Disco Nights is the debut album by American soul/funk group GQ, released in 1979 on the Arista label. The lead single "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" was a major crossover hit, topping the R&B chart and peaking at #12 on the pop chart. The follow-up, a cover of Billy Stewart's 1965 classic "I Do Love You", also made the R&B top 5 and the pop top 20. On the back of its hit singles, the album became a big seller. It reached #2 R&B and #13 pop and was certified Platinum (one million copies shipped) by the RIAA.
This album should not be confused with a later GQ compilation of the same name, and with a similar cover image.
Track listing All songs written by Emanuel LeBlanc, Herb Lane, Keith Crier and Paul Service except where noted. "Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)" - 5:51 "Make My Dreams a Reality" - 6:12 "It's Your Love" - 4:14 "Spirit" - 3:46 "This Happy Feeling" - 5:22 "Wonderful" - 5:08 "Boogie Oogie Oogie" (Janice Johnson, Perry Kibble) - 4:14 "I Do Love You" (Billy Stewart) - 4:45
Personnel GQ Emanuel Rahiem LeBlanc: Rhythm and lead guitars, main vocals Herb Lane: Keyboards, backing vocals Keith Crier: Bass, backing vocals Paul Service: Drums, backing vocals
Additional personnel Sammy Figueroa: Percussion on track 5
Production Executive Producer: Larkin Arnold Arranged by GQ Horns arranged by Ray Chew Produced by Beau Ray Fleming and Jimmy Simpson for Tony Productions; assistant producer: Vernon Gibbs Recorded at Sigma Sound by Andy Abrams and Sound Palace by Randy Bean and Robin Martinez Mixed at Sigma Sound by Andy Abrams Tracks 1–6 published by Arista Music/Chrysalis Music Ltd.; track 7 published by Carlin Music and track 8 published by Chevis Music
Charts Chart (1979)PeakpositionChart (1979)PeakpositionUS Black Albums2US Pop13 Singles YearSingleChartPosition1979"Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)"US Pop12US Dance3US R&B1"Make My Dreams a Reality"8"I Do Love You"US Pop20US R&B5
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