Richard Finch and KC: The Success Story

As I reflect back on my music career, there's a particular moment that stands out in my mind. It was when I first started to doubt whether our record would be successful. Despite my initial reservations, we went ahead with the show in Dallas, Texas, and it ended up being a turning point for us.

I remember feeling uncertain about one song in particular - 'Shake Your Booty'. Even as I was writing the song and recording it in the studio, I had this sense that something special was happening. But despite my doubts, every single one of those songs went on to become a hit.

We released 'Keep It Comin' Love' as our second single, which became another chart-topper. And then came 'Please Don't Go' in 1979, cementing our status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Over the next few years, we notched up three more number one hits - '(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty', 'I'm Your Boogie Man', and 'That's the Way (I Like It)'.

Looking back, it's incredible to think about how quickly our success snowballed. We had some minor success with early singles like 'Blow Your Whistle' in 1973 and 'Sound Your Funky Horn' in 1974, but it was our self-titled debut album in 1975 that really put us on the map.

When I came up with a song called 'Get Down Tonight', I knew we had something special. It was that kind of energy and excitement that defined our sound, and it resonated with listeners all over the world.

As KC of KC and the Sunshine Band, I feel grateful to have been able to tap into that pulse of what people wanted to hear in the 1970s. And it's a feeling that still gives me goosebumps to this day.

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