THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

889-The Brothers Johnson-Stomp!

1980-Number 6 single.

Best Bit-At 2.42.If you ever wondered why they were nicknamed ‘Thunder Thumbs,’ and ‘Lightnin’ Licks,’ have a listen to this.

The Brothers Johnson (see also best songs 1022,) were the brothers George (Lightnin’ Licks,) and Louis (Thunder Thumbs,) (1955-2015.) They were active between 1975-1982, releasing five studio Albums, before pursuing solo projects, but playing together on many occasions, through to Louis’ death in 2015.

‘Stomp!’ was taken from the brothers forth studio Album ‘Light Up The Night’ released in 1980, The song was co-written by George, and Louis, Rod Temperton, and Louis’ ex wife Valerie Johnson.This track and it’s parent Album, were produced by Quincy Jones, and one of the backing singers was Michael Jackson (1958-2009.)

The pairing of Quincy Jones, and Rod Temperton (1949-2016) is one of the most successful in Pop music history (see also best songs 812 and 703) other collaborations from then include, the Michael Jackson Albums ‘Off The Wall,’ and ‘Thriller,’ which Louis Johnson played bass guitar on.

‘Everybody take it to the top,we’re gonna stomp all night, in the neighbourhood.’