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Now Do U Wanta Dance by Released1977Recorded1977

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(1976)Now Do U Wanta Dance
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(1978)

The fifth album from the funk aggregate generated a smash hit with the title track, "Now Do-U-Wanta Dance." Paced by 's rumbling bass and animated lead vocals, which feature the group leader on the vocorder, the synthesized funk track stayed on the Billboard R&B charts for ten weeks, peaking at number ten. The influence doo wop had on the bassist is revealed on songs like "Stomped Beat-Up and Whooped" and "Happ-E-2-C-U-A-Ginn." The former, paced by a rhythm track and 's vocals, has a catchy hook phrase; it was the second single from the album to hit the Billboard R&B charts (number 25, 11 weeks). The latter is an upbeat, joyous a cappella number groomed around a melodious arrangement, 's streetcorner ad libs, and the group's vocal exchanges. 's musical talents are inviting. He gives his own rendition of the  classic "Love and Happiness." Maintaining that soulful appeal,  injects his robust riffs and his own dose of funk throughout this album. Even when he tones down the funk, the relish always remains present.

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Released in 1977, the album peaked at number twelve on the .

Track listing

All songs written by  except where indicated

"Happ-E-2-C-U-A-Ginn" 3:55 "Now Do-U-Wanta Dance" 2:56 "Last Train" 3:53 "" (, ) 3:37 "Earthquake" 6:44 "Crazy Chicken" 1:01 "Stomped Beat-Up and Whooped" 3:43 "Lead Me On" () 3:38 "Saving My Love For You" 3:52 "Have Faith in Me" 6:40