Dance Music Pioneer Harry Wayne “K.C.” Casey of K.C. and The Sunshine Band Releases “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” As the World Continues to Work Toward Unity

The iconic K.C. and The Sunshine band continue to bring joy and hopefulness to the masses through their music with the release of “Put a Little Love in Your Heart.” The popular cover song spreads an important message that is available on all streaming platforms now. Though the song has often been sung since Jacki DeShannon’s original version in 1968, the lyrics have never been needed more than the past 6 months.

“If you want the world to know / We won't let hatred grow / Put a little love in your heart”

K.C. spoke to Fox Entertainment about the inspiration behind releasing the heartfelt video below. “When all this started up, I was sitting at my computer one night. I was just getting overwhelmed by all the unrest and the protests and everything that was going on along with the pandemic and I just started lip-syncing for the song on my phone and doing this video of it,” he said. “And I put that on my page because I just felt, you know, we need more love in our hearts. And that's what we really need these days." The positive response was an encouraging reminder that everyone is looking for a little extra love these days.

As he shared on Twitter, “I think we can all use a little love in our hearts right now.” Stream “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” now and while you’re there treat yourself to the other uplifting and fun hits of KC and The Sunshine Band.

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More about K.C.:

Whose music has been featured at EVERY major sporting event in the world including the Super Bowl, World Series, Conference Championships, The NBA, Collegiate Bowl Games National Championship Games, the NASCAR racing circuit and championships, The World Cup, The Indianapolis 500, The Kentucky Derby, EVERY Holiday Parade include the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade, Political Party Conventions, Presidential Campaigns, and nearly EVERY wedding, confirmation, and bar mitzvah in the world? Whose music has been featured on more than 200 motion picture film soundtracks? He has been called the "Founder of the Dance Revolution." He is Harry Wayne Casey, better known as the founder and leader of KC and The Sunshine Band.

Things have changed drastically since 1973. One thing hasn't changed, though. The infectious, feel good happy music of KC and the Sunshine Band. What started out as a "dream" is now "legend." Their first record, BLOW YOUR WHISTLE, made the top 15 on the R&B chart.

Their second album, KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND, was released in 1975, went triple platinum and contained the #1 hits GET DOWN TONIGHT, THAT’S THE WAY (I LIKE IT), BOOGIE SHOES and ROCK YOUR BABY. Also in 1975 he won the American Music Award for Best R&B Artist. KC & The Sunshine Band became the first act to score four #1 pop singles in one 12-month period since the Beatles in 1964. Three of those singles crossed over to become #1 R&B, as well. KC’s third album, PART 3, released in 1976, also went triple platinum and contained the #1 singles I’M YOUR BOOGIE MAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY and KEEP IT COMIN’ LOVE. The band’s string of hit singles continued with BOOGIE SHOES, which was included on the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER soundtrack, PLEASE DON’T GO, and YES, I’M READY, a duet with high school friend Teri DeSario. He also received Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, as well as Producer of the Year in 1978 for his work on the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER soundtrack. In 2001, KC was honored with the NARAS Governor’s Award, the highest honor given by a chapter of the Academy. In 2002 KC received the coveted Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. KC's music is now being sampled by rappers, and whole new generations of fans have been introduced to his music. Harry Wayne Casey, a true icon of so many generations, gets people up and dancing, making everyone happy. His place at the top in the music world is secure and that is as it should be.