When most people my age think of dance music they think of 70's classics like Gloria Gaynor's I am woman hear me roar anthem I Will Survive or Thelma Houston's epic Don't Leave Me This Way. Some might think later like anything by Shannon or even Blondie. Later it became groups like C&C music factory and even Hip Hop got into the mix with MC Hammer or even Hypnotize by Biggie. The current century brings us house faves like Sandstorm or Raver's Fantasy. But what's the best song to dance to? My favorite isn't a typical dance song. It's one that could be danced to quickly or slowly. Grinding to the beat or sensually sway with the hypnotic voice of the lead singer.
My favorite is Missing by Everything But The Girl. Not a famous band by any means. I just remember being in a club and this song came on and there was something about it that just made you want to move. Especially if there was someone you had your eye on. I remember for a while this was the song I looked forward to late at night, feeling no pain from rounds of drinks. Inhibitions long gone and esteem and hormones in overdrive. Long ago, many years, many pounds, when it was all about enjoying life and connecting with someone.. Guess things have changed. I used to listen to the music and my body raced. Now, at 40, I hear the words and think of lost loves - "and I miss you like the deserts miss the rain."
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