Stomp!
"Stomp (song)" redirects here. For other songs of this name, see Stomp.
| "Stomp!" | ||||
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| Single by The Brothers Johnson | ||||
| from the album Light Up the Night | ||||
| Released | February 6, 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1978–1979 | |||
| Genre | Post-disco[1][2] | |||
| Length | 6:20 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Writer(s) | Louis Johnson, George "Happy" Johnson, Valerie Johnson, Rod Temperton | |||
| Producer(s) | Quincy Jones | |||
| The Brothers Johnson singles chronology | ||||
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"Stomp!" is a song released by The Brothers Johnson from their fourth album, Light Up the Night, in early 1980. It reached number one on the Dance singles chart.[3] It reached number one on the R&B singles chart and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980.[4] It was a bigger success in the UK, where it peaked at number 6 on the singles chart. The song also reached number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart, staying in this position for six weeks in 1980.
Personnel
- George Johnson - Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
- Louis Johnson - Bass, Guitar, Synthesizer, Lead and Backing Vocals
- Greg Phillinganes - Electric Piano, Synthesizer
- Steve Porcaro - Synthesizer
- Rod Temperton - Electric Piano
- Paulinho DaCosta - Percussion
- John Robinson - Drums
- Jerry Hey - Trumpet
- Gary Grant - Trumpet
- Kim Hutchcroft - Saxophone (Baritone, Soprano, Tenor)
- Larry Williams - Saxophone (Alto, Tenor), Synthesizer
- Bill Reichenbach Jr. - Euphonium, Strings (Conductor), Trombone, Trumpet (Slide)
- Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Josie James, Merry Clayton, Michael Jackson, Scherrie Payne, Susaye Greene-Brown, Valerie Johnson, Quincy Jones - Backing Vocals
In popular culture
- The song was also used in one episode of the British television series Red Dwarf, in which the main characters win a basketball game against prison guards.
- It was also used in two episodes of the American series Freaks and Geeks, when the main characters visit a store in their local mall that sells disco-themed apparel.
- "Stomp!" can be heard playing in the background during a scene in the 2008 film Yes Man.
- The song was also included in the soundtrack of the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee.
- The track was also used on Jane Fonda's 1982 fitness cassette, alongside tracks by the Jacksons and other artists.
- The track was remade by B.G., the Prince of Rap in 1996.
See also
- List of number-one singles from the 1980s (New Zealand)
- List of number-one dance singles of 1980 (U.S.)
- List of number-one R&B singles of 1980 (U.S.)
- List of post-disco artists and songs
References
- ↑ Easlea, Daryl (2011). "The Brothers Johnson Light Up the Night Review". BBC Online. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
However, Light Up the Night is all really about its lead single, Stomp, a truly irresistible piece of post-disco groove.
- ↑ Elias, Jason. "Various Artists – Funk Classics: The 80's". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
The graceful post-disco of the Brothers Johnson's "Stomp!"
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 44.
- ↑ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
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