Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Bar-Kays - Light of Life

Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of The Bar-Kays' 8th Studio Album "Light of Life" Originally Released on November 27, 1978.

 

“Light of Life” is the eighth studio album by the Memphis, Tennessee, funk band the Bar-Kays released in 1978 on Mercury Records.

 

The album peaked at #15 on the Billboard U.S. Soul charts and at #86 on the U.S. Billboard 200 charts.

 

Three songs were released from the album, "Are You Being Real", "I'll Dance" and "Shine".

 

The single Are You Being Real peaked at #61 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs charts.

 

The second single "I'll Dance" peaked at #26 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs charts.

 

The third and most popular single off the album "Shine" peaked #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs charts.

 

Track-listing

 

1. "Get Up 'N Do It"

2. "Shine"

3. "I Lean On You (You Lean On Me)"

4. "Give It Up"

5. "Love's What It's All About"

6. "I'll Dance"

7. "We're The Happiest People In The World"

8. "Are You Being Real"

9. "Angel Eyes"

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©.

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