Grace (Band AKA song)
| "Grace" | ||||
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| Song by Band AKA | ||||
| from the album The Band | ||||
| A-side | "Grace" | |||
| B-side | "Grace (Instrumental)" | |||
| Released | 1981 | |||
| Label | Epic EPC A2376, Streetwave EPC A2376 | |||
| Composer | J. J. Jarrett | |||
| Producer | J. James Jarrett | |||
| Band AKA singles chronology | ||||
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"Grace" is a 1981 single for American group, Band AKA. It was a chart hit in the UK.
Background
"Grace" was written by J. James Jarrett. It was released in the UK on the Epic label.[1]
The single was the first of three chart hits that Band AKA would have in the UK.[2]
Reception
The belated review by Tim Cooper of Eats, Drinks & Leaves on 25 June 2025 was positive with him referring to the record as an exuberant disco-funk anthem. Due to him listening to completely different music in 1981, it completely passed him by. He said that it was a dancefloor favorite and mentioned that the 12" version had a memorable sax solo by Jimmy Carter, not the former president.[3]
Airplay
"Grace" was at No. 97 on the Record Business Airplay Playlist chart. No other statistics could be given that week due to major production difficulties that the publication was experiencing.[4] The following week it was at No. 87 and on the A list of five stations, a Breaker / Climber at two stations, and an Extra at two stations.[5] For the week of 31 May, it was at No. 29 and on the A list of nine stations and a breaker / climber at four.[6]
Charts
Record Business, Top 100
For the week of 10 May, "Grace" debuted at No. 92 in the Record Business Top 100 chart.[7] "Grace" also peaked at No. 32 on the Record Business Top 100 Singles chart for the week of 31 May.[8]
Record Business, Disco Top 50
For the week of 10 May, "Grace" debuted at no 5 in the Record Business Disco Top 50 chart.[9] Having been in the Disco Top 50 chart for three weeks, it peaked at No. 2 for the week of 24 May.[10][11]
Record Business, Twelve Inchers
"Grace" made its debut in the Record Business 12 Inchers chart for the week of 10 May.[12] It peaked at No. 1 on the Record Business 12 Inchers chart for the week of 24 May.[13] It was still in the chart for the week of 21 June.[14]
Record Mirror, Disco 45s
"Grace" peaked at No. 5 on the Record Mirror Disco 45s chart for the week of 12 June.[15][16]
Record Mirror, Nightclub
"Grace" debuted at No. 47 in the Record Mirror Nightclub chart for the week of 5 June.[17]
Other charts
Nationally in the UK it peaked at No. 41.[18][19] The song also made the Melody Maker Soul top ten and the Northern Soul top ten.[20]
References
- ^ Soul Years - The Band AKA Grace
- ^ Official Charts - BAND AKA Hits, 15 May 1982, Grace BAND AKA Peak: 41,Weeks: 5
- ^ Eats, Drinks & Leaves, 24th June 2025 - The Band AKA – Grace
- ^ Record Business, May 10, 1982 - Page 15 Airplay Guide, 97 GRACE/BAND A.K.A.; RECORD BUSINESS REGRETS THAT DUE TO
MAJOR PRODUCTION DIIFICULTIES IT IS NOT
POSSIBLE TO PRINT A FULL AIRPLAY GUIDE - ^ Record Business, May 17, 1982 - Page 15 Airplay Guide, 87 97 GRACE BAND A.K.A.
- ^ Record Business, May 31, 1982 - Page 14 Airplay Guide, 29 30 GRACE BAND A.K.A.
- ^ Record Business, May 10, 1982 - Page 6 Top 100 Singles, 92 NEW 1 GRACE, BAND A.K.A. EPIC EPC A(13)2376 CBS
- ^ Record Business, May 31, 1982 - Page 6 Top 100 Singles, 38 32 4, GRACE BAND A.K A. EPIC EPC A(1312376 CBS
- ^ Record Business, May 10, 1982 - Page 12 Disco Top 50, 5 NEW 1 GRACE, BAND A.K.A. EPIC EPC A(13)2376 CBS
- ^ Record Business, May 24, 1982 - Page 10 Disco Top 50, 2 3 3 GRACE, BAND A.K.A EPIC/STREET WAVE EPC A(13)2376 CBS
- ^ Record Business, May 31 1982 - Page 10 Disco Top 50, 4 2 4, GRACE, BAND A.K.A. EPIC/STREETWAVE EPC A(13)2376 CBS
- ^ Record Business, May 10, 1982 - Page 9 Disco, Twelve Inchers, 2 - GRACE Band AKA Streetwave
- ^ Record Business, May 24, 1982 - Page 13 Disco, Twelve Inchers, 1 2 GRACE Band AKA Streetwave
- ^ Record Business, June 21, 1982 - Page 13 Disco, Twelve Inchers, 15 11, GRACE Band AKA Epic/Streetwave
- ^ Record Mirror, June 5, 1982 - Page 4 -RM CHARTS-, DISCO 45s, 6 7 GRACE/INSTRUMENTAL, The Band AKA, Epic/Streetwave, 12in
- ^ Record Mirror, June 19, 1982 - Page 4 DISCO 45s, 6 5 GRACE/INSTRUMENTAL, The Band AKA, Epic/Streetwave, 12in
- ^ Record Mirror, June 5, 1982 - Page 4 -RM CHARTS-, NIGHTCLUB, 47 -, GRACE, The Band AKA Epic/Streetwave 12in
- ^ MusicVF.com - 1981, Band AKA Top Songs, Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography 1. 05/1982 #2 Grace
- ^ Official Charts - BAND AKA Hits, 15 May 1982, Grace BAND AKA Peak: 41,Weeks: 5
- ^ Melody Maker, June 12, 1982 - Page 2 CHARTS, SOUL, 3 (2) GRACE, The Band AKA. Epic; Northern Soul, 5 GRACE, The Band AKA. Epic
External links
- Discogs - The Band A.K.A.* – Grace