‎– Electrified Funk Label:   ‎– EPC 81846,  ‎– EPC 81846 Format: , LP, Album 
Country: K Released: Genre: Style: ,  Tracklist A1Baby Don't You KnowA2Are You Boogieing Around On Your DaddyA3Dancin' Music BandA4Put Yourself In My ShoesA5Closest Thing To My MindB1Electrified FunkB2Hole In The WallB3Hot To TrotB4Hold On (With Strings)B5It's All Up To You
Credits Producer – * Notes Produced by Bob Parissi for Belkin-Maduri Productions

rtist Biography by Greg Prato

One-hit wonders  was led by  (singer, guitarist, songwriter), who originally formed the group in 1970. Influenced by the likes of  and  (and named after a flavor of cough drops), the group played around their hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, and even inked a recording contract with Brown Bag Records (led by former  manager ). But the group never issued any albums for the label and split up in 1975. Understandably dejected,  turned his back entirely on music, selling all the band's equipment and for a while, managing a local steakhouse. But it wasn't long before 's interest in music returned and he formed a new version of  with a whole new lineup, including  (keyboards),  (guitar),  (bass), and  (drums).

The group was still mostly rock-based and with the public's attention shifting to more dance-oriented styles (namely disco), the group was accosted nightly between sets by fans who wanted them to "Play that funky music." It wasn't long before  took heed and penned a song under the same title, an infectious ditty that merged funk and rock together. The quintet entered a studio shortly thereafter to record the track (although they felt that a cover of  song "I Feel Sanctified" stood more of a chance of becoming a hit). A friend of an engineer at the studio overheard the track, eventually bringing it to the attention of Epic Records, which in turn signed the group.

"Play That Funky Music" became a monster hit in 1976, peaking at number one on both the Billboard R&B and pop charts, while both the single and 's self-titled debut obtained platinum certification.  was rewarded with a number of accolades shortly thereafter, including being named Best Pop Group of the Year by Billboard, receiving an American Music Award for Top R&B Single of the Year, and even earning a pair of Grammy nominations for Best New Vocal Group and Best R&B Performance by a Group or Duo. But  proved to be susceptible to the dreaded sophomore jinx and as their follow-up recording, 1977's , failed to spawn any hits and sunk from sight shortly after its release, as did such further releases as 1978's , plus 1979's  and ;  split up the same year (with  eventually turning up later as a disc jockey in Wheeling, WV). 's lone hit remains a favorite in dance clubs to this day, as a pair of collections were issued after their split:  and Super Hits.