G-Get Up and Dance


"G-Get Up and Dance!" is a song by Canadian pop punk band Faber Drive. It was released on July 21, 2009, as the lead single from their second studio album, Can't Keep a Secret. It debuted and peaked at number 6 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was certified Platinum by Music Canada in October 2009.

Composition

Written by members of Faber Drive, Brian Howes, Pierre Bouvier and co-written by Dave Faber's wife, Ricarda, Faber said the song was inspired after performing at a club in Ottawa, where their label representative played their song "Second Chance", however received little reaction from people on the dance floor, which led to Faber stating, "we gotta write a song that keeps people on the dance floor." Originally slated for release under a different project name, their label wanted them to release the single as a Faber Drive song.

Release

Dave Faber revealed the title for the song on June 7, 2009, describing it as "more modern" than their previous singles. The song was officially released on July 21, for digital download. It was serviced to contemporary hit radio on July 31. An Alkatraz remix of the song was released on November 24.

Critical reception

Matthew Chisling of AllMusic described the track as "a brilliant, over-processed piece of party rock."

Music video

The music video was released on August 19, 2009, via their official YouTube page.

Personnel

Credits for "G-Get Up and Dance" retrieved from album's liner notes.
Faber Drive
Production