I Wanna Dance with You (song)

"I Wanna Dance with You" is a song by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in November 1985 as the first single from his album Radio Romance. The song became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in February 1986.

The song is a moderately paced, upbeat country-pop tune featuring Rabbitt's signature smooth vocals and a prominent synthesizer melody. Lyrically, it describes a desire for simple connection and joy through dancing. The narrator expresses a longing to dance with someone he cares about, focusing on the act of dancing as a metaphor for intimacy and shared happiness, rather than a purely romantic or sexual encounter.

"I Wanna Dance with You" was co-written by Even Stevens, Eddie Rabbitt and David Malloy. Its success helped solidify Rabbitt's position as a crossover artist, appealing to both country and pop music audiences. The song’s popularity endures, and it remains a frequently played track on classic country radio stations. Its cheerful melody and relatable theme of wanting to share a moment of joy with someone have made it a lasting favorite.