Touch Me (All Night Long)
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"Touch Me" is the title of a 1991 hit single by British
dance-pop
singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis
. The song is included on her debut album, Move to This
, where it is listed as either "All Night Long (Touch Me)" or just "All Night Long".
The original version of the song was a minor R&B hit for the band Wish (featuring Fonda Rae) in 1984 and was featured in the film A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
. Dennis's version contained some rewritten lyrics in the verses.
The song was a worldwide hit peaking at #5 on the UK singles chart
, #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
, and #16 in Australia
. In addition, the song spent one week atop the dance chart
in March 1991. It is probably her best-remembered, most successful single to date. The single was also released in New Zealand and Japan.
The video was directed by Rocky Morton
and Annabel Jankel
.
Dennis performed the song on the season 3 episode of Beverly Hills, 90210
, "A Night to Remember", in 1993.
US cassette single
.
The band was formed by Zentveld & Oomen
.
Touch Me was the follow-up to the group's 2003 hit Love Me Right (Oh Sheila). It reached #2 on the UK dance charts and #18 on the UK Top 40. It shares the chorus from Cathy Dennis
's 1991 UK #5 & US #2 hit single, Touch Me (All Night Long), but has different verses.
It is taken from Angel City's album, Love Me Right
.
United Kingdom
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dance-pop
Dance-pop
Dance-pop is dance-oriented pop music that originated in the early 1980s. Developing from post-disco, it is generally up-tempo music intended for clubs with the intention of being danceable or merely dancey...
singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress...
. The song is included on her debut album, Move to This
Move to This
Move to This is the debut album by English dance artist Cathy Dennis. It was released in 1990.- Track listing :# "Just Another Dream" – 4:03# "All Night Long " – 4:00...
, where it is listed as either "All Night Long (Touch Me)" or just "All Night Long".
The original version of the song was a minor R&B hit for the band Wish (featuring Fonda Rae) in 1984 and was featured in the film A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge is a 1985 American slasher film and the second film in the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. The film was directed by Jack Sholder and stars Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler and Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger. Despite the film's title,...
. Dennis's version contained some rewritten lyrics in the verses.
The song was a worldwide hit peaking at #5 on the UK singles chart
UK 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 ...
, #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and #16 in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. In addition, the song spent one week atop the dance chart
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
in March 1991. It is probably her best-remembered, most successful single to date. The single was also released in New Zealand and Japan.
The video was directed by Rocky Morton
Rocky Morton
Rocky Morton is a British director. He was one of the co-creators of Max Headroom and co-director on Super Mario Bros.. Various music videos by Rush, Tom Tom Club, Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, Orgy and Miles Davis are credited to Morton. He also directed the 1995 UK launch commercial of Sega...
and Annabel Jankel
Annabel Jankel
Annabel Jankel is an award-winning British film and TV director who first came to prominence as a music video director and the co-creator and director of the pioneering cyber-character Max Headroom...
.
Dennis performed the song on the season 3 episode of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
, "A Night to Remember", in 1993.
Track listings
UK CD single- Touch Me (All Night Long)
- Touch Me (All Night Long) Club Mix
- Touch Me (All Night Long) All Night Long Mix
US cassette single
- Touch Me (All Night Long)
- Touch Me (All Night Long) Hot Mix
Charts
| Chart (1990–91) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
16 |
| UK Singles Chart UK 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 ... |
5 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
2 |
| U.S. Hot Dance/Club Play | 1 |
Angel City version
Touch Me was released in 2004 by electronic dance group Angel CityAngel City
Angel City may refer to:*Angel City, Florida, location in the United States*Angel City , electronic music group*Angel City, alternative name of Australian band The Angels...
.
The band was formed by Zentveld & Oomen
Zentveld & Oomen
The Dutch DJs, Hugo Zentveld and Aldwin Oomen, are behind a number of dance production projects, including Angel City, Boombastic, and Nightbreed.-Angel City:...
.
Touch Me was the follow-up to the group's 2003 hit Love Me Right (Oh Sheila). It reached #2 on the UK dance charts and #18 on the UK Top 40. It shares the chorus from Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress...
's 1991 UK #5 & US #2 hit single, Touch Me (All Night Long), but has different verses.
It is taken from Angel City's album, Love Me Right
Love Me Right
Love Me Right was the first album from the electronic music group Angel City, also known as Zentveld & Oomen.Featuring the vocals of Lara McAllen, the album was released in 2005...
.