Lipps, Inc. (pronounced like "lip sync") was a studio pop/rnb band formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Lipps, Inc. (pronounced like "lip sync") was a studio pop/rnb band formed in 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The group is best known for their second hit single "Funkytown" (often alternatively labeled as "Funky Town") in 1980.
The group's lead-singer was Cynthia Johnson, and the rest of the group consisted of a changing group of session musicians. One of them was guitarist David Rivkin AKA David Z. who later on produced, mixed and wrote for many others and worked closely with Prince. Steven Greenberg wrote and produced most of the group's music.
Lipps, Inc. achieved popularity during the end of the disco era at the late 1970s and early 1980s and had one major international pop hit. "Funkytown" spent four weeks at number one on both the Hot 100 and on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts in the United States and was awarded a platinum record soon after its release. It reached number two in the United Kingdom and not only was a hit throughout the world back then, but also continuous to play an important role in today´s pop-culture (used in several movies, TV series, commercials, etc.).
Further singles failed to match their initial success (their only other Hot 100 entry was their debut single "Rock It", which peaked at #64 in 1979), however they had more dance club hits throughout the 1980s, including the Ace cover How Long in 1981, which reached #4 on the U.S. dance chart.
The group ceased recording after the album "4" in (1985), by then lead-singer Cynthia Johnson had already left the group and had been replaced by another singer that however couldn´t replace Johnson´s unmistakable lead vocals.
A rock version of "Funkytown" was covered by the Australia group Pseudo Echo in 1987 on their album Love An Adventure and reached the top of the charts there. "Funkytown" is one of the songs of the Shrek 2 movie soundtrack. The song "Funkytown" has had popular recognition again recently due to a mash-up of it with Soulwax's dance track NY Excuse appearing on the Soulwax remix album Nite Versions. The track is titled NY Lipps.
Steven Greenberg's son Neil has been on MTV's Made performing as a rapper as 'The Blizzard'. In that episode Greenberg made several appearances as well.
The group's lead-singer was Cynthia Johnson, and the rest of the group consisted of a changing group of session musicians. One of them was guitarist David Rivkin AKA David Z. who later on produced, mixed and wrote for many others and worked closely with Prince. Steven Greenberg wrote and produced most of the group's music.
Lipps, Inc. achieved popularity during the end of the disco era at the late 1970s and early 1980s and had one major international pop hit. "Funkytown" spent four weeks at number one on both the Hot 100 and on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts in the United States and was awarded a platinum record soon after its release. It reached number two in the United Kingdom and not only was a hit throughout the world back then, but also continuous to play an important role in today´s pop-culture (used in several movies, TV series, commercials, etc.).
Further singles failed to match their initial success (their only other Hot 100 entry was their debut single "Rock It", which peaked at #64 in 1979), however they had more dance club hits throughout the 1980s, including the Ace cover How Long in 1981, which reached #4 on the U.S. dance chart.
The group ceased recording after the album "4" in (1985), by then lead-singer Cynthia Johnson had already left the group and had been replaced by another singer that however couldn´t replace Johnson´s unmistakable lead vocals.
A rock version of "Funkytown" was covered by the Australia group Pseudo Echo in 1987 on their album Love An Adventure and reached the top of the charts there. "Funkytown" is one of the songs of the Shrek 2 movie soundtrack. The song "Funkytown" has had popular recognition again recently due to a mash-up of it with Soulwax's dance track NY Excuse appearing on the Soulwax remix album Nite Versions. The track is titled NY Lipps.
Steven Greenberg's son Neil has been on MTV's Made performing as a rapper as 'The Blizzard'. In that episode Greenberg made several appearances as well.
Choir Practice
Lipps Inc. Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Choir Practice' by these artists:
Lackthereof Blur the gruesome detail by crossing your eyes Evaporate oc…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Lipps Inc.:
Addicted To The Night I just sleep all day And dream the night away I think…
All night dancing When you get the feelin' deep inside your bone Dancin' is…
Always Lookin Chorus: Lookin' always lookin' Always lookin', always lookin…
Background Singer I'm a background singer in a real cool band, I move…
Designer Music Everywhere you go Lights flash All you got to have Is the ca…
Funky Town Gotta make a move To a town that's right for me Town…Funkytown Gotta make a move to a town that's right for…
Hold Me Down Hold me down don't let me go need your lovin', need your …
How Long How long has this been goin' on How long has this…
I Need some Cash I fought real hard as tho I ran out the…
Power Power, Power, Power, Power Power, Power, Power, Power …
Rock It Rock rock, rock, rock it Rock rock, rock, rock it Rock rock,…
Shrek Gotta make a move to a town that's right for…
The Gossip Song Have you heard the latest About you and me? I heard you're…
The One What have you been doin' Every single day? Where have you …
There They Are A couple of kids met one day And the hours seem…Tight Pair You got a tight pair, loosen 'em up Go in for…
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@Sean-ec7pr
Such am uplifting gospel dance track
@nc5809
Always makes me cry
@teimon91
thank you todd
@ptownfreddy
Disco was long gone when “Addicted to the Night”/“Choir Practice” became a brief double-sided hit, but as such it punched like disco’s best records, including its famous predecessor, “Funkytown.” Bravo to producer Steven Greenberg and his wife at the time, Cynthia Johnson (formerly Miss Black Minnesota), for their splendid work here.
@corntastrophy
Dammit Todd, everytime you do the "failed" followups I find a new song to enjoy. I can't resist this song, no matter how repetitive or simple it is. The damn bass synth melody is too catchy, the chimes or whatever that compliment the choir stair casing down... It's just too catchy
@HYBRIDZHQ
Lmao i came from that video too. I like how he said that it sucked and I instantly thought ''what, this sounds kind of cool though''
@corntastrophy
@@HYBRIDZHQ I mean it does barely sound like a song, but it sounds like a song that me and my friends would make for some game.
@MatteoTomatto
"And on the Seventh Day, God went to Funkytown."
@Sean-ec7pr
Great words xx
@HerrDrStefano
<3