T.J. Sparks - Work It Out (1984) |

Описание: T. J. Sparkes returns to the dance floor in full force with his 1984 single “Work It Out”, a radiant slice of early-’80s P-funk meets R&B energy. Built around a slap-bass-driven groove and a tight, syncopated rhythm guitar, the track radiates the infectious optimism of the post-disco funk era — where musicianship met the emerging polish of modern studio production.

Bright brass stabs, warm analog synth flourishes (recalling the Juno and Prophet classics), and Rhodes comping form a vibrant sonic landscape that keeps things fluid and alive. The clean drum kit and crisp handclaps lock the groove at a solid 115 BPM, giving it that irresistible, club-ready bounce.

Sparkes delivers his lines with that signature 1984 soulful swagger — part preacher, part party leader — engaging in playful call-and-response hooks with a chorus of voices that chant and celebrate the beat. “Work It Out” is both an anthem of dance-floor unity and a reminder of the healing power of groove.

Produced with a warm tape sheen and the unmistakable shimmer of early-’80s studio craftsmanship, the song feels equally at home on a roller rink or a Friday night soul club. It’s joyful, smooth, and irresistibly funky — T. J. Sparkes at his most confident and charismatic.

Lyrics:

(Work it!)
(Work it out!)
Bass line pumping
Feel that sound

Move your body
Feel the beat
Step by step now
Find your feet
Don't stop moving
Feel the flow
Let the rhythm
Help you grow

Turn it up now
Feel it rise
Music speaking
No disguise

Work it out
Work it out
Let the funk just
Work it out
(Work it!)
Work it out
Work it out
That's what love is
All about

Hands are clapping
Hearts are free
Dancing people
You and me
Feel the power
In your soul
Let the music
Take control

Turn it up now
Feel it rise
Music speaking
No disguise

Work it out
Work it out
Let the funk just
Work it out
(Work it!)
Work it out
Work it out
That's what love is
All about

(Break it down!)
When you're lost
And feel alone
Let the beat
Bring you home
Work it through
Work it right
Everything's gonna
Be alright

(Work it out y'all!)
(Feel that bass!)
(Keep on moving!)

Work it out
Work it out
Let the funk just
Work it out
(Work it!)
Work it out
Work it out
That's what love is
All about

(Work it!)
(Work it out!)
Keep on moving
Don't you doubt
(Work it out!)
(Yeah!)


1984 funk, early-80s R&B, p-funk revival, club funk, slap bass groove, analog synth funk, call-and-response vocals, male funk singer, T. J. Sparkes, 80s dancefloor, feel-good groove, handclaps, brass stabs, retro funk vibe

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