The Showstoppers - Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty (1968)

The Showstoppers (alternatively the Show Stoppers) was a four-piece African-American vocal soul group formed in Philadelphia about 1967. They are best remembered for their 1967 hit, "Ain't Nothin' But a Houseparty", which was the debut release on three record labels: Showtime Records, Heritage Records, and Beacon Records.

The Showstoppers was formed about 1967 by brothers, Elec Edward "Alex" Burke and Vladimir H. "Laddie" Burke who were the two oldest of the five younger brothers of Atlantic Record's star Solomon Burke, who joined with fellow Germantown High School students, brothers Earl and Timmy Smith. The Burke brothers had been in show business since at least 1957 as part of a four-member group with two of their two younger brothers.

[sockF-MotoGP]

Just close your eyes and go back to 1968
Let the music do the work to your body and DANCE 🕺

[suziewade]

I could listen to this every day, it is so fab! Have loved it since 1968, and just as much today. Thank you lads!

[jayorag]

I bought this single in a flea market in the 90s, when I used to attend mod allnighters. One of my favourite records. Ever! So happy to see The Showstoppers performing...!!!

[phylliswatson]

I love the choreography on this. These guys were slick

[lynnehatton]

Absolutely brilliant feel good, toe-tapping song and excellent dance routine. One of the best. Now that's what I call music.

[FryPanMusic]

Fantastic performance, Love the dancing, Love the record. ♥

[David-vzov]

I love this song. I loved it back in 1967 in England

[BCTGuitarPlayer]

Lying by the pool in 1968, listening to KLIV AM radio next to my head and loving being out of school for a couple more months. Great music n great times as a 12 year old American kid in San Jose. Lordy we were lucky!

[shovelhead]

Wow! Never heard the Original. Always dug the J Gail's cover. This is Great!!

[hindlewalker]

This is still sounding great, Where's my time machine l'm outa here back to Ilkley 1966.

[gua]

It's been a minute since I heard this jam. House Party from back in the day!

[joki]

As an eleven year old boy I listened to BFBS and Radio Bremen as much as I could to get the newest music. Fortunately my sister had a tape recorder, so I still have a lot of rarities in my shelves. This one is on Tape No. 4 and I always liked the drive in this song.

[tagomago]

Musta been 11 when I head this. Great to now see them. Very effortless, top notch delivery. Irresistible song

[williamelliott]

i remember when it first came out we use to sing it while walking home on a Saturday night happy days no late night bus them days

[jodibrooklyn]

I'm a sucker for smooth dance moves 🕺 🕺 🕺

[whatevershebrings]

Leave it to Beat Club to educate as well as entertain us yet again.

[TheShabazzProduction]

That was superb, and they had some great moves!!!!

[christineholmes]

I have always loved this track. Just gets your feet moving ❤❤😊

[giorgiocurcetti]

Love to read the comments from people who were there, in 1969. How lucky were you? Proper Northern Soul ckassic..

[shorelineboy]

Absolutely love this takes me right back, although it was played at all the different clubs we went to it reminds me of one particular club Brave New World in Portsmouth. Great days, great music dancing all night, dancing, chewing wriggles gum, 😎