Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of The Fatback Band’s 12th Studio Album “Fatback XII” Originally Released on August 27, 1979.
“Fatback XII” is the twelfth studio album by American funk and disco band The Fatback Band released in 1979 by Polydor Records.
The album reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart and at #89 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Three songs were released as singles from the album "You're My Candy Sweet", "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" and "Love in Perfect Harmony".
"You're My Candy Sweet" reached #67 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
"King Tim III (Personality Jock)" reached #26 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #62 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
"Love in Perfect Harmony" reached #59 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
The song "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" was originally the B-side of the to their song "You're My Candy Sweet”, However the song stalled after 4-weeks on the R&B charts and was replaced the following week with "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" on the chart were it stayed on the charts for 11 weeks.
"King Tim III (Personality Jock)" is arguably regarded as the first commercial Hip-Hop song released it was released on March 25, 1979, A few months later, "Rapper's Delight" came out, which is widely regarded as the first commercially released hip hop song.
Track-listing
1. You're My Candy Sweet
2. Disco Bass
3. Gimme That Sweet Sweet Lovin'
4. King Tim III (Personality Jock)
5. Disco Queen
6. Love In Perfect Harmony
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.
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