“MANIAC” by MICHAEL SEMBELLO

“Maniac” is a very hi tempo dance track that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Michael Sembello. It gained widespread popularity (in 1983) as part of the soundtrack for the film, “Flashdance”. The lyrics within depict the intensity and passion of a person who leaves it all on the dance floor.

As a single, “Maniac” earned Grammy nominations for “Song of the Year”, “Record of the Year”, and “Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.

On this very day, September 16th 1983, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the soundtrack, “Flashdance”, here’s MICHAEL SEMBELLO, with “MANIAC”…