Released as the follow-up to their debut smash "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)," the single was a high-concept instrumental track that literally and figuratively moved like a train.
: The song was a massive crossover hit, peaking at #1 on the Billboard R&B and Dance charts and #4 on the Billboard Pop chart. Legacy and Influence BT Express - Express
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In the early 1970s, a new sound began rumbling through the streets of Brooklyn—a heavy, rhythmic blend of funk and burgeoning disco that would eventually be known as the "Brooklyn Sound". At the center of this movement was , a group that transformed the gritty energy of New York transit into dancefloor gold with their 1974 masterpiece, "Express" . The Birth of the Brooklyn Transit Express Express or see a list of that sampled "Express"
Originally formed in 1973 by producer Jeff Lane, the band underwent several name changes—from the King Davis House Rockers to Madison Street Express—before finally settling on B.T. Express. The "B.T." stood for , a nod to their roots and the relentless, driving rhythm that defined their music.
The group consisted of a powerhouse lineup of musicians, including: : Tenor saxophone, flute, and vocals. Richard Thompson : Lead guitar and vocals. Carlos Ward : Alto saxophone. Jamal Rasool (Louis Risbrook) : Bass. Dennis Rowe : Percussion. Terrell Wood : Drums. Barbara Wood : Vocals.