Peter Brown
Peter Brown is an American funk, disco, and electronic singer-songwriter born on July 11, 1953, in Blue Island, Illinois. He rose to prominence in the late 1970s with hits like "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky with Me" from his debut album A Fantasy Love Affair.
Brown grew up influenced by bands like Santana, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Chicago, starting with drums before mastering percussion like timbales and congas. He pioneered home recording and synthesizers, even serving as a spokesman for ARP Instruments.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Brown released successful disco tracks including "Dance With Me" and collaborated on Madonna's "Material Girl" with Robert Rans. He worked with producer Harry Wayne Casey (KC) and formed a band with musicians like Pat Hurley and Tom Dziallo.
After a long hiatus, Brown returned with the 2014 album Boom, self-produced on an iMac with tracks like "Boom" and "Drama Queen." His style blends funk, post-disco, and R&B.
Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me
Guitar – Tom Dziallo
Synthesizer, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Drums, Percussion – Peter Brown
Written-By – P. Brown
3:53
A2 Doh Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me / Burning Love Breakdown
Alto Saxophone – Michael Smith
Backing Vocals – Wildflower
Guitar – Steve Gordon (10)
Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Robert Rans
Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Guitar, Drums, Timbales, Percussion – Peter Brown
Written-By – P. Brown
9:13
A3 You Should Do It
Backing Vocals – Betty Wright, Pat Hurley, Wildflower
Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Drums, Percussion – Peter Brown
Written-By – P. Brown, R. Rans
3:55
B1 The Singer's Become A Dancer
Guitar, Bass – Tom Dziallo
Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Drums – Peter Brown
Written-By – P. Brown
3:54
B2 For Your Love
Backing Vocals – Pat Hurley, Paul Ricupero
Bass – Tom Dziallo
Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Drums – Peter Brown
Written-By – P. Brown, R. Rans
4:17
B3 Dance With Me
Backing Vocals – Betty Wright, Pat Hurley, Wildflower
Guitar, Bass – Tom Dziallo
Piano, Soloist [Solo Piano] – Robert Rans
Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Drums – Peter Brown
Written-By – P. Brown, R. Rans
5:18
B4 It's True What They Say About Love
Bass – Tom Dziallo
Guitar – Paul Ricupero
Synthesizer, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Drums – Peter Brown
Written-By – P. Brown, R. Rans
3:41
B5 Without Love
Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Percussion – Peter Brown
Vocals – Pat Hurley
Written-By – P. Brown
3:12
Label: Drive – 104
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Disco, Funk
Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me? is a 1977 debut album by American funk/disco artist Peter Brown, released on Drive Records (a subsidiary of TK Records). It is widely recognized for featuring the million-selling title track and "Dance With Me," blending electronic synth-heavy production with disco-funk grooves and soul vocals.
The album is a staple of 1970s Disco-Funk, characterized by its "four-on-the-floor" beat, thick synth bass lines, and Latin-influenced percussion.
Peter Brown produced the album, showcasing a unique sound that combined synthesizers, percussion, and vocals, with contributions from artists like Betty Wright and the group Wildflower.'
While often associated with the title Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me?, the album is also known as *A Fantasy Love Affair*, which was the title used for its initial release. The cover art for this release featured a controversial,, stylized silhouette of a nude person in a window.
The title track was a massive success, selling over one million copies and reaching high positions on both R&B and Pop charts in 1977. The album reached #9 on the Billboard R&B charts and #11 on the Pop chart.
Reviews of the release on Discogs indicate it is highly regarded by fans of the genre, with an average rating of 4.23/5, while another pressing holds a 3.86/5. The album is described as essential for understanding the transition between pure funk and early disco.