Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of Fat Larry's Band’s 6th Studio Album “Breakin' Out” Originally Released on June 24, 1982.
“Breakin' Out” is the sixth studio album by Philadelphia funk band Fat Larry's Band released in 1982 on WMOT Records.
The album reached #58 on the U.S. Billboard 200 charts.
Two songs were released as singles from the album “Act Like You Know” and “Zoom”.
“Act Like You Know” reached #67 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charts.
“Zoom”reached #89 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, The song was a major hit in the United Kingdom it peaked at #2 on the UK Singles charts.
The song "Act Like You Know" became the band’s biggest hit single it was featured on the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City soundtrack).
The notable success of "Zoom" in the United Kingdom resulted in the song being featured on the Christmas 1982 episode of the British TV sitcom Only Fools and Horses titled "Diamonds Are for Heather".
Track-listing
1. Act Like You Know
2. Traffic Stopper
3. Zoom
4. House Party
5. Breakin' Out
6. Be My Lady
7. Golden Moment
8. Video
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.
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