Party Train

"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.[3]

"Party Train"
Single by The Gap Band
from the album Gap Band V: Jammin'
B-side"Party Train (The Special Dance Mix"
Released1983
Recorded1982
GenreElectrofunk, dance-rock
Length5:49
LabelTotal Experience
Songwriter(s)Charlie Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Lonnie Simmons, Rudy Taylor
The Gap Band singles chronology
"Outstanding"
(1982)		 "Party Train"
(1983)		 "Jam the Motha'"
(1983)
Alternative cover
Party Train (The Special Dance Mix)[2]

Music video

The song's music video starts with the three Wilson brothers driving onto a crowded boardwalk.[4] 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.

Chart positions
Chart (1983) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Black Singles 3
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References
  1. Party Train (The Special Dance Mix)
  2. Party Train (The Special Dance Mix)
  3. Dance Mix release at Discogs
  4. Music Video at YouTube
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