Played by Jimmie Williams, the driving, funky bassline is the backbone of the track and is widely studied by bass players for its complex 16th-note grooves.
Beyond the charts, the song has enjoyed a massive life in sports, politics, and pop culture: Ain't No Stopping Us
It served as the theme song for the Baltimore Orioles during the 1979 World Series and the Los Angeles Rams during their 1979 Super Bowl run. It also became a major anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles in the early 1980s. Played by Jimmie Williams, the driving, funky bassline