You Can Dance
Madonna · 1987
73 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · electronic · folk
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and electronic rhythms that ignites the floor with infectious energy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dance floor energy throughout wave-like pacing for movement infectious rhythms for celebration
- Context
- Released on November 13, 1987, 'You Can Dance' marks Madonna's first remix album after her commercial breakthrough with 'True Blue.' This album represents a strategic pivot towards enhancing her club appeal, featuring reimagined versions of her earlier hits alongside new material, showcasing her dominance in the dance music scene.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, electronic, folk
You Can Dance is an album by Madonna, released in 1987. A vibrant blend of dance-pop and electronic rhythms that ignites the floor with infectious energy. The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and was pivotal in cementing Madonna's status as a pop icon. It also received critical acclaim for its innovative production and helped popularize dance remixes in mainstream music, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of late '80s pop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does You Can Dance sound like?
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and electronic rhythms that ignites the floor with infectious energy. Rooted in contemporary R&B and electronic.
What makes You Can Dance by Madonna notable?
The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and was pivotal in cementing Madonna's status as a pop icon. It also received critical acclaim for its innovative production and helped popularize dance remixes in mainstream music, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of late '80s pop. Released on November 13, 1987, 'You Can Dance' marks Madonna's first remix album after her commercial breakthrough with 'True Blue.' This album represents a strategic pivot towards enhancing her club appeal, featuring reimagined versions of her earlier hits alongside new material, showcasing her dominance in the dance music scene.
Who is You Can Dance for?
You Can Dance works well if you're into dance floor energy throughout, wave-like pacing for movement and infectious rhythms for celebration.
How many songs are on You Can Dance?
You Can Dance has 11 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spotlight Standout 6:24
- 2 Holiday Standout 6:34
- 3 Everybody 6:43
- 4 Physical Attraction 6:20
- 5 Spotlight (dub version) 4:46
- 6 Holiday (dub version) 6:57
- 7 Over and Over 7:11
- 8 Into the Groove Standout 8:06
- 9 Where’s the Party 7:37
- 10 Over and Over (dub version) 6:41
- 11 Into the Groove (dub version) 6:24
Release Date
November 13, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
73 min 43 sec
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