Sophie Ellis Bextor's "****** on the Dancefloor" turns 20

[PokemonSpears]

Sophie Ellis Bextor's biggest hit, ****** on the Dancefloor, has turned 20 years old. Released on December 3, 2001, the dance-pop / disco track became a top 10 worldwide, except in the US where it wasn't sent to radio until 2002. ****** peaked at #2 on the UK Charts, and it stayed on the chart for 23 weeks.

It was written by Gregg Alexander and Sophie herself, and produced by Alexander and Matt Rowe. It is the second single off Read My Lips, Sophie's debut album, however that wasn't always the plan. Lover was set to be released as the follow-up to Take Me Home, but it was cancelled and replaced for ****** due to unknown reasons.

 

The iconic music video was directed by Sophie Muller. It shows Sophie Ellis Bextor participating in a dance competition, where instead of shining for her dance capabilities, she focuses on getting rid of every other competitor with several tactics, even bribing one of the judges with her charm. Ultimately she and her partner, oblivious to what she's been doing the entire competition, are declared the winners and we see them receiving their prizes on the winner's podium.

 

 

In 2019, an orchestral version of the song was released as part of Sophie's greatest hits compilation The Song Diaries.

 

[PokemonSpears]

 

 

 

 

[MrLovett]

Ugh I loved it. Back in the day when SingStar for PS2 was still a thing I remember seeing the video and hearing the song for the 1st time and being so scared but also so fascinated by her because she looked so unrealistic pretty. My little 6 year old gay heart was so confused 

[Alex Murr]

oh what great memories,  I loved that song and the video and Sophie is beautiful, elegant and sophisticated 

[Adriannn]

I adore this song. It brings so many memories from when I was a kid, dancing with my sister as we watched the video. 
Can’t believe she went to ‘Hoy’ 

[bbbsss]

Iconic. 

[thebritmaster]

How have I not heard this song  I love it though it’s got that oldie’s sound  Added to my saved Spotify songs

[ObsessedBritFan1]

It’s so weird getting older. It felt like just yesterday I was getting over a crush through this song. Find You, Bittersweet, Heartbreak Make Me A Dancer, I Won’t Change You, and Not Giving Up On Love.

Can’t Fight This Feeling will forever hold a very special place in my heart.

 

[On_Mah_Raydah]

Still a bop 20 years later

[PokemonSpears]

5 hours ago, Adriannn said:

I adore this song. It brings so many memories from when I was a kid, dancing with my sister as we watched the video. 
Can’t believe she went to ‘Hoy’ 

did you see Maite Perroni in the group of "fans" ? The one with the yellow top. That was before she was an actual actress.

[Adriannn]

9 minutes ago, PokemonSpears said:

did you see Maite Perroni in the group of "fans" ? The one with the yellow top. That was before she was an actual actress.

whooooa that's true, her 2000s fashion was on point... loved the way Sophie made the host step aside (can't remember his name) 

[PokemonSpears]

4 minutes ago, Adriannn said:

whooooa that's true, her 2000s fashion was on point... loved the way Sophie made the host step aside (can't remember his name) 

Juan José Ulloa