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.
  1. "Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)" - 5:51
  2. "Make My Dreams a Reality" - 6:12
  3. "It's Your Love" - 4:14
  4. "Spirit" - 3:46
  5. "This Happy Feeling" - 5:22
  6. "Wonderful" - 5:08
  7. "Boogie Oogie Oogie" - 4:14
  8. "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
YearSingleChartPosition
1979"Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)"US Pop12
1979"Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)"US Dance3
1979"Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)"US R&B1
1979"Make My Dreams a Reality"US R&B8
1979"I Do Love You"US Pop20
1979"I Do Love You"US R&B5