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 riffs becoming staples of the era's pop-rock sound. Funkytown has since been included in numerous compilations and greatest hits albums, and has been covered and sampled by various artists.

Funkytown has also become a cultural reference point, with the term "Funkytown" becoming a colloquialism for any place with a vibrant, lively atmosphere. This has led to the song's popularity continuing beyond its original release, with new generations of music fans discovering and enjoying the song.

In 1981, a film of the same name, Funkytown, was released, starring Scott Baio, an American actor popular in the 1970s and 1980s. The film, which followed the lives of several young partygoers, borrowed its title and aesthetic cues from the song.

Today, Funkytown remains a classic of the early 1980s pop-rock sound, with its enduring popularity a testament to the innovative production and catchy songwriting of Steven F. Miller. As a cultural touchstone, Funkytown continues to evoke the era's sights and sounds, serving as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era of music.