Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of The Brothers Johnson’s 4th Studio Album “Light Up the Night” Originally Released on April 4, 1980.
“Light Up the Night” is the fourth studio album by Los Angeles, California-based funk duo and Band The Brothers Johnson released in 1980 on A&M Records.
The album peaked at # 1 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart and at # 5 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.
Three songs were released as singles, the title track “Light Up the Night", "Stomp!" and "Treasure".
"Light Up the Night" reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts.
"Stomp!" Peaked at # 1 on both of the Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. It also peaked at # 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Treasure" reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles and at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
This album also includes the song "This Had to Be", co-written by Michael Jackson.
“Light Up the Night” was the final Brothers Johnson album to be produced by Quincy Jones. When Jones left A&M Records, he was contractually barred from having contact with the brothers.
The album was certified platinum in the United States by the RIAA selling over a million copies.
Track-listing
1. Stomp!
2. Light Up the Night
3. You Make Me Wanna Wiggle
4. Treasure
5. This Had to Be
6. All About the Heaven
7. Smilin' on Ya
8. Closer to the One That You Love
9. Celebrations
By Romie Rome For Musique Funkology
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