Dancing in the Dark (Jessy song)
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"Dancing in the Dark" is a song originally recorded by Belgian
singer Jessy
. In 2006, Jessy later worked with Irish DJ Micky Modelle
to produce a remix of the song. The remix was very successful and charted in many countries across Europe, peaking top ten in three.
Second Release With Micky Modelle
for the original song was recorded and can be viewed on her website. The version featuring Micky features Jessy singing in front of lasers, Micky also makes so appearances in the video along with some dancers.
at number sixty-six and then peaked number ten, the song stayed inside the Top forty for five weeks. The song also topped the UK Dance Chart
. The song charted at number seven on the Belgium Ultratip chart which is the same as charting at fifty-seven on the main chart. The song also peaked twenty-five in Switzerland
and nine in Sweden.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
singer Jessy
Jessy De Smet
Jessy De Smet, whose stage name is just Jessy , is a Belgian dance music singer who had several gold records in the late 1990s and 2000s.- With The Mackenzie :*"I Am Free"*"Arpegia "*"Love" / "You Got To Get Up"...
. In 2006, Jessy later worked with Irish DJ Micky Modelle
Micky Modelle
Micky Modelle is a Disc jockey and Record producer from Ireland, born in 1972.-Career:He came in to the media spotlight in 2006, when he had he had a top ten hit with Flemish singer Jessy, Dancing in the Dark was originally released by Jessy in 2004 in Belgium. However after meeting jessy, he...
to produce a remix of the song. The remix was very successful and charted in many countries across Europe, peaking top ten in three.
Formats & Tracklisting
First Release- CD Single
- Dancing In The Dark (Radio Mix) 4:15
- Dancing In The Dark (Piano Mix) 3:55
Second Release With Micky Modelle
- CD Single
- Dancing In The Dark (Radio Mix) 4:15
- Dancing In The Dark (Source Now Voyager Edit) 3:22
- Dancing In The Dark (Radio Edit) 3:24
- Dancing In The Dark (Instrumental) 3:23
- CD Single (Belgium)
- Dancing In The Dark (Source Now Voyager Edit) 3:22
- Dancing In The Dark (Radio Edit) 3:24
- Dancing In The Dark (Dancing DJs Edit) 4:35
- CD Maxi (UK)
- Dancing In The Dark (Radio Edit) 3:24
- Dancing In The Dark (Source Now Voyager Edit) 3:22
- Dancing In The Dark (Extended Mix) 6:27
- Dancing In The Dark (Dancing DJs Remix) 6:27
- Dancing In The Dark (Alex K Remix) 6:53
- Dancing In The Dark (Original Mix) 6:16
- Dancing In The Dark (KB Project Remix) 6:31
Music video
A music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the original song was recorded and can be viewed on her website. The version featuring Micky features Jessy singing in front of lasers, Micky also makes so appearances in the video along with some dancers.
Chart Performance
The song debuted on the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at number sixty-six and then peaked number ten, the song stayed inside the Top forty for five weeks. The song also topped the UK Dance Chart
UK Dance Chart
The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital...
. The song charted at number seven on the Belgium Ultratip chart which is the same as charting at fifty-seven on the main chart. The song also peaked twenty-five in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and nine in Sweden.
Charts
- Micky Modelle Remix
Chart (2006) Peak
Position
>Sweden (Sverigetopplistan SverigetopplistanSverigetopplistan, earlier known as Topplistan and Hitlistan and other names, is since October 2007 the Swedish national record chart, based on sales data from Swedish Recording Industry Association ....
)9 Ireland (IRMA International Recording Media AssociationThe International Recording Media Association , previously known as the International Tape Association , is an international trade association dealing with every facet of recording, media and related industries...
)5 UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) 10
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