The Best of Disco Funk: Spoonful

The ’70s were a golden era for disco music, and Spoonful was one of the best funk bands of the time. If you’re a fan of disco or funk, you’ll definitely want to check out this band’s best hits.

Intro

The Best of Disco Funk: Spoonful is a collection of the best disco funk tracks released in 1977. The album includes tracks by artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Thelma Houston, and Kool & The Gang.

What is Disco Funk?

Disco Funk refers to a sub-genre of disco music that was popular in the 1970s. This type of music is characterized by its funky, soulful sound and its focus on danceability. Disco Funk songs often feature elements of soul, R&B, and funk, and they are often danceable grooves that are built around a strong bassline. Many Disco Funk songs also feature horns and strings, which give the genre its signature sound. Some well-known Disco Funk songs include “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” by McFadden & Whitehead, “I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)” by disco band Hotscum, and “Le Freak” by Chic.

The Best of Disco Funk

There’s something about disco funk that just makes you want to get up and dance. The beat is infectious, and the lyrics are often about dancing and having a good time. If you’re looking for a party, disco funk is the way to go. Here are some of the best disco funk songs of all time.

The Trammps – “Disco Inferno”

“Disco Inferno” is a song by The Trammps from their self-titled debut album, The Trammps, released in 1972. The song was written by Leroy Bell and Casey James, with additional writing credit to Otis Redding and Allen Jones.

The song became a major hit in 1976, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK, the song was a Top 30 hit twice: in 1978, it peaked at number 27; and in 1990, it reached number 23.

The song has been covered by many artists, including Cyndi Lauper, Pat Boone, Gloria Gaynor, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner, and Usher. “Disco Inferno” was used in the films Saturday Night Fever (1977), The Odd Couple II (1998), Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003), and Step Up 3D (2010).

Kool & The Gang – “Get Down On It”

Kool & The Gang’s “Get Down On It” is a classic disco funk tune that is sure to get you on the dance floor. The song was released in 1981 as a single from the album, “Something Special.” “Get Down On It” peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.

Thelma Houston – “Don’t Leave Me This Way”

Thelma Houston’s cover of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes’ “Don’t Leave Me This Way” became one of the most enduring anthems of the disco era. recorded with the help of Motown’s top studio musicians, the song soared to Number One on both the pop and R&B charts, earning Houston a Grammy Award for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our look at some of the best disco funk tracks of all time. If you’re a fan of this genre, be sure to check out our other lists. And for more great music, be sure to follow us on Spotify.