The Trammps
The Whole World’s Dancing
Arranged By – Norman Harris
Producer, Written-By – Bruce Gray, Norman Harris 7:02
A2 Teaser
Arranged By – George Bussey
Producer – Norman Harris
Written-By – Allan Felder, Norman Harris, Ron Tyson 6:16
A3 The Whole World's Dancing
Arranged By, Producer, Written-By – Ron Baker 6:03
B1 My Love, It's Never Been Better
Arranged By, Producer – Norman Harris
Arranged By, Producer, Written-By – Bruce Gray 5:36
B2 Soul Bones
Arranged By, Producer – Ron (Have Mercy) Kersey
Harmonica – Stevie Wonder
Horns – Maurice Spears & His Horns
Mixed By – Bob Hughes, G. McMillan
Strings – Paul Schorr & His Strings
Written-By – Leroy Green, Ron Kersey 5:35
B3 Love Magnet
Arranged By – George Bussey
Producer – Norman Harris
4:41
B4 More Good Times To Remember
Arranged By, Producer, Written-By – Ron Baker
Mixed By – Carl Paruolo 3:05
Label: Atlantic – SD 19210
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Disco
Released in 1979, The Whole World's Dancing is an album that showcases The Trammps' signature "live band Philly disco sound," combining uptempo dance tracks with a soulful funk element. While it didn't achieve the massive success of their earlier Disco Inferno album, it is generally well-regarded by fans of late 70s disco and soul music.
Critics and fans generally appreciate the album for its consistent quality dance grooves and solid musicianship. One review notes it as a "superb example" of their sound, full of "uptempo and soulful" energy. However, some critics found that the album's tracks, while good, struggled to capture the immense "dancefloor savvy" of their biggest hits, perhaps suffering from being released as the disco genre faced a significant backlash in mid-1979.
The album features several standout tracks that have become favorites among fans:
"Love Insurance Policy": A thumping disco-funk jam.
"Teaser": Another popular uptempo track.
"The Whole World's Dancing": The title song, known for its strong groove.
"Soul Bones": An "unusually funky offering" that features a harmonica solo from Stevie Wonder and was released as a single, charting on the Hot Soul Singles chart.
"Love Magnet": Another appreciated funk track.
The Whole World's Dancing is considered a quality, consistent effort that delivers plenty of "quality dance grooves" typical of the late 70s Philly disco sound. It is recommended for fans of the genre and the band's work, showcasing their ability to produce creative and worthy album tracks beyond just singles. User ratings on platforms like Discogs generally average over 4 out of 5 stars.