Lyrically, it's far from challenging, but Richie created a very memorable couplet with … Dancing on the Ceiling is the third solo studio album by American singer Lionel Richie, released on August 5, 1986. [2] Despite some negative views expressed since its release, the song remains a regular addition to '80s music nights at clubs and bars. This documentary was also released on VHS and later as a hidden extra on Richie's The Definitive Collection DVD. 7, UK No. One person found this helpful. 4.8 out of 5 stars 190 ratings. Lionel Richie had risen to prominence as a member of the Commodores during the late 1970s, but after tensions arose in the band, he left in 1982. Everybody start to lose control When the music is right If you see somebody hangin' around Don't get uptight The only thing we want to do tonight 1 on the US Billboard 200chart, selling 4 million copies. Annie LeBlanc Lyrics "Dancing On The Ceiling" (with Rush Holland, Aliyah, Indiana Massara, Brooke Butler, Hayden Summerall, Carson Lueders) (from "Chicken Girls: The Movie" soundtrack) It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100in September 1986, b… [7] There is also a reference in the video to The Seven Year Itch when air blows a woman's skirt over her head. 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All tracks produced by Lionel Richie and James Anthony Carmichael, except "Night Train (Smooth Alligator)," produced by Narada Michael Walden. Lionel Richie by Lionel Richie Audio CD $11.39. Production Assistant – Brenda Harvey-Richie. [5] Shooting took place during three days at Laird Studios in Culver City and one day on location at the LeMondrian Hotel in West Hollywood. This is You’re All the World to Me, Fred Astaire’s famous 1951 ceiling dance scene in Royal Wedding. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 4 million copies. It features singles, “Say You, Say Me,” “Dancing On The Ceiling,” “Love Will Conquer All,” “Ballerina Girl” & “Se La.” This title is being reissued on standard weight, black vinyl. [citation needed], The music video was directed by Stanley Donen who also co-produced it with Glenn Goodwin through Glenn Goodwin & Associates. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. 17). The album was originally to be titled Say You, Say Me, after the Academy Award-winning track of the same name, but it was renamed to a different track's title after Richie rewrote several songs on the album. This Can't Be Love #4. Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2016. Lots of great music! As a film buff, I enjoyed reading about the creation of each film; Donen's own thoughts about the creative process as well as the final product is … FREE Shipping on orders over $25.00. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. 45) and "Ballerina Girl" (US No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 200. If you like dancing and movies then sit back and enjoy this compilation of some great dance clips from various movies set to the song “Dancing On The Ceiling” by Lionel Richie. In the video below, we get to see how the “room” in which Astaire performed was altered to get the correct camera angles. Dancing on the Ceiling Lyrics: Something has come over me / Got all the feels / Running circles around me / Head over heels / We'll stop at nothing / To … It was originally part of the musical Simple Simon, but it was cut from the production before the premiere. Where or When #4. Have You Met Miss Jones? Listen Now with Amazon Music : Dancing On The Ceiling "Please retry" Amazon Music Unlimited: Price New from Used from MP3 Music, May 6, 2003 Order it now. David Egerton, Wayne Hargrave, Linda Jenner, Steve MacMillan, This page was last edited on 15 February 2021, at 17:18. Playing via Spotify Playing via YouTube. Assistant Engineers – Karen Siegel and Mark Smith (all tracks); Dana Jon Chappelle and Stuart Hirotsu (Track 9). Lionel Richie and his band perform "Dancing on the Ceiling" in a house party where all the guests dance on the ceiling. [1] In the early 21st century, Blender magazine published a list of the "50 worst songs of all time", with "Dancing on the Ceiling" listed at No. He considered, however, it a "comedown" after Richie's previous albums, with its songs generally longer than necessary and the lyrics mixing "silliness ... and sappiness". Anthony Decurtis, reviewing in Rolling Stone, gave the album a positive review, writing that it "sets an impressive standard for mainstream pop craft", encompassing Richie's "finest qualities". Only 7 left in stock - order soon. "Dancing on the Ceiling" is a song by American recording artist Lionel Richie. Other Top 10 singles from the album include "Love Will Conquer All" (US No. " Dancing on the Ceiling " is a 1930 popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the 1930 London musical Ever Green when it was sung by Jessie Matthews. Lionel Richie. A young man follows a pretty girl into her office, which turns out to be a musical dentist office. Dancing on the Ceiling is Lionel Richie’s third solo studio album, originally released on August 5, 1986. You Took Advantage of Me #3. Credits lifted from the album's liner notes.[14]. From the movie: ROYAL WEDDING 1951An unusual dance number to say the least. [1], Recording of the songs later used on Dancing on the Ceiling began in 1985. [8] He especially praised the track "Say You, Say Me", but found "Ballerina Girl" a "virtual anthology of Richie's worst saccharine excesses". Read more. [1] A remastered edition of Dancing on the Ceiling was released in 2003, featuring four bonus tracks. The album was originally to be titled Say You, Say Me, after the Academy Award-winning track of the same name, but it was renamed to a different track's title after Richie rewrote several songs on the album. With Diane Alexander, Rodney Dangerfield, Cheech Marin, Lionel Richie. [3], During early production, the album was intended to be titled Say You, Say Me[1] and released in December 1985. 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