Popular during the mid 1980s in continental Europe, Matt Bianco epitomised the new jazz pop genre that they shared with Working Week, Sade, Everything but the Girl and The Style Council. The band name suggests that Matt Bianco is a personal name, but Matt is "a made up spy, a secret agent; we loved spy TV themes and film scores"
The Early Years
Formed by the late Kito Poncioni (bass), Mark Reilly (vocals), and Danny White (keyboards) in 1982 out of the shards of the abandoned art poppers Blue Rondo á la Turk, for their first album Whose Side Are You On?, they hired unknown Polish vocalist Basia Trzetrzelewska. Her vocal arrangements gave the album a jazzy dimension that Reilly and White could not anticipate but made good use of. Mixmaster Phil Harding applied what would become his signature style to the recordings. Hits like "Get Out of Your Lazy Bed" and "Half a Minute" (which Basia would feature live throughout her career) turned Matt Bianco into one of the biggest acts of Europe in 1984.
Basia and Danny White left the group after the first album to pursue a lucrative solo career with Sony under the name Basia on the Epic label. They maintained their working relationship with Phil Harding, who would continue to work with Matt Bianco as well. Mark Reilly, now without a musical partner, found ex-Wham keyboarder and session musician, Mark Fisher, and recorded the next (self-titled) Matt Bianco album.
The Reilly-Fisher Years
With Mark Fisher replacing White and Trzetrzelewska, the sound changed considerably. Fisher, a keyboardist, composer and studio wizard contributed a more contemporary sound, compared to that of the early Matt Bianco. The use of synthesizers increased notably: Yamaha's DX-7 can be heard providing the slap bass in most songs, but the choice of noted studio musicians remained consistent with Ronnie Ross being the most prominent example. After the first album, they took a 13 piece band on to a European tour that saw them perform in front of an audience of more than 250,000 attendees in total.
As Matt Bianco was a household name in Europe, Warner Brothers thought it was time to market them in the U.S.. They hired Gloria Estefan's husband and producer Emilio Estefan to produce a few songs and recorded the album Indigo, with the Estefan productions being chosen as singles. 1988's "Don't Blame it on That Girl" and "Good Times" only made a moderate impact apart from "Wap-Bam-Boogie", which did well on the dance charts. After another album with Warner Brothers - the fractured Samba in Your Casa (1991), Reilly and Fisher split from their record company and went freelance. From then on, they would record their albums in their own studios and then offer them to independent distributors worldwide.
Now they had total artistic freedom but commercial success was harder to achieve: They scored contracts with ZYX Music and Intercord in Europe, and Victor Entertainment in Asia but failed to sign on with another major label. The next albums did not sell that well in Europe, but they created a loyal fan base in Japan and the rest of Asia. The albums Another Time Another Place, Gran Via, World Go Round, A/Collection, Rico, and Echoes sold well enough for a comfortable lifestyle in the south east of England. After twenty years recording and touring, Mark Fisher started to crave a different lifestyle and the two split amicably.
Basia/MB Reunion
Initiated by a mutual friend, Basia and Danny White joined with Mark Reilly to reform the "original" Matt Bianco in 2003 signing to the Emarcy label. In 2004, Matt Bianco released the album Matt's Mood, which featured well-crafted adult-contemporary/jazz numbers in the spirit of their first album. This was accompanied by an extensive PR exercise, giving the album plenty of airtime. The following year, they embarked on a world tour, which included stops in the UK, Japan, and the U.S.
The Present
After the success of Matt's Mood, Basia and Danny White left Matt Bianco again to reinvigorate the Basia franchise. Mark Reilly and Mark Fisher were back as a duo and released Hi-Fi Bossanova in 2009. In November 2012 they will be releasing Hideaway, their 12th album.
Dancing in the Street
Matt Bianco Lyrics
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I′ve been missing you
Yeah, winter's coming
Gotta get a job real soon
And June
When I get some money through, yeah
I′m getting out of here
And I'm coming back to you, yeah
Hear them sing, sandals ring
Everybody's dancing in the street
Yeah, dancing in the street
Oh June
When I think of you, yeah
Oh you′ve got that something
Puts me in the groove
And June
When I′m loving you, yeah
Never felt so good
Never thought I could
Oh June, yeah
I can hear them
Hear them sing, sandals ring
Everybody's dancing in the street
Yeah, dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
I′m getting out of here
I know I need you baby
Hear them sing, sandals ring
Everybody's dancing in the street
Yeah
Oh you got me
Dancing in the street
You got me, got me
Dancing in the street
You got me now
Dancing in the street
Oh June
Dancing in the street
The song "Dancing In The Street" by Matt Bianco is a love song about a man named June who is away from his lover and misses her deeply. He reflects on his desire to get a job soon, earn some money, and come back to her. He describes the feeling she gives him as something that puts him in the groove and when he is loving her, he's never felt so good before. When he thinks of her he can hear people singing and dancing in the street with their sandals ringing. June wants to join in on the dancing as well, but he can't because he's not with his lover yet. He longs to be with her so they can dance together and be united in their love. The song highlights the power of love and how it can uplift and inspire people to celebrate and dance even in the face of adversity.
The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, and they connect with listeners as they evoke the themes of love, joy, and celebration. The music enhances the message of the lyrics with its upbeat, salsa-inspired rhythms and bright horns that create a happy, party-like atmosphere. Overall, the song captures the essence of the Latin American music style and adds a touch of English contemporary pop, making it an unforgettable classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh June
The singer is addressing a person named June and uses it as a sort of refrain throughout the song
I′ve been missing you
The singer has been missing June, implying that they have not seen each other in a while
Yeah, winter's coming
The time of year is changing to winter and this may affect the singer's job prospects
Gotta get a job real soon
The singer is in need of a job, possibly due to financial reasons or just to keep busy
And June
The singer is again addressing June
When I get some money through, yeah
The singer is looking forward to the time when they have some money
I′m getting out of here
The singer plans to leave their current location, likely in search of better opportunities
And I'm coming back to you, yeah
The singer intends to return to June once they have left and found what they are looking for
I can hear them
The singer is describing something they can hear
Hear them sing, sandals ring
The sound the singer is hearing is a group of people singing and dancing, and the sound of their sandals hitting the pavement
Everybody's dancing in the street
There is a spontaneous street party happening and everyone is enjoying themselves by dancing
Oh June
The singer is again addressing June
When I think of you, yeah
The singer is saying that when they think of June, it puts them in a happy mood
Oh you′ve got that something
June possesses a certain quality that attracts the singer to them
Puts me in the groove
Thinking of June makes the singer feel good
When I′m loving you, yeah
When the singer is spending time with June and expressing their affection for them, it makes them feel even better
Never felt so good
The singer is expressing just how good they feel when they are with June
Never thought I could
The singer did not expect to experience this level of happiness and love
Oh June, yeah
The singer is addressing June again
I can hear them
The singer is hearing the same sounds again
Hear them sing, sandals ring
The same sound is occurring as before
Everybody's dancing in the street
The party is still ongoing and everyone is still enjoying themselves
Dancing in the street
The act of dancing in the street is a fun and spontaneous way to celebrate
I′m getting out of here
The singer repeats their earlier intention to leave their current location
I know I need you baby
The singer acknowledges that June is important to them and they need them in their life
Hear them sing, sandals ring
The same sound is happening again
Everybody's dancing in the street
The party is still going on
Yeah
An expression of enthusiasm or agreement
Oh you got me
June's influence has made the singer feel good
Dancing in the street
The act of dancing in the street is a metaphor for the joy the singer is feeling
You got me, got me
June's presence in the singer's life has brought them a great deal of happiness
Dancing in the street
The party is still ongoing and everyone is still enjoying themselves
You got me now
The singer is expressing that they are devoted to June and want to stay with them
Dancing in the street
The party is still going on
Oh June
The singer addresses June one last time
Dancing in the street
The final repetition of this line serves to emphasize the overall message and mood of the song
Writer(s): Mark Vincent Reilly, Mark Anthony Fisher
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ivan Henley
Love Matt Bianco. Great song from a great album.
Joao Amorim
Boa 😉
Ciao Miao
boa Galera Bianco
Enric Esteve Mir
Leonardo di Caprio a los teclados!!!
Alejandro Martinez
Jajajaj cualquiera xD
CATERINA TORRES PORTELLA
😂😂😂😂
Matthew I. Saison
Smooth Jazz
Andrew Irvine
Alas, its not the same without Basia and she was not the same without them. Apart from Time and Tide it all stopped for both when she left IMO