Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage

Year Released: 1980 (from the album Fantastic Voyage)
Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco, Post-Disco.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Fantastic Voyage" is the signature hit by the American funk and R&B band Lakeside. Released in 1980 as the title track from their album, the song became a massive crossover success, reaching the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a #1 R&B single. The track is an incredibly infectious, high-energy funk anthem, characterized by its prominent, slinky bassline, tight horns, catchy call-and-response vocals, and an undeniable groove. The lyrics invite listeners on a metaphorical "fantastic voyage" of fun and dancing. "Fantastic Voyage" perfectly captures the evolving sound of funk and disco in the early 1980s, bridging the gap between classic funk and more polished R&B. Its enduring popularity makes it a staple on funk and R&B radio and dancefloors worldwide.