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"Let's Dance" is a 1962 hit-single by Chris Montez, written and produced by Jim Lee. It went to #4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the U.S., and to No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart. In 1973 it was coupled as an "oldie" with the Shirelles "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and released in Europe where it was a huge hit the first time in 1962. Based on radio play demand for "Let's Dance" the record company, London Records, quickly removed the Shirelles cut replacing it with the original flip side "You're the One". The recording went on to reach the top five for a second time, then 11 years later, in both Britain and Germany. The personnel on the original recording included Joel Hill on guitar, Ray Johnson on organ, Ray Pohlman on bass and Jesse Sailes on drums. This tune was also featured in the 1978 comedy film, ''National Lampoon's Animal House'' starring John Belushi. It was also the title track of a 1972 album by Montez. In Tina Turner's 1988 ''Live in Europe'' album/CD, Tina sings a duet with David Bowie wherein they sing the first 2 verses of the "Let's Dance" written by Jim Lee and performed by Chris Montez, then segue into the last section of Bowie's song "Let's Dance". == Slade version == "Let's Dance" is rock band Slade's last single from 1988. The single was only released in the UK. The song was originally covered in 1985 and appeared on the Crackers – The Christmas Party Album the same year. The track was eventually released as a single after being dropped from RCA Records. The band released two singles before on their own label You Boyz Make Big Noize and We Won't Give In. Both were commercial failures. This single also suffered the same fate. No promotion helped the single as the group would not tour. There was no promotional video or performances on TV either. The single featured a basic artwork design and as a b-side, included a 1975 album track Standing on the Corner, originally from Slade in Flame. The group would not release another single or album until 1991 although Merry Xmas Everybody would be re-released in 1989 and fail to chart. The b-side of the single "Standing on the Corner" was taken from the 1974 album "Slade in Flame". For the CD, two extra tracks were added, "Far Far Away" and "How Does It Feel". Both were also from "Slade in Flame", both being the only two singles from the album. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Let's Dance (Chris Montez song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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