BARRY BLUE (October 12, 1973) – "Do You Wanna Dance?" b/w "Don't Put Your Money On My Horse" 7" Single: UK.

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"Do You Wanna Dance?" was released by Barry Blue in the United Kingdom on October 12, 1973 through Bell Records. Issued as a 7-inch single under catalogue number BELL 1336, it followed the success of his earlier chart recordings and became one of his best-known releases of the glam era.

Written by Barry Blue, Ron Roker and Gerry Shury, the single paired the energetic title track with "Don't Put Your Money On My Horse" on the B-side. Barry Blue also produced the release and shared arranging duties with Gerry Shury.

The record became a significant UK hit, reaching number 7 on the Official Singles Chart and remaining on the chart for twelve weeks. Contemporary television performances featured members of The Rubettes acting as the backing band during appearances promoting the single.

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RECORDING

The A-side was written by Barry Blue, Ron Roker and Gerry Shury.

The B-side was written solely by Barry Blue.

Both tracks were produced by Barry Blue.

STYLE & THEMES

Classified as Pop with a Vocal style, the single reflected the commercial British pop sound of the early 1970s. The upbeat title track was crafted as a radio-friendly chart record, while the B-side offered an additional Barry Blue composition.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Do You Wanna Dance? — The hit A-side written by Barry Blue, Ron Roker and Gerry Shury and arranged by Barry Blue and Gerry Shury.

• Don't Put Your Money On My Horse — Original Barry Blue composition issued as the B-side.

RELEASE HISTORY

The single was issued by Bell Records in the UK on October 12, 1973.

Pressed by EMI Records and published by ATV Music Ltd., the release carried catalogue number BELL 1336 and was manufactured as a 7-inch, 45 RPM vinyl single

Following release, the record entered the UK Singles Chart on November 3, 1973 and climbed to a peak position of number 7 on November 24, 1973.

CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS

UK: Official Singles Chart — Entry: November 3, 1973 — Peak: 7 — Weeks: 12

PERSONNEL

Barry Blue — vocals, songwriting, production

Ron Roker — songwriting

Gerry Shury — songwriting, arrangement

PRODUCTION

Produced by Barry Blue

Label: Bell Records

NOTES

Arranged by Barry Blue and Gerry Shury.

Published by ATV Music Ltd.

Pressed by EMI Records.

Matrix / Runout Side A: BELL 1336A.

Matrix / Runout Side B: BELL 1336B.

The single reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for twelve weeks.

Top Of The Pops performances featured members of The Rubettes as the backing band.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	UK	BELL 1336	October 12, 1973	7" Single

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
7" Single	BELL 1336	A. Do You Wanna Dance? B. Don't Put Your Money On My Horse

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	UK	BELL 1336	October 12, 1973	7" Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	UK	BELL 1336	1973	7" Promo
Barry Blue	Quieres Bailar? / No Apuestes A Mi Caballo	Bell Records	Argentina	2008 212	1973	7", 33⅓ RPM Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	Argentina	2008212	1973	7", 33⅓ RPM Promo
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	Australia	2008 212	1973	7", 45 RPM Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	Austria	2008 212	1973	7", 45 RPM Stereo Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance	Barclay	France	61891	1973	7", 45 RPM
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance	Barclay	France	61891 / 61 891	1973	7", 45 RPM Stereo Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	Germany	2008 212 / 2008212	1973	7", 45 RPM Stereo Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	Greece	2008252	1974	7", 45 RPM, 3-Pin Knock-Out Centre
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	Ireland	BELL 1336	1973	7", 45 RPM
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	Italy	2008 212	1973	7", 45 RPM
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance	Barclay	Netherlands	61 891 / 61891	1973	7", 45 RPM Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance?	Bell Records	New Zealand	2008 212	1973	7", Stereo Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance	Bell Records	Portugal	2008 212	1973	7", 45 RPM Mono Single
Barry Blue	Do You Wanna Dance? / Don't Put Your Money On My Horse	Bell Records	Spain	20 08 212 / 2008 212	1973	7", 45 RPM Single

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts.

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