What makes Get Up & Dance by The Memphis Horns notable?

This album is significant for its role in popularizing the lively fusion of soul and funk during the late 1970s, contributing to the broader disco movement. It received positive reviews for its energetic arrangements and was praised for solidifying The Memphis Horns’ reputation as key musicians within the genre. Released in 1977, Get Up & Dance marked The Memphis Horns' first album after establishing themselves as prominent session musicians in the Stax Records scene. By this time, they had collaborated with numerous artists and were transitioning into a more standalone identity, showcasing their unique sound beyond backing roles.

Who is Get Up & Dance for?

Get Up & Dance works well if you're into energetic dance floor vibes, infectious groove-driven rhythm and feel-good celebration atmosphere.

How many songs are on Get Up & Dance?

Get Up & Dance has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Get Up & Dance

The Memphis Horns · 1977

40 min · 10 tracks · soul

A vibrant blend of funk and soul that invites listeners to the dance floor with infectious grooves and brass-driven melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Get Up and Dance — The title track sets an exuberant tone for the album, featuring a catchy chorus and lively horn arrangements that embody the spirit of celebration.
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What the Funk — This track showcases the group's signature horn riffs combined with a strong rhythmic backbone, making it a standout nod to funk's rhythmic complexity.
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Keep on Smilin' — The closing track encapsulates the album's overall message of joy and resilience, blending uplifting lyrics with smooth instrumentals that invite sing-alongs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

energetic dance floor vibes
infectious groove-driven rhythm
feel-good celebration atmosphere
short bursts of joy

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1977, Get Up & Dance marked The Memphis Horns' first album after establishing themselves as prominent session musicians in the Stax Records scene. By this time, they had collaborated with numerous artists and were transitioning into a more standalone identity, showcasing their unique sound beyond backing roles.
Stylistic neighbors: Michael Jackson· Billy Preston· D-Nice

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Keep on Smilin'

The final verse emphasizes perseverance through challenges with a shift from personal struggle to collective hope.

By invoking a communal spirit at the end, this moment transforms individual sentiment into an inclusive anthem for listeners.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Get Up and Dance 3:28
2 Just for Your Love 4:43
3 Waitin' for the Flood 4:26
4 Love Is Happiness 3:56
5 Memphis Nights 3:58
6 What the Funk 4:49
7 Country Soul 4:22
8 No Go Betweens 3:38
9 Don't Abuse It 3:41
10 Keep on Smilin' 3:35

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