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The band is best known for their 1976 chart-topping single .

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: Lead singer Rob Parissi wrote their biggest hit in just five minutes. After the band disbanded in 1979, he moved into producing and smooth jazz. The Tree: Prunus serotina & Prunus avium The band is best known for their 1976 chart-topping single

Wild Cherry most commonly refers to the famous for the hit "Play That Funky Music," or the Prunus species of trees and their fruit. Depending on your interest, The Band: Wild Cherry wild cherry

: Beyond their major hit, they released tracks like "Try A Piece Of My Love" and albums including Electrified Funk and Only The Wild Survive .