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| "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" | ||||
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| Single by Shanice Wilson | ||||
| from the album Discovery | ||||
| B-side | "Summer Love" | |||
| Released | July 28, 1987 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:49 | |||
| Label | A&M 2939 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Bryan Loren | |||
| Producer(s) | Bryan Loren | |||
| Shanice Wilson singles chronology | ||||
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"(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" is the lead single by Shanice from her debut album, Discovery .
The music video takes place in a city at night. The video features Shanice and many other dancers showing off their dance moves.
7" single (AM-2939) USA
12" single (012235) USA
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [1] | 35 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) [2] | 65 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 ( Billboard ) [3] | 50 |
| US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) [4] | 16 |
| US Dance Singles Sales ( Billboard ) [5] | 39 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [6] | 6 |
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