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Won't You Come Dance With Me

Key E Tempo 112 bpm Time signature 4/4 Duration 3:48
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The story behind

Won't You Come Dance With Me, according to DoReSol

This musical piece, titled Won’t You Come Dance With Me, is from the Commodores' fifth studio album, released in 1977. The record was notably well-received, remaining at the top of the R&B/soul charts for eight weeks and reaching the Top 5 on the pop charts, marking a milestone for the band. A curiosity of its original vinyl release was the inclusion of a fold-out band poster, which even appeared in a scene from the film Saturday Night Fever that same year.

While the album is remembered for the hit Brick House, with the distinctive vocals of Walter Orange and the bassline by Ronald LaPread, which reached #5 on the U.S. Hot 100 and #4 on the U.S. R&B Chart, Won’t You Come Dance With Me offers a different atmosphere. The production of this work was handled by James Anthony Carmichael, who collaborated in shaping the overall sound. The duration of this song is 3 minutes and 48 seconds, inviting a moment of musical connection.

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Commodores

Commodores

Commodores · 1977 · Track 5

Details

KeyE
Time signature4/4
Tempo112 BPM
Duration3:48
ComposerLionel Richie / Thomas McClary
AlbumCommodores
Year1977
ISRCUSMO17782872

Credits

Music Lionel Richie, Thomas McClary

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