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"Batdance" was released on
June 8, 1989 for the Batman soundtrack. Helped by the film's
popularity, the song reached no.1 in the United States,
Canada, Norway, Switzerland, New Zealand and no.2 in United
Kingdom and Australia. It was a last-minute replacement for a
brooding track titled "Dance With The Devil", which Prince
felt was too dark. "Batdance" is almost two songs in one, a
chaotic, mechanical dance beat that changes gears into a
slinky, funky groove before changing back for the song's
conclusion. The track is an amalgam of many musical ideas of
Prince's at the time. The music video, directed by Albert
Magnoli and choreographed by Barry Lather, featured dancers
costumed as multiple Batmen, Jokers and Vicki Vales. |
