"Rock Steady" is a single released by American group

the Whispers The Whispers is an American group from Los Angeles, California, who have scored hit records since the late 1960s. They are best known for their two number one R&B singles, " And the Beat Goes On" in 1980 and "Rock Steady" in 1987. The Whispers ...

, from their 18th studio album '' Just Gets Better with Time'' (1987). It was produced by the production duo Antonio "L.A." Reid and

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Kenneth Brian Edmonds (born April 10, 1959), better known by his stage name Babyface, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and has won 12 Grammy A ...

Chart performance

It was released on June 13, 1987, and to date has been their highest charting single on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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, peaking at number seven in late August, and was their second and final number one on the Hot Black Singles Chart.

Charts

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Songs influenced by "Rock Steady"

*A re-recorded version of the instrumental from this song was used on

Kylie Minogue Kylie Ann Minogue (; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress. She is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. She has been recognised for reinve ...

's song "Look My Way" from her debut album '' Kylie'' (1988). The actual instrumental from "Rock Steady" was

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in the truncated version of "Look My Way" that appeared on Minogue's 1993 remix album ''

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