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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Play_That_Funky_MusicPlay That Funky Music - Wikipedia

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   "Play That Funky Music" is a song written by Rob Parissi and recorded by the band Wild Cherry. The single was the first released by the Cleveland-based Sweet City record label in April 1976 and distributed by Epic Records. [4]

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   From the Welcome 2 America Deluxe Edition Blu Ray - Live at the Forum 4/28/11Support the Prince Estate by purchasing at prince.comhttps://store.prince.com/pr...

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4. www.songfacts.com › play-that-funky-musicPlay That Funky Music by Wild Cherry - Songfacts

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   It was their last Top 100 hit; between 1976 and 1978 the group had five Top 100 hits, with "Play That Funky Music" bring their biggest hit , it reached #1 (for 3 weeks) on September 22nd, 1976 and spent almost a half-year on the Top 100 (25 weeks).

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   Jun 21, 2008 · Wild Cherry performs their hit song "Play that funky music" on the Midnight Special 1976.

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6. americansongwriter.com › meaning-play-that-funkyThe Autobiographical Meaning of Wild Cherry's "Play That ...

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   Sep 1, 2022 · “Play That Funky Music” was a huge hit when it was released on Wild Cherry’s self-titled album in 1976. The song peaked at No.1 on Billboard ‘s pop and R&B charts with the band being named ...

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   Oct 18, 2021 · “Play That Funky Music” was a Top 10 smash on the Billboard charts in 1976 and led to an American Music Award, two Grammy nominations and the band appearing on the Grammy broadcast.

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   Who wrote play that funky music?

   • " Play That Funky Music " is a song written by Rob Parissi and recorded by the band Wild Cherry. The single was the first released by the Cleveland -based Sweet City record label in April 1976 and distributed by Epic Records.

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   How many top 100 hits did funky music have?

   • It was their last Top 100 hit; between 1976 and 1978 the group had five Top 100 hits, with "Play That Funky Music" bring their biggest hit , it reached #1 (for 3 weeks) on September 22nd, 1976 and spent almost a half-year on the Top 100 (25 weeks). since the radio dont play the whole record a few things can be missed !!

   Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry - Songfacts

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   Was 'Play That Funky Music' a hit?

   • 'Play That Funky Music' was a hit for the band, but unfortunately, their follow-ups didn’t reach the same level of success.

   The One-Hit Wonder File: “Play That Funky Music” - CultureSonar

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   Why was 'play that funky music' so popular?

   • “Play That Funky Music” was a Top 10 smash on the Billboard charts in 1976 and led to an American Music Award, two Grammy nominations and the band appearing on the Grammy broadcast. Parissi took his parents to the event. Needless to say, his parents were amazed at the song’s success and the caliber of stars in the seats nearby.

   Behind The Song: Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music”

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   How many Grammys did 'Play That Funky Music' win?

   • Released as a single in April 1976, “Play That Funky Music” was an immense hit, topping both the Billboard pop and R&B charts. The band was nominated for two Grammys for the song: Best New Artist and Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group, but they did not win any. The passage does not provide information on how many Grammys the song was nominated for in total, only that they did not win any of the two for which they were nominated.

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   Why did Rob Parissi write Wild Cherry 'play that funky music'?

   • Frontman Rob Parissi was inspired by the heckling. So on a drink order pad, with a pen borrowed from a bartender, the singer began writing Wild Cherry’s biggest and only hit song. Wild Cherry answered the audience member’s question. These white boys were finally going to “Play That Funky Music.”

   The Autobiographical Meaning of Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music"

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9. www.culturesonar.com › the-one-hit-wonder-fileThe One-Hit Wonder File: “Play That Funky Music”

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   Apr 2, 2020 · “Play That Funky Music,” was actually released during the second era of Wild Cherry’s existence. The group was originally founded in Steubenville, Ohio in 1970 by singer-guitarist Rob Parissi, and their sound had a definite rock edge to it.