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"There It Is" is a 1982 song by R&B group Shalamar from their album Friends. It is their highest charting single in the UK, along with A Night to Remember which both reached no. 5. It reached no. 6 in Ireland. The song was ranked at number 9 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1982 by NME.


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Shalamar

Shalamar /ˈʃæləmɑr/ is an American music group, primarily active in the 1970s and 1980s, that was originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator Don Cornelius. They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Soul Train producer Don Cornelius. As noted in the British Hit Singles & Albums, they were regarded as fashion icons and trendsetters, and helped to introduce 'body-popping' to the United Kingdom. Their collective name 'Shalamar' was picked by Griffey. more »

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Release Period
"There It Is" by Shalamar was released in 1982.
Chart Performance
The song became a hit in the US where it peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Written and Produced by
The song was written and produced by Nidra Beard, William Shelby and Leon Sylvers III.
Album Inclusion
"There It Is" was included in Shalamar's eight studio album, titled "Friends".
Crossover Success
In addition to its success on the R&B charts, "There It Is" also managed to cross into pop territory. It reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
UK Success
This song was much more popular in the UK, where it reached number 5 in the charts.
Original Group Members
When "There It Is" was recorded, Shalamar consisted of Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel.
Songs Sampled
The song has been sampled by Hip-Hop artists Proof in his song "M.A.D" and J. Cole in his song "Can't Get Enough".
Music Style
Despite being known primarily as a soul and R&B group, "There It Is" exhibited a dance-pop style.
Impact on Shalamar's Career
The success of the single "There It Is," along with other hits from the same album, helped Shalamar gain further popularity in the early 1980s, establishing them as influential figures in the post-disco dance music scene.

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