What people said about thomasoshea’s jam Funky Gibbon

4 Comments (since 30 Aug 2015)

5 years, 5 months ago

thomasoshea

"Funky Gibbon" is a song by Bill Oddie and recorded by The Goodies. It was arranged by Tom Parker ("with interference from Bill Oddie") with the musical backing provided by members of the R&B; band Gonzalez and released as a single in February 1975. The B-side was "Sick Man Blues", which had previously been written for Oddie for use in the radio series I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again.

5 years, 5 months ago

thomasoshea

It was the most successful single for The Goodies. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 15 March 1975 at #37, remaining in the chart for 10 weeks and peaking at #4. It also received considerable airplay in the United States on The Dr. Demento radio show and reached #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. The Goodies performed the song live numerous times, including on Top of the Pops on 20 March 1975 and in The Goodies – Almost Live in 1976.

5 years, 5 months ago

thomasoshea

The song was re-released in November 2010 to raise funds for the International Primate Protection League's "Save the Gibbon" appeal.

5 years, 5 months ago

desmondbullen

The lack of syncopation in their dance routine would only be surpassed by Bananarama.