Let's Hear It for the Boy

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“Let's Hear It for the Boy”
Single by Deniece Williams from the album Footloose soundtrack
A-side	"Let's Hear It for the Boy"
Released	1984
Format	7"
Genre	Dance-pop
Length	4:20
Label	Columbia Records
Writer(s)	Tom Snow Dean Pitchford
Producer	George Duke
Deniece Williams singles chronology
"Love Won't Let Me Wait" (1984) "Let's Hear It for the Boy" (1984) "Next Love" (1984)

"Let's Hear It for the Boy" was the second number-one song for both Deniece Williams and the soundtrack to the feature film Footloose. It climbed to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1984 and peaked at number two on the UK singles chart. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.

The Australian group Young Divas covered the song on their debut album in 2006.

It is a pivotal song in the US Queer As Folk continuum. This version is performed by Katty B and is a theme song for the character Justin Taylor.

The Mexican Latin Pop singer Byanka has sung by the 1985 song title "Escucho al Muchacho" and composed by "José T. Martinez".

Preceded by "Hello" by Lionel Richie	Billboard Hot 100 number-one single May 26, 1984- June 2, 1984	Succeeded by "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper
Preceded by "I Want It to Be Real" by John Rocca	Hot Dance Club Play number-one single May 19, 1984	Succeeded by "Land of Hunger" by Earons
Preceded by "Hello" by Lionel Richie	Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number-one single June 16, 1984- June 23, 1984	Succeeded by "When Doves Cry" by Prince