Gap Band V: Jammin'

Gap Band V- Jammin' is the seventh album (contrary to the title) by The Gap Band, released in 1983 on Total Experience Records. The album was reissued on CD in 1997, by Mercury Records. In 2009 the album was remastered by PTG Records including "Party Train" (Special Dance Mix).

Gap Band V: Jammin'
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 22, 1983
Recorded1983
StudioTotal Experience Recording Studios
(Hollywood, California)
GenreR&B, funk
Length46:46
LabelTotal Experience
ProducerRonnie Wilson, "Smile" and "Party Train" produced by Lonnie Simmons and Ronnie Wilson
The Gap Band chronology
Gap Band IV
(1982)
Gap Band V: Jammin'
(1983)
Gap Band VI
(1984)
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The album reached #2 on the Black Albums chart and #28 on the Pop Albums chart. The album produced the singles "Party Train" (#3 R&B) and "Jam the Motha'" (#16 R&B). Other less successful singles include "Shake A Leg", "I'm Ready (If You're Ready)" (which were both released as remixes); and the UK only released singles "Jammin' In America" and "Someday"

The album's closer "Someday" (a loose cover of the Donny Hathaway song "Someday We'll All Be Free") and the single remix of "Shake A Leg" both feature background vocals from Stevie Wonder.

With the exception of "Party Train" and "Smile" (which were co-produced by label owner Lonnie Simmons), the album was produced by oldest brother Ronnie Wilson. To date, this is the Gap Band's last gold album.

Track listing

#TitleWriter(s)Length
1.Introduction - Where Are We Going? (Instrumental)Oliver Scott1:35
2.Shake A LegCharlie Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Rudy Taylor3:58
3.I'm Ready (If You're Ready)Charlie Wilson, Jimmy Hamilton, Maurice Hayes, Ronnie Wilson5:12
4.You're My EverythingRonnie Wilson4:13
5.Jammin' In AmericaBernard Spears, Ronnie Wilson4:59
6.SmileOliver Scott, Ronnie Wilson3:02
7.Party TrainCharlie Wilson, Lonnie Simmons, Ronnie Wilson, Rudy Taylor5:45
8.Jam The Motha'Charlie Wilson, Robert Wilson, Rudy Taylor4:14
9.I Expect MoreFred Jenkins, Kenny Rich, Ronnie Wilson3:54
10.You're Something SpecialRonnie Wilson5:20
11.Someday (featuring Stevie Wonder)Billy Young, Ronnie Wilson4:34
12.Party Train [Special Dance Mix][Bonus Track]Charlie Wilson, Lonnie Simmons, Ronnie Wilson, Rudy Taylor7:28

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