Stomp!
| "Stomp!" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by The Brothers Johnson | ||||
| from the album Light Up the Night | ||||
| Released | February 6, 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1978–1979 | |||
| Genre | Post-disco[1][2] | |||
| Length | 6:20 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Louis Johnson, George "Happy" Johnson, Valerie Johnson, Rod Temperton | |||
| Producer(s) | Quincy Jones | |||
| The Brothers Johnson singles chronology | ||||
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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 and 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, conducting, trombone, slide trumpet
- Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Josie James, Merry Clayton, Michael Jackson, Scherrie Payne, Susaye Greene-Brown, Valerie Johnson, Quincy Jones – backing vocals
U.S. and U.K. Released Versions
12" U.S. Promo (SP-17111) 6:22
7" U.S. Edit (2216-S) 3:58
7" U.S. Edit (K7857) 4:05
12" U.K. (AMSP-7509-A) 6:23
7" U.K. (AMS 7509) 6:23
In the UK, 'Stomp' entered the singles chart at Number 65 on 23 February 1980 and had climbed to its highest position, Number 6, by 30 March 1980. It spent a total of 12 weeks on the UK singles chart. [5]
In popular culture
- 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.
- The track was remade by B.G., the Prince of Rap in 1996.
See also
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
- ↑ http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19800330/7501/