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Touch Dance

Eurythmics · 1984

47 min · 7 tracks · new wave ยท blue-eyed soul

Synth-driven rhythms and soulful vocals create a vibrant reimagining of Eurythmics' earlier hits.

Touch Dance is an album by Eurythmics, released in 1984. Synth-driven rhythms and soulful vocals create a vibrant reimagining of Eurythmics' earlier hits. The album showcases Eurythmics' knack for reinvention, significantly impacting the dance music genre by popularizing remixes at a time when they were becoming an essential part of the music industry. Its release coincided with the rise of electronic dance music, influencing many subsequent artists to explore remix culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Touch Dance sound like?

Synth-driven rhythms and soulful vocals create a vibrant reimagining of Eurythmics' earlier hits. Rooted in new wave and blue-eyed soul.

What makes Touch Dance by Eurythmics notable?

The album showcases Eurythmics' knack for reinvention, significantly impacting the dance music genre by popularizing remixes at a time when they were becoming an essential part of the music industry. Its release coincided with the rise of electronic dance music, influencing many subsequent artists to explore remix culture. Released in 1984, 'Touch Dance' was Eurythmics' first remix album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' in 1983. This release positioned the duo as innovative artists, reinterpreting their successful tracks to appeal to both club and radio audiences during the burgeoning dance music scene.

How many songs are on Touch Dance?

Touch Dance has 7 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·47:33

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The First Cut (vocal remix) Standout 6:34
  • 2 Cool Blue (vocal remix) Standout 5:58
  • 3 Paint a Rumour (vocal remix) Standout 7:26
  • 4 Regrets (vocal remix) 7:34
  • 5 The First Cut (instrumental remix) 7:14
  • 6 Cool Blue (instrumental remix) 6:54
  • 7 Paint a Rumour (instrumental remix) 5:53

Release Date

May 1, 1984

Genre

blue-eyed soul, new wave

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

47 min 33 sec