Breakdance (song)
| "Breakdance" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Irene Cara | ||||
| from the album What a Feelin' | ||||
| B-side | "Cue Me Up" | |||
| Released | March 1984 | |||
| Genre | Disco | |||
| Length | 3:02 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, Bunny Hull | |||
| Producer(s) | Giorgio Moroder | |||
| Irene Cara singles chronology | ||||
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"Breakdance" is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Bunny Hull and performed by Cara. It reached #8 on the Billboard pop chart, #13 on the US dance chart, #23 on the US R&B chart, #4 in South Africa[1] and #88 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984.[2] The song was featured on her 1983 album, What a Feelin'.[3]
The song was produced by Giorgio Moroder.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 19 |
| Canada Top 50 Singles (RPM) | 10 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] | 20 |
| UK Singles Chart[7] | 88 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 8 |
| US Dance Chart | 13 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1984) | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100[9] | 69 |
References
- ^ "South African Rock Lists Website - SA Charts 1965 - 1989 Songs (A-B)". www.rock.co.za.
- ^ Irene Cara, "Breakdance" chart positions Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Irene Cara, What a Feelin Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Irene Cara, "Breakdance" single release Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 239. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Irene Cara – Breakdance". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- ^ "OfficialCharts.com". Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- ^ "Irene Cara Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- ^ "Talent Almanac 1985: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. 96 (51): TA-19. 1984-12-22. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
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