Dancing In The Street - Martha & The Vandellas

  • Used on the soundtrack album for The Big Chill Wiki.
  • Used on the soundtrack album for Stardust Wiki.
  • Original version subsequently covered by many other artists.
  • Originally intended for Kim Weston, it became an anthem, though its meaning during civil unrest was debated.

  • Entered the US chart on 22 August 1964 and spent 14 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 2.
  • Entered the UK chart on 29 October 1964 and spent 8 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 28.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 15 January 1969 and spent 12 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 4.
  • Included in The 100 Greatest Soul Songs of the 60s chart. For more details visit Soultracks.
  • Included in NME's Top 100 Songs Of The 1960s chart. For more details visit NME.