"Dancing in Berlin" is a song by American band

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, 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

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and

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. It reached No. 12 in New Zealand and No. 39 in Australia.

Critical reception

Upon release, ''

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'' included the song as a recommended single under the "Pop" section. ''

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'' described the song as one of the best from ''Love Life''. In a retrospective review of the album, Mike DeGagne of

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commented that the song "emulates the same streamline formula of sharp keyboards and an animated dance pace" of "No More Words".

Track listing

;7" single #"Dancing in Berlin" - 4:02 #"Lost in the Crowd" - 4:38 ;7" single (US/Canada release) #"Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04 #"Pictures of You" - 4:34 ;7" single (US promo) #"Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04 #"Dancing in Berlin" - 4:04 ;12" single #"Dancing In Berlin (Dance Remix)" - 5:16 #"Lost in the Crowd" - 4:38

Chart performance

Personnel

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– vocals * Ric Olsen – guitar * David Diamond – synthesizers, backing vocals * Matt Reid – synthesizers * John Crawford – bass, backing vocals * Rob Brill – drums ;Production *

- producers of "Dancing in Berlin" *

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- producer of "Lost in the Crowd" and "Pictures of You"

References

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