
Tracklist
| 1 | Are You LivingWritten-By – Charlie Wilson, John Black | 4:24 |
| 2 | Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)Written-By – Charlie Wilson, Lonnie Simmons, Rudy Taylor | 5:16 |
| 3 | Gash Gash GashWritten-By, Lead Vocals – Robert Wilson | 5:18 |
| 4 | Sweet CarolineWritten-By – Charlie Wilson, Malvin "Dino" Vice | 3:21 |
| 5 | The WayWritten-By – Oliver Scott, Ronnie Wilson | 4:46 |
| 6 | Humpin'Written-By – Charlie Wilson, Lonnie Simmons, Ronnie Wilson, Rudy Taylor | 5:06 |
| 7 | Nothin' Comes To SleepersWritten-By – Oliver Scott, Ronnie Wilson | 5:34 |
| 8 | When I Look In Your EyesWritten-By – Lonnie Simmons, Rudy Taylor, Wilmer Raglin | 4:58 |
| 9 | Yearning For Your LoveWritten-By – Oliver Scott, Ronnie Wilson | 5:41 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM-1-4003 | The Gap Band | Gap Band III (LP, Album) | Mercury | SRM-1-4003 | US | 1980 |
| 6337 110 | The Gap Band | The Gap Band III (LP, Album) | Mercury | 6337 110 | Greece | 1981 |
| SRM-1-4003 | The Gap Band | Gap Band III (LP, Album) | London Records | SRM-1-4003 | Canada | 1980 |
| MC-8-1-4003 | The Gap Band | The Gap Band 3 (8-Trk, Album) | Mercury | MC-8-1-4003 | US | Unknown |
| SRM-1-4003 | The Gap Band | Gap Band III (LP, Album, TP) | Mercury | SRM-1-4003 | US | 1980 |
Credits
- Arranged By [Horns], Backing Vocals, Bass – Robert Wilson
- Arranged By [Horns], Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Synthesizer – Charlie Wilson
- Arranged By [Horns], Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Trumpet – Ronnie Wilson
- Backing Vocals – Howard Huntsberry, Jonah Ellis, Marva King, Maxanne Lewis, Rudy Taylor, The Gap Band, Val Young
- Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Strings] – Malvin "Dino" Vice
- Backing Vocals, Drums, Percussion – Raymond Calhoun
- Backing Vocals, Horns – Wilmer Raglin
- Backing Vocals, Horns, Keyboards, Synthesizer – Oliver Scott
- Design – Phil Carlig
- Drums – Melvin Webb, Ronnie Kaufman
- Engineer [Assistant] – Glenn Weinrauch, Tony Douse
- Engineer, Mixed By – Jack Rouben, Michael Evans
- Guitar – Fred Jenkins, Glen Nightingale, Marlo Henderson
- Harp – Katie Kilpatrick
- Horns – Earl Roberson
- Keyboards – Robert "Goodie" Whitfield
- Keyboards, Backing Vocals – John Black
- Mastered By – Brian Gardner
- Photography By – Bobby Holland
- Producer, Arranged By [Horns], Backing Vocals – Lonnie Simmons
- Synthesizer – Cavin Yarbrough
- Technician – Barry Steinpress
Notes
- Marva King appears courtesy of Planet Records
Recorded and mixed at Total Experience Recording Studios, Hollywood
Mastered at Allen Zentz Mastering L.A., Calif.
Label variation with inverted black Total Experience logo on lower left
Barcodes
- Other (Int'l Number): 6337 110
Video
Album
The Gap Band III is the fifth album contrary to the title by The Gap Band, released in 1980 on Mercury Records. It was produced by Lonnie Simmons. It was their first album to achieve platinum status. The album reached 1 on the Black Albums chart and 16 on the Billboard Hot 200. The album yielded 3 charting singles: the 60 R&B song Humpin', Yearning for Your Love. Disco Soul Funk. The Gap Band. Songs in album The Gap Band - The Gap Band III 1980. The Gap Band - When I Look In Your Eyes. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber On Me. The Gap Band - Nothin Comes To Sleepers. The Gap Band - Are You Living. The Gap Band - Sweet Caroline. The Gap Band - Humpin'. The Gap Band - The Way. The Gap Band - Gash Gash Gash. When Gap Band III came out in 1980, the Wilson Brothers were widely regarded as true heavyweights in the funk field. Produced by Lonnie Simmons, this exceptional album boasts three of the Wilson Brothers' biggest radio hits: Burn Rubber on Me a funk classic, the Parliament-minded Humpin', and the quiet storm slow jam Yearning for Your Love. Album 1980 9 Songs. Try it Gap Band III is the fifth album contrary to the title by The Gap Band, released in 1980 on Mercury Records. The Gap Band III Q&A. Listen free to The Gap Band The Gap Band III When I Look In Your Eyes, Yearning For Your Love and more. 9 tracks 42:09. Lesen Sie Rezensionen und informieren Sie sich über beteiligte Band - Burn Rubber On Me Why You Wanna Hurt Me - Продолжительность: 5:40 Pierre. A1 When I Look In Your Eyes 4:58 A2 Yearning For Your Love 5:41 A3 Burn Rubber On Me Why You Wanna Hurt Me 5:16 A4 Nothin' Comes To Sleepers 5:34 B1 Are You Living 4:24 B2 Sweet Caroline 3:21 B3 Humpin' 5:06 B4 The Way 4:46. B5 Gash Gash Gash 5:18. The Gap Band truly put the pedal to the metal on their fifth album. Daryl Easlea 2011. Although now principally remembered for their party anthem I Dont Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance known by its colloquial title Oops Upside Your Head The Gap Band were a marvellous addition to the US 70s funk scene. Signing to Mercury in 1979, and working with long-time mentor Lonnie Simmons, The Gap Band III actually their fifth album was their most complete offering to date, bringing together their strident funk, party jams and sensual ballads. Their US R&B number one single Burn Rubber on Me Why You Wanna Hurt Me arrives amid the screech of tyres






















