"One Night Affair" | |
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Single by The O'Jays | |
from the album The O'Jays In Philadelphia | |
Released | 1969 |
Studio | Sigma Sound, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [1] |
Genre | R&B, disco, funk, soul |
Length | 2:17 |
Label | Neptune Records |
Composer(s) | Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff |
Producer(s) | Thom Bell, Bobby Martin |
"One Night Affair" is a 1969 song by the O'Jays. It was released on the Neptune Records label. It is cited as one of the first disco songs. [2] [3]
Chart (1969) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [4] | 68 |
US Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles [5] | 15 |
"One Night Affair" | |
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Single by Jerry Butler | |
Released | 4 November 1972 |
Genre | Soul, funk, disco |
Composer(s) | Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff |
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