Party Train
The Gap Band
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All aboard Every all aboard Anybody want to take this ride Anybody want to ride All it takes is a nickel or a dime Be sure to get your ticket Hurry, don't miss it Everybody's got to stand in line So make sure that you too will be right on time Everybody all aboard Everybody all aboard Mmm Mmm All aboard Don't you miss it, baby If you miss that train Don't miss the party train Oh, don't you miss it, baby If you miss that train Don't miss the party train Everybody all aboard Oh, baby Everybody all aboard Mmm Don't you that train If you miss that train Don't miss the party train Oh, ho, ho,ho If you miss that train Don't miss the party train Your ticket, ooh Mmm, mmm Everybody all aboard Ho, ho Everybody all aboard Every all aboard Anybody want to take this ride Anybody want to ride All it takes is a nickel or a dime Every all aboard Anybody want to take this ride Anybody want to ride All it takes is a nickel or a dime All aboard Hee Hee, hee Ho, ho Get down, get down, get down tonight We're gonna party, gonna party on the train tonight Get down, get down, get down tonight We're gonna party, gonna party on the train tonight Get down, get down, get down tonight We're gonna party, gonna party on the train tonight Get down, get down, get down tonight We're gonna party, gonna party on the train tonight Huh Huh Huh Huh Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta get on board Hey, hey, yeah Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, gotta come get on board, baby Everybody all aboard Get your ticket, don't you miss that train Everybody all aboard Get your ticket, don't you miss that train Everybody all aboard Get your ticket, don't you miss that train Everybody
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Written by: CHARLES K WILSON, LONNIE SIMMONS, RONNIE JAMES WILSON, RUDY TAYLOR
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10 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Party Train" was released in 1983, serving as the lead single from The Gap Band’s 9th album, “Gap Band V: Jammin’".
- The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart, cementing its status as a popular track of the '80s.
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Song CompositionThe song blends several music genres, including synth-funk, 80’s soul, and electro-funk.
- Notable elements of the song include a lively bassline, harmonized vocals, and buoyant synthesizer riffs.
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Band Members“Party Train” was performed by The Gap Band, which was composed of three brothers: Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson.
- Charlie Wilson, the lead vocalist, later went on to enjoy a successful solo career after the band disbanded.
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Song MeaningsThe song lyrics depict a festive gathering and exuberantly invites listeners to join the proverbial 'Party Train’.
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Influence and LegacyDespite being released over three decades ago, "Party Train" remains a disco and party classic, widely recognized for its infectious rhythm and synthesizer-driven hooks.
- It has been referenced in popular culture numerous times, particularly in movies like “Next Friday” (2000), where it can be heard playing during a party scene.
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CollaborationsIn 2009, Charlie Wilson collaborated with Snoop Dogg and Bootsy Collins for a remake of "Party Train", continuing its legacy in a new era of music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it had significant airplay in the U.S., which contributed to its popularity and longevity.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Paul Justman. It features the band members grooving to the music on a train full of excited partygoers, in line with the song’s theme.
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Album SuccessThe album that houses "Party Train," Gap Band V: Jammin’, reached Platinum status in the U.S., marking commerical success for the band.
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Songwriting Credits“Party Train" was penned by all three Wilson brothers, featuring their distinct style and influences drawn from soul and funk music roots.
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