Funk, soul, R&B, classic to contemporary, all tempos, in the style of The Meters, the Stax Memphis sound, Muscle Shoals, West Coast...all groovin' tracks!


Richard Dance provides complete songs with lyrics, and instrumental tracks, for Film and TV. He owns the masters. Click on individual song titles to see music genre, period, key emotion, "in the style of", lyrics, etc.

CONTACT: rcd55@live.com

CRITIQUES
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“Richard Dance has provided scores and compositions for many of my high profile projects. His keen ear, professionalism, and talent have added a sophistication to our productions, bringing us national acclaim.”

Kate Hoy, Executive Producer,
Cox Television

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"Mr. Crawdaddy, I dig your style. It's like Memphis, New Orleans, and Muscle Shoals all livin' in the same man!"

Albert Collins
Legendary Blues Guitarist
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“Deft handling of American Roots Music.”

Danger Dog Review, Philadelphia, PA
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"I saw you staring at me from across the room. I thought you wanted to fight or something."

Eric Clapton
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"I find The Crawdaddy’s cool, swampy arrangements and hooky lines living in my head for weeks after our sessions. His musical style and playing are not modern or manufactured but tap a deeper level of emotion, drawing the listener into what is real and not created by false motive."

Dave Shirk, Sonorous Mastering Lab
Tempe, Arizona
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"Richard Dance shows amazing skill & total ease moving across a broad territory of blues, funk, & rock."

Metallus Music Review, Milano, Italy
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“My man Crawdaddy has been bringing the funk around my ‘hood for years. Lots of energy, humor and creativity to share with all! He’s a deep well for sure.”

Chuck Hall, Product Development Manager
Fender Musical Instruments
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"Multi-instrumentalist Richard Dance aka The Crawdaddy, approaches his music with an unfettered joy de vivre and as a result brings a musical breath of fresh air."

Pete Feenstra
Get Ready to Rock Music Reviews, London
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