Ollie And Jerry - There's No Stopping Us

1984) The music video features footage from the movie Breakin' as well as numerous street break dancing performances. Jean-Claude Van Damme, who was an extra in the film, can be seen dancing in the background at one point.
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Drummer Ollie E. Brown and bassist Jerry Knight were first-call recording session musicians. The native Detroiters formed the rhythm nucleus of fellow Detroiter Ray Parker Jr.'s band Raydio. Knight sang lead vocals on Raydio's gold Top Five R&B/Top Eight pop smash "Jack and Jill." As an A&M recording artist,Knight forged an intriguing rock/R&B/funk mix with producer David Kershenbaum on the Top 17 R&B hit "Overnight Sensation" from the LP Jerry Knight and on Super Rare Disco, Vol. 2. Brown produced sides for Klique, Patti Austin, Latoya Jackson, and the Rolling Stones. Polydor Records exec Russ Regan asked Brown to contribute songs to the soundtrack of the breakdancing-themed movie Breakin'. While watching scenes from the movie during a pre-release screening of the movie, a line uttered by one of the character's got Brown's attention, "they can't stop us." While collaborating on the song idea with Knight, the two began to reflect on their music biz travails. Issued as Ollie and Jerry, "Breakin'...There's No Stoppin Us" went to number three R&B and number nine pop in the summer of 1984. The 12" extended version features a more echoey, cavernous mix and burning synth bass with an instrumental on the flipside. The duo returned on the soundtrack for the sequel Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo which included "Electric Boogaloo" which made it to number 45 R&B in late 1984. Knight later co-wrote and produced sides on the Jets, Bunny DeBarge, Natalie Cole -- Everlasting -- and Patrice Rushen -- Watch Out. "Breakin'...There's No Stoppin Us" is on Disco Nights, Vol. 7: DJ Pix, Breaking Homies, Billboard Top Dance Hits:1984, Dance Dance Dance: Dance Hits of the '60s, '70s, & '80s, and Decades of Dance '60s '70s & '80s. ~ Ed Hogan, All Music Guide

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[mysueche77]

ANYONE UNDER 35 DON'T KNOW JACK ABOUT THIS TYPE OF MUSIC!!!!! THIS IS THE SHIZZZZZZZZNIT!!!!!!

[CycloneJosh]

Loved this song. Brings back nice memories. Agree with y'all-- music was just sweeter and nicer back then. I know I'm sounding old LOL.

[lifer11]

Whatever happened to Lucinda Dickey??

[budkin]

It's awesome that they settle their disputes through dancing.

[asspunchquarterpound]

@lowalevo13 no need to type it, you already did..with you bro...

[Ijustinsultedyou]

@mysueche77 How old are you cuz no one 35 and up uses the word SHIZZZZZNIT if you do you look and more importantly sound uneducated and stupid

[lowalevo13]

@mysueche77 u got that right .i dont know why in the fuck but this song makes my eyes water when i hear it and think about my years as a youngster.

[hbasghedom]

5 PEOPLE CANNOT DANCE!

[cba712]

Rock of Ages..still break dancing under the moon light ))

[shivosummoner]

wow i love this famous movie and i love this song is beautyfull

[smithywick]

wat a great tune, and wat great times.. thnx for the memories poster... class...