Dancing Forever
2006 compilation album by Jolin Tsai
Dancing Forever (Chinese: 唯舞獨尊) is a compilation album by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, released on September 29, 2006, by EMI. The album features seven new songs, six remixed tracks, and live performances from the Pulchritude Concert held on July 1, 2006, at the Kaohsiung Cultural Center. The track "Marry Me Today" won the Song of the Year award at the 18th Golden Melody Awards.
Background and development
On May 31, 2006, Tsai's manager, Howard Chiang, revealed plans for a new concert tour scheduled for the second half of the year. On July 17, 2006, Tsai announced that her second world tour, the Dancing Forever World Tour, would commence on September 15 at the Hong Kong Coliseum. On August 20, 2006, media reports revealed that Tsai had recorded the tour's theme song, "Dancing Forever", and had already filmed its music video.
On August 25, 2006, it was reported that Tsai would release a compilation album titled Dancing Forever in September, featuring covers of Faye Wong's "Missing" and Sandy Lam's "Heard That Love's Ever Been Back", both artists whom Tsai regards as her musical idols. On August 30, 2006, media also reported that the album would include a cover of Yeh Chi-tien's "Dare to Go to the Cemetery", produced by Wu Bai. On September 7, 2006, Tsai confirmed the album's release date as September 29.
Writing and recording
The lead single, "Dancing Forever", opens with an intense, heavy-beat intro that creates a mysterious and grounded atmosphere. Its catchy lyrics are designed to appeal to a younger audience's love for vibrant, high-energy sounds.
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