Dancing with a Stranger
{{short description|2019 single by Sam Smith and Normani}}
{{About|the song by Sam Smith and Normani|the song by Cyndi Lauper|A Night to Remember (Cyndi Lauper album){{!}}A Night to Remember (Cyndi Lauper album)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Dancing with a Stranger
| cover = Dancing with a Stranger (official single cover).png
| type = single
| artist = Sam Smith and Normani
| album =
| released = 11 January 2019
| studio = The Stellar House; Venice, California{{cite web |title=Love Goes Credits |url=https://samsmithworld.com/lovegoescredits/ |website=Sam Smith |access-date=11 September 2022 |archive-date=17 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117231007/https://samsmithworld.com/lovegoescredits/ |url-status=dead }}
| recorded = 2018
| genre =
| length = {{duration|m=2|s=51}}
| label = Capitol
| writer = *Sam Smith
| producer = *Stargate
- Jimmy Napes
| chronology = Sam Smith
| prev_title = Fire on Fire
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = How Do You Sleep?
| next_year = 2019
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Normani
| type = single
| prev_title = Waves
| prev_year = 2018
| title = Dancing with a Stranger
| year = 2019
| next_title = Motivation
| next_year = 2019
}}
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"Dancing with a Stranger" is a song by English singer Sam Smith and American singer Normani. It was written by the two alongside producers Stargate and Jimmy Napes. "Dancing with a Stranger" was released as a single by Capitol Records on 11 January 2019. It appears on Smith's third studio album Love Goes (2020).{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/04/17/sam-smith-demi-lovatos-single-im-ready-emotional-empowering/5151583002/ |title=Sam Smith, Demi Lovato go glam as they sing about love struggles in new single, 'I'm Ready' |last=Dinges |first=Gary |date=17 April 2020 |access-date=18 April 2020 |website=USA Today |archive-date=17 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417192952/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/04/17/sam-smith-demi-lovatos-single-im-ready-emotional-empowering/5151583002/ |url-status=live }} The accompanying music video was directed by Vaughan Arnell.
The track became a commercial success, topping the charts in Mexico, Iceland, and Lebanon. It also peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, and spent a total of 45 weeks on the chart. The track reached the top ten in seventeen additional countries. "Dancing with a Stranger" was the most-played radio track in the world in 2019, according to Forbes. The single is certified 4× Platinum in the US, 8× Platinum in Australia, and Platinum or higher in nine additional countries. It won the Song of the Year award at the 2020 BMI London Awards, and was nominated for Song of 2019 at the People's Choice Awards, and Song of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards.
Background and composition
According to Billboard, the collaboration happened through a chance encounter at a recording studio in Los Angeles. When Smith was writing a track with their frequent collaborator Jimmy Napes and the Norwegian production team Stargate, Normani happened to be in the studio next door. After talking, the two decided to work together.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8493100/sam-smith-normani-collab-dancing-with-a-stranger|title=Sam Smith and Normani's Collab 'Dancing With A Stranger' Is Here: Stream It Now|date=11 January 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=21 January 2019|archive-date=17 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117122339/https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8493100/sam-smith-normani-collab-dancing-with-a-stranger|url-status=live}}
Musically, "Dancing with a Stranger" is a disco-R&B{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/song-you-need-to-know-sam-smith-normani-dancing-with-a-stranger-779156/|title=Song You Need to Know: Sam Smith and Normani, 'Dancing With a Stranger'|last=Spanos|first=Brittany|date=16 January 2019|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=21 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121233037/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/song-you-need-to-know-sam-smith-normani-dancing-with-a-stranger-779156/|url-status=live}} and pop duet that contains 1980s-inspired R&B production.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2019/01/10/new-music-sam-smith-normani-dancing-with-a-stranger/|title=New Music: Sam Smith & Normani – 'Dancing With a Stranger'|website=Rap-Up|access-date=21 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121232918/https://www.rap-up.com/2019/01/10/new-music-sam-smith-normani-dancing-with-a-stranger/|url-status=live}} The song was written by Smith, Normani, Napes and Stargate. The latter two also handled production for the track alongside Danny D and Tim Blacksmith. Journalist Monica Mercuri of Forbes described the single as "sultry" and showing off the singer's "powerful" vocals.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2019/01/11/sam-smith-and-normani-deliver-passionate-duet-dancing-with-a-stranger/|title=Sam Smith And Normani Deliver Passionate Duet 'Dancing With A Stranger'|last=Mercuri|first=Monica|website=Forbes|access-date=21 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121232907/https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2019/01/11/sam-smith-and-normani-deliver-passionate-duet-dancing-with-a-stranger/|url-status=live}} David Renshaw, writing for The Fader, called the song a "veer away from [Smith's] gentle soul sound".{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/01/11/normani-sam-smith-dancing-with-a-stranger|title=Normani teams with Sam Smith on "Dancing With A Stranger"|last=Renshaw|first=David|website=The Fader|access-date=21 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121175136/https://www.thefader.com/2019/01/11/normani-sam-smith-dancing-with-a-stranger|url-status=live}} Lyrically, the song is about coping with loneliness and moving past a lost love.
Critical reception
Brittany Spanos, writing for Rolling Stone, stated the song "plays to [Smith's] retro-leaning strengths and Normani's own solo vision of being a Sexy soul-dance diva". She concluded her review by calling the song "simple and fun". Rose Dommu of Out praised the duo's vocals, saying Normani's "sultry voice is the perfect counterpoint to Smith's own deep tone".{{Cite web|url=https://www.out.com/music/2019/1/11/sam-smith-normanis-sexy-new-track-perfect-breakup-anthem|title=Sam Smith & Normani's Sexy New Track Is a Perfect Breakup Anthem|date=11 January 2019|website=www.out.com|access-date=21 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121233056/https://www.out.com/music/2019/1/11/sam-smith-normanis-sexy-new-track-perfect-breakup-anthem|url-status=live}} Mike Nied of Idolator wrote that the song "expertly capture the frustration and loneliness of heartbreak, bottling it and presenting it as something both deeply personal and infinitely relatable".{{Cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7690631/sam-smith-normani-dancing-with-a-stranger-listen|title=Sam Smith & Normani's "Dancing With A Stranger" Sounds Like A Smash|date=11 January 2019|website=Idolator|access-date=21 January 2019}} Billboard magazine called the song a "sexy earworm", lauding the pair's "standout vocal delivery", with Smith's "seductive falsetto accompanied by Normani's smoky counterpart".
Associated Press ranked it as the 2nd Best Song of 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/d9702da525ab0384227df4bb61634f34|title=AP's top songs of 2019: Jhene Aiko, Sam Smith, Normani|date=6 December 2019|website=AP NEWS|access-date=6 December 2019|archive-date=6 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206210945/https://apnews.com/d9702da525ab0384227df4bb61634f34|url-status=live}} Billboard ranked it 38th on their Best Songs of 2019 list.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/8545893/best-songs-of-2019-top-100|title=The 100 Best Songs of 2019: Staff List|date=11 December 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=30 December 2019|archive-date=31 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131070440/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/8545893/best-songs-of-2019-top-100|url-status=live}} The song received praise from actress Reese Witherspoon who dubbed it the “Song of the Summer”.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/baby-singing-dancing-stranger-sam-smith-normani-adorable-63684716|title=2-year-old performs adorable rendition of Sam Smith song|website=Good Morning America|language=en|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=23 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223005418/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/baby-singing-dancing-stranger-sam-smith-normani-adorable-63684716|url-status=live}}
Commercial performance
In the United Kingdom, "Dancing with a Stranger" peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart in January 2019, becoming Smith's eleventh, and Normani's first top ten single in the UK, as a solo artist. It was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. In the United States, the song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2019, making it Smith's sixth and Normani's second top ten single in the US, as a solo artist. In May 2019, "Dancing with a Stranger" topped the US Radio Songs chart, becoming Smith's second and Normani's second chart topper there.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8511127/sam-smith-normani-dancing-with-a-stranger-tops-radio-songs-chart|title=Sam Smith & Normani's 'Dancing with a Stranger' Hits No. 1 On Radio Songs Chart|magazine=Billboard|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=13 May 2019|access-date=14 May 2019|archive-date=13 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513201644/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8511127/sam-smith-normani-dancing-with-a-stranger-tops-radio-songs-chart|url-status=live}} It also topped the US Adult Top 40 and reached number two on the Mainstream Top 40 chart, behind "Sucker" by the Jonas Brothers. The song also topped the Big Top 40 chart.{{Cite web |title=Sam Smith & Normani Take Number 1 With 'Dancing With A Stranger' |url=https://www.bigtop40.com/news/sam-smith-normani-number-1/ |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=amp.bigtop40.com}}
In other countries, "Dancing with a Stranger" peaked inside the top ten in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Canada, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Iceland, Lebanon and Sweden. It was also certified 8× Platinum in Australia, 4× Platinum in Canada, 4× Platinum in New Zealand, and Gold in few other European countries. "Dancing with a Stranger" was the most-played global radio song in 2019, according to Forbes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2019/12/02/some-call-normani-the-next-beyonce-with-3-billion-streams-this-30-under-30-breakout-is-on-her-way/|title=Some Call Normani The Next Beyoncé—With 3 Billion Streams, This 30 Under 30 Breakout Is On Her Way|last=Greenburg|first=Zack O'Malley|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=19 January 2020|archive-date=18 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200118093039/https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2019/12/02/some-call-normani-the-next-beyonce-with-3-billion-streams-this-30-under-30-breakout-is-on-her-way/|url-status=live}} The song was also the 4th most played song on radio in 2019 in the US, receiving over 3.134 billion audience impressions, according to Billboard.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8547855/jonas-brothers-sucker-top-song-2019-us-radio|title=Jonas Brothers' 'Sucker' Top Song on U.S. Radio in 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=19 January 2020|archive-date=13 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113034939/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8547855/jonas-brothers-sucker-top-song-2019-us-radio|url-status=live}}
In March 2021, the single was named by the Official Charts, as one of the most-streamed songs by a female artist in the United Kingdom.{{Cite web|title=The UK's Official Top 40 most-streamed songs by female artists|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-uks-official-top-40-most-streamed-songs-by-female-artists__32623/|access-date=2021-03-08|website=www.officialcharts.com|language=en}} As of March 2022, the song surpassed over three billion streams.{{Cite magazine |last=Dillon |first=Nancy |date=2022-03-05 |title=Sam Smith, Normani Sued For 'Obvious' Infringement on 'Dancing With A Stranger' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sam-smith-normani-sued-copyright-infringement-dancing-with-a-stranger-1317159/ |access-date=2022-04-12 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} It has sold over ten million units worldwide according to Capitol Records.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/CapitolMusicGroup/view/209682/|title=Sam Smith and Demi Lovato release new single & video|website=Pressparty|language=en|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028152115/https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/CapitolMusicGroup/view/209682/|url-status=live}}
Usage in the media and copyright accusations
"Dancing with a Stranger" was selected by music executive Clive Davis for his quarantine playlist, which compiled songs that he and Barry Manilow considered to be "the most impactful and lasting songs of the 21st century", that the latter was set to cover.{{Cite magazine |last=Eggertsen |first=Chris |date=2020-04-23 |title=Clive Davis' Quarantine Playlist is a Collection of 'Future Standards' From the 21st Century |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/clive-davis-quarantine-playlist-9363105/ |access-date=2022-10-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} 5 Seconds of Summer performed a cover of the song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3129286/5sos-dancing-with-a-stranger-cover-live-lounge/|title=5SOS Gave Their 'Dancing With A Stranger' Cover A Sneaky Surprise Ending|last=Roth|first=Madeline|website=MTV News|language=en|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129162502/http://www.mtv.com/news/3129286/5sos-dancing-with-a-stranger-cover-live-lounge/|url-status=dead}} The band's version won an IHeartRadio Music Award for Best Cover Song.{{Cite web|title=iHeartRadio on Instagram: "You voted so many times you almost broke our voting platform 🤣 and after tallying all of the votes, we are excited to announce that @5SOS…"|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CEweiTIgZsm/|access-date=5 September 2020|website=Instagram|language=en|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304224139/https://www.instagram.com/p/CEweiTIgZsm/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Sager|first=Jessica|date=4 September 2020|title=All the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners So Far—And Why You Can't Watch the Show|url=https://parade.com/1083788/jessicasager/iheartradio-music-awards-2020-winners/|access-date=5 September 2020|website=Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays|language=en|archive-date=24 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924085229/https://parade.com/1083788/jessicasager/iheartradio-music-awards-2020-winners/|url-status=live}} Kelly Clarkson sang a rendition of the track for her Meaning of Life Tour, and told the audience that the two singers inspire her to "keep making music."{{Cite web |last=O'Rourke |first=Jill |date=2019-04-04 |title=Watch All The Amazing Covers Kelly Clarkson Performed On Her Meaning Of Life Tour |url=https://talentrecap.com/watch-kelly-clarkson-cover-cardi-b-lady-gaga-and-more-on-tour/ |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=Talent Recap |language=en-US |archive-date=28 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128201250/https://talentrecap.com/watch-kelly-clarkson-cover-cardi-b-lady-gaga-and-more-on-tour/ |url-status=dead }}
= Lawsuit =
In 2022, Smith, Normani, and Stargate were all sued by Jordan Vincent, Christopher Miranda, and Rosco Banlaoi, who alleged that "Dancing with a Stranger" copied their 2015 song of the same name. According to Vincent, Miranda and Banlaoi, "The hook/chorus in both songs—the most significant part and artistic aspect of these works—contains the lyrics 'dancing with a stranger' being sung over a nearly identical melody and musical composition"; the music video was also named in the infringement as both songs' videos contain similar elements.
Californian judge Wesley L. Hsu dismissed the case on Wednesday 6 September 2023, saying that "most if not all of the plaintiff's claimed similarities" were not protectable by law, and that the phrase "dancing with a stranger" was not unique enough, pointing out "nearly 20 references" in other previous songs.{{Cite magazine |last=Madarang |first=Charisma |date=September 7, 2023 |title=Sam Smith, Normani Win 'Dancing With a Stranger' Copyright Lawsuit |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sam-smith-normani-win-dancing-with-a-stranger-copyright-lawsuit-1234819841/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone}}
Awards and nominations
Music video
The music video was released on 29 January 2019.{{Cite web |url=https://etcanada.com/news/405894/sam-smith-and-normani-release-music-video-for-dancing-with-a-stranger/ |title=Sam Smith and Normani Release Music Video for 'Dancing with a Stranger' | ETCanada.com |date=29 January 2019 |access-date=19 February 2019 |archive-date=19 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219130150/https://etcanada.com/news/405894/sam-smith-and-normani-release-music-video-for-dancing-with-a-stranger/ |url-status=dead }} The video was directed by Vaughan Arnell, and was shot in London. It features Smith and Normani moving and dancing through a "sleek, stark home"{{Cite web|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/behind-scenes-video-sam-smith-normani/|title=Watch New Behind The Scenes Video For Sam Smith And Normani's 'Dancing With A Stranger'|last=Peacock|first=Tim|date=7 February 2019|website=uDiscoverMusic|language=en-US|access-date=22 June 2019|archive-date=29 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629055308/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/behind-scenes-video-sam-smith-normani/|url-status=live}} while being surrounded by hologram projections of dancers.
The music video for "Dancing with a Stranger" was the most viewed video in the United Kingdom on Vevo in 2019,{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/vevo_uk/status/1206622090692050947?s=21|title=Congratulations to @samsmith & @Normani Their huge collab "Dancing With A Stranger" is 2019's Most Watched Video in the UK!pic.twitter.com/DwqDzuqmud|date=16 December 2019|website=@vevo_uk|language=en|access-date=19 January 2020|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304224138/https://twitter.com/vevo_uk/status/1206622090692050947?s=21|url-status=live}} and was the second most viewed video in the United Kingdom on YouTube of 2019.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50663724|title=YouTube reveals 2019's most-watched music videos|last=Savage|first=Mark|date=5 December 2019|access-date=19 January 2020|language=en-GB|archive-date=6 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206171439/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50663724|url-status=live}}
Formats and track listings
- Digital download{{cite web|title=Dancing with a Stranger: Sam Smith & Normani|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MBM1SZH/|publisher=Amazon|access-date=30 April 2019|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304224158/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MBM1SZH/|url-status=live}}
- "Dancing with a Stranger" – 2:51
- "Dancing with a Stranger" (Acoustic) – 3:07
- "Dancing with a Stranger" (Cheat Codes Remix) – 2:39
- "Dancing with a Stranger" – 2:51
- "Dancing with a Stranger" (Instrumental) – 2:51
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/101880552|title=Dancing with a Stranger|website=listen.tidal.com|date=11 January 2019 |access-date=21 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121232904/https://listen.tidal.com/album/101880552|url-status=live}}
- Sam Smith – vocals, songwriting
- Normani – vocals, songwriting
- Jimmy Napes – songwriting, production
- Stargate – songwriting, production, music production
- Randy Merrill – master engineering
- Kevin "KD" Davis – mixing
Charts
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| scope="row"| Moldova Airplay (TopHit){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/md/weekly/20241025-20241031|title=Top Radio Hits Moldova Weekly Chart: Oct 31, 2024|publisher=TopHit|access-date=1 November 2024}}
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=Year-end charts=
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| scope="row"| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2020/adult-contemporary-songs|title=Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2020|magazine=Billboard|access-date=4 December 2020|archive-date=3 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203222521/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2020/adult-contemporary-songs|url-status=live}}
| 18 |
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Certifications
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Release history
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|+ Release history and formats for "Dancing with a Stranger" ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format(s) ! Scope="col"| Version(s) ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row"| Various
| rowspan="2"| 11 January 2019 | {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | rowspan="4"| Original | Capitol |
|---|
| scope="row"| Italy
| Sony |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| United States
| 14 January 2019 | {{Hlist|AC radio|hot AC radio|modern AC radio}} | rowspan="5"| Capitol |
| 15 January 2019 |
| scope="row" rowspan="3"| Various
| 15 February 2019 | rowspan="2"| {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | Acoustic |
| rowspan="2"| 8 March 2019
| Cheat Codes remix |
| 12-inch vinyl
| {{hlist|Original|Instrumental}} |
References
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External links
- {{YouTube|so-ZClPHMIQ|"Dancing with a Stranger" (Acoustic)}}
- {{YouTube|sEZcST-KE-Y|"Dancing with a Stranger" (Cheat Codes Remix)}}
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Category:Songs written by Jimmy Napes
Category:Songs written by Tor Erik Hermansen
Category:Songs written by Mikkel Storleer Eriksen
Category:Song recordings produced by Stargate (record producers)
Category:Capitol Records singles