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Dance This Mess Around

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Wikipedia article




'"Dance This Mess Around"' is a song by American new wave band The B-52's. It was released in 1979, as the third and final single from their self-titled debut album. The song features Cindy Wilson on lead vocals, as well as Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson, and has become a live favorite, even 40 years after its release. It was heard once in 'Alex Strangelove'.

Critical reception



Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic stated in his review of the band's debut album that, along with "Planet Claire" and "Rock Lobster", "It's all great fun, but [the album] wouldn't have resonated throughout the years if the group hadn't written such incredibly infectious, memorable tunes as... 'Dance This Mess Around'" In his review of the track, Evan Sawdey of PopMatters mentions that "fans have known this track for years as not only one of the finest tunes the group has ever composed, but also one of the absolute best tracks of the era," and that "This, along with "52 Girls", are the kind of songs that gave the band's debut its distinct personality."

Personnel



* Cindy Wilson - vocals, tambourine

* Fred Schneider - vocals, toy piano

* Kate Pierson - synth bass, organ, vocals

* Ricky Wilson - guitar

* Keith Strickland - drums, percussion

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Category:The B-52's songs

Category:Songs about dancing

Category:Songs written by Cindy Wilson

Category:Songs written by Fred Schneider

Category:1979 singles

Category:Warner Records singles

Category:1979 songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Chris Blackwell

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