Billy Idol - "Dancing With Myself" (1981)

"Dancing with Myself" is a song by the band Generation X. The song was first released as a single and a 12" in 1980 and, a few weeks after the single release, was included on the band's last album - 1981's Kiss Me Deadly. It would become the group's most well-known song, but did not enjoy much success upon its initial release.

In 1981, Billy Idol remixed and re-released "Dancing with Myself" as a solo single, toning down its crunchy guitar sound and giving the song an overall brighter, poppier finish. Two versions were issued - the 3:20 single version (which was later included on Idol's 11 of the Best compilation), and the 4:50 extended version that appeared on Idol's Don't Stop EP. Idol plays "Dancing with Myself" at most of his concerts, always introducing the song as having been originally written and recorded by Generation X. Since its release, the song has become something of a sports anthem.

William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. He first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X.  He then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making him one of the first MTV stars.  Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens and has a worldwide fan base.

"DANCING WITH MYSELF" is featured in 1987 film Can't Buy Me Love. It is featured in 2006 film Flushed Away. It is featured in 2008 advertisement for the French health insurance company La Mutuelle Générale. Cover version by The Donnas is featured in 2004 film Mean Girls. It is featured in 1998 film Gia,starring Angelina Jolie. It is sung by Gonzo in an episode of Muppets Tonight. It is featured in TV show Gossip Girl. It is featured in 2009 music video game Guitar Hero 5. It is featured in TV show "Castle",in episode "Famous Last Words". Artie from TV show Glee sings the Nouvelle Vague version of the song in the ninth episode,"Wheels". It is featured in 69th episode of Season 3 of Everybody Hates Chris. It is closing song of an Ugly Betty episode ("Plus None", Episode 5 of Season 4). It is featured in 2009 movie,The Men Who Stare at Goats. Nouvelle Vague version was used as the theme song for the first season of LA Ink. It is heard in the background of the King of the Hill episode "Just Another Manic Kahn-Day" (aired 5/6/10). It is featured in TV show "Chuck",in episode "Chuck versus the Beard." Episode of Beavis & Butt-Head shows the duo critiquing the music video for Dancing with Myself,comparing it to masturbation ("Playing with myself"). Punk Rock band Green Day covered Dancing With Myself on their 2009 - 2010 world tour, usually followed after the song Scattered.