Big Fun (Inner City song)
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"Big Fun" is the 1988 debut single by Inner City, an American techno group with roots in Detroit, Michigan. The single went to went to number one on the dance chart in the U.S. for one week, and was the first of five releases by the band to reach the top spot. "Big Fun" was also a top-ten hit in the UK, and also the American R&B singles chart.
In addition, this song is considered by many in the club and DJ communities to be a pioneer with the "Techno" genre of dance music. Inner City is credited with being the first group to develop the "Detroit Techno" style and sound.
In addition, this song is considered by many in the club and DJ communities to be a pioneer with the "Techno" genre of dance music. Inner City is credited with being the first group to develop the "Detroit Techno" style and sound.
Chart positions
Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
50 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
1 |
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
8 |