Song

Play That Funky Music

by Wild Cherry

Play That Funky Music is a 1976 song by Wild Cherry, 4:59 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "Play", Musical Term song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke favorite

Released 1976 Hot 100 peak #1 · 25 weeks Length 4:59 Funk Rock

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Performance tips

• Hit the clipped "play that funky music" hook cleanly
• Lean into the call‑and‑response moments with swagger
• Punch the final chorus accents for a big finish

In these themes

• ▶️"Play""Play"
• 🎼Musical Term"Funky"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Play That Funky Music" karaoke