Debuting at the #57 spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, Josh Turner captured our hearts with this upbeat music and his deep, resonating voice with “Why Don’t We Just Dance.”
The song was written by Jonathan Singleton, Jim Beavers, and Darrell Brown and was released in August 2009. “Why Don’t We Just Dance” was Turner’s third #1 hit that stayed at the charts for four weeks. The single was certified gold in 2010 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The Song’s Meaning
Life is full of moments where you want to slump on the couch and take a quick break from everything happening. It’s tough, and many challenges come as we go on, but it wouldn’t hurt to pause and enjoy even for a short while. Josh Turner’s “Why Don’t We Just Dance” perfectly describes that feeling. In the music video, the couple is first seen sitting on the couch, but when the song starts, they stand to move the sofa and begin to dance to the beat. They appear in different outfits, seemingly dancing through the decades and around the house.
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For You
It’s nice to hear that the song is also in an upbeat tempo to make you feel like you also want to dance and enjoy it, most importantly. The song also relates to today’s times because of current events. With all that, you want to grab your partner and dance through all the problems. One of Josh Turner’s songs makes you stand up, jive to the beat, and forget all your worries.
The RIAA certified Josh Turner’s “Why Don’t We Just Dance” double platinum for selling over 2 million copies worldwide. The track also received positive reviews from critics, saying that the song is a pleasure to listen to and was praised because of its catchy rhythm and deep voice of Turner.
Enjoy “Why Don’t We Just Dance” by Josh Turner below.
