![]() They joined the six co-writers already credited on the song: Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, Jeff Bhasker and Philip Lawrence. The Gap Band brothers, Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, wrote the 1979 song, “I Don’t Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops Upside Your Head), and were added as co-writers of “Uptown Funk,” along with producers Rudolph Taylor and Lonnie Simmons in 2015. Respect.NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) – BMG Rights Management is being sued by heirs of The Gap Band members Robert and Ronnie Wilson over alleged unpaid royalties for the Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ 2014 hit song, “Uptown Funk.” It’s just a gorgeous chorus and one of the very best voices soul music has ever produced. I could equally have included Luther’s seminal Give Me The Reason in the list, but right now this record isn’t leaving the Findlay family stereo. Next time I get a shot at a Mambo sunset set, this is in the bag. ![]() This should be a Balearic anthem, and I’ve really no idea why it’s not. The groove is infectious, and the slightly husky vocal delivery nothing short of slamming. It’s worth including for this video alone, I first came across this track on a Soul Jazz compilation by Mantronix called That’s My Beat – it’s worth checking out, and something of a steal right now on Discogs. It became an anthem for me when I first started DJing in Manchester in the 90s. All of their albums are worth checking out, and in terms of slick automatic soul this tune is close to perfection. Whether it’s the rowing boat craze of Oops Upside Your Head, or the faint whiff of 80s leather trousers and silk shirts, it’s a band that never got the credit they deserved. I’ve always thought The Gap Band were a criminally underrated outfit. Hearing this brings back memories of that brilliant, sweat-soaked basement room there that they always made their own. This was a record I first heard played by the brilliant Idjut Boys, who were residents at the earliest parties I played at 333 a very long time ago. I’ve always unashamedly loved Ashford and Simpson’s chugging 80s smash Solid, but for something sleeker, sexier and guaranteed to make you move, look no further than Found a Cure. ![]() For the record Vince Montana was a member of MFSB, and the founding member of the Salsoul Orchestra, so it’s fair to say he knew his way round a dancefloor. In truth if there’s one disco record I could probably drop in the middle of a house set without missing a beat or raising eyebrows this would be the one – the production is so on point, and the way the track is arranged makes it classic 3am territory. Instrumental disco at its very best, one of those cuts where you hear the roots of house so clearly in disco. When we contacted them to pick out 5 key records ahead of their return to Room One this weekend, Tom Findlay dug out a selection of essential disco cuts that have inspired him along the way. While house music has always been the main weapon in their arsenal, their record collection also spans across the spectrum of dance music. ![]() Throughout their career they’ve also stayed dedicated to the underground, and their regular appearances with us remain some of the most anticipated in our calendar. Andy Cato and Tom Findlay first emerged during the country’s golden era of house music in the 90s, and with hits like I See You Baby and Superstylin they became one of the world’s most successful acts.Īcross the last 2 decades they’ve put out eight studio albums, with their work spanning across labels like Sony BMG and Columbia. Draw up a list of the UK’s most prolific electronic music duos, and it will only be so long before someone mentions Groove Armada.
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