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You Won’t Believe What Inspired 1970 Hit ‘Dancing in the Moonlight'

The 1970 hit “Dancing in the Moonlight” may be known as a “joyful” and “relaxed” song, but a tragedy inspired Sherman Kelly to write the tune. Sherman, 81, reflected on the gang attack he fell victim ...
LAist

How 'Dancing In The Street' Became A Protest Anthem

Fifty years ago, protesters were taking to the streets across the United States. Philadelphia and Harlem, N.Y., saw race riots. Atlantic City, N.J., saw picketers screaming outside the Democratic ...
American Songwriter

Remember When: Mick Jagger and David Bowie United To Go “Dancing in the Street” at Live Aid

In 1984, Bob Geldof brought together a slew of British rock stars for the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” with proceeds from the song going to fight the famine raging at that time through the ...
American Songwriter

Vinyl EP Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Mick Jagger & David Bowie’s Hit Cover of “Dancing in the Street” Due in August

The limited-edition white-vinyl disc will feature five versions of the Jagger-Bowie duet. They include mixes created by Bob Clearmountain and Steve Thompson, respectively. The EP also features an ...