Miller was born to Dr. George "Sonny" Miller, a pathologist, jazz enthusiast and amateur recording engineer, and Bertha, a jazz-influenced singer. In 1950, the family moved to Dallas, Texas. His first guitar chords were taught to him by the legendary Les Paul, pioneer of the electric guitar and also Miller's godfather. While at St. Mark's School of Texas, Miller formed his first band, The Marksmen. Miller taught classmate Royce Boz Scaggs some guitar chords so he could join the band; Scaggs became better known by his nickname, Boz. Miller attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the 1960s, where he formed The Ardells. Scaggs joined the Ardells the next year. Ben Sidran was added to the Ardells as a keyboardist the following year. Miller was only sixteen when he started college, and dropped out six credit hours shy of a literature degree. Les Paul encouraged young Miller to utilize his prodigal talents, and much of Miller's success has been attributed to Paul's tutelage during his childhood and teenage years.
Prior to forming the Steve Miller Band, Miller was in a band with Barry Goldberg called the Goldberg-Miller Blues Band. They formed in 1965, and released one single, before Miller left the band.
In 1968, Miller formed the Steve Miller Band, with Miller handling vocals, and released an album, Children of the Future, the first in a series of discs rooted solidly in the psychedelic blues style that dominated the San Francisco music scene at the time. Scaggs would leave the band after a couple of albums. Sailor, Brave New World, Your Saving Grace and Number 5 followed. These albums performed respectably on the album charts but failed to yield a hit. This first period in Steve Miller's music formed part of double album compilation "Anthology" which includes a guest appearance on drums by the then Beatle Paul McCartney on the song "My Dark Hour".
1973's The Joker marked the start of the second phase of Miller's career: more pop-oriented and simplistic, the album featured a number one hit in the U.S. in the title track as well as several other popular tunes. In fact, "The Joker" hit Number One on the UK singles chart in September 1990 after it was used on a television commercial.
Miller followed up The Joker with Fly Like an Eagle in 1976 and Book of Dreams in 1977. This pair of albums represented the peak of Miller's commercial career, both reaching the top echelons of the album charts and spawning a seemingly-endless series of hit singles, including "Rock'n Me", "Take the Money and Run", "Jet Airliner" and "Jungle Love". While critics lambasted Miller for abandoning his more ambitious approach and socially-aware lyrics for simple pop-rock and derivative blues tunes, fans gravitated towards the catchy, melodic songs in great numbers, and the Steve Miller Band co-headlined a major stadium tour with the Eagles in 1977.
On the heels of this massive success, Miller took a long hiatus from recording and touring, emerging in 1981 with Circle of Love, an ambitious album possibly intended to appease critics of his new style. Sales were disappointing, however, and in 1982 he returned to the pop formula with another hit album, Abracadabra. This was Miller's last great commercial success; a series of collections, live albums and attempts to find a new style appeared sporadically, but after 1993 Miller gave up producing records altogether. However, he collaborated with Paul McCartney on the former Beatle's 1997 Grammy-nominated album, Flaming Pie.
Dance Dance Dance
Steve Miller Lyrics
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And he keeps on dancin'
He's still alive
My grandma, she's ninety two
She loves to dance
And sing some, too
But I've been told
If you keep on dancing
You'll never grow old
Come on darling
Put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
I'm a hard working man
I'm a son of a gun
I've been working all week in the noon day sun
The wood's in the kitchen
And the cow's in the barn
I'm all cleaned up and my chores are all done
Take my hand, come along
Let's go out and have some fun
Come on darling put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
Pick on
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
Come on darling, don't look that way
Don't you know when you smile
I've got to say you're my honey pumpkin lover
You're my heart's delight
Don't you want to go out tonight
You're such a pretty lady
You're such a sweet girl
When you dance it brightens up my world
Come on darling put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
And dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
The song "Dance Dance Dance" by Steve Miller Band is an upbeat tune that celebrates the joys of dancing and the beauty of growing old. The song begins with the lyrics "My grandpa, he's ninety-five / And he keeps on dancin' / He's still alive," which introduces the idea that dancing can keep one young at heart. The next line, "My grandma, she's ninety-two / She loves to dance / And sing some, too," reinforces this message, showing that dancing can bring joy and life to people of all ages.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "dance, dance, dance" several times, emphasizing the importance of dancing as a way of enjoying life. The lines "I don't know / But I've been told / If you keep on dancing / You'll never grow old" further reinforce this idea. The song's fast-paced rhythm and catchy melody are sure to make anyone want to get up and dance along with Miller's instructions.
In the latter half of the song, Miller addresses his significant other, encouraging them to put on a pretty dress and go out dancing. These lyrics further emphasize the idea that dancing can be a fun and romantic activity for couples. Miller's enthusiasm for dance is infectious and makes "Dance Dance Dance" a joyful celebration of life and movement.
Line by Line Meaning
My grandpa, he's ninety five
My grandfather is ninety-five years old.
And he keeps on dancin'
He still loves to dance.
He's still alive
Despite his age, he's still living and enjoying life.
My grandma, she's ninety two
My grandmother is ninety-two years old.
She loves to dance
But she still loves to dance!
And sing some, too
She also enjoys singing.
I don't know
I am unsure about this thing.
But I've been told
But I've heard that...
If you keep on dancing
Keeping on dancing...
You'll never grow old
...will make you feel youthful forever.
Come on darling
Let's go!
Put a pretty dress on
Wear something beautiful and suitable for dancing.
We're gonna go out tonight
We're going to go out somewhere tonight.
Dance, dance, dance
Let's dance all night long!
All night long
Until the night is over.
I'm a hard working man
I work hard and am proud of it.
I'm a son of a gun
I'm a strong, reliable person.
I've been working all week in the noon day sun
I have been working hard in hot weather all week.
The wood's in the kitchen
I have taken care of my chores today.
And the cow's in the barn
The animals are taken care of too.
I'm all cleaned up and my chores are all done
I am clean and ready to go out now.
Take my hand, come along
Join me, take my hand.
Let's go out and have some fun
We should go out and have an enjoyable time.
Pick on
Let's continue.
Come on darling, don't look that way
Hey, don't be sad.
Don't you know when you smile
When you smile...
I've got to say you're my honey pumpkin lover
...I can't help but call you my sweet, beloved one.
You're my heart's delight
You make me happy and I love you.
Don't you want to go out tonight
Don't you feel like we should go out tonight?
You're such a pretty lady
You look beautiful.
You're such a sweet girl
You're kind and lovely.
When you dance it brightens up my world
Watching you dance brings joy to my life.
And dance, dance, dance
Let's dance some more!
All night long
Until the night ends.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRENDA BARBARA COOPER, JOSEPH COOPER, STEVE MILLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@avbikerdad
My grandpa, he's ninety five
And he keeps on dancin'
He's still alive
My grandma, she's ninety two
She loves to dance
And sing some, too
I don't know
But I've been told
If you keep on dancing
You'll never grow old
Come on darling
Put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
I'm a hard working man
I'm a son of a gun
I've been working all week in the noon day sun
The wood's in the kitchen
And the cow's in the barn
I'm all cleaned up and my chores are all done
Take my hand, come along
Let's go out and have some fun
Come on darling put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
Pick on
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
Come on darling, don't look that way
Don't you know when you smile
I've got to say you're my honey pumpkin lover
You're my heart's delight
Don't you want to go out tonight
You're such a pretty lady
You're such a sweet girl
When you dance it brightens up my world
Come on darling put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
And dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
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@fangettes
this is one of the last songs I recall my father playing and hence it always brings me to the edge of tears, regardless of how it sounds relatively happy
@allisoncoppola7451
I used to stand on my daddy's work boots and he would dance me around the kitchen to this song when I was a little girl- he died 18 years ago, when I was just 20...I feel you- a few other favorites were Big Country (from Big Country), Tennessee Stud (Doc Watson), Magic Carpet Ride (Steppenwolf) and Last Dance (Donna Summer)....Love to your pops
@jeffsides5954
@@allisoncoppola7451u 38??
@budatronic
My dad showed me this song and it's one of my favorites!
@avbikerdad
My grandpa, he's ninety five
And he keeps on dancin'
He's still alive
My grandma, she's ninety two
She loves to dance
And sing some, too
I don't know
But I've been told
If you keep on dancing
You'll never grow old
Come on darling
Put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
I'm a hard working man
I'm a son of a gun
I've been working all week in the noon day sun
The wood's in the kitchen
And the cow's in the barn
I'm all cleaned up and my chores are all done
Take my hand, come along
Let's go out and have some fun
Come on darling put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
Pick on
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
Come on darling, don't look that way
Don't you know when you smile
I've got to say you're my honey pumpkin lover
You're my heart's delight
Don't you want to go out tonight
You're such a pretty lady
You're such a sweet girl
When you dance it brightens up my world
Come on darling put a pretty dress on
We're gonna go out tonight
And dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
All night long
Source: LyricFind
@jeffsides5954
How u type so much
@avbikerdad
@@jeffsides5954 I copied it and pasted it.
@codyhamilton7872
Is this on a record? It sounds amazing I had an old friend that played me records they are exquisite.
@williammeyer207
Love this song 🎵 ❤ 💕
@scottingram7634
Always love to sing along with this one.