Funky Sensation
Gwen McCrae
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I’m calling all you party people Come on get up and dig that funk that I have for you You see people like me need people like you To come together and enjoy the funky beat Take your time relax your mind come on Come on and dig that funky sensation Can You feel it, can you feel it my funky sensation Ain’t it good, ain’t it funky now This funk is like an extra strength pain reliever, I make you feel better than you ever did before Feel real good yeah, sure is funky You ain’t never had no funk like this before Look at that man over there in the corner honey He ain’t never moved like he’s moving now, It’s just the funky sensation feel that funky sensation
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Funky Sensation" by Gwen McCrae was released in 1981, adding to the vibrant landscape of the early 80s music scene.
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GenreThis song belongs to the R&B and Disco genres, embodying the up-tempo, danceable style of the era.
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LabelThe song was released under the Atlantic Records label, a company renowned for its influence in shaping the history of contemporary music.
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Popularity"Funky Sensation" was a mainstream success that garnered significant radio airplay. It reached #22 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Sample legacyThe song has been sampled numerous times by an array of artists in different genres, including rap and hip-hop. It is a testament to the enduring influence and popularity of the song.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Kenton Nix, who was also known for his production of "Heartbeat" by Taana Gardner.
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Cover versionsA number of artists have covered or remixed "Funky Sensation" over the years, including Mauro Picotto's "Funkytek Sensation (Disco Mix)" in 2001 and Disclosure's "Funky Sensation" in 2018 featuring samples from the original.
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Background of Gwen McCraePrior to recording "Funky Sensation," Gwen McCrae was already an accomplished artist, known for her popular hit "Rockin' Chair" in the mid-1970s.
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Contributor to the Dance Music Evolution"Funky Sensation" is considered to be instrumental in shaping the sound of dance music and the arrival of house music in the '80s.
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Enduring AppealDespite being over 40 years old, the song remains popular and continues to be played in clubs and on radio stations around the world.
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