Featuring a melodica solo by Larry Hoppen, "Dance with Me" was introduced on the band's second album, Orleans II, and later included on their third album Let There Be Music (1975).

The song was issued as a single on July 19, 1975, to become Orleans' first Top 40 hit, peaking at No.

The couple were out driving one day when Johanna, struck by inspiration, blurted out the lyrics: "Pick the beat up and kick your feet up", and John was won over to the idea of her writing the song's lyric for the title "Dance With Me".

[2] Billboard described "Dance with Me" as having a "sweet summer sound" resulting from "soft vocal harmonies" and the acoustic instrumentation.

"[3] Record World said that it "could be for the Let There Be Music men what "Best of My Love" was to Eagles" and that this "mellow invitation should receive positive, multi-format responses.