Lipps, Inc. (pronounced like "lip sync") was a studio pop/rnb band formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Lipps, Inc. (pronounced like "lip sync") was a studio pop/rnb band formed in 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The group is best known for their second hit single "Funkytown" (often alternatively labeled as "Funky Town") in 1980.

The group's lead-singer was Cynthia Johnson, and the rest of the group consisted of a changing group of session musicians. One of them was guitarist David Rivkin AKA David Z. who later on produced, mixed and wrote for many others and worked closely with Prince. Steven Greenberg wrote and produced most of the group's music.

Lipps, Inc. achieved popularity during the end of the disco era at the late 1970s and early 1980s and had one major international pop hit. "Funkytown" spent four weeks at number one on both the Hot 100 and on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts in the United States and was awarded a platinum record soon after its release. It reached number two in the United Kingdom and not only was a hit throughout the world back then, but also continuous to play an important role in today´s pop-culture (used in several movies, TV series, commercials, etc.).
Further singles failed to match their initial success (their only other Hot 100 entry was their debut single "Rock It", which peaked at #64 in 1979), however they had more dance club hits throughout the 1980s, including the Ace cover How Long in 1981, which reached #4 on the U.S. dance chart.

The group ceased recording after the album "4" in (1985), by then lead-singer Cynthia Johnson had already left the group and had been replaced by another singer that however couldn´t replace Johnson´s unmistakable lead vocals.

A rock version of "Funkytown" was covered by the Australia group Pseudo Echo in 1987 on their album Love An Adventure and reached the top of the charts there. "Funkytown" is one of the songs of the Shrek 2 movie soundtrack. The song "Funkytown" has had popular recognition again recently due to a mash-up of it with Soulwax's dance track NY Excuse appearing on the Soulwax remix album Nite Versions. The track is titled NY Lipps.

Steven Greenberg's son Neil has been on MTV's Made performing as a rapper as 'The Blizzard'. In that episode Greenberg made several appearances as well.

All night dancing
Lipps Inc. Lyrics

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So dance with me, won't you do it with me

All night dancin'
I think about it all day long
All night dancin'
Think about it all day long

You're lookin' kinda hot, so jump into the spot
Shinin' bright somewhere above
Waitin' all day long just to hear your favorite song
Then dancin' to that beat that you love

Movin' like no other dancer
Sparks are flyin' off the floor
You can dance yourself, but I can only
Dance just a little bit more

All night dancin'
I think about it all day long
All night dancin'
Think about it all day long

When you get the feelin' deep inside your bone
Dancin' is the thing to do
You step into the lights, it'll take you to new heights
Dancin' is the thing that you do

Fantasize that you're the greatest
Close your eyes and make believe
You know you can do the latest dance
So dance with me, won't you do it with me

All night dancin'
I think about it all day long
All night dancin'
Think about it all day long

All night dancin'
All night dancin'
All night dancin'
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

When you get the feelin' deep inside your bone
Dancin' is the thing to do
You step into the lights, it'll take you to new heights
Dancin' is the thing for you

Fantasize that you're the greatest
Close your eyes and make believe
You know you can do the latest dance
So dance with me, won't you do it with me

All night dancin'
I think about it all day long
All night dancin'
Think about it all day long

All night dancin'
All night dancin'
All night dancin'
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'

Overall Meaning

The song "All Night Dancing" by Lipps Inc. is an upbeat, disco-pop track that encourages listeners to indulge in the joy of dancing. The lyrics begin by emphasizing how dancing can make you feel good from the inside, and it is the best thing to do when you have this feeling. The song then highlights the thrill of moving your body to your favorite beat and fantasizing about being the greatest dancer. The chorus of the song repeatedly proclaims the joy of all night dancing, a feeling that lingers on all day long.

The song then describes how the dancefloor is a space where anything is possible and sparks can fly off the floor, highlighting the magic of dancing. It also mentions that although there might be other great dancers, the singer can dance a little bit more, encouraging the listener to try and keep up with them. The latter half of the song has repetitions of the chorus, with the addition of the question "Will you be there?" and a reference to waiting beside your phone.

Overall, the lyrics of "All Night Dancing" celebrate the joy of dancing and the liberating feeling it provides. It encourages listeners to lose themselves in the music, to fantasize and express themselves freely, and to have a great time.

Line by Line Meaning

When you get the feelin' deep inside your bone
When you feel a strong urge to move and groove

Dancin' is the thing to do
Dancing is the only option

Step into the lights, it'll take you to new heights
Stepping into the spotlight will elevate your experience

Dancin' is the thing that you do
Dancing is your go-to activity

Fantasize that you're the greatest
Imagine that you're a dance superstar

Close your eyes an' make believe
Pretend with all your might

You know you can do the latest dance
You have the skills to master the newest moves

So dance with me, won't you do it with me
Let's dance together, come on and join me

All night dancin'
Dancing all night long

I think about it all day long
It's on my mind all day

You're lookin' kinda hot, so jump into the spot
You're looking great, so come onto the dance floor

Shinin' bright somewhere above
Lights shining down from above

Waitin' all day long just to hear your favorite song
Anticipation builds for hearing that special song

Then dancin' to that beat that you love
Finally getting to dance to your favorite tune

Movin' like no other dancer
Your dancing moves are unique

Sparks are flyin' off the floor
Your dancing is electrifying

You can dance yourself, but I can only
You may have more energy for dancing than I do

Dance just a little bit more
I hope to dance for a bit longer

(Will you be there')
Asking if you'll be there to dance all night

(Beside your phone)
Hoping to hear from you to confirm plans to dance

Dancin', all night dancin'
Dancing non-stop from dusk till dawn

Dancin' is the thing for you
Dancing is your true passion

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE GREENBERG

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ramon Araujo Cardenas

When you get the feelin' deep inside your bone
Dancin' is the thing to do
Step into the lights, it'll take you to new heights
Dancin' is the thing that you do

Fantasize that you're the greatest
Close your eyes an' make believe
You know you can do the latest dance
So dance with me, won't you do it with me

All night dancin'
I think about it all day long
All night dancin'
Think about it all day long

You're lookin' kinda hot, so jump into the spot
Shinin' bright somewhere above
Waitin' all day long just to hear your favorite song
Then dancin' to that beat that you love

Movin' like no other dancer
Sparks are flyin' off the floor
You can dance yourself, but I can only
Dance just a little bit more

All night dancin'
I think about it all day long
All night dancin'
Think about it all day long

When you get the feelin' deep inside your bone
Dancin' is the thing to do
You step into the lights, it'll take you to new heights
Dancin' is the thing that you do

Fantasize that you're the greatest
Close your eyes and make believe
You know you can do the latest dance
So dance with me, won't you do it with me

All night dancin'
I think about it all day long
All night dancin'
Think about it all day long

All night dancin'
All night dancin'
All night dancin'
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

When you get the feelin' deep inside your bone
Dancin' is the thing to do
You step into the lights, it'll take you to new heights
Dancin' is the thing for you

Fantasize that you're the greatest
Close your eyes and make believe
You know you can do the latest dance
So dance with me, won't you do it with me

All night dancin'
I think about it all day long
All night dancin'
Think about it all day long

All night dancin'
All night dancin'
All night dancin'
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Will you be there')
All night dancin'
(Dancin', all night dancin')
(Beside your phone)

All night dancin'

All comments from YouTube:

paris400

15y↑21

I had this single in 1980 and played this b-side to death! Still wonderful after all these years. :-)

Sandra DiBenedetto, CPC, CDC

I couldn't agree with you more ...100%

Selina Crone

3y↑8

Mi hermana amaba esta música, nunca le pregunté hacia dónde la transportaba 1:53, ella falleció hace dos años,, la extraño más de lo que imaginaba. Y escuchar otra vez esta música me hace sentir muy cerca de ella, pero sin ella. Por supuesto que me encanta esta canción y la encontré por casualidad. Gracias a quie La Haya subido. 😏

Luxurious Lexus Land-yacht

14y↑34

I was what, 12, when this was released in '80. Gotta love a kick-ass B-side. I was very happy to find it on the flip side of Funkytown. I know everyone hated disco for a couple of decades, but honestly, it was well-done music. Lyrics, people who can sing, instruments in tune, instruments being played well...more than drums & guitar. Strings, horns, synth machines, bongos, et cetera.

Kausik Kumaar

Disco was intentionally killed by some fools.

Electroskates243

how are you now?

aldiakaroofus

Agreed! Disco is still my favourite musical genre!

SailorxCosmos123a

12y↑27

I wasn't even BORN in the 60's, 70's, or even 80's! And I LOVE these kinds of songs, I hate the songs that we have now like rap and hip hop disgracing us women. My dad introduced me to these kinds of songs and I fell head over heels in LOVE with this music and i'm always telling my dad how I want to live in the 60's 70's and 80's when everything was AWESOME! <3

Raul Dulosa

2y↑1

The songs of 60's, 70's, and 80's are unforgettable.

Neville Gregson

2y↑1

My 21 year old son is exactly the same since he was 13.

Chris Presley

1y↑1

Only music I Like 👌

james heads

4y↑15

By far the better song on the record.Great

Леонид Афанасьев

Не согласен😎

David E

2y↑5

I hadn't heard this since 1980. Then I heard it yesterday on XM radio. Now I can't get it out of my head. It still sounds amazing.

Marcos Sepulveda

3y↑1

Soy de esa época cuando salio esa canción tenia 14 anos la música era otra cosa en los 70 hasta el 79 las discotecas.eramos pobres pero vivir esa música era como si uno fuera rico la nostalgia que uno siente es sorprendente se acuerda uno de todos los amigos y amigas cuando llegaba el viernes y el sábado nos poniamos camisa manga larga y pala disco en mi barrio había una no teníamos que salir del barrio le doy gracias a Dios por haberme dejado vivir esos tiempos que no volverán ahora tengo 58 los 80 ni se digan esta generación de ahora no sabe lo que se perdió que viva la música delos 70 80

Urban Voice

2y↑4

Now this is what I call music

Pedro Vallejo

2y↑3

Excelente música mis favoritas de los 80 , allá en mi época de discotecas y fiestas de minitecas Móvil Disco

Francisco M. Del Castillo S.

10y↑5

Esta música es lo máximo.

Raul Dulosa

2y↑1

The songs of 60's , 70's and 80's are unforgettable.

Joseph Scovitch

2y↑3

Great flip side by Lipps, such pleasant disco. Happy music. Used on Dance Fever. Luv those Lipps, Inc. So very danceable. Good mood music. Thanks, Lipps. Vive les disco freaks...

Adalberto Jordão da Silva

11y

Nas melhores casas noturnas e boites (Recife, João Pessoa, Natal, Campina Grande, Caruaru e outras plagas) na década de 80, All night dancing liderava as paradas e incendiava a juventude e os corações dos apaixonados, que dançavam num ritmo alucinante. As noites corriam tão rápidas e os dias logo raivam. Quantas saudades.

Ateeyah Lerreux

9y↑8

I stayed on the dance floor on this jam. My all time favorite Lipps Inc. song. Wow!! no back, knee or joint pain back in those days. Heyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

pkneeno

+Ateeyah Lerreux hear ya, pardner!!!! - Joe (Age 70)

anthony escalante

+Ateeyah Lerreux Yes you said it just Right

Natalie Gomez

en azapapa sabado en la noche+Ateeyah Lerreux

Alc Colme

Natalie Gomez hola que tal

Edwin Mercado

3y↑1

It doesn't matter what side you play the songs it always was good music. On both sides 1980 had great music and sound back in the days 👏....

hector chavez

2y↑1

HERMOSA CANCION

Ross m

13y↑2

este tema esta super lindisimo me encantay me trae recuerdos buenos de mi epoca no saben como lo busque, solo que es version corta pero gracias

Astrid Maria

11y↑1

Puutz eu era criança quando esse som rolava no som de casa era um compact disc em vinil,e já estava quase riscado de tanto que escutávamos bons tempos!!!

hpiccov

12y↑2

Esta cancion me encanta montones !

Roulle

2y↑2

Discovered this song on the b side of a record I found at a thrift store, what a bop

raul carpio

5y↑1

Música de verdad ...

Ramon Araujo Cardenas

ABU DAVID

9y↑1

Naci oyendo esta musica, no tengo palabras.Solo doy gracias de poder sentir y disfrutar musuca asi.

Fox Noxfox

6y↑8

2:19 - That's where my vinyl copy has a scratch. I listened to it so many times that I feel something is missing when I hear a flawless version.

philaman1972

14y↑10

1980... I was 8 but remember my older brother playing this.

Andy harpist

7y↑4

this just captures the sheer joie de vivre of living at that time! ( what a solo piano!)

Cock Roosta

I remember having this record at home back in 1990

67omerta

12y↑2

80'S : BEST SONG OF A DANCE FLOOR EVER MADE

JMaldonado64

12y↑3

One day somebody will invent a time machine that actually works... and guess which time I will choose to go back... Yes, I will choose the 80's, the happiest times ever!!!

Vendzor

'70s too!

Alfredo León

14y↑2

i love this song

Renault Sport CLIO 2 RS MINICUP - Pandemonium Lig

2y↑2

I was 11-12 years old in 1980 (was born in the end of June) the year that US Disco/Funky band "LIPPS INC" released this world hit (with the even more famous "Funkytown" on the same album) and I can tell you that doing part of those who worked on their school homework in music I often played it on the family record player that year when I locked myself up on my way back from college (I was in 5th grade like we call this class in France) in the dining room eat from the family home!
I don't know how but humming every day songs that go through my head, the air of this one that I had forgotten came back to my memory and to my mouth (the mysterious meanderings of memory as I grow older 😛 ).
And thanks to "Google Search" on my Android smartphone and its "Search for a song" button at the bottom, and also to the fact that if I don't have a great voice ^^ I have a musical ear and I know how to change or whistle an air without false notes, I quickly found it.
Think about this possibility "Search for a song" from "Google Search" on your smartphone! Good unless you sing out of tune. 😅

Arfff nostalgia for a happy childhood passed too quickly...

hpiccov

De perlas, la mejor mu'sica!

arg

TODAVIA TENGO MI VINILO DE LIPPS INC. lo compre cuando tenia 15 años !

Lourdes Barrera

5y↑1

Recuerdos.❤❤❤❤❤

CAPITANAZO116

14y

super lo mejor de lips inc novi

Josè Luis Thielen

15y

muy buena!!! aqui en venezuela sono en las discos en 1981-82...

Леонид Афанасьев

Просто кайф

67omerta

14y

fantastic classic song of 80"s

matteo andrisani

14y↑1

bellissimo pezzo davvero energetico

Loewenbach Fiul

4y↑1

Inesquecível

LippsIncMusic

We agree!!!!!!

Oreste2

J'ai toujours adoré et préféré (comme souvent avec les singles) cette éblouissante face B de "Funkytown"..!

Linda Felleca

2y↑1

GREAT SONG BEST TIMES

Antòni Gèli

4y↑5

When a B side (disco) is far better than the A (EDM). At this time, if everyone was pretending to loathe disco, the disco tunes remained the best produced

Kazuo Watanabe

49w

So Nostalgic 😎 👍 I Know From Real Time And I Had This Single Record 😁 Once Upon A Time, This Tune Was Used By CM In Hokkaido, Japan 😎 I'm Glad To Listen To Nostalgic Music Again 😄 Thanks To Upload 😄 Thank You So Much 🙇

Kiet

12y↑1

Wow, my dad SPAMMED this, Funkytown and Rock It to DEATH while I was growing up. He still does when he's doing DIY and gardening lol.

casmjs81597

14y↑2

This was the sh*t back in the day. Best. B-side. Ever. Thanks for posting.

Punk Rock Kick

10y↑5

Oh man...I`m a kid again upon hearing this...I haven`t heard this since 1982 when the single went missing from our house...thanks.

Josè Luis Thielen

14y

good good disco music....lipps inc.80s all night dancing...//

nngv19651

13y↑1

Thats my youth.Great song.

rapO clapO

8y↑2

super!!!! TEMA

Jeanluc Gonfond

Magique

ayf1983

12y

I liked this better than Funkytown . Best Lipps Inc. song for me . Too bad Youtube doesn't have the extended club version yet .

Nia Skye

6y↑7

Side 2..of Funky Town
Was definitely my favorite song..
My mom played it for me over and over.. I was only 8...lolololol

aldiakaroofus

9y↑31

I wore out this side faster than Funkytown!

duckman6819

6y↑2

aldiakaroofus same here that's so funny

Arleen Colon

6y↑3

Same here, too!! I bought the 12 inch with my allowance. :-)

Isar Qureshi

4y↑2

Me too. Strange

Chavela 61

4y↑2

Same here , love this song 👏👏

james heads

4y↑1

Aye this was by far the better side.

pkneeno

14y

C: Great upload... thanks for the lyrics. I was pleasantly surprised with some of the lines..."Sparks flying off the floor... Fantasize you're the greatest..." excellent lyric. Thanks for the post. I saved this one, of course.

vikky867

1977 heard in on vinyl record at my grand father's place hyderabad india..just Opposite there was a park with Ymca club..and the theaters were playing Bruce Lee's "Return of the dragon"..so 70s I miss.my childhood crowds were less air was.pure..flowers.grass everything felt wonderful

PS César

14y

En Peru este 45 rpm salio con el sello de Casablanca era el lado B de otra canción tambien conocida, pero esta me gustaba más

LUIS DELFINO

Wow,me paso a mi lo mismo,vivía en el.dpto de Ancash... siempre pensé que el lado b, del.disco....y no me equivoqué..saludos

José Carvalho

This is great....

JUANITA JANIN

11y↑1

merci pour ce moment de nostalgie.

newmark401

15y↑23

"Funkytown"/"All Night Dancing" - what a great A-side and B-side"

Mark NC

7y↑5

Now Funkytown sounds quite dated, but All Night Dancing is not dated at all.

Piers Plowman

Mark NC you have to be joking!

aldiakaroofus

6y↑1

Mark NC: OMG my thoughts exactly!!

sam armytage

11y

all they had was a 4 track ep.all 4 songs were gr8...

Filipe Octave

10y

Very cool. Thanks 4 the upload!!

Neurodisco77

8y↑11

So much better than Funkytown

Helen Grigsby

Neurodisco77 Yesssss

聖子松田

5y↑15

N o r i a
All night

Iced Coffee

Thats what brought me here too lol!!
Noria's rework of this is amazing, absolute legend

Sam Spina

The b side to boys town gang, can't take my eyes off you "disco kicks" is also good.

4everdisco

12y

Fudgies too, central ave hartsdale NY, knowing every person in the club & just enjoying yourself,driving there playing this song, getting there, hearing more geat songs, seeing Fudge himself having a blast,leaving & going to the diner,hitting the beach,sleeping,going home, showering changing & going back & doing it again.

SailorxCosmos123a

12y

I completely agree with you on that note <3

summerholliday44

10y

Keith I miss and love YOu!! 1980 forever!!~

Riccardo Laurence

7y↑1

I LIKE TO DANCE LIPPS INC BEAUTIFUL .

hotspurthai

14y

thank you .....I like it

joseph demartino

THIS SONG IS. THE. STUDIO. 54. ANTHEM.

Acer Canon

12y

i hv this on vinyl....

Troy Lawson

12y

Im with ya on that. 80s here we come. LOl

Dino rivera

Sooo Smooth...

Salvatore Graziano

Discoteca Ariston.... Bresso... Quanto l abbiamo ballata!!!

Gianluigi Ragonese

😍

anthony escalante

Love Love Love

Gary Altunyan

9y↑7

Great memories 1980 I feal young

MrPicchio77

10y↑1

OGGI A QUEST'ORA DI NUOVO E COME QUANDO FUORI PIOVE MI PIACE SENTIRLA.................................ANCHE SUL GARDA....BUONA NOTTE MONDO BELLO

Johnny

12y

I like to dancing too ...

Richard Gottheil

from Richard gottheil all night dancing

Richard Gottheil

from Richard gottheil all night dancing

razberrysky12

OMG - imagine skating backwards to this with your comb in your back pocket in the roller rink with your long feathered hair.....

JosieJOK

Brings back memories, even though I never did get the hang of skating backward!

pkneeno

5y↑2

bongos at 2:00 the best!!!

LuniK

12y

Thanks!

daycan1

14y

@paris400 we did too. this is one of the first singles my mom bought me and my sis!

Sean Cuneen

2y↑1

Long version is better.

havenization

3y↑1

the longing in coming from the horns rarely happens

pkneeno

14y

@Watchuseek bongos are great at 3:40 also. This is great music in case your get -up- and- go has got up and went.

Katsukawa Ame

BRO WHERE'S THE FUTURE FUNK VERSION???? HELLO???? HELP!!

Brooklyn Dreams

Does the same lady that sings FUNKY TOWN sings ALL NIGHT DANCING?

Richard Gottheil

Richard gottheil all night dancing

Sabine Binder

4y↑1

Wer hört es noch 2019

Miximixos

Ich

shivag73

12y

@raygayo We had the record, I didn't even realize this album came out with a single.

ɴɪᴋᴀ

5y↑8

Noria all night
Omg

000 000

deep inside your boneS, not deep inside your bone

eddy irawan

13y

extra-ordinary

Just Me

It pisses me off that I can not watch this video on my phone, I am forced to use my pc!

AlEmm DjikNga

Pov : you're Zeus and you curse an idiot with his girl

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