A masterpiece that combines funk and disco
This funk/R&B group, produced by the Johnson Brothers, established a sophisticated dance groove with Quincy Jones.
Quincy Jones's tight, modern sound production brings out the funky groove of the songs to the fullest. The album combines catchy melodies with outstanding performance techniques, including the smash hit "Stomp!", which reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. It symbolizes the trends in black music at the time.
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9 TRACKS:
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1)
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Stomp!
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2)
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Light Up The Night
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3)
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You Make Me Wanna Wiggle
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4)
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Treasure
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5)
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This Had To Be
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6)
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All About The Heaven
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7)
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Smilin' On Ya
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8)
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Closer To The One That You Love
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9)
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Celebrations
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Backing Vocals - Michael Jackson
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Backing Vocals - Scherrie Payne
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Backing Vocals - Quincy Jones
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Producer - Quincy Jones
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Backing Vocals - Valerie Johnson
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Percussion - Paulinho Da Costa
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Backing Vocals - Merry Clayton
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Remastered By - David Collins
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Synthesizer - Greg Phillinganes
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Backing Vocals - Josie James
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Piano - Rod Temperton
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Backing Vocals - Jim Gilstrap
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Saxophone - Larry Williams
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Synthesizer - Larry Williams
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Trumpet - Jerry Hey
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Guitar - George Johnson
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Vocals - George Johnson
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Saxophone - Kim Hutchcroft
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Trumpet - Gary Grant
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Vocals - Alex Weir
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Backing Vocals - Augie Johnson
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Drums - John Robinson (2)
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Backing Vocals - Susaye Greene Brown
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Bass - Louis Johnson
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Guitar - Louis Johnson
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Piano - Louis Johnson
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Synthesizer - Louis Johnson
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Vocals - Louis Johnson
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Backing Vocals - Richard Heath
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Trombone - Bill Reichenbach Jr.
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Horns [Performed By] - The Seawind Horns