by KC & The Sunshine Band is more than just a disco track—it’s the song that launched the band into mainstream superstardom . Released in February 1975, it became the first of their five Number One hits on the Billboard Hot 100. The Story Behind the Groove
: Before it was a dance floor anthem, the song’s working title was What You Want Is What You Get . KC & The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight ( with
: The band was formed in 1973 in Hialeah, Florida, by Harry Wayne Casey (the "KC" in the name) and bassist Richard Finch . by KC & The Sunshine Band is more
: That legendary high-pitched guitar intro wasn't synthesizers—it was guitarist Jerome Smith playing a solo that was then recorded at half-speed and played back at normal speed to create a "double-speed" effect. : The band was formed in 1973 in