It reached number one in 28 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, West Germany, and the Netherlands.
Featured on the group's debut studio album, Mouth to Mouth (1979). Commercial Success Lipps Inc. - Funkytown (1980)
Despite Lipps Inc. being largely remembered as a "one-hit wonder," "Funkytown" remains a cultural staple. Its influence is preserved through numerous high-profile covers: Funkytown - Википедия It reached number one in 28 countries, including
The song hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 31, 1980, and held the position for four consecutive weeks. being largely remembered as a "one-hit wonder," "Funkytown"
Released in March 1980, by Lipps Inc. is one of the most successful and enduring disco-funk anthems of all time. Written and produced by Steven Greenberg, the track served as a bridge between the late-70s disco era and the electronic-heavy pop of the 1980s. Production and Origins
Created by musician/producer Steven Greenberg with lead vocals by Cynthia Johnson , a former saxophonist and Miss Black Minnesota.
The single sold over eight million copies worldwide and achieved double-platinum status in the U.S.. Legacy and Covers