Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard

"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."

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.

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)	4
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)	3

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)	Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)	67
US Country Songs (Billboard)	45

References

Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
Billboard, July 5, 1997
"Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3319." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. September 8, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
"Alabama Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
"RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1997". RPM. December 15, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
"Best of 1997: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.

Himes, Geoffery, Alabama entry in "The Encyclopedia of Country Music: The Ultimate Guide to the Music." Country Music Foundation, Oxford Press, New York, 1998. ISBN 0-19-511671-2
Allmusic — Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard by Alabama.

v t e Alabama 1990–2011 singles
Pass It On Down	"Pass It On Down" "Jukebox in My Mind" "Forever's as Far as I'll Go" "Down Home" "Here We Are"
Greatest Hits Vol. II	"Then Again" "Born Country"
American Pride	"Take a Little Trip" "I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)" "Once Upon a Lifetime" "Hometown Honeymoon"
Cheap Seats	"Reckless" "T.L.C. A.S.A.P." "The Cheap Seats"
Greatest Hits Vol. III	"We Can't Love Like This Anymore" "Give Me One More Shot"
In Pictures	"She Ain't Your Ordinary Girl" "In Pictures" "It Works" "The Maker Said Take Her"
Dancin' on the Boulevard	"Sad Lookin' Moon" "Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard" "Of Course I'm Alright" "She's Got That Look in Her Eyes"
For the Record	"How Do You Fall in Love" "Keepin' Up"
Twentieth Century	"God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You" "Small Stuff"
When It All Goes South	"When It All Goes South"
Other singles	"Sweet Home Alabama" "Angels Among Us" "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" "Old Alabama"

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