The Bar-Kays - Dangerous

Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of The Bar-Kay’s 14th Studio Album “Dangerous “ Originally Released April 15. 1984.

Dangerous is an album by the Memphis, Tennessee funk band the Bar-Kays, released on Mercury Records in April 1984.

The album peaked at #7 on the Billboard R&B albums chart and #52 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.

The album released three hit singles, "Freakshow on the Dancefloor", "Sexomatic" and “Dirty Dancer".

"Freakshow on the Dancefloor" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song "Freakshow on the Dancefloor", was featured in the film, Breakin', and appeared on its soundtrack album.

"Sexomatic" peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“Dirty Dancer” peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Track-listing

All tracks composed by Allen Jones and The Bar-Kays

1. "Dangerous"

2. "Dirty Dancer"

3. "Make Believe Lover"

4. "Dance, Party, Etc."

5. "Freakshow on the Dance Floor"

6. "Lovers Should Never Fall in Love"

7. "Loose Talk"

8. "Sexomatic"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.