Industry Apr 2, 2026

KC & The Sunshine Band's Disco Classic: An 11 Million Seller That Inspired Lennon

How the leader of KC And The Sunshine Band created a perfect floor-filler

Originally published by MusicRadar
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KC & The Sunshine Band's Disco Classic: An 11 Million Seller That Inspired Lennon

The disco hit "That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC And The Sunshine Band achieved sales of 11 million copies and significantly influenced musical artists, including John Lennon and ABBA. Lennon reportedly expressed wishing he had written the song himself. The track is highlighted for its success as a dance floor filler. Originally reported by MusicRadar.