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| "'''Dance Like There's No Tomorrow'''" is a |
"'''Dance Like There's No Tomorrow'''" is a song by American singer ] and American musician ]. It was Abdul's first single release in nearly twelve years. The song was produced by ] and Randy Jackson and appears on Jackson's album '']''. | ||
| "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" reached number two on the ] ] chart and peaked at number 62 on the ] chart. It also charted in Canada and Romania at number 68 and 87 respectively. As of March 2008, the song has sold 189,000 digital downloads.<ref name="Billboard 2008">{{cite magazine | title=Ask Billboard | magazine=Billboard | date=2008-03-21 | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ask-billboard-23-1046101/ | access-date=2023-04-03}}</ref> | |||
| ==Song information== | |||
| The song was written by Lil' Eddie, Shae Patrick Skinner and Eritza Laues. The track was produced by DEEKAY and Randy Jackson. Additional vocal production was done by Oliver Leiber. Abdul sings in breathy vocals over an uptempo electronic beat. The song was Paula Abdul's first single since "]" in 1996. This song was featured in the musical video game '']''. | |||
| ==Release== | ==Release== | ||
| The song was |
The song was first premiered by ] in Los Angeles on January 18, 2008.<ref name="popdirt.com | 2008">{{cite web | title=Paula Abdul And Randy Jackson Visit KIIS FM To Premiere New Single | website=popdirt.com | date=2008-01-18 | url=http://popdirt.com/paula-abdul-and-randy-jackson-visit-kiis-fm-to-premiere-new-single/66637/ | access-date=2022-11-26 | archive-date=2022-11-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126171604/http://popdirt.com/paula-abdul-and-randy-jackson-visit-kiis-fm-to-premiere-new-single/66637/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> It is the first single off ]'s debut album, '']'' (2008).<ref> Retrieved January 18, 2008</ref> | ||
| ==Live performance== | ==Live performance== | ||
| ] pre-taped a performance that aired during the pre-game show for ]. Abdul performed a dance routine with several back-up dancers while Jackson played bass guitar with the band. Although she ], the performance still managed to receive some favorable reviews. Jim Cantiello from MTV wrote, "sure, her pre-game performance of 'Dance Like There's No Tomorrow' was pretaped. And yes, it certainly looked like she was lip-syncing ]-style. But I have to admit, I thought she nailed it."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1580867/american-idol-recap-super-bowl-edition-paula-abdul-defies-expectations-with-pregame-show/|title = 'American Idol' Recap, Super Bowl Edition: Paula Abdul Defies Expectations with Pregame Show}}</ref> Another MTV review was less kind: "The painfully '80s Janet Jackson rip-off tune and skinny-tie-era backup dancers made |
] pre-taped a performance that aired during the pre-game show for ]. Abdul performed a dance routine with several back-up dancers while Jackson played bass guitar with the band. Although she ], the performance still managed to receive some favorable reviews. Jim Cantiello from MTV wrote, "sure, her pre-game performance of 'Dance Like There's No Tomorrow' was pretaped. And yes, it certainly looked like she was lip-syncing ]-style. But I have to admit, I thought she nailed it."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1580867/american-idol-recap-super-bowl-edition-paula-abdul-defies-expectations-with-pregame-show/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901082320/http://www.mtv.com/news/1580867/american-idol-recap-super-bowl-edition-paula-abdul-defies-expectations-with-pregame-show/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 1, 2014|title = 'American Idol' Recap, Super Bowl Edition: Paula Abdul Defies Expectations with Pregame Show|website=] }}</ref> Another MTV review was less kind: "The painfully '80s Janet Jackson rip-off tune and skinny-tie-era backup dancers made Abdul look like the Mrs. Robinson of dance pop. Judging those kids on 'Idol' just got a lot harder."<ref></ref> | ||
| ==Music video== | ==Music video== | ||
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| The ] was shot on January 21, 2008. '']'' revealed that ] and ] would make cameos in the video and that Abdul and Rey Lozano choreographed the video. Abdul co-directed the music video with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WzICmkWQ38 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/0WzICmkWQ38 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Making of "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" music video|publisher=Target Exclusive DVD|accessdate=2009-03-24}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
The ] was shot on January 21, 2008. '']'' revealed that ] and ] would make cameos in the video and that Abdul and Rey Lozano choreographed the video. Abdul co-directed the music video with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WzICmkWQ38 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/0WzICmkWQ38 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Making of "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" music video|date=4 June 2008 |publisher=Target Exclusive DVD|accessdate=2009-03-24}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Some blogs reported that the video was banned by ]. However, the MTV Newsroom denied this and reported that they had not seen the video, but that they would be interested in showing it on MTV.<ref></ref> | ||
| In the video, the start shows Abdul and her dancers intertwined in complex poses. This then leads into scenes of her dancing and singing into a mic stand against a black backdrop with flowing red fabric. She is then seen singing with her band, with Randy Jackson on bass guitar. These scenes cut between Paula and her dancers performing routines and every so often graphics appear on the screen with a camera flash, framing the scene. In the middle there is a breakdown section, which is longer than on the single release version of the song. In the end, Paula is standing with the American Idol cast while glitter falls over the scene. | |||
| A second version of the video has been released with one minor edit: the ''American Idol'' cast have been removed. | |||
| ⚫ | Some blogs reported that the video was banned by ]. However, the MTV Newsroom denied this and reported that they had not seen the video, but that they would be interested in showing it on MTV.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==Reviews== | |||
| Most reviews of the song have been favorable. For example, '']'' stated, "The giddy, beat-intensive track is an ace-on match for Abdul's breathy execution, with rapid-fire verses and a peppy, positive lyric." | |||
| ==Chart performance== | ==Chart performance== | ||
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!scope="row"|Canada (])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/paula-abdul/chart-history/can/|title=Paula Abdul Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)|magazine=]|accessdate=May 12, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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| ==Official versions/remixes== | |||
| * Album Version (3:01) | |||
| * Oakenfold Radio Edit (3:07) | |||
| * Oakenfold 12" Mix (7:54) | |||
| * Oakenfold Instrumental (7:54) | |||
| * Oakenfold Dub (5:58) | |||
| * Soul Seekerz Club Mix (7:14) | |||
| * Soul Seekerz Dirty Dub (6:48) | |||
| * Trevor Simpson Vocal Mix (8:17) | |||
| * Trevor Simpson Dub Mix (6:28) | |||
| * Konvict Remix featuring ] (3:55) | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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2008 single by Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson| "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" | ||||
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| from the album Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1 | ||||
| Released | January 18, 2008 | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | Concord | |||
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"Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" is a song by American singer Paula Abdul and American musician Randy Jackson. It was Abdul's first single release in nearly twelve years. The song was produced by DEEKAY and Randy Jackson and appears on Jackson's album Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1.
"Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" reached number two on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and peaked at number 62 on the Hot 100 chart. It also charted in Canada and Romania at number 68 and 87 respectively. As of March 2008, the song has sold 189,000 digital downloads.
Release
The song was first premiered by KIIS FM in Los Angeles on January 18, 2008. It is the first single off Randy Jackson's debut album, Music Club: Volume 1 (2008).
Live performance
Paula Abdul pre-taped a performance that aired during the pre-game show for Super Bowl XLII. Abdul performed a dance routine with several back-up dancers while Jackson played bass guitar with the band. Although she lip-synced, the performance still managed to receive some favorable reviews. Jim Cantiello from MTV wrote, "sure, her pre-game performance of 'Dance Like There's No Tomorrow' was pretaped. And yes, it certainly looked like she was lip-syncing Cotillard-style. But I have to admit, I thought she nailed it." Another MTV review was less kind: "The painfully '80s Janet Jackson rip-off tune and skinny-tie-era backup dancers made Abdul look like the Mrs. Robinson of dance pop. Judging those kids on 'Idol' just got a lot harder."
Music video
The music video was shot on January 21, 2008. Access Hollywood revealed that Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest would make cameos in the video and that Abdul and Rey Lozano choreographed the video. Abdul co-directed the music video with Scott Speer.
Some blogs reported that the video was banned by MTV. However, the MTV Newsroom denied this and reported that they had not seen the video, but that they would be interested in showing it on MTV.
Chart performance
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 68 |
| Romania (Romanian Top 100) | 87 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 62 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) | 29 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | 2 |
References
- "Ask Billboard". Billboard. 2008-03-21. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
- "Paula Abdul And Randy Jackson Visit KIIS FM To Premiere New Single". popdirt.com. 2008-01-18. Archived from the original on 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- Mariah, Paula, 'Idols' Join Jackson's 'Club' Retrieved January 18, 2008
- "'American Idol' Recap, Super Bowl Edition: Paula Abdul Defies Expectations with Pregame Show". MTV. Archived from the original on September 1, 2014.
- The Best And Worst Of Super Bowl Music - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
- "Making of "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" music video". Target Exclusive DVD. 4 June 2008. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
- MTV Newsroom » Paula Abdul’s Video Isn’t Banned, Ok?
- "Paula Abdul Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- "Romanian Top 100 – Nr. 12/2008". Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on April 1, 2008. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- "Paula Abdul Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- "Paula Abdul Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- "Paula Abdul Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
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