Stomp! (Brothers Johnson song)
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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
Cultural references
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.
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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- 1980 songs
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- Song recordings produced by Quincy Jones
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- A&M Records singles
- Post-disco songs
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