He joined his first band, The Legends, at the age of 13, with his brother Dave. Hartman played keyboards and wrote much of the band's music. The band released several records but none were hits. He joined The Edgar Winter Group and played on three of their albums; Dan wrote the band's second biggest pop hit Free Ride in 1972. He launched a solo career in 1976.
In 1978 Hartman reached number-one on the Dance chart with the single "Instant Replay", which crossed over to #29 on Billboard's Hot 100; musicians Hartman worked with on the associated album include Vinnie Vincent and G.E. Smith. This was followed by his second chart topper on the Dance charts with "Relight My Fire" (1979). Both tracks are considered by many to be anthems of the disco era. There was also a cover version of Instant Replay which was a one-hit wonder for a boy duo called Yell! (Paul Varney and Daniel James) in January 1990.
He was back in the charts yet again with the top-10 single "I Can Dream About You" from the Streets of Fire soundtrack in 1984. Hartman was not featured in the video for the track, which received heavy rotation on MTV; instead, his vocals were convincingly lip-synched by Stoney Jackson,an African-American actor. Hartman then scored a third number 1 single on the Dance charts, "We Are The Young." During the next decade he worked as a songwriter and producer, and collaborated with such artists as Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Tyler, Paul Young, James Brown, Nona Hendryx and Steve Winwood.
He died at age 43 in Westport, Connecticut from a brain tumor caused by AIDS. At the time of his death, Hartman's music was enjoying a revival; a cover version of his song "Relight My Fire" became a British number-one hit for Take That and Lulu. Sales of Hartman's solo recordings, group efforts, production, songwriting and compilation inclusions exceed 50 million records worldwide.
More information can be found at www.danhartman.com
Instant Replay
Dan Hartman Lyrics
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(Ah-ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah-ah-ah)
You set my lips on fire
You won the key to my heart
You've got a special way to move me
Don't stop now let's do it again
You keep me dancing through the moonlight
I feel the pleasure in your touch
And everything you are is heaven
Oh I can't get enough, no I can't get enough
(Instant replay) I've got to have it
(Instant replay)
(Instant replay) got to have your love again
I feel so good about us
I found a shining star
And when I look into your eyes it's magic
Well I just know this can't be a dream
I'm so happy must be real
In every way it's getting stronger
Now you know it let me show it
(Instant replay) I've got to have it
(Instant replay)
(Instant replay) got me floating on a cloud
Got me dancing all around, all around, all around
(Instant instant)
(Instant replay)
I'm living, I'm living a (Instant replay)
I need your love again
Once again, once again
(Instant replay) oh, got you momma
(Instant replay) I'm gonna call you up now
(Instant replay) Got me fooling all around
Got me dancing all around (instant replay)
Instant replaying (instant replay)
We're instant replaying (instant replay)
I can't stand it, I can't stand it
I've got to have it
'Cause I need it
Don't ya know, don't ya know, don't ya know
I need your love
You know I need your love
(Need love) you know I need your love
You know I need your love
You know I need your love
You know I need (instant replay)
The lyrics of Dan Hartman's "Instant Replay" depict the singer's intense and passionate attraction to their lover. He uses fire-related imagery to describe the intensity of his feelings and emphasizes the pleasure he experiences through the touch and movement of his partner. The repetition of "Instant replay" throughout the song is a reference to the desire to relive and experience those moments of passion and pleasure repeatedly. This is further elucidated by the line "Got me dancing all around, all around, all around," which describes the feeling of being transported by the singer's emotions and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
You set my lips on fire
Your passion ignites me
You won the key to my heart
You hold the power over my emotions and affections
You've got a special way to move me
Your charm and charisma captivates me
Don't stop now let's do it again
Keep the passion going; let's keep experiencing this connection
You keep me dancing through the moonlight
You keep me happy and entertained through life's pleasures
I feel the pleasure in your touch
Your physical contact evokes my pleasure
And everything you are is heaven
You are perfect to me and represent happiness and peace
Oh I can't get enough, no I can't get enough
I don't want to lose you or the feeling of happiness that you bring
(Instant replay) I've got to have it
I want to relive our love and connection as much as possible
(Instant replay) got to have your love again
I need your love and affection again
I feel so good about us
I feel positive about our relationship
I found a shining star
I found a special person who brightens my life
And when I look into your eyes it's magic
I feel a special, inexplicable connection when we gaze at each other
Well I just know this can't be a dream
I am certain our love is real
I'm so happy must be real
My extreme happiness is evidence enough of our love's authenticity
In every way it's getting stronger
Our love is intensifying and thriving in every dimension
Now you know it let me show it
I want to demonstrate my love and commitment to you
(Instant replay) got me floating on a cloud
I feel euphoric from the replay of our love
Got me dancing all around, all around, all around
I'm ecstatic and celebrating our relationship and love
(Instant instant)
Repeating the replay is an immediate reaction
(Instant replay)
Emphasis on my desire to relive our love
I'm living, I'm living a (Instant replay)
My life is about replaying our love and connection
I need your love again
I long for your love and affection
Once again, once again
Again, we'll experience and re-experience our love
(Instant replay) oh, got you momma
I have an intense desire to relive our love
(Instant replay) I'm gonna call you up now
I will initiate contact to relive our love again
Got me fooling all around
I'm enjoying and celebrating our love
Got me dancing all around (instant replay)
I'm euphoric and ecstatic from reliving our love again
We're instant replaying (instant replay)
We're reliving our love again and again
I can't stand it, I can't stand it
I'm so excited and filled with anticipation
'Cause I need it
I crave our connection and love
Don't ya know, don't ya know, don't ya know
My desire for our love is undeniable
(Need love) you know I need your love
I can't live without your love and affection
You know I need your love
I told you already, I need your love
You know I need your love
My love for you is strong and undeniable
You know I need
There's no doubt, you know I need
(instant replay)
An intense desire to relive our love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN HARTMAN
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Arturo Di Baglioni
You set my lips on fire
You won the key to my heart
You've got a special way to move me
Can't stop now - let's do it again!
You keep me dancin' through the moonlight
I feel the pleasure in your touch
And everything you are is heaven
Oh, I can't get enough, no I can't get enough!
I've got to have it!
(Instant replay)
Ooh woh oh-oh
(Instant replay)
I've got to have your love again
(Ah, ah, ah, ah)
I feel so good about us
I found a shining star
And when I look into your eyes
It's magic!
Well, I just know this can't be a dream
I'm so happy it must be real
In every way it's getting stronger
Now you know it, let me show it
Oh, I've got to have it now
(Instant replay)
Oh-oh-oh-oh yeah
(Instant replay)
Got me floating on a cloud
(Ah, ah, ah, ah)
Got me dancing all around, all around, all around
(Wooh)
Ooohhh
Ahh yeah!
That's right!
(Aaahhh) Yeah!
Oh
(Instant replay)
Instant replay yeah!
(Instant replay)
Instant replay yeah!
(Instant replay)
Woo ooh ooh ah
I can't stand it! I can't stand it!
I got to have it 'cause I need it!
Don't ya know, don't ya know, don't ya know, I need your love?
Wooh-ooh baby! Wooh-ooh baby!
Ahhh say it one more time
You know I need love
(Instant replay)
You know I need love
(Need an instant replay)
You know I need love
(Need an instant replay)
Ah, ah, ah, ah
(Need an instant replay)
Dagmar D.
What a contagious energy, RIP the Great Dan Hartman!
Lizzy Pooh
I agree!
Carlos Jorge Stöckel
Imposible to resist his music! Now I am dancing!
Agustina Pavon
Los sigo adorando!!!
Letitia Greene
Yes!
José Manuel Tabares Estrella
@Lizzy Pooh ppp
leefi1
He is a perfect example of the terrible loss of many of the most creative, intelligent, kind, wonderful people to AIDS. An entire generation lost in just a few years, leaving our world a sadder, less joyful place. His music still brings me joy over 40 years later. How many of us will still be remembered for decades?
Mama Camaño
I'm 58 and I still dance to all the disco era music!🥰
Anna Lindahl
Yes, you are so right, so many gone because of AIDS, it is unbelievable. Sylvester, Freddie Mercury and many more, not to mention all the djs of the NY clubs.
Jackie Willocks
Oh boy do I remember this! NEVER forget the joy this brought to us! 👯👯♀️👯♂️😢