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.
Contents
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
Singles