Turn the Beat Around

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"Turn The Beat Around" was a popular disco song written by Gerald Jackson and Peter Jackson and recorded by Vicki Sue Robinson (1954-2000) in 1976, originally appearing on her debut album, Never Gonna Let You Go. Released as a single, the song went to #10 on the Billboard pop charts, and Robinson received a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocal. The track, considered a disco classic, is featured on many compilation albums.

Laura Branigan (1957-2004) was the first major artist to cover the song, and the version she co-produced appeared on her 1990 album Laura Branigan. Not officially released as a single, Branigan's version was remixed and garnered significant play in Hi-NRG clubs.

In 1994, the song was recorded by Gloria Estefan (1957- ) for the soundtrack to the film The Specialist. Released as a single, it became a hit, and is also featured on Estefan's album Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me.