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Bazuka was an American instrumental R&B group, put together by the record producer Tony Camillo. They released a self-titled album on A&M Records in 1975 which featured the song "Dynomite", a #10 hit in the US Billboard pop chart that year. [1] The single also peaked at #29 on the US R&B chart, #6 Hot Dance Club Play, and #11 Disco. The track peaked at #28 in the UK Singles Chart in June 1975. [2] The follow-up single, "Love Explosion", was less successful, peaking at #92 on the US R&B chart. [1]

Contents

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum Record label
1975Bazuka A&M Records

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart
positions
Record Label B-side Album
US US
R&B
US
Dance
US
Disco
AUS [3] UK
1975"Dynomite"10296119728 A&M Records "Dynomite - Part II"Bazuka
"Love Explosion"92"Bazuka Limited"
1976"Theme from Police Woman""Walkin' Tall"
1979"(C'est) Le Rock"Venture Records"Rock the Night Away"

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References

  1. 1 2 Billboard, Allmusic.com
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 90. ISBN   1-904994-10-5.
  3. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 28. ISBN   0-646-11917-6.