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Funk & Disco · 1980s
Word Up! — 1986
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Released 1986Funk & Disco
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A sleek, synth-funk peak built around its irresistible title hit. Sharp and beloved. A commercial high. A cult or specialist favourite earning its place on merit.
On vinyl: Second-hand copies circulate widely; a clean original can be better value than a new repress.
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- Word Up! on Best Funk Songs of All Time, Best Funk Songs of All Time, Best 1980s Funk & Disco Songs
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