Lipps — Inc. - Funkytown (1980)
The song hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 31, 1980, and held the position for four consecutive weeks.
Created by musician/producer Steven Greenberg with lead vocals by Cynthia Johnson , a former saxophonist and Miss Black Minnesota. Lipps Inc. - Funkytown (1980)
Lipps Inc., a studio-based project from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The song hit number one on the US
It reached number one in 28 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, West Germany, and the Netherlands. a studio-based project from Minneapolis
Featured on the group's debut studio album, Mouth to Mouth (1979). Commercial Success
The song was written while Greenberg lived in Minneapolis; the lyrics express a metaphorical longing for a place with more "energy," often cited as his dream of moving to New York City.