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{{Infobox album|name = The Raccoons: Let's Dance! (album)|image = File:The_raccoons_Let’s_Dance.jpeg|artist = Soundtrack album by Frank Lloyd, Leo Sayer, Hank Martin, Dottie West, Rita Coolidge|released = 1984|recorded = 1981-1984|label = Polydor Records, Angel Records|producer = [[Kevin Gillis]], [[Jon Stroll]]}}''For the special, go to [[The Raccoons: Let's Dance!]]''
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{{Infobox album|name = The Raccoons: Let's Dance! (album)|image = File:The_raccoons_Let’s_Dance.jpeg|artist = Soundtrack album by Frank Lloyd, Leo Sayer, Hank Martin, Dottie West and Rita Coolidge|released = 1984|recorded = 1981-1984|label = Polydor Records, Angel Records|producer = [[Kevin Gillis]], [[Jon Stroll]]}}''For the special, go to [[The Raccoons: Let's Dance!]]''
   
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A soundtrack album was released in 1984 to coincide with the special. However, due to contract restrictions, [[John Schneider]] was not allowed to feature on the album, despite him performing on three of the songs. This resulted in several other singers (backup singer [[Frank Floyd]] and [[Hank Martin]]) being drafted in to replace Schneider. Also, four instrumental cues from The Raccoons and the Lost Star appear on this album.
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'''''The Raccoons: Let's Dance!''''' is a soundtrack album was released in 1984 to coincide with the special. However, due to contract restrictions, [[John Schneider]] was not allowed to feature on the album, despite him performing on three of the songs. This resulted in several other singers (backup singer [[Frank Floyd]] and [[Hank Martin]]) being drafted in to replace Schneider. Also, four instrumental cues from [[The Raccoons and the Lost Star|''The Raccoons and the Lost Star'']] appear on this album.
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It is also the second soundtrack.
   
 
Due to contractual issue with John Schneider, his vocals had to be replaced for the songs he originally performed for their album release. He originally sang on "[[Calling You]]," "[[Friends]]," and "[[Shining]]."
  
Due to contractual issue with John Schneider, his vocals had to be replaced for the songs he originally performed for their album release. He originally sang on "[[Calling You]]," "[[Friends]]," and "[[Shining]]."
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It was only released as a vinyl record, and has never had any form of cassette, CD or digital release.
   
 
==Track listing==
  
==Track listing==
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!'''Lead vocals'''
  
!'''Lead vocals'''
 
!'''Featured in...'''
  
!'''Featured in...'''
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!Length
 
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|1
  
|1
 
|[[Calling You]]
  
|[[Calling You]]
 
|Frank Floyd (originally performed by John Schneider)
  
|Frank Floyd (originally performed by John Schneider)
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|"[[The Raccoons and the Lost Star]]"
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|''The Raccoons and the Lost Star'',''The Raccoons: Let's Dance!''
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|3:02
 
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|2
  
|2
 
|[[You Can Do It]]
  
|[[You Can Do It]]
 
|Leo Sayer
  
|Leo Sayer
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|"[[The Raccoons on Ice]]"
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|"[[The Raccoons on Ice]]", "[[The Raccoons: Let's Dance!]]"
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|2:38
 
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|3
  
|3
 
|[[Takin' My Time]]
  
|[[Takin' My Time]]
 
|Leo Sayer
  
|Leo Sayer
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|"The Raccoons on Ice"
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|"The Raccoons on Ice", "The Raccoons: Let's Dance!"
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|2:15
 
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|4
  
|4
 
|[[Shining]]
  
|[[Shining]]
 
|Hank Martin (originally performed by John Schneider)
  
|Hank Martin (originally performed by John Schneider)
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|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
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|''The Raccoons and the Lost Star'', ''The Raccoons: Let's Dance!''
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|3:17
 
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|5
  
|5
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|"[[The Lost Star]]"
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|[[The Lost Star]]
 
|Instrumental
  
|Instrumental
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|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
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|"[[The Raccoons and the Lost Star]]"
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|1:38
 
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|6
  
|6
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|[[Lions and Tigers]]
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|[[Dottie West]]
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|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star", "The Raccoons: Let's Dance!"
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|2:51
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|7
 
|[[To Have You]]
  
|[[To Have You]]
 
|Leo Sayer and [[Rita Coolidge]]
  
|Leo Sayer and [[Rita Coolidge]]
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|"The Raccoons on Ice"
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|"The Raccoons on Ice", "The Raccoons: Let's Dance!"
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|4:18
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|7
  
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|[[Lions and Tigers]]
  
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|[[Dottie West]]
  
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|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
  
 
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|8
  
|8
 
|[[Friends]]
  
|[[Friends]]
 
|Hank Martin and Dottie West (former originally performed by John Schneider)
  
|Hank Martin and Dottie West (former originally performed by John Schneider)
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|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
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|''The Raccoons and the lost'', The Raccoons: Let's Dance!''
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|3:37
 
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|9
  
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|"[[Animals]]"
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|[[Animals]]
 
|Instrumental
  
|Instrumental
 
|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
  
|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
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|2:34
 
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|10
  
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|"[[The Tunnel]]"
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|[[The Tunnel]]
 
|Instrumental
  
|Instrumental
 
|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
  
|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
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|0:41
 
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|"[[Broo (song)|Broo]]"
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|[[Broo (instrumental)|Broo]]
 
|Instrumental
  
|Instrumental
 
|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
  
|"The Raccoons and the Lost Star"
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|1:35
 
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==External Link==
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==External link==
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*[https://www.discogs.com/The-Raccoons-Featuring-Leo-Sayer-Rita-Coolidge-And-Dottie-West-The-Raccoons-Lets-Dance/release/10913473 The Raccoons: Let's Dance! on discogs]
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*[https://www.discogs.com/The-Raccoons-Featuring-Leo-Sayer-Rita-Coolidge-And-Dottie-West-The-Raccoons-Lets-Dance/release/10913473 The Raccoons: Let's Dance! on discogs.com]
 
[[Category:Albums]]
  
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[[Category:The Raccoons: Let's Dance!]]
  

Latest revision as of 17:07, 9 June 2021

The Raccoons: Let's Dance! (album)
The raccoons Let’s Dance
Soundtrack album by Frank Lloyd, Leo Sayer, Hank Martin, Dottie West and Rita Coolidge
Released 1984
Recorded 1981-1984
Label Polydor Records, Angel Records
Produced by Kevin Gillis, Jon Stroll

For the special, go to The Raccoons: Let's Dance!

The Raccoons: Let's Dance! is a soundtrack album was released in 1984 to coincide with the special. However, due to contract restrictions, John Schneider was not allowed to feature on the album, despite him performing on three of the songs. This resulted in several other singers (backup singer Frank Floyd and Hank Martin) being drafted in to replace Schneider. Also, four instrumental cues from The Raccoons and the Lost Star appear on this album.

It is also the second soundtrack.

Due to contractual issue with John Schneider, his vocals had to be replaced for the songs he originally performed for their album release. He originally sang on "Calling You," "Friends," and "Shining."

It was only released as a vinyl record, and has never had any form of cassette, CD or digital release.

Track listing[]

No. Title Lead vocals Featured in... Length
1 Calling You Frank Floyd (originally performed by John Schneider) The Raccoons and the Lost Star,The Raccoons: Let's Dance! 3:02
2 You Can Do It Leo Sayer "The Raccoons on Ice", "The Raccoons: Let's Dance!" 2:38
3 Takin' My Time Leo Sayer "The Raccoons on Ice", "The Raccoons: Let's Dance!" 2:15
4 Shining Hank Martin (originally performed by John Schneider) The Raccoons and the Lost Star, The Raccoons: Let's Dance! 3:17
5 The Lost Star Instrumental "The Raccoons and the Lost Star" 1:38
6 Lions and Tigers Dottie West "The Raccoons and the Lost Star", "The Raccoons: Let's Dance!" 2:51
7 To Have You Leo Sayer and Rita Coolidge "The Raccoons on Ice", "The Raccoons: Let's Dance!" 4:18
8 Friends Hank Martin and Dottie West (former originally performed by John Schneider) The Raccoons and the lost, The Raccoons: Let's Dance! 3:37
9 Animals Instrumental "The Raccoons and the Lost Star" 2:34
10 The Tunnel Instrumental "The Raccoons and the Lost Star" 0:41
11 Broo Instrumental "The Raccoons and the Lost Star" 1:35

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