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"Dancing in Berlin" is a song by American band Berlin, which was released in 1984 as the third single from their third studio album Love Life. It was written by John Crawford and produced by Giorgio Moroder and Richie Zito.[2][1] It reached No. 12 in New Zealand and No. 39 in Australia.[3][4]

"Dancing in Berlin"
Single by Berlin
from the album Love Life
B-side	"Lost in the Crowd" "Pictures of You" (US/Canada)
Released	August 1984[1]
Length	4:02
Label	Mercury Geffen (North America)
Songwriter(s)	John Crawford
Producer(s)	Giorgio Moroder, Richie Zito
Berlin singles chronology
"Now It's My Turn" (1984) "Dancing in Berlin" (1984) "Touch" (1984)

Critical reception

Upon release, Billboard included the song as a recommended single under the "Pop" section.[5] The Absolute Sound described the song as one of the best from Love Life.[6] In a retrospective review of the album, Mike DeGagne of AllMusic commented that the song "emulates the same streamline formula of sharp keyboards and an animated dance pace" of "No More Words".[2]

Track listing

7" single

1. "Dancing in Berlin" - 4:02
2. "Lost in the Crowd" - 4:38

7" single (US/Canada release)

1. "Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04
2. "Pictures of You" - 4:34

7" single (US promo)

1. "Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04
2. "Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04

12" single

1. "Dancing In Berlin (Dance Remix)" - 5:16
2. "Lost in the Crowd" - 4:38

Chart performance

Chart (1984)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart[4]	39
New Zealand Singles Chart[3]	12

Personnel

Berlin

• Terri Nunn – vocals
• Ric Olsen – guitar
• David Diamond – synthesizers, backing vocals
• Matt Reid – synthesizers
• John Crawford – bass, backing vocals
• Rob Brill – drums

Production

• Giorgio Moroder, Richie Zito - producers of "Dancing in Berlin"
• Mike Howlett - producer of "Lost in the Crowd" and "Pictures of You"

References

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