On this day, February 14, 1984, Deniece Williams released Let's Hear It for the Boy, a high-energy pop and R&B anthem that became one of the most memorable hits of the 80s. Featured on the Footloose soundtrack, the song skyrocketed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from May 26 to June 8, 1984, and also topped the charts in Canada.
With its upbeat tempo, infectious chorus, and Williams' soaring vocals, Let's Hear It for the Boy became an instant dance floor favorite. The song played a crucial role in the success of Footloose, as it was prominently featured in a training montage scene with Kevin Bacon's character teaching his friend how to dance.
The track earned Williams a Grammy nomination and remains one of her most well known songs. Even decades later, Let's Hear It for the Boy is still a staple of 80s playlists, instantly bringing back the feel good vibes of the era.
80s insight: Let's Hear It for the Boy was Deniece Williams' second #1 hit, following her 1976 duet Too Much, Too Little, Too Late with Johnny Mathis.
With its upbeat tempo, infectious chorus, and Williams' soaring vocals, Let's Hear It for the Boy became an instant dance floor favorite. The song played a crucial role in the success of Footloose, as it was prominently featured in a training montage scene with Kevin Bacon's character teaching his friend how to dance.
The track earned Williams a Grammy nomination and remains one of her most well known songs. Even decades later, Let's Hear It for the Boy is still a staple of 80s playlists, instantly bringing back the feel good vibes of the era.
80s insight: Let's Hear It for the Boy was Deniece Williams' second #1 hit, following her 1976 duet Too Much, Too Little, Too Late with Johnny Mathis.
