The Best Disco in Town
The Ritchie Family
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It's the best disco in town, funky music pound for pound Join the crowd, come on dance and sing, hey, hey It's the best disco in town, people come from miles around It's the place to do your own thing, hey, hey People dress the best there, the music is the best there They're the very best sounds, so high class If you make a request the DJ will do his best To lay down your favorite song so you or baby hold on the past Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh The hit sound of Motown (ooh, ooh, ooh) The hit sound of Motown I'll be there ‘Cause we love music I love music Any kind of music Bad love was good love The now sounds of Musique The only way we party is when you got You got me where you want me You've got me where you want me Woo It's the best disco in town, number one in disco sound It's the place where hip people meet, hey, hey It's the best disco in town, bump and boogie all around It's no place to sit in your seat, hey, hey DJ's are the best there, you'll never get a rest there You may meet the right girl or guy When they play the right groove your body makes the next move Get up on the floor and get down to see that the music can take you high
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Written by: BARROSO, BELLOTTE, BELOLO, CA, CARSTARPHAN, GAMBLE, HUFF
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Best Disco in Town" by The Ritchie Family is categorized under the genre of Disco music. It characterizes the trademark disco sounds of the 1970s, featuring uptempo beats and lively rhythms.
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1976, marking its place in the height of the disco era.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "The Best Disco in Town" reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its popularity in the United States.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the album "Life is Music". This album helped to cement The Ritchie Family's position in the music scene of the 70s' disco wave.
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Group FormationThe Ritchie Family was not a conventional family group. The group comprised of three female vocalists - Cassandra Ann Wooten, Gwendolyn Oliver, and Cheryl Mason-Dorman.
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Song Highlights"The Best Disco in Town" is a medley of popular songs of the time, including "Four Seasons of Loneliness", "Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand", and "Bad Luck", amongst others.
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Unique SoundThe Ritchie Family is known for their fusion of different music styles including disco, Latin, soul, and R&B. All these genres are evident within "The Best Disco in Town".
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Ritchie Rome and Jacques Morali. These two have also contributed significantly to other hits by the band.
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Production Facts"The Best Disco in Town" was produced by Ritchie Rome and Jacques Morali, significantly contributing to the unique sound of the song.
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Relevance in Pop CultureThe song is often credited for its influence on the disco and dance music scenes, and is still played in retro-themed parties and nightclubs today.
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Covers and Re-releasesDue to its iconic status, "The Best Disco in Town" has been covered and re-released by various artists over the years, further adding to its longevity and influence.
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