Funkytown
Funkytown is a song by American pop-rock band Lipps Inc., released in 1980 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. Written and produced by Steven F. Miller, the song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in April 1980. It is considered one of the key singles of the early 1980s, exemplifying the new wave and funk-rock sounds of the era.
The song's distinctive beat and catchy hook were widely influential, with its danceable rhythm and catchy synthesizer
Funkytown has also become a cultural reference point, with the term "Funkytown" becoming a colloquialism for
In 1981, a film of the same name, Funkytown, was released, starring Scott Baio, an American actor
Today, Funkytown remains a classic of the early 1980s pop-rock sound, with its enduring popularity a testament