Gap Band V: Jammin'
Gap Band V: Jammin' | ||||
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Studio album by The Gap Band | ||||
Released | 1983 | |||
Recorded | 1983 | |||
Genre |
R&B Funk Quiet Storm | |||
Length | 46:46 | |||
Label |
Total Experience PTG Records | |||
Producer | Ronnie Wilson, "Smile" and "Party Train" produced by Lonnie Simmons and Ronnie Wilson | |||
The Gap Band chronology | ||||
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Gap Band V- Jammin' is the seventh album (contrary to the title) by The Gap Band, released in 1983 on Total Experience Records. The album was reissued on CD by Mercury Records, Total Experience's parent company the time of its initial release. In 2009 the album was remastered by PTG Records including "Party Train" (Special Dance Mix).
The album reached #2 on the Black Albums chart and #28 on the Pop Albums chart. The album produced the singles "Party Train" (#3 R&B) and "Jam the Motha'" (#16 R&B). With the exception of "Party Train" and "Smile" (which were co-produced by label owner Lonnie Simmons), the album was produced by oldest brother Ronnie Wilson. To date, this is the Gap Band's last gold album.
Track Listing
# | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | Introduction - Where Are We Going? (Instrumental) | Oliver Scott | 1:35 |
2. | Shake A Leg | Charlie Wilson/Ronnie Wilson/Rudy Taylor | 3:58 |
3. | I'm Ready (If You're Ready) | Charlie Wilson/Jimmy Hamilton/Maurice Hayes/Ronnie Wilson | 5:12 |
4. | You're My Everything | Ronnie Wilson | 4:13 |
5. | Jammin' In America | Bernard Spears/Ronnie Wilson | 4:59 |
6. | Smile | Oliver Scott/Ronnie Wilson | 3:02 |
7. | Party Train | Charlie Wilson/Lonnie Simmons/Ronnie Wilson/Rudy Taylor | 5:45 |
8. | Jam The Motha' | Charlie Wilson/Robert Wilson/Rudy Taylor | 4:14 |
9. | I Expect More | Fred Jenkins/Kenny Rich/Ronnie Wilson | 3:54 |
10. | You're Something Special | Ronnie Wilson | 5:20 |
11. | Someday (featuring Stevie Wonder) | Billy Young/Ronnie Wilson | 4:34 |
12. | Party Train [Special Dance Mix][Bonus Track] | Charlie Wilson/Lonnie Simmons/Ronnie Wilson/Rudy Taylor | 7:28 |
References
External links
- Gap Band V: Jammin' at AllMusic
- Gap Band V: Jammin' at Discogs
- Facebook Page
- Myspace Page
- Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Gap Band
- The Gap Band at WhoSampled
- Charlie Wilson in-depth interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' August 2011
- Charlie Wilson 2011 Interview at Soulinterviews.com
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