While her debut single "More More More" (#4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #23 on the R&B Singles Chart, #1 on the Canadian Singles Chart and #5 on the UK Singles Chart) became her most enduring hit, she scored other hits. Naturally, her songs were more successful in the discotheques than on mainstream Pop radio. True scored three more Billboard Hot 100 chart entries with the songs "Party Line" (peaked at #80), "N.Y. You Got Me Dancing" (her second biggest hit peaking at #27) and "What's Your Name, What's Your Number" (peaked at #56). The latter two singles were lifted from her second album titled "White Witch." In 1980, she released her third and final album titled "War Machine", a more hard rock-oriented album. It was released only in Europe, however was unsuccessful.
During the following two decades, True returned to significantly low profile life. True found success in other career fields as both a drug counselor and a physic reader. She was also a talented cook. True continued receiving royalties from her music. The song "More More More" remained a popular song on TV and movies. True received a renewed burst of publicity when the Canadian group, Len, sampled the instrumental break from "More, More, More" in their own hit single, "Steal My Sunshine." Subsequently, True appeared on several "VH1 specials including 100 Greatest Dance Songs in 2000 ("More, More, More" was the No. 45 greatest dance song), Where Are They Now and 100 Greatest One-hit Wonders (both in 2002), in which she said she wants to be remembered as a person who "gave people pleasure" — then emphasized the words — "with my music." She also made an appearance in the 2005 documentary movie Inside Deep Throat. It was at this time she briefly returned to performing her songs live in concert.
True died on November 7, 2011, at a hospital in Kingston, New York, located near her home of Woodstock, New York. She was 68 years old. A longtime friend, Louise Marsello Landham, said the cause was heart failure. In line with her wishes, True was cremated. She left behind no immediate family.
N.Y. You Got Me Dancing
Andrea True Connection Lyrics
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You need a place to show to win
You'd still be waiting for me at the airport
While my ship was coming in
And N.Y. you're taking me dancing....
So "don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
Keep on dancing
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you keep me dancing, dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you keep me dancing, dancing
I'm so glad I saw your ad on every avenue
I'm so glad I saw your ad "in every place we drove"
It's a town so nice, they had to name it twice - N.Y., N.Y.
It's so hot, so hot, like an old soft shoe
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing
Dancing the night away
Oh what a joy at the Barefoot Boy
"Night Trouble Lane's" the place to be
At 12 West the sound's the best
I guess you can come in your jeans
But I still prefer..getting dressed up
But I still prefer getting dressed up for Regine's
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
"Don't you beware, don't you beware"
Keep on dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing
The lyrics of Andrea True Connection's "N.Y. You Got Me Dancing" describe the excitement and energy of New York City nightlife. The singer is grateful for having seen an advertisement for a place that can entertain her, she meets interesting people and visits various clubs. The song speaks to the universality of New York nightlife, and how the city can bring people together from all walks of life to have a good time. Throughout the song, the refrain encourages the listener to keep dancing, and not to beware or be afraid of the fun and excitement that the city offers.
The lyrics also allude to the struggles of everyday life, with the singer referring to someone with a "hard luck story" who needs a place to go and win. The singer speaks of their own experience sailing into the city and being glad to have found a place to go out and have fun. The lyrics are also peppered with references to various New York City hotspots, including the Barefoot Boy, Night Trouble Lane, and 12 West. These specifics add to the song's sense of authenticity and celebration of the city's diverse nightlife scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby with your hard luck story
You have a sob story, but I need to be impressed to give you attention
You need a place to show to win
You need somewhere to showcase your talent to win me over
You'd still be waiting for me at the airport
You would still be hanging around waiting for me, even if my life had moved on
While my ship was coming in
Even when I had a big life moment, you would still be waiting for me
And N.Y. you're taking me dancing....
New York City is taking me dancing...I'm going to enjoy the nightlife!
Keep on dancing
Continue to enjoy the dance party
I'm so glad I saw your ad on every avenue
I'm glad I heard about the party everywhere
I'm so glad I saw your ad "in every place we drove"
I'm glad I saw the ad for the party everywhere we went
It's a town so nice, they had to name it twice - N.Y., N.Y.
New York is such an amazing city they named it twice
It's so hot, so hot, like an old soft shoe
The excitement and thrill of New York is like the warmth, comfort, and familiarity of an old soft shoe
N.Y., N.Y., you keep me dancing, dancing
New York City, you keep me dancing and having fun
Dancing the night away
Enjoying the party and dancing the night away
Oh what a joy at the Barefoot Boy
The Barefoot Boy is such a joyful and fun place to be
"Night Trouble Lane's" the place to be
Night Trouble Lane is the place to be for a good time
At 12 West the sound's the best
The best sound to dance to is at 12 West
I guess you can come in your jeans
You can wear casual jeans to the party
But I still prefer..getting dressed up
But I still prefer to dress up for the party
But I still prefer getting dressed up for Regine's
I love to dress up when I go to Regine's
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing
New York City, you have gotten me in the dancing mood
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Baby, baby with your hard luck story
You need a place to show to win
You'd still be waiting for me at the airport
While my ship was coming in
And N.Y. you're taking me dancing...
So don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you keep me dancing, dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you keep me dancing, dancing
I'm so glad I saw your ad on every avenue
I'm so glad I saw your ad in every place we drove
It's a town so nice, they had to name it twice - N.Y., N.Y.
It's so hot, so hot, like an old soft shoe
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing
Dancing the night away
Oh what a joy at the Barefoot Boy
Night Trouble Lane's the place to be
At 12 West the sound's the best
I guess you can come in your jeans
But I still prefer...getting dressed up
But I still prefer getting dressed up for Regine's
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
Don't you beware, don't you beware
Keep on dancing
N.Y., N.Y., you got me dancing, dancing [To Fade]
@yesimsixtyfour
Memories! Doing the hustle until our feet were killing us and having the time of our young lives.
@danielsantana6176
R.I.P the great Andrea True.They will never make music like yours.Your music lives on
@djdaddyperrymarrs4810
RIP, Andrea. You helped make the disco era fabulous!
@mikew.andbrad8614
Thank you for this great dance song. The DISCO era will never die!
@Multi1628
~ R.I.P. The great disco dance superstar and beloved iconic Andrea True. Her music is forever, and will be bringing joy to dance floors worldwide for a very long time. Thank you for posting this revitalized classic - Love also to dance master/writer Gregory (Gregg) Oliver Diamond. ~ Cheers, DAVEDJ ~
@georgerivera8834
What a classic disco song so reminds me of New York back then
@americaparts13
Queens of disco gone but never forgotten ANDREA TRUE ,VICKIE SUE,LILIAN LOPEZ , DONNA SUMMER ,TEENA MARIE The real deal singers no machines real voices of disco
@63rambler66
Donna Summer so lifeless in comparison. But there is no denying the greatness of I Feel Love.
I didn’t even know this song until last year!
@johnbrowneyes7534
POSE is bringing back all this great music and dancing....watch out children!
@Apollo_Blaze
This lady gave us so many wonderful memories and so many incredibly fun times dancing at the discos...We love you forever Andrea.