On this day May 31, 1980, Funkytown by Lipps Inc. reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, kicking off a four week reign that lasted until June 27. With its unforgettable synth groove and driving disco beat, the song became a defining anthem of the transition from disco to early 80s dance pop.
Funkytown was not only a hit in the United States but also dominated charts worldwide. It reached number 1 in Canada, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. Its infectious rhythm and futuristic sound helped make it a lasting fixture in pop culture and dance playlists for decades.
Fun fact: Despite being one of the biggest dance hits of the 80s, Lipps Inc. was essentially a studio project, and Funkytown became their only major hit.
Funkytown was not only a hit in the United States but also dominated charts worldwide. It reached number 1 in Canada, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. Its infectious rhythm and futuristic sound helped make it a lasting fixture in pop culture and dance playlists for decades.
Fun fact: Despite being one of the biggest dance hits of the 80s, Lipps Inc. was essentially a studio project, and Funkytown became their only major hit.
