"Stomp!" is a song released by the Brothers Johnson from their fourth album, Light Up the Night, in early 1980. It reached number one on the Dance singles chart.[3] In the US it reached number one on the R&B singles chart and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980.[4] In the UK it entered the singles chart at number 65 on February 23, 1980, and climbed to its highest position, number 6, by March 30, 1980. It spent a total of 12 weeks on the UK Singles Chart.[5][6] The song also reached number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart, staying in this position for six weeks in 1980.
Personnel
- George Johnson – rhythm and lead guitar, lead and backing vocals
- Louis Johnson – bass guitar, synthesizer, lead and backing vocals
- Greg Phillinganes – electric piano, synthesizer
- Steve Porcaro – synthesizer
- Rod Temperton – electric piano
- Paulinho da Costa – percussion
- John Robinson – drums
- Jerry Hey – trumpet
- Gary Grant – trumpet
- Kim Hutchcroft – saxophone (baritone, soprano, tenor)
- Larry Williams – saxophone (alto, tenor), synthesizer
- Bill Reichenbach Jr. – Euphonium, conducting, trombone, slide trumpet
- Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Josie James, Merry Clayton, Michael Jackson, Scherrie Payne, Susaye Greene-Brown, Valerie Johnson, Quincy Jones – backing vocals
Chart history
Weekly charts
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Certifications
US and UK released versions
- 12-inch US promo (SP-17111) – 6:22
- 7-inch US edit (2216-S) – 3:58
- 7-inch US edit (K7857) – 4:05
- 12-inch UK (AMSP-7509-A) – 6:23
- 7-inch UK (AMS 7509) – 6:23
Other notable versions
In 1996, B.G., the Prince of Rap, released his cover version of "Stomp!" The dance-oriented song hit number 2 in Canada,[24] number 53 in Germany,[25] number 15 in Finland[26] and number 15 in New Zealand.[27]
See also
References
- ^ Easlea, Daryl (2011). "The Brothers Johnson Light Up the Night Review". BBC Online. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
However, Light Up the Night is all really about its lead single, Stomp, a truly irresistible piece of post-disco groove.
- ^ Elias, Jason. "Various Artists – Funk Classics: The 80's". AllMusic. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
The graceful post-disco of the Brothers Johnson's "Stomp!"
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 44.
- ^ Top Music Charts – Hot 100 – Billboard 200 – Music Genre Sales
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 75 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
- ^ "Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. 1980-02-23. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
- ^ a b "National Top 100 Singles for 1980". Kent Music Report. January 5, 1981. Retrieved January 17, 2022 – via Imgur.
- ^ "The Brothers Johnson – Stomp!" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 0194a." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Toutes les Chansons N° 1 des Années 70" (in French). InfoDisc. 1980-03-21. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "The Brothers Johnson – Stomp!" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Stomp". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
- ^ "The Brothers Johnson – Stomp!" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "The Brothers Johnson – Stomp!". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "The Brothers Johnson – Stomp!". VG-lista. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "The Brothers Johnson – Stomp!". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Stomp! (song by The Brothers Johnson)". MusicVF.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, May 24, 1980
- ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart".
- ^ "1980 Talent in Action – Year End Charts : Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 92, no. 51. December 20, 1980. p. TIA-10. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ Cash Box Year-End Charts: Top 100 Pop Singles, December 27, 1980
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Brothers Johnson – Stomp!". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ CAN Dance
- ^ Chartsurfer.de|Chartsurfer.de
- ^ singles charts
- ^ Zealand singles charts
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