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1982 single by The Gap Band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Early in the Morning" is a song originally performed by The Gap Band, and written by member Charlie Wilson and producers Lonnie Simmons and Rudy Taylor.
"Early in the Morning" | ||||
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Single by The Gap Band | ||||
from the album Gap Band IV | ||||
B-side | "I'm in Love" | |||
Released | April 1982 | |||
Recorded | 1981–82 | |||
Genre | Funk | |||
Length | 3:57 (Single Version) 6:30 (Album Version) | |||
Label | Total Experience | |||
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The Gap Band singles chronology | ||||
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It was released as a single in 1982 and went on to become their biggest hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 24. It also topped Billboard's R&B chart for three weeks[2] and reached number 13 on the dance chart.[3]
Chart (1982) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Dance Club Songs | 13 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 24 |
US Billboard Hot Black Singles | 1 |
UK Singles Chart[4] | 55 |
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