Funkytown was released by American disco group Lipps Inc in 1979 and became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in the United States in 1980. Written by band founder Steven Greenberg, the track is built around a driving synthesiser line that helped define the late disco era. Decades later, it remains a staple of retro playlists, dance compilations and nostalgic film and television moments, and its instantly recognisable opening keeps it popular for short video edits, party scenes and dance challenges online.