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Laid Back is a Danish group formed in Copenhagen by Tim Stahl (keyboards) and John Guldberg (guitar) in 1979. It is best known for its hits "Sunshine Reggae" and "White Horse" from 1982 and 1983 respectively. They were able to focus on their music and "White Horse" after they were fired from their day-job in a dispute over $100 with a drunken publisher, which led them to the climax of their art, "Sunshine Reggae."

Best known throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, their music incorporated elements of synth and funk.

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In the early 1980s, Laid Back was known in its own country, Europe and South America, with the 1982 in music|1982 single "Sunshine Reggae" being one of its most successful. Though originally released as a B-side, its international standing was raised with the release of the 12-inch single "White Horse," (1983) a funk-influenced dance music|dance song with a memorable baseline that became popular in US dance clubs. The record was championed by none other than Prince (artist)|Prince. The record was later sampled by Monifah for her hit "Touch It" (US, #9).

"White Horse" was an anti-drug abuse themed track about people who were lured into the drug culture/lifestyle ("White Horse" was another word for heroin) that was commonplace in the 1980s, with its famous lyrics,... read all

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1. Bruksellive 2008 on 26 Jul 2008
Location: Eeuwfeestlaan, 1020 Brussel, Belgium Gratuit.
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