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Keep Smiling

Laid Back · 1983

40 min · 8 tracks · electro

A sun-soaked blend of laid-back grooves and infectious melodies that capture the essence of carefree summer days.

Keep Smiling is an album by Laid Back, released in 1983. A sun-soaked blend of laid-back grooves and infectious melodies that capture the essence of carefree summer days. 'Keep Smiling' features the hit single 'White Horse,' which achieved notable chart success across Europe, helping to define the sound of early 80s electro-reggae. The album's upbeat tracks contributed to its enduring legacy in dance music, influencing later artists and styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Keep Smiling sound like?

A sun-soaked blend of laid-back grooves and infectious melodies that capture the essence of carefree summer days. Rooted in electro.

What makes Keep Smiling by Laid Back notable?

'Keep Smiling' features the hit single 'White Horse,' which achieved notable chart success across Europe, helping to define the sound of early 80s electro-reggae. The album's upbeat tracks contributed to its enduring legacy in dance music, influencing later artists and styles. In 1983, Laid Back released 'Keep Smiling' as their third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut in 1981. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their distinct sound characterized by a mix of reggae and electronic influences, making them prominent figures in the Danish music scene.

How many songs are on Keep Smiling?

Keep Smiling has 8 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·40:53

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

  • 1 White Horse Standout 5:42
  • 2 Elevator Boy 4:55
  • 3 Slowmotion Girl 5:51
  • 4 So Wie So 4:32
  • 5 Sunshine Reggae Standout 4:15
  • 6 High Society Girl 3:41
  • 7 Don't Be Mean 3:22
  • 8 Fly Away / Walking in the Sunshine Standout 8:35

Release Date

January 1, 1983

Genre

electro

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Artist Origin

Denmark

Runtime

40 min 53 sec