''Disco Nights'' is the debut album by
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soul
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disco group
GQ, released in 1979 on the
Arista label. The lead single "
Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" was a major crossover hit, topping the R&B chart and peaking at #12 on the pop chart. The follow-up, a cover of
Billy Stewart
William Larry Stewart II (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist who was popular during the 1960s.
Biography
Stewart was 12 years old when he began singing with his younger brothers Johnny, James ...
's 1965 classic "
I Do Love You", also made the R&B top 5 and the pop top 20. On the back of its hit singles, the album became a big seller. It reached #2 R&B and #13 pop and was
certified Platinum
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(one million copies shipped) by the
RIAA.
This album should not be confused with a later GQ compilation of the same name, and with a similar cover image.
Track listing
All songs written by Emanuel LeBlanc, Herb Lane, Keith Crier and Paul Service except where noted.
# "
Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
"Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)" is a song written by Emanuel LeBlanc, Herb Lane, Keith Crier and Paul Service and performed by American band GQ, from their 1979 debut studio album ''Disco Nights''. The song was produced by Larkin Arnold, Beau Ray an ...
" - 5:51
# "
Make My Dreams a Reality" - 6:12
# "It's Your Love" - 4:14
# "Spirit" - 3:46
# "This Happy Feeling" - 5:22
# "Wonderful" - 5:08
# "
Boogie Oogie Oogie
"Boogie Oogie Oogie" is a song by the American band A Taste of Honey from their 1978 self-titled debut album. Released as their debut single in the summer of 1978, the song became an extremely popular "crossover" disco song. It topped the Ameri ...
"
(Janice Johnson, Perry Kibble) - 4:14
# "
I Do Love You"
(Billy Stewart
William Larry Stewart II (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist who was popular during the 1960s.
Biography
Stewart was 12 years old when he began singing with his younger brothers Johnny, James ...
) - 4:45
Credits
*Produced by: Larkin Arnold, Beau Ray Fleming, Jimmy Simpson
*Arranged by: GQ,
Ray Chew
Ray Chew is an American musician who specializes in keyboards and contemporary and orchestral arranging. He is the music director of ABC's Dancing with the Stars (2014–present). Chew was music director for Fox's American Idol from 2010 to 20 ...
(horns)
*Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals: Emmanuel Rahiem LeBlanc
*Bass, Backing Vocals: Keith Crier
*Keyboards, Backing Vocals: Herb Lane
*Drums, Backing Vocals: Paul Service
Charts
;Singles
References
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1979 debut albums
GQ (band) albums
Albums recorded at Sigma Sound Studios
Arista Records albums