"Dancing with Myself" is a punk rock song written by singer Billy Idol and bassist Tony James, and first recorded by their band Generation X. The song was first released as a single and a 12" in 1980 and, a few weeks after the single release, was included on the band's last album—1981's Kiss Me Deadly. It would become one of the group's most well-known songs, but had limited success in its initial release. The song appeared as the opening theme in the film Flushed Away.
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| - "Dancing with Myself" is a punk rock song written by singer Billy Idol and bassist Tony James, and first recorded by their band Generation X. The song was first released as a single and a 12" in 1980 and, a few weeks after the single release, was included on the band's last album—1981's Kiss Me Deadly. It would become one of the group's most well-known songs, but had limited success in its initial release. The song appeared as the opening theme in the film Flushed Away.
- "Dancing with Myself" was originally recorded by the band Generation X, and was later performed by Billy Idol for his first solo album. The song was performed by Gonzo on episode 207 of Muppets Tonight. As the song progresses, more and more Gonzos enter and sing. Originally, Gonzo was supposed to sing "Dancing with My Chickens," but unfortunately his chickens "flew the coop." Link Hogthrob cited the song as his favorite in a character profile on Henson.com.
- Dancing with Myself was a 1980 hit single for the British band Generation X. I dance With Myself is a Dutch-language cover of the Generation X/classicBilly Idol Dancing With Myself, released by the Belgian band De Kreuners in 1982. The b-side of the single was the song Raunchy Happy. Featured work Musicians: Erik Wauters (guitar) Berre Bergen (bass guitar) Ben Crabbé (drums) Jan Van Eycken (guitar) Walter Grootaers (vocals)
- "Dancing with Myself" is a song by the band Generation X released in 1981, from their album Kiss Me Deadly. It was one of their first true hit singles. At the time of its release, the band shortened their name to simply "Gen X." Also of note, the band contained only Billy Idol and Tony James from the original line-up. Idol went on to have great success with the single when he released a more pop friendly version (absent of the driving guitar and bass in the Gen X version) on his first solo release, Don't Stop". This article is a . You can help My English Wiki by expanding it.
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| - "Dancing with Myself" is a punk rock song written by singer Billy Idol and bassist Tony James, and first recorded by their band Generation X. The song was first released as a single and a 12" in 1980 and, a few weeks after the single release, was included on the band's last album—1981's Kiss Me Deadly. It would become one of the group's most well-known songs, but had limited success in its initial release. The song appeared as the opening theme in the film Flushed Away.
- "Dancing with Myself" is a song by the band Generation X released in 1981, from their album Kiss Me Deadly. It was one of their first true hit singles. At the time of its release, the band shortened their name to simply "Gen X." Also of note, the band contained only Billy Idol and Tony James from the original line-up. Idol went on to have great success with the single when he released a more pop friendly version (absent of the driving guitar and bass in the Gen X version) on his first solo release, Don't Stop". Some have speculated that the song is about masturbation, but more likely it was inspired by what Tony James and Billy Idol witnessed in a Japanese night club during the band's 1979 Japanese Tour as patrons watched themselves dance in the space enhancing mirrors which covered the walls. This song appears in Guitar Hero 5. This article is a . You can help My English Wiki by expanding it.
- "Dancing with Myself" was originally recorded by the band Generation X, and was later performed by Billy Idol for his first solo album. The song was performed by Gonzo on episode 207 of Muppets Tonight. As the song progresses, more and more Gonzos enter and sing. Originally, Gonzo was supposed to sing "Dancing with My Chickens," but unfortunately his chickens "flew the coop." Link Hogthrob cited the song as his favorite in a character profile on Henson.com.
- Dancing with Myself was a 1980 hit single for the British band Generation X. I dance With Myself is a Dutch-language cover of the Generation X/classicBilly Idol Dancing With Myself, released by the Belgian band De Kreuners in 1982. The b-side of the single was the song Raunchy Happy. Featured work Musicians: Erik Wauters (guitar) Berre Bergen (bass guitar) Ben Crabbé (drums) Jan Van Eycken (guitar) Walter Grootaers (vocals)
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