''Gap Band 8'' is the 10th
album (contrary to the title) by American
R&B and
funk
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band
the Gap Band, released in 1986 on
Total Experience Records. It is the first (and only) album in the band's self-titled series to be subtitled with a regular number instead of a Roman numeral, as well as their final self-titled album.
The album includes the singles "Big Fun", "How Music Came About" and "Zibble, Zibble (Get the Money)" (also known as "Get Loose, Get Funky"). The album was expanded and remastered in 2011 by Big Break Records including 6 additional bonus tracks.
Track listing
(*) Bonus tracks on the remastered version
References
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External links
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Facebook PageMyspace PageEncyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Gap BandThe Gap Bandat
WhoSampled
Charlie Wilson in-depth interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' August 2011
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1986 albums
The Gap Band albums
Total Experience Records albums
Albums recorded at Total Experience Recording Studios