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Wikipedia article{{Infobox song | name = Party Train | cover = GBPARTYTRAIN.jpg | alt = | border = yes | type = single | artist = The Gap Band | album = Gap Band V: Jammin' | B-side = Party Train (The Special Dance Mix | released = 1983 | format = | recorded = 1982 | studio = | venue = | genre = Electrofunk, dance-rock | length = 5:50 | label = Total Experience | writer = Charlie Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Lonnie Simmons, Rudy Taylor | producer = | prev_title = Outstanding | prev_year = 1982 | next_title = Jam the Motha' | next_year = 1983 | misc = }} "'Party Train'" is a 1983 song by The Gap Band, released on their seventh album, 'Gap Band V: Jammin'. It peaked at #3 on the R&B charts. The original release had "I'm Ready (If You're Ready)" on the A-side and "Party Train" on the B-side. Later, "Party Train was placed on the A-side, and a special dance mix was placed on the B-side.Dance Mix release at [http://www.discogs.com/Gap-Band-Party-Train-The-Special-Dance-Mix-Party-Train/release/1957941 Discogs] Music videoThe song's music video starts with the three Wilson brothers driving onto a crowded boardwalk.Music Video at [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bACKLW19XdE YouTube] It then cuts to random people dancing in a boxing ring. During this segment, it periodically cuts back to other people on the boardwalk and beach dancing, including Charlie wading in the ocean water in a speedo. The video ends with an unidentified person filling in a giant yellow ballot (which says "fill in the gap" at the bottom) and selecting "Gap Party" over "Democratic Party" and "Republican Party". Charlie is then tackled and falls into the water. It was directed by Don Letts. Chart positionsReferencesCategory:1983 singles Category:The Gap Band songs Category:Songs written by Lonnie Simmons Category:Songs written by Charlie Wilson (singer) Category:Songs written by Rudy Taylor Category:1982 songs Category:Music videos directed by Don Letts | |
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