"I Was Made for Dancin'" is a song written by Michael Lloyd and performed by Leif Garrett. It reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart, #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #38 on the US adult contemporary chart. It also reached #2 in Australia, #10 in Germany, #13 in The Netherlands and #12 in Japan. The song, produced by Lloyd and arranged by John D'Andrea, was featured on his 1978 album, Feel the Need.
The single ranked #37 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1979.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1978–1979) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)2Canada RPM Top Singles12Canada RPM Adult Contemporary22 Germany10 Japan12New Zealand 3Spain (AFE)1UK4US Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - 10US Billboard Adult Contemporary38US Cash Box Top 10015
Year-end charts Chart (1979) RankAustralia (Kent Music Report)34CanadaBac-lac.gc.ca86UK 68US Billboard Hot 100Musicoutfitters.com37
Certifications
In popular culture Garrett sang the song on the episode "My Teenage Idol is Missing" on the TV show Wonder Woman. Garrett's version was featured in the 2001 film Joe Dirt. Carol Burnett sings a version of this song in season 5, episode 15 of The Muppet Show.
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