Eddie Kendricks – Boogie Down
“Boogie Down” is a song written by Frank Wilson, Leonard Caston Jr., and Anita Poree, and recorded by American singer Eddie Kendricks for Motown Records’ Tamla label in 1973. It was the title track of his fourth studio album, also released in 1973. The song is an up-tempo, dance-able number that blends elements of funk, soul, and disco.
Background and composition
“Boogie Down” was written by Frank Wilson, Leonard Caston Jr., and Anita Poree. The song was inspired by the growing popularity of disco in the early 1970s. The songwriters wanted to create a song that would get people up and dancing, and they succeeded with “Boogie Down”.
The song’s lyrics are simple, yet effective. They tell the story of a man who is ready to have a good time. He is going to a party, and he is determined to dance the night away.
Recording and production
“Boogie Down” was recorded at Motown’s Hitsville USA studio in Detroit, Michigan in 1973. The song was produced by Frank Wilson and Leonard Caston Jr.
The recording features Eddie Kendricks on lead vocals. Kendricks’ vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Boogie Down” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Frank Wilson, Leonard Caston Jr., and Anita Poree.
- The song was inspired by the growing popularity of disco in the early 1970s.
- The song was recorded at Motown’s Hitsville USA studio in Detroit, Michigan in 1973.
- The song was produced by Frank Wilson and Leonard Caston Jr.
- The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “Boogie Down” has been covered by many artists, including The Jackson 5, The Temptations, and Kool & the Gang.