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Injoy is a 1979 studio album by the Bar-Kays, the Memphis group whose music developed from instrumental soul into vocal funk and R&B. Released during the group's productive period with Mercury Records, it combines rhythm-section grooves, horns, ensemble vocals, and disco-influenced dance arrangements. The album is intended for listeners interested in late-1970s Memphis funk and the Bar-Kays' transition toward contemporary R&B.

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When did the Bar-Kays release Injoy?

The Bar-Kays released Injoy in October 1979 on Mercury Records. It came from the Memphis group's highly productive late-1970s period and was recorded at Ardent Recording Studio in Memphis. [AllMusic album entry](https://www.allmusic.com/album/injoy-mw0000551134)

Which song is the best-known track from Injoy?

Move Your Boogie Body is the album's signature dance track and reached the Top Five on the R&B chart. Its bass, strings, vocals, and Euro-disco synthesizer touches make it a clear example of the album's club-focused sound. [AllMusic album review](https://www.allmusic.com/album/injoy-mw0000551134)

How does Injoy fit into the Bar-Kays' musical development?

The album reflects the group's move from instrumental soul toward vocal funk, R&B, and disco-influenced arrangements. Larry Dodson was a key vocalist during the Mercury period, while the rhythm section and horns kept the Memphis funk identity intact. [Bar-Kays discography](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bar-kays-mn0000048300)

Which other Bar-Kays records belong to the same period as Injoy?

The surrounding Mercury-era sequence includes Too Hot to Stop from 1976, Flying High on Your Love from 1977, Injoy from 1979, and As One from 1980. That sequence shows how quickly the band moved through its major funk and disco period. [Bar-Kays discography](https://www.allmusic.com/album/injoy-mw0000551134)

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