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Life's a Dance (song)
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Wikipedia article
'"Life's a Dance"' is a debut song written by Allen Shamblin and Steve Seskin, and performed by American country music singer John Michael Montgomery. It was released on September 21, 1992, as his debut single, and was served as the lead-off single and title track from his debut album 'Life's a Dance'. It peaked at number 4 on the U.S. Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. It also peaked at number 3 on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks. The opening lyrics were also quoted in the second episode of Schitts Creek, highlighting Canadian artists in the popular show produced by Canadian studio Pop.
Content
The song is a mid-tempo, in which the narrator gives the example of being too scared to ask a girl out when he was 14 years old. The girl ends up moving away and he never had the chance to ask her. The narrator goes on to refer to life as "a dance" and says that "you learn as you go".
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine gave the song a mixed review, saying that Montgomery is a "fine and photogenic balladeer" but the song is "less than memorable."'Billboard', October 24, 1992
Music video
The music video was directed by Marc Ball and premiered in late 1992. The video was filmed in Durango, Colorado and was the first time Montgomery had ever been on a plane.'Billboard', November 29, 2992 In 1994, he performed the song on the PBS music program 'Austin City Limits' during Season 19.
Chart positions
"Life's a Dance" debuted at number 69 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 3, 1992.
Year-end charts
References
Category:1992 songs
Category:1992 debut singles
Category:John Michael Montgomery songs
Category:Songs written by Steve Seskin
Category:Songs written by Allen Shamblin
Category:Song recordings produced by Doug Johnson (record producer)
Category:Atlantic Records singles
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