Gap Band V: Jammin'
Encyclopedia
Gap Band V Jammin' is an album
by The Gap Band, released in 1983 (see 1983 in music
) on Total Experience Records
. The album was reissued on CD by Mercury Records
, Total Experience's distributor at the time. Contrary to the title, the album is actually the Gap Band's seventh album.
The album reached #2 on the Black Albums chart and #28 on the Pop Albums chart. The album produced the singles "Party Train
" (#3 R&B) and "Jam the Motha'" (#16 R&B). With the exception of "Party Train" and "Smile" (which were co-produced by label owner Lonnie Simmons), the album was produced by oldest brother Ronnie Wilson. To date, this is the Gap Band's last gold
album.
Album
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by The Gap Band, released in 1983 (see 1983 in music
1983 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1983.-January-April:*January – ZTT Records is founded.*January 8 – The UK singles chart is tabulated from this week forward by The Gallup Organization...
) on Total Experience Records
Total Experience Records
Total Experience Records was a record label founded in 1977 by Lonnie Simmons. Its two major acts were The Gap Band and Yarbrough & Peoples. It originally began as a production company with a distribution deal through Mercury/PolyGram before becoming a full fledged label in 1981...
. The album was reissued on CD by Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
, Total Experience's distributor at the time. Contrary to the title, the album is actually the Gap Band's seventh album.
The album reached #2 on the Black Albums chart and #28 on the Pop Albums chart. The album produced the singles "Party Train
Party Train
"Party Train" is a 1983 song by The Gap Band, released on their seventh album, Gap Band V: Jammin. It peaked at #3 on the R&B charts. The original release had "I'm Ready " on the A-side and "Party Train" on the B-side...
" (#3 R&B) and "Jam the Motha'" (#16 R&B). With the exception of "Party Train" and "Smile" (which were co-produced by label owner Lonnie Simmons), the album was produced by oldest brother Ronnie Wilson. To date, this is the Gap Band's last gold
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
album.
Track Listing
- "Where Are We Going?" 1:35
- "Shake a Leg" 3:58
- "I'm Ready (If You're Ready)" 5:12
- "You're My Everything" 4:13
- "Jammin' in America" 4:59
- "Smile" 3:02
- "Party TrainParty Train"Party Train" is a 1983 song by The Gap Band, released on their seventh album, Gap Band V: Jammin. It peaked at #3 on the R&B charts. The original release had "I'm Ready " on the A-side and "Party Train" on the B-side...
" 5:45 - "Jam the Motha'" 4:14
- "I Expect More" 3:54
- "You're Something Special" 5:20
- "Someday" (featuring Stevie WonderStevie WonderStevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
) 4:34