This song was created specifically for the Dirty Dancing movie, which is where I'm sure everyone heard it. It was written by Franke Previte, John DeNicola, and Donald Markowitz. Previte was the singer of a group called Frankie and the Knockouts, but lost his recording contract and was working on getting another when Jimmy Lenner, the head of a record label, approached him to write music for the film. He originally declined, but ended up coming around, writing the lyrics for this and Hungry Eyes. He made a demo with Rachele Cappelini to show how the harmonies would work, and that was the track used while filming since this official version with Medley and Warnes wasn't finished. Patrick Swayze has actually mentioned that he prefers the demo version, which was released on a Frankie and the Knockouts album as a bonus track. The people Lenner originally wanted for the track turned it down because of the movie's suggestive title, so he then approached Bill Medley, being persistent with him just like he was with Previte. After two months, and waiting until after Medley's daughter was born, Lenner approached him again because Jennifer Warner said she's do it only if she could sing with Medley. The song wasn't originally supposed to be used for the scene it was in, but ultimately the choreographer and his assistant, who has a cameo in the film, decided this one was the right choice. And it was clearly, since Time Of My Life is a worldwide hit and still revered by people.
Peace.
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