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“D.A.N.C.E.” is the second single by Justice, and the first from their album †. It includes an edit and extended versions of “D.A.N.C.E”, a rougher mix in the style of their earlier releases, “B.E.A.T”, and the track “Phantom” which was previously issued in limited quantities twice on 12” vinyl preceding the release of “D.A.N.C.E.”. The single was released on April 23, 2007. The song features a children’s choir from the UK.
According to the band, they are huge Michael Jackson fans and therefore decided to dedicate this song to him. The song references numerous Michael Jackson songs including “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”, “Black or White”, “Working Day and Night”, and “Whatever Happens” along with the Jackson Five song “ABC” or Michael Jackson’s album “Music and Me”. Vocals are provided by the London based Foundation for Young Musicians choir.
A music video for “D.A.N.C.E.” was shot by French directorial duo Jonas & François with animation by So Me. The video was nominated for the 2007 MTV Video Music Award “Video of the Year.”
The song was #4 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.
According to the band, they are huge Michael Jackson fans and therefore decided to dedicate this song to him. The song references numerous Michael Jackson songs including “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”, “Black or White”, “Working Day and Night”, and “Whatever Happens” along with the Jackson Five song “ABC” or Michael Jackson’s album “Music and Me”. Vocals are provided by the London based Foundation for Young Musicians choir.
A music video for “D.A.N.C.E.” was shot by French directorial duo Jonas & François with animation by So Me. The video was nominated for the 2007 MTV Video Music Award “Video of the Year.”
The song was #4 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.
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csankurgoyal wrote:
amazing track
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jennica_med_c wrote:
Fantastic video!
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CypheroN wrote:
Epic
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doctorKozi wrote:
Contemporary classic.
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jasonz88 wrote:
Perfect :3
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KingNewsted wrote:
the more i listen to it, the more i like it.
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joekickasss wrote:
I LAV
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Robsy wrote:
Too good.
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cesarww wrote:
I love both the video and song :D
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rosemystique wrote:
best video ever
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Opanopono wrote:
makes me smile :D
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Facegod wrote:
Don't like this one.
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anca2004 wrote:
:D
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uheardmetrick wrote:
dance dance dance
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danieliukas wrote:
maybe
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shinji03 wrote:
perfect song for a night going to a club with friends...
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freezep0px wrote:
Same here!
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skooks wrote:
No. I pretty much hate this song, but I love the rest of the album.
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freezep0px wrote:
Am I the only one that isn't completely in love with this song...?
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meagle1983 wrote:
hi! please check my Funk-Cello cover of D.A.N.C.E on my channel on youtube.... http://www.youtube.com/eliaskahila
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