Dance music by Western bands
Even bands have plenty of dance music.
Starting long ago with disco-funk, and extending to what’s called dance-punk, new wave, and dance rock.
Here, we introduce dance music by Western bands.
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Dance music by Western bands (51–60)
Goodnight TonightPaul McCartney & Wings
For a time, Paul McCartney was quick to pick up on trends and even rode the disco wave.
He released Goodnight Tonight, which became a hit, reaching No.
5 on the Billboard chart.
The 12-inch version, which was popular then, also got frequent radio airplay.
I’m Happy Just To Dance With YouThe Beatles
A track included on A Hard Day’s Night.
It’s sung by George Harrison, but written by Lennon–McCartney; in effect, it’s John’s song.
Although it was a B-side single, it still charted on Billboard.
Dancing QueenABBA
ABBA, the legendary supergroup.
They were popular in Europe and Australia, but it was this 1976 release, “Dancing Queen,” that propelled them to global fame.
After that, they churned out hit after hit and became artists who went down in history.
I Cried For YouButtering Trio
Buttering Trio is a future-soul band that started gaining popularity in the 2010s.
They’re a group from Israel, made up of musically elite members, some of whom studied at music conservatories.
While the tracks have danceable beats, their light, breezy vibe gives them a stylish feel.
Dance music by Western bands (61–70)
Shine a Little LoveElectric Light Orchestra
ELO, the one-man band of Jeff Lynne, known as a Beatles maniac.
They’re an art rock group that incorporates strings, but they also released a few disco-sounding tracks to ride the boom.
“Shine a Little Love” is one of them, and its chorus was influenced by the Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus.”
Step onHappy Mondays
Happy Mondays is a band that helped lead the Madchester movement alongside The Stone Roses and New Order.
With a raspy vocal style, hefty grooves, and a somewhat carefree looseness, they’re a dance music band.
That’s the Way (I Like It)KC and The Sunshine Band
So many people associate disco with this song that “That’s the Way (I Like It)” became a massive hit.
The chorus, which repeats the title, has been used in various TV shows and movies, so many people still recognize it today.