Let’s Dance, Part 2

Written for Thursday Inspiration-
“Tear It Up”

For this week’s Thursday Inspiration, Jim Adams asks us to respond to the challenge in any number of ways, including using the prompt word ‘leavin’, by means of the song ‘Tear It Up’ by The Cramps, or a song that is about having a wild, high-energy time while dancing and partying. I’ve chosen the last option in response to Jim’s challenge.

Last month on Thursday Inspiration, I featured the song “Let’s Dance”, a 1963 mega-hit by Chris Montez. At that time, I wrote this about the song:

“Let’s Dance” perfectly captures the carefree, youthful energy of the early 60s dance craze era, serving as a simple, joyful invitation to a romantic connection and shared experiences on the dance floor. The lyrics outline a classic teenage narrative: asking a crush to dance (“Hey, baby, won’t you take a chance?”), holding them close (“Hold me tight, don’t you let me go”), and hoping for a chance to walk them home afterward. The song presents dancing as a universal language for a connection that bypasses the need for heavy conversation or deeper commitment.

My post was very well received by you all back in July. One of my friends who commented on the Chris Montez video, was nice enough to share another version of the song which I totally loved (Thanks, Christian!). Now I’m sharing that video with you today. I don’t think there’s any other song that makes people want to get up and dance the way this one does. The duo in today’s video make the perfect pairing and I’m happy to feature it today. I hope you enjoy it.

This is “Let’s Dance” by Tina Turner & David Bowie, Live from Birmingham NEC

Thursday Inspiration #338 Tear It Up

Many thanks to Jim Adams for this week’s inspiration. Thanks to you all for stopping by for a look and a listen.

That’s all she wrote, kids.

See you on the flip side. 😎

NAR©2026

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