2000 single by Lucy Pearl
2000 single by Lucy Pearl
"Dance Tonight " is the debut single of American R&B group Lucy Pearl , written by Raphael Saadiq , Ali Shaheed Muhammad , and Dawn Robinson [2] and the first single taken from their self-titled debut album . Serviced to radio on the week of March 27, 2000, the single peaked at number 36 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart , and it reached the top 40 in Canada and the Netherlands. It was nominated to Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 43rd Grammy Awards (2001) but lost to Destiny's Child 's "Say My Name ".[3]
Critical reception [ ]
Billboard editor Chuck Taylor wrote of the song, calling "Dance Tonight" a "smooth uptempo track that truly makes you want to dance tonight." He praised the vocal performances of Raphael Saadiq and Dawn Robinson , noting that Saadiq's vocals were "easy to distinguish" and reminiscent of his career with Tony! Toni! Toné! while describing Robinson's backing vocals as "sweet and sensual."[4]
Music video [ ]
The music video for the song shows Ali Shaheed Muhammad , Dawn Robinson , and Raphael Saadiq preparing to go a dance party being held at night. Interspersed with scenes from the movie, Love and Basketball, are scenes from the video, which include Dawn repeatedly being shown topless , putting makeup on in front of a mirror. A later scene shows her getting up in slow motion.[5]
Charts [ ]
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Release history [ ]
References [ ]
^ Jump up to: a b "Reviews – For Records Released on July 17, 2000" (PDF) . Music Week . July 8, 2000. p. 21. Retrieved August 3, 2021 .
^ "ASCAP-Repertory search – Dance Tonight" . ASCAP.COM . Retrieved October 5, 2020 .
^ List of nominees and winners Archived October 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine , CNN
^ Taylor, Chuck , ed. (May 6, 2000). "Reviews & Previews – Singles" (PDF) . Billboard . Vol. 112 no. 19. p. 24. Retrieved October 5, 2020 .
^ "From Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" . celebritymoviearchive.com . Retrieved October 5, 2020 .
^ "Ultratop.be – Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in Dutch). Ultratip . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Ultratop.be – Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in French). Ultratip . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7188 ." RPM . Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 7177 ." RPM . Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Lescharts.com – Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in French). Les classement single . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 37, 2000 " (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in Dutch). Single Top 100 . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Rhythmic)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2020.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2000" . Billboard . Retrieved April 21, 2021 .
^ Mitchell, Gail (April 1, 2000). "Lucy Pearl Debuts on Pookie/Beyond" (PDF) . Billboard . Vol. 112 no. 14. p. 105. Retrieved October 5, 2020 .
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