Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry (1976)

"Play That Funky Music" is a funk rock disco song recorded by the rock band Wild Cherry and written by lead vocalist and guitarist Robert Parissi. The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 18, 1976 and was also number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart. The single was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of over two million records. The autobiographical song was inspired by the times, and the song's unforgettable title and chorus came from drummer Ron Beitle's observation during a break between sets at the 2001 Club in Pittsburgh. The group was mostly a hard rock outfit, but the disco era was really gaining steam and many of the group's loyal followers were asking for more dance songs. While taking a break between sets, Ron uttered the now-classic line, "Play some funky music, white boy". Lead singer Robert Parissi decided they should, and wrote down the phrase on a bar order pad. They later recorded it in Cleveland with a disco sound. The song sold over two million copies, but was Wild Cherry's only hit. "Play That Funky Music was listed at #73 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. This channel is dedicated to all the great 'old school' R&B music I grew up with, the stuff that originally made me tap my feet and want to be a DJ. Funk, soul, disco, R&B, dance, hip-hop, rap, jazz, pop . . . 60s, 70s, 80s . . . whatever you call it, it's all 'old school' and it's all here!

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[stealth00012]

It was lunchtime last year in school on one of the last days of the year. The assistant principal got out a cd and played it on the sound system, and this was the first song played. And just like the song says, "they were dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'". Seemed like the whole lunchroom knew at least the first verse. It's awesome how real music is still appreciated, especially in today's society.

[fakeidwithamustache]

PLAY THAT FUCKIN MUSIC WHITE BOY!!

[jen100cool]

Omfg who brings jb here

[jazzaste123]

Black boy White boy yellow boy EVERY KIND OF BOY LAY DOWN AND BOOBGY no racisism going on over here whew

[DarthPickley]

@68DBURT see "catgroove". It's pretty cool. I'm sure they still do make this stuff.

the thing is, that stuff doesn't make it on the radio as often as the latest release by their manufactured celebrity. You have to search to find it.

[68DBURT]

don't make songs like this any more

[44werewolfnomore]

@fakeidwithamustache now its " PLAY THAT FUCKIN MUSIC RIGHT BOY"

[chinzebo]

OOOO WHEEE..Fun Fun Fun...Thanks for sharing!!

[kitlkat99]

No Justin Bieber I am not talking to you...

[bigfootskitty]

@clarissa10rocks That happens more often than one might think, To be truthful. The original Blues Brothers was a few musically inclined friends getting together and FARTING AROUND, and look how huge that one was!

[minnowsick]

@ralphyization beethoven mozrart, rightous brothers, bg's whats the problem bro