In 1988 Together Again Video Productions and Warner Bros Records produced a television spinoff called "The Kidsongs TV Show" for syndication. The series ran for 2 years mostly on network affiliates on Saturday mornings. These shows were built around the premise of kids making their own tv shows with the motto "Made by Kids, For Kids and Starring Kids". The child hosts presented the Kidsongs Music Videos in a Top 10 Countdown format. After its syndication runs, the series moved to the Disney Channel and ran there for another 4 years.
Creators Rosenstein and Gowers created a new version of "The Kidsongs TV Show" for PBS in partnership with Warner Bros. Records and Chicago Public Television station WTTW. [1]. Public television relaunched the show. Many of the original Kidsongs videos were used in the public television series along with new educational content.
The opening credits were redone every season to show each new cast. Kidsongs kept its same time slot the entire series run. Five seasons were produced and the series ran for 10 years on Public Television. Some of the episodes have been released on DVD.
Dancing in the Street
Kidsongs Lyrics
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Are you ready for a brand new beat
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the street
They're dancing in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
In New York City
All we need is music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin'
And records playin'
And dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So, come on, every guy
Grab a girl
Everywhere
Around the world
There'll be dancing
They're dancing in the street
This is an invitation, across the nation
A chance for folks to meet
There'll be laughin', singin'
And music swingin'
Dancing in the street
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore and DC, now
Can't forget the Motor City
All we need is music
Sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', and swayin'
And records playin'
And dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So, come on, every guy
Grab a girl
Everywhere
Around the world
There'll be dancing
They're dancing in the street
Way down in LA
Every day
They're dancing in the street
They're dancing in the street
The lyrics to Kidsongs' "Dancing in the Street" are about the power of music and how it brings people together to dance and celebrate life. The song begins by calling out to people all around the world and asking if they are ready for a brand new beat. The lyrics go on to describe how summer is here and it is the perfect time for dancing in the street. The song lists different cities, such as Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City, where people are dancing and having fun. The lyrics emphasize the importance of music and how it can be found everywhere, whether it's through records playing, swingin', or swayin'. The song encourages everyone to dance and have a good time, regardless of what they are wearing.
The lyrics also suggest that dancing in the street is an invitation for people to come together and meet each other. It is a chance to laugh, sing, and enjoy music together. The song mentions various locations, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and the Motor City (Detroit), where people are dancing in the street. The lyrics once again highlight the power of music and how it brings people from different areas together. The song ends by stating that every day in LA, people are dancing in the street, further emphasizing that the joy of music and dance is universal.
Line by Line Meaning
Callin' out around the world
Announcing to people all over the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat
Are you prepared for a new rhythm of music
Summer's here and the time is right
Summer has arrived and it is the perfect time
For dancing in the street
To dance outside in the streets
They're dancing in Chicago
The people of Chicago are dancing
Down in New Orleans
In New Orleans, people are also dancing
In New York City
People are dancing in New York City as well
All we need is music
To dance, all that is required is music
Sweet music
Pleasant music
There'll be music everywhere
Music will be heard everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin'
People will be moving and grooving
And records playin'
Music records will be played
And dancing in the street
People will be dancing in the streets
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
The clothing worn does not matter
Just as long as you are there
Just being there is enough
So, come on, every guy
Every male, please join
Grab a girl
Take a female partner
Everywhere
All over the world
Around the world
All around the globe
There'll be dancing
People will be dancing
This is an invitation, across the nation
Inviting everyone across the country
A chance for folks to meet
An opportunity for people to socialize
There'll be laughin', singin'
People will be laughing and singing
And music swingin'
Music will be upbeat and lively
Philadelphia, PA
People in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Baltimore and DC, now
People of Baltimore and DC
Can't forget the Motor City
Cannot neglect the Motor City
Way down in LA
Even in Los Angeles
Every day
Every single day
They're dancing in the street
People are dancing outside in the streets
They're dancing in the street
People are dancing outside in the streets (repeated)
Writer(s): William Stevenson, Marvin P Gaye, Ivy Jo Hunter
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.