The Best Disco in Town

The Ritchie Family

About The Best Disco in Town

"The Best Disco in Town" is a 1976 crossover disco single by Philadelphia-based group, The Ritchie Family. In the United States, the single was a top 20 hit on both the soul and pop charts. "The Best Disco in Town" went to number one for one week on the disco/dance chart. The song is a medley of pop and R&B hits, preceding other medleys like Shalamar's "Uptown Festival" by 1 year and Stars On 45's "Medley" by 5 years. Songs included on the single are "Reach Out I'll Be There", "I Love Music", "Bad Luck", "TSOP", "Fly, Robin, Fly", the group's own "Brazil". The extended single adds the songs "Love To Love You Baby", "That's the Way (I Like It)", "Lady Bump", "Express", "Lady Marmalade", and the group's own song from the Arabian Nights album, "Romantic Love." 


Year:
2002
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It's the best disco in town, funky music pound for pound
Join the crowd, come on dance and sing, hey, hey
It's the best disco in town, people come from miles around
It's the place to do your own thing, hey, hey

People dress the best there, the music is the best there
They're the very best sounds, so high class
If you make a request the DJ will do his best
To lay down your favorite song so you or baby hold on the past

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
The hit sound of Motown (ooh, ooh, ooh)
The hit sound of Motown
I'll be there
‘Cause we love music
I love music
Any kind of music
Bad love was good love
The now sounds of Musique
The only way we party is when you got
You got me where you want me
You've got me where you want me
Woo

It's the best disco in town, number one in disco sound
It's the place where hip people meet, hey, hey
It's the best disco in town, bump and boogie all around
It's no place to sit in your seat, hey, hey

DJ's are the best there, you'll never get a rest there
You may meet the right girl or guy
When they play the right groove your body makes the next move
Get up on the floor and get down to see that the music can take you high

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The Ritchie Family

The Ritchie Family was the name of an American vocal group, based in Philadelphia, who achieved several hits during the disco era. more »

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Written by: BARROSO, BELLOTTE, BELOLO, CA, CARSTARPHAN, GAMBLE, HUFF

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Best Disco in Town" by The Ritchie Family is categorized under the genre of Disco music. It characterizes the trademark disco sounds of the 1970s, featuring uptempo beats and lively rhythms.
Release Date
The song was first released in 1976, marking its place in the height of the disco era.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "The Best Disco in Town" reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its popularity in the United States.
Album Details
The song is part of the album "Life is Music". This album helped to cement The Ritchie Family's position in the music scene of the 70s' disco wave.
Group Formation
The Ritchie Family was not a conventional family group. The group comprised of three female vocalists - Cassandra Ann Wooten, Gwendolyn Oliver, and Cheryl Mason-Dorman.
Song Highlights
"The Best Disco in Town" is a medley of popular songs of the time, including "Four Seasons of Loneliness", "Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand", and "Bad Luck", amongst others.
Unique Sound
The Ritchie Family is known for their fusion of different music styles including disco, Latin, soul, and R&B. All these genres are evident within "The Best Disco in Town".
Song Composition
The song was written by Ritchie Rome and Jacques Morali. These two have also contributed significantly to other hits by the band.
Production Facts
"The Best Disco in Town" was produced by Ritchie Rome and Jacques Morali, significantly contributing to the unique sound of the song.
Relevance in Pop Culture
The song is often credited for its influence on the disco and dance music scenes, and is still played in retro-themed parties and nightclubs today.
Covers and Re-releases
Due to its iconic status, "The Best Disco in Town" has been covered and re-released by various artists over the years, further adding to its longevity and influence.

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