Noël - Dancing Is Dangerous (Official Video)

The long-lost and never-before-seen video for 'Dancing Is Dangerous' by Noël from 1979. This recently discovered video is the only known copy.

Directed by Micky Dolenz

Thank you to WHAMMY! Analog Media and UCLA Film & Television Archive for facilitating and digitizing the video.

"Dancing Is Dangerous" is from the Noël album 'Is There More To Life Than Dancing?' (1979), written & produced by Ron Mael & Russell Mael for Sparks Productions.

The remastered and expanded album is available worldwide on CD and digital on 6/14/2024.

DANCING IS DANGEROUS
(Ron Mael, Russell Mael)

We’ll never see daylight again
Once started, it’s on ‘till the end
We’ve tried but we can’t break away
As we dance, dance to the music, dancing, dancing

First step, you forget where you are
Next step, you forget who you are
I’ve tried but I can’t break away
As I dance, dance to the music, dancing, dancing

Dancing is dangerous
Gently embraces us
Then won’t let go ‘till the end of our days

Dance, dance to the music, dancing, dancing

Dancing is dangerous
Gently embraces us
Then won’t let go ‘till the end of our days

Tell me, is there life out there?
This seems like a dream or dare
Try leaving, you won’t get away
As you dance, dance to the music, dancing, dancing

Dance, dance to the music, dancing, dancing

Dancing is dangerous
Gently embraces us
Then won’t let go ‘till the end of our days

We’ll never see daylight again
Once started, it’s on ‘till the end
I’ve tried but I can’t break away
As I dance, dance to the music, dancing, dancing

Dancing is dangerous
Gently embraces us
Then won’t let go ‘till the end of our days

Dancing…

#Noël #DancingIsDangerous #Sparks #RonMael #RussellMael

[jeantrevett]

Just reading Drew Daniel's analysis of TG 20 Jazz Funk Greats, and Gen, in interview, says they were listening to this song while writing Hot on The Heels of Love. I am amazed to have found the track and be able to listen to it. 😮

[ImpossibleCaseEdits]

I am obsessed with this! A terrific song I cannot get out of my head.

[electromaniac]

Finally after over 40 years we finally see Noel in action! Always loved the album.

[rodrikuro]

i love her just discovered this amazing song and video. she reminds me of amanda lear

[broederbond]

Sparks without question merit their own SiriusXM channel

[userBrenda-iy]

Brilliant...Ron and Russell are amazing and ageless!!

[artSFCA]

In 1979, my DJ friend Jay introduced me to this track. Miss you!

[Chuckles..]

You guys were ahead of your time and still make fun creative music!.

[harryshouse]

Directed by Micky Dolenz. What a great guy, watched him all the time in The Monkees in the early 70's, good drummer too.

[dampfbucke]

Finally, after 45 years a video of NOEL :) I love this track since I was 10 :)

[PogieJoe]

Wow never thought this would see the light of day! So cool

[brandonarkell]

She is serving Debbie Harry post-punk realness. I'm entranced. This is just such a good song. She's so beautiful.

[robinpierre]

Sparks' Amanda Lear. I was one of the (very) few Frenchmen who bought her record when it was released...

[liselottefrejdig]

I have loved Sparks since 1974, when they released Propaganda. That was the first LP bought by myself.

[kyachdistent]

Finally, someone's found the video to this release-and the single version.

[canadianstudmuffin]

I bought the Noel album when it was released and always enjoyed it. Nice to finally see the video after all of these years!

[RejonMunchausen]

I'll be walking around humming this for days, love it

[discoduckgandolf]

No way! How did I not know about this until just now? Golly!

[treyquattro]

More great stuff from the evergreen Sparks' catalogue, including the back catalogue. Apparently Noël's actual name has never been made public. I just watched a video on Mickey Dolenz (and the Monkees) a few hours ago: weird coincidence.

[goodwitchy]

Sparks - always full of surprises! And always a treasure whether old or new works! 🤩❣