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Everybody's Dancin'

Kool & The Gang · 1978

35 min · 9 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B

A vibrant blend of funk and soul, pulsating with infectious grooves and uplifting melodies that invite movement.

Everybody's Dancin' is an album by Kool & The Gang, released in 1978. A vibrant blend of funk and soul, pulsating with infectious grooves and uplifting melodies that invite movement. 'Everybody's Dancin'' reached No. 27 on the Billboard 200 chart and was essential in establishing Kool & The Gang as key figures in the disco and funk movements of the late '70s. Its infectious energy contributed to the growing popularity of dance music during this era and influenced countless artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Everybody's Dancin' sound like?

A vibrant blend of funk and soul, pulsating with infectious grooves and uplifting melodies that invite movement. Rooted in funk and jazz.

What makes Everybody's Dancin' by Kool & The Gang notable?

'Everybody's Dancin'' reached No. 27 on the Billboard 200 chart and was essential in establishing Kool & The Gang as key figures in the disco and funk movements of the late '70s. Its infectious energy contributed to the growing popularity of dance music during this era and influenced countless artists within the genre. Released in 1978, 'Everybody's Dancin'' was Kool & The Gang's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Ladies' Night' in 1977. The album solidified their transition from jazz-infused R&B to a more dance-oriented sound, marking a pivotal moment in their evolution as a band.

How many songs are on Everybody's Dancin'?

Everybody's Dancin' has 9 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·35:53

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Everybody’s Dancin’ Standout 8:01
  • 2 Dancin’ Shoes Standout 3:54
  • 3 Big Chief Funkum 4:50
  • 4 I Like Music 3:37
  • 5 You Deserve a Break Today Standout 3:36
  • 6 At the Party 3:29
  • 7 Stay Awhile 4:42
  • 8 It’s All You Need 3:13
  • 9 Peace to the Universe 0:31

Release Date

January 1, 1978

Genre

funk, jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

35 min 53 sec