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"'''Dancing with a Stranger'''" is a song recorded by British singer [[Sam Smith (singer)|Sam Smith]] and American singer [[Normani]]. It was released by [[Capitol Records]] on 11 January 2019. "Dancing with a Stranger" has peaked at number three on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. Outside the UK, the single has peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Ireland, Malaysia, Norway and Sweden.
"'''Dancing with a Stranger'''" is a song recorded by British singer [[Sam Smith (singer)|Sam Smith]] and American singer [[Normani]]. It was released by [[Capitol Records]] on 11 January 2019. "Dancing with a Stranger" has peaked at number three on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. Outside the UK, the single has peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Ireland, Malaysia, Norway and Sweden.


The Music Video was released on January 29, 2019.
The music video was released on January 29, 2019.


==Background and composition==
==Background and composition==

Revision as of 00:40, 1 February 2019

"Dancing with a Stranger"
Single by Sam Smith and Normani
Released11 January 2019 (2019-01-11)
Genre
Length2:50
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sam Smith singles chronology
"Fire on Fire"
(2018) 		"Dancing with a Stranger"
(2019)
Normani singles chronology
"Waves"
(2018) 		"Dancing with a Stranger"
(2019)

"Dancing with a Stranger" is a song recorded by British singer Sam Smith and American singer Normani. It was released by Capitol Records on 11 January 2019. "Dancing with a Stranger" has peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. Outside the UK, the single has peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Ireland, Malaysia, Norway and Sweden.

The music video was released on January 29, 2019.

Background and composition

According to Billboard, the collaboration happened through a chance encounter at a recording studio in Los Angeles. Smith was writing a track with his frequent collaborator Jimmy Napes and Norwegian producers Stargate. Former Fifth Harmony member Normani happened to be in the studio next door and they decided to work together.[1]

Musically, "Dancing with a Stranger" is a disco-R&B[2] and pop[1] duet that contains 1980s-inspired R&B production.[3] The song was written by Smith, Normani, Napes and Stargate. The latter two also handled production for the track alongside Danny D and Tim Blacksmith. Monica Mercuri of Forbes described the single as "sultry" and showing off the singer's "powerful" vocals.[4] David Renshaw, writing for The Fader, called the song a "veer away from [Smith's] gentle soul sound."[5] Lyrically, the song is about coping with loneliness and moving past a lost love.[4] Smith sings the first verse of the song, with Normani entering midway through the duet.[6]

Critical reception

Brittany Spanos, writing for Rolling Stone, stated the song "plays to [Smith's] retro-leaning strengths and Normani’s own solo vision of being a soul-dance diva." She concluded her review by calling the song "simple and fun."[2] Rose Dommu of Out praised the duo's vocals, calling Normani's "sultry voice is the perfect counterpoint to Smith’s own deep tone."[7] Mike Nied of Idolator wrote that the song "expertly capture the frustration and loneliness of heartbreak, bottling it and presenting it as something both deeply personal and infinitely relatable."[8]

Personnel

Adapted from Tidal.[9]

  • Sam Smith – composition, vocals
  • Normani – songwriter, vocals
  • Jimmy Napes – composition, production
  • Stargate – composition, production, music production
  • Tim Blacksmith – production, executive producer
  • Danny D – production, executive production
  • Randy Merrill – master engineering, studio personnel
  • Kevin "KD" Davis – mixing, studio personnel

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 10
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] 47
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[12] 21
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[13] 49
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 23
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[15] 29
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[16] 78
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] 19
Denmark (Tracklisten)[18] 13
Euro Digital Songs (Billboard)[19] 4
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[20] 15
France (SNEP)[21] 111
Invalid chart entered Germany2 44
Greece International Digital Singles (IFPI)[22] 39
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[23] 18
Ireland (IRMA)[24] 8
Italy (FIMI)[25] 51
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[26] 85
Malaysia (RIM)[27] 8
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[28] 14
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[29] 27
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[30] 43
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[31] 12
Norway (VG-lista)[32] 8
Portugal (AFP)[33] 25
Scotland (OCC)[34] 5
Singapore (RIAS)[35] 9
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[36] 12
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[37] 87
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[38] 8
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[39] 17
UK Singles (OCC)[40] 3
US Billboard Hot 100[41] 33
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[42] 25
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[43] 25
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[44] 30

References

  1. ^ a b "Sam Smith and Normani's Collab 'Dancing With A Stranger' Is Here: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b Spanos, Brittany; Spanos, Brittany (16 January 2019). "Song You Need to Know: Sam Smith and Normani, 'Dancing With a Stranger'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  3. ^ "New Music: Sam Smith & Normani – 'Dancing With a Stranger'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  4. ^ a b Mercuri, Monica. "Sam Smith And Normani Deliver Passionate Duet 'Dancing With A Stranger'". Forbes. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  5. ^ Renshaw, David. "Normani teams with Sam Smith on "Dancing With A Stranger"". The FADER. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  6. ^ Kreps, Daniel; Kreps, Daniel (11 January 2019). "Hear Sam Smith Team With Normani for Sultry New Song 'Dancing With a Stranger'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Sam Smith & Normani's Sexy New Track Is a Perfect Breakup Anthem". www.out.com. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Sam Smith & Normani's "Dancing With A Stranger" Sounds Like A Smash". Idolator. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  9. ^ "Try the TIDAL Web Player". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  10. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
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  14. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
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  22. ^ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 02/2019". IFPI Greece. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  23. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  24. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  25. ^ "Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 3" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
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  27. ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia" (PDF). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  28. ^ "Chart Search". Billboard. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  29. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 4, 2019" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
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  32. ^ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 4, 2019". VG-lista. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  33. ^ "Sam Smith & Normani – Dancing with a Stranger". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  34. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  35. ^ "Singapore Top 30 Digital Streaming Chart – Week 3" (PDF). Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2019.
  36. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 20193 into search. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
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