A little something to get you dancing around the house this weekend.
Release date: 1978
Highest chart positions
| Australia | 02 |
| UK | 04 |
| USA | 10 |
| Cananda | 12 |
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Something For The Weekend? Leif Garrett – I Was Made For Dancin’
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I remember that one, Hugh. Way to fast for this old body, but it does get the feet moving! Have fun dancing up a storm. Good exercise!
Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise if you’re like me and dislike gyms, Diana. I always dance like nobody is watching. Then I hit the cakes…
Lol. I might have to do both today.
I remember this song very well Hugh it was played a great deal in the latter part of 1979 when I was living in Wales and the radio was my only entertainment as I was working in a hotel and rarely finished much before midnight.. I remember dancing around to it in my little flat.. great share..xxhugs
Such happy memories, Sally. I often look back and think of those times as the good old days. 1978 saw me on the verge of a life-changing event. And this song acts as a great reminder.
Great song, Hugh. Don’t remember Leif Garrett, though 🙂
Nor do I, Mary. However, I heard the song on Radio 2 a few weeks ago, and it (and Leif’s name) instantly floated to the surface of my memory.
I was there for that song and that era. Whatever is Leif doing now?
I wonder, Norah? Maybe he’s writing 99-word flash fiction at the Ranch?
I wonder … 🤣
I remember what a teenage heartthrob he was for a time.
I can see why Pete. He was up against the likes of David Cassidy and Donny Osmond, though.
Good Ole Leif Garrett! The 80s were fun!
They were the best, Terri.
I had a huge crush on Leif Garrett when I was a teenager! Thanks for the trip down memory lane
You’re welcome. I don’t remember much about him, but I certainly remember this song.
Cool! Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, Christa.
Sorry, but…not for me!
No dancing, Clive? Takes me back to my early clubbing years. Now, I’m in bed by 10!
No, Hugh, I always had two left feet! And I was more into folk and rock music than disco and pop. It made for some interesting discussions with my now ex-wife, as we only had a narrow range in common in our musical tastes!
Your comment reminds me of the Top of the Pops 1978 programme on BBC2 last night, which compared how appearing on the show was viewed differently by performers and how they treated the programme, Clive. Did you watch it? If not, it’s an interesting look back at how the show was produced. Leif wasn’t on it, but I was amazed by some of the acts that were. It was a great look back. I was more into disco that rock music.
I didn’t see the programme but will seek it out. I’d probably given up watching it much in those days, though – it was the Old Grey Whistle Test for me 😊
I’ve just seen this. A classic case of ‘saw this and thought of you!’ https://www.quora.com/Who-are-the-most-famous-musicians-that-went-bankrupt/answer/Ely-Matawaran?ch=10&share=2f5d71d0&srid=ixvo1
Oh, no! Poor Leif.
Yup, I’m dancing already!
Good to hear, Donna. Keep dancing.
Whoop whoop! Cool 70s sound!
I’d forgotten all about this classic until I found it on YouTube.
Thanks for sharing, Hugh!!
You’re welcome, Erika.
Absolutely great, here is an old classic in the same vein!
Happy Weekend Hugh 💜💜💜💜
Oh, yes, absolutely love The Nolan Sisters, Willow. Far better than the Oasis Brothers.
Thank you for something else to dance to this weekend.
Yes indeed they are great and a few of them still singing! As for Liam and Noel I don’t think they were ever “in the mood for dancing” unless it was on eachother’s heads 🤣💜💜
I agree.
Lol😃😃💜💜💜💜
That song was new to me – and the video really reflects a lot of the end of 70s culture trends – not just in music hits but those clothes too
Oh, yes, I agree. I wish I still had my flares and platform shoes. When I look at what vintage clothes buyers will pay for them now, I’d be able to buy myself a whole new wardrobe.
hahaha – it sounds like you had some cool clothes!!
Back then, I was always with fashion. These days, I go for comfort rather than style.
Got anything for a long Saturday afternoon snooze?
I have something for everything. How about this?
Lovely