Songs Written by Vincent Montana Jr.Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Vincent Montana Jr. (February 12, 1928 – April 13, 2013), known as Vince Montana, was an American composer, arranger, vibraphonist, and percussionist. He is best known as a member of MFSB and as the founder of the Salsoul Orchestra. He has been called "the Godfather of disco". Montana was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016. == Life and career == Montana was born in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in an Italian-American neighborhood. He... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Vincent Montana Jr. first charted in 1973 with Getting Together.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Dance the artist achieved 7 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.

Top songs: #1: Runaway - #2: Nice 'n' Naasty - #3: To Be in Love - #4: Salsoul Hustle - #5: Center City
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  Brothers Guiding Light featuring David
1.
11/1973

Getting Together
Brothers Guiding Light featuring David

2 pts




61
R&B


[Mercury 73389]
written by Vince Montana greentick, Mel Dorn & Ernest Xavier Smith
  The Salsoul Orchestra
2.
09/1975

#4  Salsoul Hustle
The Salsoul Orchestra

from Salsoul Orchestra   
33 pts
76
US
4
dance
44
R&B


instrumental charted as Salsoul Hustle / You're Just the Right Size / Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh, I Love It) in US dance charts
[Salsoul 2002]
written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
3.
11/1975

You're Just the Right Size
The Salsoul Orchestra

from Salsoul Orchestra   
29 pts
88
US
4
dance
76
R&B


charted as Salsoul Hustle / You're Just the Right Size / Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh, I Love It) in US dance charts
[Salsoul 2007]
written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  Brown Sugar
4.
02/1976

The Game Is Over (What's the Matter with You)
Brown Sugar

8 pts
79
US






[Capitol 4198]
written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick & Ronnie Walker
  The Salsoul Orchestra
5.
08/1976

#2  Nice 'n' Naasty
The Salsoul Orchestra

from Nice 'N' Naasty   
58 pts
30
US
3
dance
20
R&B


charted as Nice 'n' Naasty / Salsoul 3001 / Don't Beat Around the Bush in US dance charts
[Salsoul 2011]
written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  Esther Phillips
6.
11/1976

Magic's in the Air/Boy, I Really Tied One On
Esther Phillips

from Capricorn Princess   
18 pts


5
dance




written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick, Ronald B. Walker & Janis Ian
  Carol Williams
7.
02/1977

Come Back / Love Is You
Carol Williams

from 'Lectric Lady   
5 pts


29
dance




written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick, Carol Williams & Ron Walker
  The Salsoul Orchestra
8.
02/1977

Ritzy Mambo
The Salsoul Orchestra

from Nice 'N' Naasty   
5 pts
99
US






[Salsoul 2018]
written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
9.
05/1977

Magic Bird of Fire / Getaway / Run Away
The Salsoul Orchestra

from Magic Journey   
27 pts
105
US
3
dance




[Salsoul 2038]
written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick, Beloyd Taylor, Peter Cor, Janice Gugliuzza & Ronnie James
  Fat Larry's Band
10.
07/1977

#5  Center City
Fat Larry's Band

from Feel It   
30 pts






31
UK
[WMOT 4001]
written by Doris Hall, Larry James, Ronnie Walker & Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  The Salsoul Orchestra
11.
11/1977

Run Away
The Salsoul Orchestra

1 pts




84
R&B


featuring Loleatta Holloway
[Salsoul 2045]
written by Ronnie James, Vincent Montana Jr. greentick & Janice Gugliuzza
  Charo
12.
11/1977

Dance a Little Bit Closer
Charo

from Cuchi-Cuchi   Cuchi-Cuchi
12 pts
104
US
18
dance




as Charo and the Salsoul Orchestra
[Salsoul 2048]
written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  Montana Sextet
13.
02/1978

A Dance Fantasy
Montana Sextet

6 pts


23
dance




as Montana
written by John Williams [composer], Leigh Harline, Ned Washington & Vince Montana greentick
  Goody Goody
14.
09/1978

#1 D.J.
Goody Goody

from Goody Goody   
29 pts
82
US
16
dance
97
R&B
55
UK
charted as #1 D.J. / Super Jock / Bio-Rhythms in US dance charts
[Atlantic 3504]
written by Bud Ros, Len Rocco & Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  Montana Sextet
15.
11/1982

Heavy Vibes
Montana Sextet

6 pts


22
dance




written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  The Salsoul Orchestra
16.
02/1983

Ooh, I Love It (Love Break)
The Salsoul Orchestra

7 pts


19
dance




written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  Montana Sextet
17.
06/1983

Who Needs Enemies (With Friends Like You)
Montana Sextet

3 pts


38
dance




written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick & Eileen Montana
  Joey Negro
18.
09/1993

What Happened to the Music
Joey Negro

16 pts






51
UK
written by Vincent Montana Jr. greentick & Joey Lattanzi
  Nuyorican Soul
Runaway
19.
01/1997

#1  Runaway
Nuyorican Soul

from Nuyorican Soul   
70 pts


1
dance
77
R&B
24
UK
featuring India
[Giant Step 3094]
written by Janice Gugliuzza, Ronnie James & Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  Masters at Work
20.
10/1997

To Be in Love
Masters at Work

19 pts


4
dance




as MAW
written by Joey Lazzanzi & Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  India [Linda Viera Caballero]
21.
07/1999

#3  To Be in Love
India [Linda Viera Caballero]

43 pts






23
UK
as Masters at Work Presents India
written by Joey Lazzanzi & Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
22.
01/2000

To Be in Love
India [Linda Viera Caballero]

2 pts






196
UK
as Masters at Work Presents India
R
written by Joey Lazzanzi & Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
23.
09/2001

To Be in Love
India [Linda Viera Caballero]

2 pts






179
UK
as Masters at Work Presents India
R
written by Joey Lazzanzi & Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  Masters at Work
24.
12/2003

To Be in Love
Masters at Work

3 pts






146
UK
R
written by Joey Lazzanzi & Vincent Montana Jr. greentick
  Estelle
Break My Heart
25.
05/2011

Break My Heart
Estelle

from All of Me   
4 pts




33
R&B


featuring Rick Ross
[Home School LP Cut]
written by Estelle, Rick Ross, Don Cannon, Vincent Montana Jr. greentick & John Stephens


See also...

Montana Sextet


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