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Dancing the Night Away (Tanya Tucker song)

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"'Dancing the Night Away'" is a song composed by James H. Brown, Jr. and Russell Smith. It originally recorded by American country artist, Tanya Tucker. It was released as a single by MCA Records in August 1977. It became a top 20 single on both the American and Canadian country song charts in 1977. It also appeared on Tucker's 1977 MCA studio album titled 'Ridin' Rainbows'.

Background and recording



Tanya Tucker became a country music star at age 13 with her 1972 single, "Delta Dawn". The song became a top ten release and was followed by a series of number one singles such as "What's Your Mama's Name" and "Blood Red and Goin' Down". Tucker moved from Columbia Records to MCA Records in 1975 and she continued having a string of number one and top ten singles. Among her singles released from MCA was the track "Dancing the Night Away". The song was composed by James H. Brown Jr. and Russell Smith. Tucker first recorded the song at the Soundshop Studio in September 1976. The session was held in Nashville, Tennessee and was produced by Jerry Crutchfield.

Release and chart performance



"Dancing the Night Away" first appeared on Tucker's 1976 studio album called 'Ridin' Rainbows'. It was spawned as the album's fourth single in August 1977 via MCA Records. The track spent 11 weeks on the American 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart. By September 1977, the song reached number 16 on the chart. On the Canadian 'RPM' Country chart, the single reached a similar top 20 chart position, climbing to number 19. The song was later recorded by Crystal Gayle for her 1979 album, 'Miss the Mississippi'.

Track listing



;7" vinyl single

* "Dancing the Night Away" 3:31

* "Let's Keep It That Way" 3:52

Chart performance



References



Category:1977 singles

Category:1976 songs

Category:MCA Records singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Jerry Crutchfield

Category:Songs written by Russell Smith (singer)

Category:Tanya Tucker songs

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