“Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. (f/ John Franklin)
One Hit Thunder30 Huhti 2025

“Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. (f/ John Franklin)

When comedian John Franklin joined us for a round of music trivia back in December, he only got one question right—but it was an important one: Who sang “Funkytown”? That victorious moment has now come full circle, as John returns to help us take a deeper look at Lipps, Inc.’s massive 1980 hit and the whirlwind career of vocalist Cynthia Johnson. We get into how this Minneapolis-based studio project managed to top charts in 28 countries, briefly revive disco on its way out, and leave behind one of the most recognizable dance tracks of all time. With some surprising surprising facts and maybe a few Michael McDonald side tangents, this episode asks the big question—are we taking a trip to Funkytown, or do we simply gotta move on? Let’s talk about it, talk about it, talk about it, talk about it! One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week on the show we are joined by Cassettes bassist Joe Robinson to discuss Marvelous 3 and the incredible post-band career of their singer Butch Walker. Chris and Joe discuss how neither of them...

12 Maalis 202030min

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5 Maalis 202057min

"Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield (w/Matt DiStefano)

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Apologies up front for some audio issues throughout this episode. It only took us six episodes to get to a wildly controversial pick. Rick Springfield had five top 10 singles but the general public on...

27 Helmi 202042min

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