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Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard
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Wikipedia article
"'Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard'" is a song written by Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Greg Fowler, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in June 1997 as the second single from the album, 'Dancin' on the Boulevard'. The song peaked at No. 3 on the 'Billboard magazine' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1997.
Content
The song is one of several in Alabama's catalog paying tribute to their musical heritage. Here, the band reflects on their days of playing in the clubs of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the lyrics "offer a wonderful stroll down memory lane for the members of Alabama." She says that even listeners who are unfamiliar with the band's history will "absolutely love the light and summery feel of the song." The production is described as "skilled" and "prominently marked" and she goes on to say that Owen's "warm and wonderful performance, this single could easily kick off a new dance craze."'Billboard', July 5, 1997
Music video
The music video was directed by Deaton Flanigen and was filmed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Chart positions
"Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard" debuted at number 61 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 28, 1997.
Year-end charts
References
*Himes, Geoffery, Alabama entry in "The Encyclopedia of Country Music: The Ultimate Guide to the Music." Country Music Foundation, Oxford Press, New York, 1998.
*[ Allmusic 'Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard' by Alabama].
Category:1997 singles
Category:Alabama (American band) songs
Category:Music videos directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions
Category:Song recordings produced by Don Cook
Category:RCA Records singles
Category:Songs written by Randy Owen
Category:Songs written by Teddy Gentry
Category:Songs written by Greg Fowler
Category:1996 songs
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