"Dancing in Berlin" is a song by American band Berlin, which was released in 1984 as the third single from their third studio album Love Life. It was written by John Crawford and produced by Giorgio Moroder and Richie Zito. It reached No. 12 in New Zealand and No. 39 in Australia.
Critical reception Upon release, Billboard included the song as a recommended single under the "Pop" section.Billboard magazine - September 22, 1984 - Billboard Singles Reviews - page 70 The Absolute Sound described the song as one of the best from Love Life. In a retrospective review of the album, Mike DeGagne of AllMusic commented that the song "emulates the same streamline formula of sharp keyboards and an animated dance pace" of "No More Words".
Track listing 7" single "Dancing in Berlin" - 4:02 "Lost in the Crowd" - 4:38
7" single (US/Canada release) "Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04 "Pictures of You" - 4:34
7" single (US promo) "Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04 "Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04
12" single "Dancing In Berlin (Dance Remix)" - 5:16 "Lost in the Crowd" - 4:38
Chart performance Chart (1984)PeakpositionAustralian Singles Chart39New Zealand Singles Chart12
Personnel Berlin Terri Nunn – vocals Ric Olsen – guitar David Diamond – synthesizers, backing vocals Matt Reid – synthesizers John Crawford – bass, backing vocals Rob Brill – drums
Production Giorgio Moroder, Richie Zito - producers of "Dancing in Berlin" Mike Howlett - producer of "Lost in the Crowd" and "Pictures of You"
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