Which group recorded “Boogie Oogie Oogie,” the 1978 disco hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100?

A Taste of Honey recorded “Boogie Oogie Oogie,” the 1978 disco hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100.

The Los Angeles group consisted initially of Janice-Marie Johnson, Hazel Payne, and percussionist Donald Johnson. “Boogie Oogie Oogie,” written by Janice-Marie Johnson and Perry Kibble, was released in 1978 and became the group’s breakthrough single.

The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for three weeks. Its catchy bass line, bright arrangement, and repeated dance instructions helped it cross from clubs into mainstream radio. The track also won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1979.

A Taste of Honey is sometimes confused with solo singers whose disco hits dominated the same period. The recording is a group performance, and Janice-Marie Johnson was its bassist and vocalist rather than the sole credited artist.