Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of The Gap Band Debut Self-Titled Studio Album “The Gap Band” Released on February 26, 1979.
“The Gap Band” is the third studio album and their debut major label studio album released in 1979 on Mercury Records.
The album features a mix of polished funk and soul ballads with a leaner production style that helped set the tone for the next, decade of funk music.
The album is the band’s second self-titled album, it peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #77 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.
Two songs were released from the album as singles "Baby Baba Boogie" and "Shake".
"Baby Baba Boogie" reached #48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play charts.
"Shake" peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts.
The song “I'm in Love” was another standout track from the album.
The album is often recognized as the moment the Gap Band found their true formula for their success, within the R&B and funk scene.
Tracklisting
1. Shake
2. You Can Count on Me
3. Open Up Your Mind (Wide)
4. Messin' with My Mind
5. Baby Baba Boogie
6. I'm in Love
7. Got to Get Away
8. I Can Sing
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©
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