth comes out. Reckless = dumb freakin' luck.

Re: Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

Malchus — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:57:49 -0000

I had an interest in this song because Adams discussed it on his recent CMT "Crossroads" appearance. He said the lesson it taught him was to take hold of the reins and never let anyone have creative control over his music. Having just heard the song, I can see why. This is just God awful.

Of course, the chorus is insidiously catchy and I'm going to have it stuck in my head all day. Thanks, John.