ABOUT
The Fabulous Counts (later The Counts) were an R&B/soul/funk group from Detroit, MI that achieved local acclaim as an instrumental group and as a backing ensemble for visiting solo acts before they became famous nationally during the early 1970s. They are best known for "Get Down People" (1970), an R&B Top 40 hit and their biggest Pop/Rock crossover success. They also recorded as Lunar Funk, and under that moniker had their biggest hit with the funky "Mr. Penguin-Pt. I" (1972), featuring a squacky saxophone and narration throughout.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Get Down People (1970)
Pop charts debut year: 1970
Years active: 1968-1976; 2009
Genres: R&B, soul, funk
Labels: Moira, Cotillion, Westbound, Aware, Bell
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