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

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   Official audio. "Play That Funky Music" (album version) on YouTube. " 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 ] The performers on the recording included lead ...

2. southfloridareporter.com › in-1976-wild-cherryIn 1976 Wild Cherry Releases "Play That Funky Music, White ...

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   Oct 5, 2024 · 1976 – Wild Cherry, a predominantly white band, admonishes a colleague to “Play That Funky Music, White Boy”— which gets Americans of every color on the dance floor shaking that thang.

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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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4. americansongwriter.com › behind-the-song-wildBehind The Song: Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music”

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   Oct 18, 2021 · Videos by American Songwriter. A mixture of the Ohio Players “Fire,” Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” and a whole lot of Eastern Ohio/Pittsburgh, PA white boy grease, “Play That Funky ...

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5. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-playThe Meaning Behind The Song: Play That Funky Music by White Boys

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   Dec 29, 2023 · The chorus, “Play that funky music white boy, lay down the boogie and play that funky music till you die,” is a rallying cry, urging the performer to play a style of music traditionally associated with African-American artists. It is a call to embrace and celebrate the fusion of different cultures, breaking barriers along the way.

6. www.tffn.net › who-sang-play-that-funky-musicExploring Who Sang Play That Funky Music White Boy: A ... - TFFN

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   Jan 19, 2023 · A Biography of the Artist Who Sang Play That Funky Music White Boy The artist behind “Play That Funky Music White Boy” is Robert Parissi, the lead singer and songwriter of Wild Cherry. Parissi was born in 1948 in Pennsylvania, and was raised in the small town of Weirton.

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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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   What happened to 'play that funky music'?

   • Following the success of "Ice Ice Baby", "Play That Funky Music" was reissued as its own single (with new lyrics and remixed drums), and peaked at No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 10 in the UK. The song's accompanying music video received heavy rotation on MTV Europe.

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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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   Is 'play that funky music' a true story?

   • In an in-depth and wide-ranging Facebook interview with Danny Gochnour (guitarist for Pittsburgh’s Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers) about the ‘70s Pittsburgh music scene, rhythm guitarist Bryan Bassett revealed key details of the song’s clever hybrid of rock, funk and disco. “’Play That Funky Music’ is pretty autobiographical and quite literal.

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

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8. melodyinsight.com › wild-cherry-play-that-funkyWild Cherry – “Play That Funky Music” Lyrics Meaning

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   Dec 13, 2023 · Wild Cherry – “Play That Funky Music” Lyrics Meaning. The song tells a story of a rock-and-roll singer who makes a shift to funk music. It’s about embracing change and finding joy in new experiences. The catchy chorus, “Play that funky music, white boy,” isn’t just a directive; it’s a call to break free from conventions and ...