Neutron dance - Pointer Sisters

'Neutron dance' by the Pointer Sisters was used in the movie Beverly Hills Cop, but I couldn't tell you where and if the song was even important for the story line. (My best guess is: probably not.)

The song features Ruth Pointer on lead vocals. She recalled: 'When I first heard 'Neutron Dance' I didn't want to sing it. I liked [its] rhythm and vigorous arrangement but to me the word 'neutron' had a violent connotation on account of the neutron bomb then so much in the news.' According to Ruth, she suggested to the songwriter Allee Willis that the lyric be modified: 'She told me to quit overthinking it and just sing the damn song! Luckily I shut up and listened. I gave 'Neutron Dance' a gospel feel and nailed it in a few takes.'

My collection: 7" single no. 8476
Found: 33 1/3 Schallplatten, Duisburg, 22 October 2026
Tracks: 'Neutron dance' / 'Telegraph your love' 

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