Lipps Inc. - Funkytown (1980) -

Lipps Inc., a studio-based project from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Featured on the group's debut studio album, Mouth to Mouth (1979). Commercial Success Lipps Inc. - Funkytown (1980)

The single sold over eight million copies worldwide and achieved double-platinum status in the U.S.. Legacy and Covers Lipps Inc

The song was written while Greenberg lived in Minneapolis; the lyrics express a metaphorical longing for a place with more "energy," often cited as his dream of moving to New York City. a studio-based project from Minneapolis

The song hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 31, 1980, and held the position for four consecutive weeks.