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"Ffun" is a hit song written by Michael Cooper, produced by Skip Scarborough, [1] and performed by R&B/funk band Con Funk Shun.
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"Ffun" is a hit song written by Michael Cooper, produced by Skip Scarborough, [1] and performed by R&B/funk band Con Funk Shun.
Released from their Secrets album, it spent 2 weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart the first two weeks in January 1978. It also crossed over to the pop charts, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. [2]
| Chart (1977-78) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 23 |
| US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard) | 1 |
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