"Dance with Me" is a song written by Lewis Lebish and Elmo Glick and performed by The Drifters with Ben E. King singing lead.The Drifters, "Dance with Me" Single Release Retrieved May 14, 2023 In 1959, the track reached No. 2 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 15 on the U.S. pop chart, and No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.The Drifters, "Dance with Me" Chart Positions Retrieved May 14, 2023
It was featured on their 1960 album, The Drifters' Greatest Hits.The Drifters, The Drifters' Greatest Hits Retrieved May 14, 2023
Other versions Rick James released a version of the song as a single as part of a medley with "This Magic Moment" in 1989. It reached No. 74 on the U.S. R&B chart.The Drifters, "Dance with Me" Chart Positions Retrieved May 14, 2023 Carla Thomas released a version of the song on her 1961 album Gee Whiz.Carla Thomas, Gee Whiz Retrieved May 14, 2023 Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas released a version of the song on their 1964 EP From a Window.Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas, From a Window Retrieved May 14, 2023 Emile Ford released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1979 single "How Can I Live Without You".Emile Ford, "How Can I Live Without You" Single Release Retrieved May 14, 2023
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