The Sugarhill Gang: Freak of the Week
Davitt Sigerson, Melody Maker, 15 December 1979
DESPITE A rhythm track that mangles Chic's 'Good Times' (they settled out of court), 'Rapper's Delight' by the Sugarhill Gang has been the season's biggest-selling 12-inch single.
Total word count of piece: 308
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