Disco Nights
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 (Billy Stewart song)|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 by the Recording [Industry Association of America|RIAA].
This album should not be confused with a later GQ compilation of the same name, and with a similar cover image.
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" - 4:14
- "I Do Love You" - 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| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
| 1979 | "Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)" | US Pop | 12 |
| 1979 | "Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)" | US Dance | 3 |
| 1979 | "Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)" | US R&B | 1 |
| 1979 | "Make My Dreams a Reality" | US R&B | 8 |
| 1979 | "I Do Love You" | US Pop | 20 |
| 1979 | "I Do Love You" | US R&B | 5 |