Attitude Dancing
"Attitude Dancing" | ||||
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Single by Carly Simon | ||||
from the album Playing Possum | ||||
B-side | "Are You Ticklish" | |||
Released | May 1975 | |||
Recorded | 1975 | |||
Genre | Pop, Rock, Disco | |||
Length | 3:52 | |||
Label | Elektra | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Richard Perry | |||
Carly Simon singles chronology | ||||
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"Attitude Dancing" is a song written by Carly Simon and Jacob Brackman, performed by Simon and produced by Richard Perry. The song served as lead single from Simon's fifth studio album, Playing Possum (1975).
The single became a Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard Pop singles chart and No. 18 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[1] The single also charted in Australia, peaking at No. 70 on the ARIA Charts,[2] and was a Top 40 hit in Canada, peaking at No. 21.[3] It was included as the final track on The Best of Carly Simon, released later in the same year. Simon later included the track on her two-disc career retrospective set Anthology, released in 2002.[4] Carole King provided backing vocals on the track. Simon was the pianist on the track.
Critical reception
Stephen Holden, writing for Rolling Stone, called the track "the album's showstopper" and went on to say: "Easily the most exciting Carly Simon cut since "You're So Vain," "Attitude Dancing" boasts nifty nonsense lyrics by Jacob Brackman and one of Richard Perry's tour de force productions: strutting horns, razorsharp string lines, perfect backup vocals by various luminaries and Jim Gordon's impeccable, essential drumming. Simon's vocal is genuinely sassy; she even lets herself growl a bit."[5] The song was the first real disco hit of both herself and of her record label at the time, Elektra Records. Billboard called it "a fine rocker with a combination fun/serious storyline," and also praised the vocal performances.[6] Cash Box said it contains "the same, vibrant qualities which have made her past efforts so successful."[7]
Track listing
- 7" single[8]
- "Attitude Dancing" – 3:43
- "Are You Ticklish" – 2:26
Chart history
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA Charts) | 70 |
Canada (RPM) Top Singles | 21 |
Canada (RPM) Adult Contemporary[9] | 26 |
US Billboard Pop Singles (Hot 100) | 21 |
US Billboard Adult Contemporary | 18 |
References
- ^ "Carly Simon - Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ^ David Kent (1993). Australian Charts Book 1970—1992. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "CAN Charts > Carly Simon". RPM. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ^ "Anthology". Carlysimon.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2007. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (June 19, 1975). "Playing Possum review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Top Single Picks" (PDF). Billboard. May 10, 1975. p. 50. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. May 3, 1975. p. 20. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ "Attitude Dancing 7" single". Discogs. 1975. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. July 19, 1975. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
External links
- Carly Simon's Official Website
- Attitude Dancing by Carly Simon on YouTube, official audio (no music video)
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