Dance Tonight (Lucy Pearl song)

"Dance Tonight" is the debut single from R&B group Lucy Pearl, written by Raphael Saadiq, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Dawn Robinson[2] and the first single taken from their self-titled debut album. Serviced to radio on the week of March 27, 2000, the single peaked at number 36 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, and it reached the top 40 in Canada and the Netherlands. It was nominated to Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 43rd Grammy Awards (2001) but lost to Destiny's Child's "Say My Name".[3]

"Dance Tonight"
Single by Lucy Pearl
from the album Lucy Pearl
ReleasedMarch 27, 2000[1]
Recorded2000
Genre
Length3:41
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lucy Pearl singles chronology
"Dance Tonight"
(2000)		 "Don't Mess with My Man"
(2000)

Critical reception

Billboard editor Chuck Taylor wrote of the song, calling "Dance Tonight" a "smooth uptempo track that truly makes you want to dance tonight." He praised the vocal performances of Raphael Saadiq and Dawn Robinson, noting that Saadiq's vocals were "easy to distinguish" and reminiscent of his career with Tony! Toni! Toné! while describing Robinson's backing vocals as "sweet and sensual."[4]

Music video

The music video for the song shows Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Dawn Robinson, and Raphael Saadiq preparing to go a dance party being held at night. Interspersed with scenes from the movie are scenes from the video, which include Dawn repeatedly being shown topless putting makeup on in front of a mirror. A later scene shows her getting up in slow motion.[5]

Charts
Chart (2000–2001) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[6] 10
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[7] 4
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[8] 28
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[9] 13
France (SNEP)[10] 78
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] 38
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] 47
Scotland (OCC)[13] 68
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 36
UK Dance (OCC)[15] 3
UK R&B (OCC)[16] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 36
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 5
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 35

References
  1. Mitchell, Gail (April 1, 2000). "Lucy Pearl Debuts on Pookie/Beyond" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 112 no. 14. p. 105. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  2. "ASCAP-Repertory search – Dance Tonight". ASCAP.COM. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  3. List of nominees and winners Archived October 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, CNN
  4. Taylor, Chuck, ed. (May 6, 2000). "Reviews & Previews – Singles" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 112 no. 19. p. 24. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  5. "From Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight". celebritymoviearchive.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  6. "Ultratop.be – Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  7. "Ultratop.be – Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  8. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7188." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  9. "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 7177." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  10. "Lescharts.com – Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  11. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 37, 2000" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  12. "Dutchcharts.nl – Lucy Pearl – Dance Tonight" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  13. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  14. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  15. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  16. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  17. "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  18. "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  19. "Lucy Pearl Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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