U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 64 (Originally released in 1979, re-charted when it got re-released in 1980)
Backstory: This American funk, R&B, and post disco group from Minneapolis that was signed onto the Casablanca label was formed in 1979 by Steven Greenberg and lasted until 1985. Their main vocalist was Cynthia Johnson. Their first single (and only ever major pop hit around the world) was, "Funkytown", which became a gigantic success all around the world. This second single was their only other Hot 100 entry, stalling at just No. 64 on the charts. They continued to have some more dance club charting singles, but after that, it was all over for them. However, the legacy of their huge smash hit lives on, as it's often referenced in many movies and TV shows.
The review: This is a pretty good and decent disco/ R&B tune, but nowhere near as much as a classic as, "Funkytown" is. I like the bass lines and the occasional strings and the whispering, "Rock, rock, rock, rock it!" voice. Overall, a fairly catchy, fun, and underrated little gem, but nowhere near as great as, "Funkytown" is. Shame they couldn't find more chart success (or more importantly, come up with some better tunes.) But to be fair, disco was pretty much dead by that time anyways.
Final rating: 7/10
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