Their popular album Light Up the Night was released in March 1980 and got as high as number 5 on the Billboard 200. It was number 46 on the "Top 100 LP's of 1980" list in Rolling Stone Magazine. The subsequent album, Winners, was self-produced by the brothers and released in July 1981, but was less successful, going only as high as number 48 on the Billboard 200.
Among their most popular songs are "I'll Be Good to You" (Hot 100 #3 in 1976), "Strawberry Letter 23" (Hot 100 # 5 in 1977), "Ain't We Funkin' Now" (1978), and "Stomp!" (Hot 100 #7 and Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1 in 1980). Their styles include funk, disco, and R&B ballads. The duo split up in 1982.
Guitarist/vocalist George Johnson and bassist/vocalist Louis Johnson formed the band Johnson Three Plus One with older brother Tommy and their cousin Alex Weir while attending school in Los Angeles. When they became professionals, the band backed such touring R&B acts as Bobby Womack and the Supremes. George and Louis Johnson later joined Billy Preston's band, and wrote "Music in My Life" and "The Kids and Me" for him before leaving his group in 1973. In 1976, The Brothers covered the Beatles song, "Hey, Jude", for the ephemeral musical documentary All This and World War II.
Quincy Jones hired them to play on his LP Mellow Madness, and recorded four of their songs, including "Is It Love That We're Missing?" and "Just a Taste of Me." Jones took them on a Japanese tour, then produced their début LP, Look Out for Number 1, after they signed with A&M, which was also his label at the time (1976). They scored a number-one R&B and number-three pop hit with "I'll Be Good to You," and enjoyed R&B chart toppers in 1977 and 1980 respectively with "Strawberry Letter 23" and "Stomp!," while sustaining a consistent hit presence via such songs as "Get the Funk Out Ma Face" and "Runnin' for Your Lovin." Jones remade "I'll Be Good to You" in 1989 with Ray Charles and Chaka Khan on his Back on the Block release.
The Brothers earned platinum records for Look Out for Number 1 and Right on Time. Jones produced both of these, along with their third and fourth LPs, Blam and Light Up the Night. The group produced its single "The Real Thing" in 1981. It reached number 11 on the R&B charts, and the Brothers had another hit with "Welcome to the Club" in 1982. They started doing separate ventures; Louis Johnson played bass on Michael Jackson's Thriller LP and recorded a gospel album, while George Johnson worked with Steve Arrington. Leon Sylvers produced their mid-'80s return LP Out of Control; it didn't equal their past success, but got them another R&B hit with "You Keep Coming Back" in 1984. They recorded Kickin' in 1988, and co-wrote "Tomorrow" with Siedah Garrett for Jones' Back on the Block in 1989.
Stomp!
Brothers Johnson Lyrics
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Fill it up, let's blast the jams and ride
While we're cruisin' around in the street
Listen up for the party in feet
Slap me five, that's the place we've arrived
It's alive, everybody take it to the top
We're gonna stomp
In the neighbourhood
Don't it feel alright?
Gonna stomp
All night
Wanna party 'til the mornin' light
Runnin' runnin' runnin' (oh yeah)
Set is hot, there's people wall to wall
Old ones, young things, short ones standin' tall
So grab the girl with the smile on her face
And hit the floor and stay right on the case
The heat is on and the funk just won't leave us alone
Everybody take it to the top
We're gonna stomp
All night
In the neighbourhood
Don't it feel alright?
Gonna stomp
All night
Wanna party 'til the mornin' light
Gonna stomp
All night
In the neighbourhood
Don't it feel alright?
Gonna stomp
All night
Wanna party 'til the mornin' light
Ooh!
Stomp, step down in it
Put your foot where you feel the fit
Stomp, you don't want to quit
Put your heel where you're feelin' it
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, night)
Stomp
All night (night)
In the neighbourhood
Don't it feel all right?
Gonna stomp (gonna stomp, stomp)
All night (all night)
Wanna party 'til the mornin' light (light)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)
Stomp
All night
In the neighbourhood (in the neighbourhood)
Don't it feel all right?
Gonna stomp (stompin')
All night (all night)
Wanna party 'til the mornin' light
Stomp (stompin')
All night (can party right here)
In the neighbourhood
Don't it feel all right?
Gonna stomp (stomp)
All night (all night)
Wanna party 'til the mornin' light (yeah, yeah)
Uh! (ooh, ooh, oh, oh)
Stomp, step down in it
Put your foot where you feel the fit, take it to the top
Stomp you don't want to quit
Put your heels where you're feelin' it, take it to the top
Stomp, step down in it
Put your foot where you feel the fit
Stomp, you don't want to quit
Put your heels where you're feelin' it
Stomp, step down in it
Put your foot where you feel the fit
Stomp, you don't want to quit
Put your heels where you're feelin' it
Stomp, step down in it
The Brothers Johnson's song "Stomp!" is a fun and upbeat anthem to the party culture of the late 70s and early 80s. The lyrics describe a group of people who are excited about the weekend and ready to have a good time. The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, with the singer telling listeners to "fill it up" and "blast the jams." As they cruise around they listen out for a party, and as soon as they arrive, everyone gets into the groove.
The second verse emphasizes just how packed the party is, with "people wall to wall." The singer advises listeners to hit the dance floor and "stay right on the case." The "stomp" chorus emphasizes the importance of dancing and having fun, with the repeated refrain "gonna stomp all night/wanna party 'til the morning light."
Overall, "Stomp!" is a song about letting go and having a good time. It's a celebration of the Saturday night party culture that was so prevalent in the disco era.
Line by Line Meaning
Steppin' out, the weekend's open wide
We are going out, the weekend is free and we have no specific plans.
Fill it up, let's blast the jams and ride
Let's fill the time with loud music and drive.
While we're cruisin' around in the street
As we drive around in the area.
Listen up for the party in feet
Listen to the sound of people's feet tapping in the party place.
Slap me five, that's the place we've arrived
High five with excitement because we have reached the party venue.
It's alive, everybody take it to the top
The atmosphere is full of energy, so everybody should enjoy it to the fullest.
We're gonna stomp
We are going to dance energetically with lots of foot movement.
All night
Throughout the entire evening until dawn.
In the neighbourhood
Around the local area.
Don't it feel alright?
Isn't it a great feeling?
Wanna party 'til the mornin' light
We want to continue the party until sunrise.
Runnin' runnin' runnin' (oh yeah)
Hurry and get moving, oh yeah!
Set is hot, there's people wall to wall
The party is intense, and the place is full of people.
Old ones, young things, short ones standin' tall
People of all ages, heights, and appearances are there.
So grab the girl with the smile on her face
Go and ask the happy girl to dance.
And hit the floor and stay right on the case
Start dancing and keep going without stopping.
The heat is on and the funk just won't leave us alone
The good vibes and excitement are in full swing and not going away.
Gonna stomp
We are going to dance energetically with lots of foot movement.
Ooh!
Indicates excitement and anticipation for what's coming next.
Stomp, step down in it
Put your foot down hard and dance energetically.
Put your foot where you feel the fit
Dance with the rhythm and feel of the music.
Stomp, you don't want to quit
Don't stop dancing, keep going.
Put your heel where you're feelin' it
Put your heel down hard and dance energetically.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Henry Johnson, Louis E. Johnson, Rodney Lynn Temperton, Valerie Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@calvalita
I'm crying for those days.
I miss the exercise and
just having fun without
angry men with guns.
Yeah, just having fun regardless of race, color!
Man...
That open border is just
one of many problems.
Let's look upward. Keep the Faith and Stay safe, ya'll
@themagicians1122
THE NOSTALGIA THIS SONG GIVES ME IS SOOOO MAGICAL
I REMEMBER BEING ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD RIDING WITH MOM& DAD IN DADDYS BRAND NEW WHITE CADILLAC EL DORADO WE RODE FROM OHIO TO TAMPA FLORIDA .....
DADDY HAD ONLY TWO 8 TRACKS IN THE CAR.
ISLEY BROTHERS ALBUM GREATEST HITS
AND BROTHERS JOHNSON..
I WAS A KID
AND I CAN SMELL THE LEATHER IN DADDYS CADILLAC WHEN I HEAR THIS
I HEARD THE 8 TRACK OVER& OVER FOR THE WHOLE RIDE UNTIL WE GOT TO FLORIDA
THIS SONG GIVES ME CHILLS THINKIN ABOUT BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
@csc1641
I was such a little hottie when this song came out. Early 20s. Now, 60-years old and just finished 8 rounds of chemo, 2 surgeries w/in 24 hours and 25 rounds of radiation. Enjoy life folks because it ain't foreva. I am going to live until 90 and get out of my way cancer, I have alot of living to do.
@genegjr
lol lol hehe way to go have a safe and happy new year 2021 this is a cool new years song this song should be played when the NYE ball drops in NYC tomorrow to celebrate 2021
@jamiereilly9289
Lol
Feel SiS
But get over it and listen to that bass line!
@verenasample57
Good attitude, God is with you always.
@cindyroberts283
GOD BLESS you and keep you
@sloofin
I was 20 5 minutes ago myself - now have a 20yo son, and remember my dad telling me what i'm telling him. It goes quick, enjoy every second. Sending good vibes at you for the future internet stranger X
@judydziak7235
This music will never die!!!!!!!
@lisacox5388
Neverrrrr. Still jamminnn in 2024
@Cestdelamerde
I wish music today was like this. The 1970s rocked.
@nealrigga84
You're not alone