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And she's dancing like she's never danced before

The song was used in the 1983 film Flashdance and was inspired by the 1980 horror film Maniac. The film Maniac was about a serial killer who stalks his victims in New York City. The song's performer and co-writer Michael Sembello recalls that an early version of the chorus was: He's a maniac, maniac that's for sure, He will kill your cat and nail him to the door. At the suggestion of the record's producer Phil Ramone, the lyrics were rewritten to describe a girl with a passion for dancing. The lyrics became: She's a maniac, maniac on the floor And she… read more
The song was used in the 1983 film Flashdance and was inspired by the 1980 horror film Maniac. The film Maniac was about a serial killer who stalks h… read more
The song was used in the 1983 film Flashdance and was inspired by the 1980 horror film Maniac. The film Maniac was about a serial killer who stalks his victims in New York City. The song… read more

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Michael Sembello

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Michael Sembello (born April 17, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American best known for his iconic hit "Maniac". He began his career as a professional musician by becoming a studio guitarist, and his credits include working with, or writing for, a 'Who's Who' of popular music. He has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Barbra Streisand, Stanley Clarke, and Donna Summer. Influenced by contemporary and the flashy scene, Sembello released his debut so… read more
Michael Sembello (born April 17, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American best known for his iconic hit "Maniac". He began his career as a prof… read more
Michael Sembello (born April 17, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American best known for his iconic hit "Maniac". He began his career as a professional musician by becoming a studio guitari… read more

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