Class Action (band)
Encyclopedia
Class Action and Phreek were garage house and disco musical projects. The original Phreek comprised Christine Wiltshire, Leroy Burgess
, Patrick Adams, Stan Lucas and others. Class Action was directed by Larry Levan
featuring Christine Wiltshire on vocals. Both groups are best known for their club hit, written by James Calloway and Leroy Burgess
, "Weekend". The 1983 version was remixed by Morales and Munzibai
and Larry Levan and produced by Bob Blank and Lola Blank.
by Patrick Adams
' studio group Phreek which Wilshire was once a member. The song was heavily played by Larry Levan
yet it was commercially unavailable therefore it did not enter any charts. In the early 1980s, William Socolov, the co-owner of Sleeping Bag Records
, invited Levan to make a new version of "Weekend". It became more successful than its original version, peaking at number 54 on the British pop chart. It also entered the Billboard
Dance chart in February 1983, reaching number 60. Highest position on the same chart was number 9.
Singles
Class Action version
Leroy Burgess
Leroy Burgess is a prolific singer/recording artist, songwriter, keyboard player and producer. He is related to Thom Bell and Kool & The Gang members Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell and Amir Bayyan of the Kay-Gees....
, Patrick Adams, Stan Lucas and others. Class Action was directed by Larry Levan
Larry Levan
Larry Levan was a DJ best known for his decade-long residency at the New York City night club Paradise Garage, which has been described as the prototype of the modern dance club. He developed a cult following who referred to his sets as "Saturday Mass"...
featuring Christine Wiltshire on vocals. Both groups are best known for their club hit, written by James Calloway and Leroy Burgess
Leroy Burgess
Leroy Burgess is a prolific singer/recording artist, songwriter, keyboard player and producer. He is related to Thom Bell and Kool & The Gang members Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell and Amir Bayyan of the Kay-Gees....
, "Weekend". The 1983 version was remixed by Morales and Munzibai
Morales and Munzibai
Morales and Munzibai were a professional remix and dance record editing duo composed of John Morales and Sergio Munzibai.The duo, both as individuals and as a team, produced a vast number of dance-oriented releases, distinguishing themselves by including Latin percussion in many of their efforts,...
and Larry Levan and produced by Bob Blank and Lola Blank.
History
The song "Weekend" was originally recorded on Atlantic RecordsAtlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
by Patrick Adams
Patrick Adams
Patrick Peter Owen Adams is an American musician and record producer. He has earned 32 gold and platinum records...
' studio group Phreek which Wilshire was once a member. The song was heavily played by Larry Levan
Larry Levan
Larry Levan was a DJ best known for his decade-long residency at the New York City night club Paradise Garage, which has been described as the prototype of the modern dance club. He developed a cult following who referred to his sets as "Saturday Mass"...
yet it was commercially unavailable therefore it did not enter any charts. In the early 1980s, William Socolov, the co-owner of Sleeping Bag Records
Sleeping Bag Records
Sleeping Bag Records is a defunct New York City-based old school hip hop and dance music independent record label that operated from 1981 to 1992...
, invited Levan to make a new version of "Weekend". It became more successful than its original version, peaking at number 54 on the British pop chart. It also entered the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Dance chart in February 1983, reaching number 60. Highest position on the same chart was number 9.
Phreeek
Albums- 1978: Patrick Adams Presents Phreek (AtlanticAtlantic RecordsAtlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
)
Singles
- 1978: "Weekend / Have A Good Day" (AtlanticAtlantic RecordsAtlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
) - 1978: "Weekend / May My Love Be With You" (AtlanticAtlantic RecordsAtlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
) - 1983: "Weekend" (Original version) (AtlanticAtlantic RecordsAtlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
)
Track listing
Phreek version| 12" single |
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Class Action version
| 12" single | Weekday Side:
Weekend Side:
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Chart performance
| Year | Title | Label | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | "Weekend" | ― | ― | ― | ― | |
| 1983 | "Weekend" | ― | #9 | ― | #54 | |
Legacy
- The song has featured in the 2006 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City StoriesGrand Theft Auto: Vice City StoriesGrand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories is a 2006 sandbox-style action video game developed by Rockstar Leeds in association with Rockstar North. It was published by Rockstar Games for the PlayStation Portable in late 2006 and later for the PlayStation 2 in March 2007. The game is the eighth...
, on the Paradise FM radio station. - In 1988, the song was covered by Todd Terry ProjectTodd TerryTodd N. Terry is an American DJ, producer, and remixer.-Career:Terry's productions extensively used samples blending the sounds of classic disco, the Chicago sound, and elements of hip-hop....
. This version also appeared in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasGrand Theft Auto: San AndreasGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 open world action video game developed by British games developer Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, the fifth original console release and eighth game overall...
, on the SF-UR radio station. - In 2004, Class Action' version has been reissued on Warlock RecordsWarlock RecordsWarlock Records is an independent record label based in New York City that was founded by Adam Levy in the late 1980s. Artists that once recorded for Warlock Records included C-Bo, the Jungle Brothers, and Todd Terry. In 1992, the label acquired the catalog of Sleeping Bag Records and its sub-label...
label.