KC ~ Give It Up 1984 Disco Purrfection Version

A close look at the chart action of KC & The Sunshine Band hits reveals an interesting trend. Every #1 single was followed up by a song that did not make the top 30. One exception was the #2 “Keep It Comin Love“ that came after the #1 single “I’m Your Boogie Man“. Then the reigning kings of disco gave up their crown to the upsurging Bee Gees, but got the last laugh. Their final #1 single was the tender ballad “Please Don’t Go“ which hit the pole position for the week ending January 5, 1980 and the distinction of being the very first #1 of the 80’s. A departure from the rousing dance records, KC’s emotive voice lent a plaintive air to the deceptively simple song. He was already stretching his wings on the solo side by teaming up with Teri DeSario (ex of the BeeGee penned disco hit “Ain’t Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You) on “Yes, I’m Ready“ which peaked at #2 for two weeks behind Queen’s #1 hit ’Crazy Little Thing Called Love“ during the spring of 1980. KC was in a serious head on car accident on January 15, 198