Lipps Inc. - Funkytown (1980) -

Despite Lipps Inc. being largely remembered as a "one-hit wonder," "Funkytown" remains a cultural staple. Its influence is preserved through numerous high-profile covers: Funkytown - Википедия

Lipps Inc., a studio-based project from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Created by musician/producer Steven Greenberg with lead vocals by Cynthia Johnson , a former saxophonist and Miss Black Minnesota. Lipps Inc. - Funkytown (1980)

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. Despite Lipps Inc

The single sold over eight million copies worldwide and achieved double-platinum status in the U.S.. Legacy and Covers

The song hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 31, 1980, and held the position for four consecutive weeks. The single sold over eight million copies worldwide

It reached number one in 28 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, West Germany, and the Netherlands.