Songs From 2001: The Best Dance Electronic Music
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Looking for the best dance electronic music from 2001? Look no further than this blog post, which highlights some of the best songs from that year. Whether you’re looking to reminisce or just want to find some new music to listen to, this post has you covered.
Introduction
The year 2001 was a great year for dance and electronic music. There were a lot of great songs released that year, and many of them are still popular today. In this guide, we will take a look at some of the best dance and electronic songs from 2001.
The Best Dance Songs of 2001
“Get Over Yourself” – Eden’s Crush
“Get Over Yourself” is a song by American pop group Eden’s Crush. It was released in March 2001 as the lead single from their debut album, Popstars. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In Canada, it peaked at number two on the RPM Singles Chart.
The song was written by Diane Warren and produced by Dave Meshell. The music video was directed by Nigel Dick and features the group dancing in a club.
“I’m Outta Love” – Anastacia
“I’m Outta Love” is a song by American singer Anastacia from her eponymous debut album (2000). Written by Glen Ballard and Sussan Stewart and produced by Ballard, it was released as the album’s second single in October 2000 through Epic Records. It peaked at number one in Australia and New Zealand, number two in the United Kingdom, and number 17 in the United States. In 2001, the song earned Anastacia a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
“All for You” – Janet Jackson
Jackson’s seventh album, All for You (2001), coincided with the launch of her own record label, Rhythm Nation Records, formed in partnership with Virgin Records. Jackson dedicated the album to her brother Michael, who had died the previous year. Jackson co-wrote and co-produced all of the songs on the album with Jam and Lewis. The music on All for You is rooted in disco, pop, R&B, and hip hop; Jackson incorporated elements of rockabilly and Latin American music into some of the songs.
“Lady Marmalade” – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink
“Lady Marmalade” is a song recorded by American girl group Patti LaBelle. The song was written by Bob Crewe and Kenneth Gamble, and produced by Allen Toussaint for LaBelle’s fifth studio album, Nightbirds (1974). “Lady Marmalade” was released as the lead single from Nightbirds on August 1974. The song later achieved mainstream success when it was covered by American pop singer Christina Aguilera, rapper Lil’ Kim, R&B singer Mýa and pop singer Pink for the Moulin Rouge! (2001) soundtrack. The cover version was a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks, becoming one of Aguilera’s signature songs and one of the most popular songs of 2001.
The success of the cover led to a renewed interest in the original song, which peaked at number eighteen on the Hot 100 chart in 1975. In 2002, “Lady Marmalade” was ranked at number ninety-eight on Pitchfork Media’s Top 500 songs of the 1970s list.
“Shape of My Heart” – Backstreet Boys
While some may find the lyrics cheesy, this is one of those songs you can’t help but belt out at karaoke (or alone in your car). The Backstreet Boys were at the height of their popularity when this song was released in 2001, and “Shape of My Heart” remains one of their most popular songs. It’s a love song with a catchy beat that will make you want to get up and dance.
The Best Electronic Songs of 2001
The year 2001 was a great year for electronic music. There were a lot of great songs released that year. Here are some of the best electronic songs of 2001.
“One More Time” – Daft Punk
Daft Punk’s “One More Time” is considered by many to be one of the best electronic songs of 2001. The song was a massive hit, reaching #1 in several countries and becoming one of the most well-known dance songs of all time. “One More Time” helped to propel Daft Punk to superstardom, and they have since become one of the most successful electronic music acts in history.
“Superstylin'” – Groove Armada
“Superstylin'” is a song by Groove Armada. It was released in June 2001 as the lead single from their second studio album, Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub) (2001). The song peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
The song begins with a sample of the bassline from Kleeer’s 1984 hit “Tonight”. The track also samples vocals from R&B singer Rose Royce’s 1974 hit “I Wanna Get Next to You”.
“Silence” – Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan
“Silence” is a song by the Canadian musical group Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan, released as the first single from the band’s fourth studio album, Poem. The song was co-written by group members Liam O’Malley and Bill Leeb with Rhys Fulber, and was produced by Leeb and Fulber. “Silence” is Delerium’s most successful single, reaching number one in several countries, including Canada and Australia. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. “Silence” won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards.
“Be Still My Soul (Pavarotti & Friends 2001)” – David Foster and Plácido Domingo
“Be Still My Soul (Pavarotti & Friends 2001)” is a song by David Foster and Plácido Domingo. It was released as a single in 2001 and became a hit, reaching the top ten in several countries. The song is an elegy, written in memory of Pavarotti’s mother, who died in 2000.
“Strings of Life” – Soul Central
“Strings of Life” is a song by Soul Central. It was released in 2001 as a single and peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is based on a sample of “String of Life” by Rhythim Is Rhythim.