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"Play That Funky Music" is a song written by Rob Parissi and recorded by the band Wild Cherry. The single was the first released by the Cleveland -based Sweet City record label in April 1976 and distributed by Epic Records . [ 4 ]
Song credits and lengths taken from original LP sticker. All songs written by Rob Parissi except where noted. Side one; No. Title ... "Play That Funky Music" ...
Parissi had intended to record the song as the B-side to a cover version of the Commodores' "I Feel Sanctified", but the label suggested it as the A-side instead. [3] "Play That Funky Music" became a huge hit when released in 1976, peaking at number one on both the Billboard R&B and pop charts. [1]
"Play That Song" is a song by American rock band Train. It was released on September 29, 2016, as the lead single from their tenth studio album A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat (2017). The song peaked at number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100 .
They recorded the hit "Play That Funky Music" that same year. Bassett plays the recognizable guitar figure that introduces the song. [1] Bassett continued on with Wild Cherry until their breakup in 1979, and they charted a few more hits. He went on to a successful career as a music producer in the 1980s. [2]
Robert Parissi (born 29 December 1950) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as frontman for the American funk group Wild Cherry. [1] [2] He also wrote the group's only hit, the 1976 chart-topping "Play That Funky Music". [3]
A popular player on tour, his fans are referred to as "Funk's Punks." The iconic songs — Play That Funky Music and Give Up the Funk — have become theme songs for the fan favorite. Funk has publicly endorsed a number of products including clubs, greens, and golf balls.
A few days ago, I edited the article for the famous song "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry in regard to its musical genre. The article referred to the song as Funk-rock and R&B. I also included "Disco Music" but made the mistake of not providing a reference. At that time, Doctorhawkes rightly reverted the change.