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DWTS12 Week 6 – “Guilty Pleasures Week” Song Predictions

 We all seemed to have a good time speculating about what songs we might hear during DWTS “American Night”, and we even got some right.  So what songs can we expect to hear  on Dancing with the Stars “Guilty Pleasures” night? Below are some of our predictions:

“Sunglasses at Night” Sunglasses at Night - Corey Hart: The Singles by Corey Hart (Court’s Note: This one has an extremely strong paso doble beat, and was popular in 1984 – the year Karate Kid was released.  Coincidence? Maybe…maybe not ;-) )

“Macarena” Macarena (Original Version) - Fiesta Macarena by Los Del Rio – Bayside Boys Remix Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix) - Fiesta Macarena Dance Radio Edit Macarena (Dance Radio Edit) - Macarena - Single Ricer Re-mix Macarena (River Re-Mix) - Fiesta Macarena

“You Make My Dreams” You Make My Dreams - (500) Days of Summer (Music from the Motion Picture) [Bonus Track Version] by Hall & Oates

“…Baby One More Time” ...Baby One More Time - Greatest Hits: My Prerogative by Britney Spears (rumored to be Kirstie & Maks’ samba song)

“Careless Whisper” Careless Whisper - Ladies & Gentlemen - The Best of George Michael by George Michael

“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship & Starship: Hits by Starship

“Afternoon Delight” Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band by Starland Vocal Band

“Pour Some Sugar on Me” Pour Some Sugar On Me - A Tribute To Def Leppard - Greatest Hits by Def Leppard

“Wannabe” Wannabe - Spice by Spice Girls

“MMMbop” MMMBop - Middle of Nowhere by Hanson

“Never Gonna Give You Up” Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley: The Greatest Hits by Rick Astley

“Baby” Baby (Bonus Video) - My World 2.0 (Bonus Track Version) by Justin Bieber

“Mandy” Mandy - Ultimate Manilow by Barry Manilow

“Listen to Your Heart” Listen to Your Heart - Look Sharp! by Roxette

“The Sign” The Sign - null by Ace of Base

“The Humpty Dance” The Humpty Dance - Rhino Hi-Five: Hip Hop, Vo. 2 - EP by Digital Underground

“It’s Not Unusual” It's Not Unusual (Single Version) - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tom Jones by Tom Jones (Court’s Note: This one is a pretty good quickstep…and seems fitting for a couple of goofballs like Chelsea & Mark.  Carlton Banks, anyone?)

“Karma Chameleon” Karma Chameleon - Culture Club: Greatest Hits by Culture Club

“Livin’ La Vida Loca” Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin by Ricky Martin

“Girl You Know It’s True” Girl You Know It's True (Karaoke Version) - Karaoke Hits - Milli Vanilli (Karaoke Version) by Milli Vanilli

“Physical” Physical - Gold: Olivia Newton-John by Olivia Newton-John

“Don’t Stop Believin” Don't Stop Believin' - Journey: Greatest Hits by Journey

“End of the Road” End of the Road - (In the Style Of: Boys II Men) - [Backup Vocal Karaoke Version] - Karaoke - The Hits of Boyz II Men by Boys II Men

“Walking On Sunshine” Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves by Katrina & The Waves

So those are our picks…what are yours? Is there some cheesy song that you’re ashamed to admit that you’d LOVE to hear on the show? Don’t be shy…we all know you still sing out loud in your car to “My Heart Will Go On” My Heart Will Go On - Let'S Talk About Love. ;-)

We’ll be posting the songs that are used on DWTS Guilty Pleasures night at this link.

April 25, 2011 I Written By

Ultrasound sales specialist by day, semi-knowledgeable DWTS fan by night...with a smattering of hair & makeup enthusiast, occasional model, and crazy cat lady peppered in to make things REALLY interesting ;-) I might pee my pants in happiness if Donny Wahlberg ever does DWTS - or if they ever use "Sunglasses at Night".

Dancing with the Stars American Week Music

Well, I’m really happy to say that Vogue did an amazing job on her list of possible American music for Dancing with the Stars. I knew that Lee Greenwood would have to make an appearance on this list and figured that someone’s version of America the Beautiful would as well. Sadly I figured Yankee Doodle Dandy would as well, but I think it’s a terrible song for ballroom. I was surprised by Viva Las Vegas which makes me happy since I live in Vegas.

Anyway, below you’ll find the list of American music used on DWTS and as always you can see the full list of Dancing with the Stars music. Although, I’d probably rather go look at the list of American music that Vogue created if I were you.

Ralph & Karina danced a Samba to the song “Sweet Home Alabama” Sweet Home Alabama - The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd — Lynyrd Skynyrd
Chris & Cheryl danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “America the Beautiful” America the Beautiful - Genius & Friends — Katharine Lee Bates
Petra & Dmitry danced a Quickstep to the song “Viva Las Vegas” Viva Las Vegas - The Essential Elvis Presley (Remastered) — Elvis Presley
Romeo & Chelsie danced a Foxtrot to the song “New York, New York” Theme from New York, New York - Nothing But the Best (The Frank Sinatra Collection) [Remastered] {Deluxe Edition} — Frank Sinatra
Hines & Kym danced a Rumba to the song “God Bless the USA” God Bless the U.S.A. - Lee Greenwood: Greatest Hits — Lee Greenwood
Kirstie & Maks danced a Foxtrot to the song “American Woman” American Woman - The Guess Who: Greatest Hits — The Guess Who
Kendra & Louis danced a Foxtrot to the song “Yankee Doodle Dandy” Youre a Grand Old Flag (Yankee Doodle Dandy) - Famous Movie Melodies, Vol. 21 — James Cagney
Chelsea & Mark danced a Samba to the song “Party in the U.S.A.” Party In the U.S.A. - The Time of Our Lives — Miley Cyrus

April 19, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

DWTS 12, Week 5 – What Songs Will The Couples Dance To For Patriot Night?

PureDWTS reader Lori had a great idea in the “Yankie Doodle Dandy” Entertianment Post to quess which “American” themed songs our dancing couples might be dancing to tonight. Buttercup, one of our show informants, said to not assume the words “America” or “USA” are in the titles of the songs. She stated the songs could also be about a “State”. Buttercup also noted that the producers “are not in charge of how the couples portray their given song”.

So, below, we’ve compiled the guesses so far (from several threads) with links to videos for them. I also added several more songs I thought of when putting this post together. If you have more guesses (and even what songs each couple might be dancing to), mention them in the comment section and we’ll add them through out the day (time permitting). It will be fun to see if any of our choices are correct and are performed tonight, hmmm? Special thanks to all who have participated so far. :)

America America - 12 Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 by Neil Diamond
Born In The USA Born In the U.S.A. - Born In the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
American Woman American Woman - Lenny Kravitz: Greatest Hits by Lenny Kravitz
American Pie American Pie - Shining '70s - Best Of '70s Easy Rock by Don McClean or Madonna American Pie - Madonna's Greatest
Ballad of the Green Beret Ballad of the Green Berets (Re-Recorded) - Super Hits 1966 (Re-Recorded Versions) by SSgt Barry Sadler
Yankee Doodle Dandy Yankee Doodle Dandy - Paul Jabara's Greatest Hits...and Misses by ?
America the Beautiful America, the Beautiful - God Bless America performed by the Mormon Tabernackle Choir
New York State of Mind New York State of Mind - The Essential Billy Joel – Billy Joel
Weekend in New England Weekend In New England - Ultimate Manilow by Barry Manilow
I left my heart in San Francisco I Left My Heart In San Francisco - That San Francisco Sun by Tony Bennet
Mississippi Girl Mississippi Girl (Album Version) - Fireflies by Faith Hill
I Love New York River In My Blood - Popcorn Party (Classics From The Popcorn Years Vol. 3) by Steve Karmen
I Love New York I Love New York - Confessions On a Dance Floor by Madonna
Yellow Rose of Texas The Yellow Rose of Texas - The Essential Gene Autry by Gene Autry
New York, New York Theme from New York, New York - Nothing But the Best - The Frank Sinatra Collection (Remastered) by Frank Sinatra
Chicago Chicago - Frank Sinatra: The Complete Capitol Singles Collection by Frank Sinatra
Philadelphia Freedom Philadelphia Freedom - Rocket Man - Number Ones by Elton John
Rocky Mountain High Rocky Mountain High - The Essential John Denver by John Denver
Thank God, I’m a Country Boy Thank God I'm a Country Boy - The Essential John Denver by John Denver
Dirt Road Anthem Dirt Road Anthem (feat. Brantley Gilbert) - Ride Through the Country by Brantley Gilbert
Kick It In The Sticks by Brantley Gilbert
My Kind of Town (Chicago) My Kind of Town - Nothing But the Best - The Frank Sinatra Collection (Remastered) by Frank Sinatra
New York, New York New York, New York (It's a Wonderful Town) [From 'On the Town'] - A Tribute to Broadway Greatest Hits, Vol. 5 (Karaoke Version) by On the Town
Georgia on My Mind Georgia On My Mind - Genius - The Ultimate Ray Charles Collection by Ray Charles
Tennessee Waltz Tennessee Waltz - Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins - 40th Anniversary by Patsy Cline
Appalachian Spring Appalachian Spring (Original Version): Moderato - Copland Conducts Copland: Appalachan Spring, Lincoln Portrait, Billy the Kid by Aaron Copland
Sweet Home Alabama Sweet Home Alabama - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd by Lynryd Skynrd
Pink Houses Pink Houses - Words & Music - John Mellencamp's Greatest Hits by John Mellencamp
God Bless The USA God Bless The U.S.A. - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Best of Lee Greenwood by Lee Greenwood
On Broadway On Broadway by The George Benson Collection by George Benson
American Woman American Woman - The Best of the Guess Who by The Guess Who
God Bless America God Bless America - God Bless America by Celine Dion
This Land is Your Land This Land Is Your Land - Folkways: The Original Vision by Woodie Guthrie
Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American) - Unleashed by Toby Keith
What A Wonderful World What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong: The Ultimate Collection (Box Set) by Louis Armstrong
Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) - 34 Number Ones by Alan Jackson
Jack and Diane Jack and Diane - The Best That I Could Do - 1978-1988 by John Mellencamp
American Girl American Girl - Anthology - Through the Years by Tom Petty
Callin’ Baton Rouge Callin' Baton Rouge - The Greatest Hits - Volume 1 - Garth Brooks Tribute by Garth Brooks
Living in America Living In America - James Brown: Greatest Hits Fourth Decade by James Brown
Chattanooga Choo-Choo Chattanooga Choo-choo - In the Mood With by Glenn Miller
Pennsylvania 6-5000 Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Vavoom! (Domestic) by Brian Setzer
I’ve Been Everywhere I've Been Everywhere - The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show by Johnny Cash
When the Saints Go Marching In When the Saints Go Marchin' In - Grands succès : Du music hall au swing by Louis Armstrong

April 18, 2011 I Written By

I'm a fashion and music nut....and I have always loved dancing too of any kind. Dancing With The Stars seems to have this way of bringing all of those things together. Derek Hough (one of my favorite dancers) said at a recent Get Healthy event that ‘dancing’ is an outward expression of what is going on inside you. He says that in some ways, everyone dances and it's so true. To TPTB, how about this song for next season's theme song? Robin G Ft. Wilunleashed - A Good Time (Original) // Download High Quality

Dancing with the Stars 2011 Music – Paso Doble and Waltz

UPDATE: Check out all the latest Dancing with the Stars music.

Ok, it’s time for the list of music from tonight’s show. Sorry it’s a little bit late since it looks like there’s been a lot of people looking for this list. Also, some of the songs were a little hard to find on iTunes and there were a few versions. Feel free to discuss in the comments if any of the songs aren’t quite right and I’ll update them for everyone. As always, you can see the full list of Dancing with the Stars 2011 music including past weeks.

Romeo & Chelsie danced a Paso Doble to the song “Palladio, First Movement” Palladio (1st Movement) from Diamond Music (De Beers ad) - Karl Jenkins & Adiemus: The Essential Collection — Karl Jenkins
Kendra & Louis danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “Con te Partirò” Con te partiro - Romanza — Andrea Bocelli
Sugar Ray & Anna danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “Waltz of the Flowers” Waltz of the Flowers - Classical For The New Age — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Petra & Dmitry danced a Paso Doble to the song “Les Voici! Voici La Quadrille!” Carmen: Act IV - Marche et choeur — Georges Bizet
Ralph & Karina danced a Waltz to the song “Romeo and Juliet” Romeo & Juliet (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Nino Rota — Nino Rota
Hines & Kym danced a Paso Doble to the song “Explosive” Explosive - Explosive - The Best of Bond (Bonus Track) — Bond
Chelsea & Mark danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “Hedwig’s Theme” Hedwig's Theme - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — John Williams
Chris & Cheryl danced a Paso Doble to the song “In the Hall of the Mountain King” In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Classical Relaxation Collection - The Greatest Tunes On Earth — Edvard Grieg
Kirstie & Maks danced a Waltz to the song “The Flower Duet” The Flower Duet - Katherine Jenkins: The Ultimate Collection — Léo Delibes

April 11, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars 2011 Music List – Week 3

A nice mix of dance styles provides an interesting mix of music. Yep, a Foxtrot, Rumba, Samba, Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, and Paso Doble is quite a night of dancing. Below you’ll find the mix of Dancing with the Stars 2011 week 3 music. Be sure to check out all the previous week’s Dancing with the Stars music as well.

Wendy & Tony danced a Foxtrot to the song “Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life” Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life (In the Style of Seamus Haji feat. Kay Jay) [Karaoke Version With Backup Vocals] - Karaoke - Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life — Michael Cleveland
Chelsea & Mark danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Chelsea” Chelsea - Love Like This — The Summer Set
Chris & Cheryl danced a Rumba to the song “Let It Be” Let It Be (Documentary) - Let It Be — The Beatles
Kendra & Louis danced a Rumba to the song “You and Me” You and Me - Aijuswanaseing — Musiq Soulchild
Romeo & Chelsie danced a Rumba to the song “I’ll Be There” I'll Be There - Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection — The Jackson 5
Hines & Kym danced a Samba to the song “Fantasy” Fantasy - Earth, Wind & Fire: Greatest Hits — Earth Wind and Fire
Petra & Dmitry danced a Waltz to the song “You Raise Me Up” You Raise Me Up - Closer — Josh Groban
Sugar Ray & Anna danced a Paso Doble to the song “My Prerogative” My Prerogative - Don't Be Cruel — Bobby Brown
Kirstie & Maks danced a Rumba to the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Alone in IZ World — Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Ralph & Karina danced a Rumba to the song “Stay Gold” Stay Gold - Additional Singles & Rarities — Stevie Wonder

April 4, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

DWTS Season 12 – Dancing With The Stars Dance Troupe: Six Secret Weapons (Video, Photos)

Entertainment Tonights did a nice little spread promoting the new Dancing With The Stars Dance Troupe last night. See this talented new six pack being interviewed and rehearsing for their next performance below.

For some extra fun, here are some photos of them from this past Tuesday night as well. I LOVE THESE COSTUMES!!

The New Dance Troupe will perform to OneRepublic’s hit “All the Right Moves” Tuesday night for one of their numbers.

If you missed our earlier reportings on the new Dance Troupe, be sure to do so HERE.

April 2, 2011 I Written By

I'm a fashion and music nut....and I have always loved dancing too of any kind. Dancing With The Stars seems to have this way of bringing all of those things together. Derek Hough (one of my favorite dancers) said at a recent Get Healthy event that ‘dancing’ is an outward expression of what is going on inside you. He says that in some ways, everyone dances and it's so true. To TPTB, how about this song for next season's theme song? Robin G Ft. Wilunleashed - A Good Time (Original) // Download High Quality

Dancing with the Stars 2011 Special Guest Music – Dance Troupe and Chris Brown

I sometimes try to list the music that’s used on the DWTS results show. Although, sometimes it’s hard to figure out and sometimes there’s not enough to mess around with the list of music from the DWTS results show. I’ll give it a whirl tonight.

Chris Brown performed the song “Yeah 3x” Yeah 3X - F.A.M.E. (Deluxe Version) with cameo appearance from Bailey (aka B-boy Bailrok) who was part of Future Funk on America’s Got Talent.

Chris Brown performed a laser inspired performance to the song “Forever.” Forever - Forever - Single

A bunch of people on Twitter were complaining about Chris Brown lip syncing and of course there’s the commentary about him not being fit to perform on the show after his various antics. For me, I thought his performance was ok. I was most happy that his performance included a lot of dancing. My least favorite musical guests are those that just get up and sing. I watch a dancing show to watch dance. Chris Brown at least satisfied my need to see some dance with his performance.

Also, what did you think about the new Dancing with the Stars Troupe? Of course, if you’re a regular reader of the site, then you already knew there would be a Dancing with the Stars Troupe since Vogue wrote about it a few weeks ago. Peta was the highlight of the Dance Troupe for me.

The six members of the Dancing with the Stars Dance Troupe performed to Sly and the Family Stone’s song “Dance to the Music” Dance to the Music - Dance to the Music choreographed by Jason Gilkison.

As always, be sure to check out all the music from Dancing with the Stars 2011 including the music from last night’s episode.

March 29, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars S12 Music – Week 2

DWTS Season 12 is back for a second week and the start to the eliminations. Tonight was all about the fast feet with the Jive and Quickstep taking center stage. The following is the list of Jive and Quickstep music from tonight’s episode of Dancing with the Stars. As always, be sure to come back each week and see all the latest Dancing with the Stars season 12 music.

Sugar Ray & Anna danced a Jive to the song “Sweet Soul Music” Sweet Soul Music - Sam & Dave: All-Time Greatest Hits — Sam & Dave
Kendra & Louis danced a Quickstep to the song “Gotta Work” Gotta Work - Playlist: The Very Best of Amerie — Amerie
Chelsea & Mark danced a Jive to the song “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” I Write Sins Not Tragedies - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out — Panic! at the Disco
Chris & Cheryl danced a Quickstep to the song “I Got Rhythm” I Got Rhythm - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George & Ira Gershwin Song Book — Ella Fitzgerald
Petra & Dmitry danced a Jive to the song “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen: Greatest Hits I & II — Queen
Kirstie & Maks danced a Quickstep to the song “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” Black Horse and the Cherry Tree (Live At The Wiltern) - Live At The Wiltern — KT Tunstall
Mike & Lacey danced a Jive to the song “The Boys Are Back in Town” The Boys Are Back in Town - Dedication - The Very Best of Thin Lizzy — Thin Lizzy
Romeo & Chelsie danced a Quickstep to the song “You’re the One That I Want” You're the One That I Want - Grease (Deluxe Edition) [Soundtrack from the Motion Picture] — Grease Soundtrack
Wendy & Tony danced a Quickstep to the song “Do Your Thing” Do Your Thing - Rooty — Basement Jaxx
Ralph & Karina danced a Jive to the song “Nobody But Me” Nobody But Me - The Departed (Music from the Motion Picture) — The Human Beinz
Hines & Kym danced a Quickstep to the song “Part-Time Lover” Part-Time Lover - The Complete Stevie Wonder — Stevie Wonder

March 28, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

DWTS – Tom Bergeron On Season 12, Why He Is Hesitant To Interview Chris Brown, & More

Tom Bergeron was a guest on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show today. He gave his opinion on this Season’s contestants (comparing them to the Seasons before). Also, Tom explains why he is hesitant to interview Chris Brown when he’s on the show tomorrow night. See why and more below or you can read about it at Ryan’s site. Fun interview!

Loads of thanks to PureDWTS reader Lori for this news!!!

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I'm a fashion and music nut....and I have always loved dancing too of any kind. Dancing With The Stars seems to have this way of bringing all of those things together. Derek Hough (one of my favorite dancers) said at a recent Get Healthy event that ‘dancing’ is an outward expression of what is going on inside you. He says that in some ways, everyone dances and it's so true. To TPTB, how about this song for next season's theme song? Robin G Ft. Wilunleashed - A Good Time (Original) // Download High Quality

DWTS12 – Chris Brown and Toby Keith To Perform On Dancing With The Stars

Extra is reporting Chris Brown is to perform on Dancing With The Stars next Tuesday, March 29. However, there was talk ABC might cancel his appearance after an outburst on Good Morning America yesterday.

While promoting his new album “F.A.M.E.” on “GMA,” the singer seemed calm when answering anchor Robin Roberts’ questions about his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, but afterwards, apparently lost it, ripping off his shirt, picking up a chair and allegedly smashing a window.

8O Ok, I would definitely say he still has some issues. Be sure to take our new Poll below (Thanks Sasa) for what you think will or should happen.

Toby Keith is also slated to perform on the show according to his Twitter page and Taste of Country.

Toby Keith took to his official Twitter page today and posted this message: “Just back from spring break w/ family & heard I’m SINGING ON DWTS.” Even though it sounds like this was sprung upon Keith very suddenly, we are definitely excited to see what he has in store for his performance.

No official word has been released on when Keith will perform, but since the news is coming straight from Keith himself, it sounds like a sure thing. Hmm … we wonder if his daughter Krystal will join him when he hits the ‘DWTS’ stage!

March 23, 2011 I Written By

I'm a fashion and music nut....and I have always loved dancing too of any kind. Dancing With The Stars seems to have this way of bringing all of those things together. Derek Hough (one of my favorite dancers) said at a recent Get Healthy event that ‘dancing’ is an outward expression of what is going on inside you. He says that in some ways, everyone dances and it's so true. To TPTB, how about this song for next season's theme song? Robin G Ft. Wilunleashed - A Good Time (Original) // Download High Quality