Lipps Inc or Lipps, Inc. was a studio band that achieved one significant hit, "Funkytown" in 1980. The song is considered, by some, the last disco song to hit #1 in the U.S.
The group was formed in Minneapolis by Steven Greenberg, who wrote and produced all of the group's music, and who also played several musical instruments. The lead singer was Cynthia Johnson, and the rest of the group consisted of a changing group of session musicians, including guitarist David Rivkin. They achieved some popularity during the 1980s. The group released their debut album Mouth to Mouth in early 1980. Their hit from this album, "Funkytown" spent four weeks at Number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts in the United States and was awarded a platinum record. It reached number two in the United Kingdom and was a hit throughout the world. Their further singles failed to match their initial success (their only other Hot 100 entry was "Rock It", which peaked at #64), however they had more dance hits throughout the 1980s, including "How Long?" (originally a big hit for Ace) in 1981, which reached #4 on the U.S. dance chart. The group released their final full-length album, 4 in 1983.
Albums
* Mouth to Mouth (1979/1980)
* Pucker Up (1980)
* Designer Music (1981)
* 4 (1983)
* Hit the Deck (EP) (1985)
Compilation Album
* Funkyworld: The Best of Lipps Inc. (1992)
Songs
* "Rock It"
* "How Long"
* "Funkytown"
* "Designer Music"
* "All Night Dancing"
* "Jazzy"
* "There They Are"
* "Tight Pair"
* "Addicted To The Night"
* "Hold Me Down"
* "Choir Practice"
* "Hit The Deck"
* "Does Anybody Know"
* "Power"
* "Gossip Song"
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