Odyssey

Odyssey, an American dance and disco group, found significant success in the late 1970s and early 1980s with their catchy tunes and innovative sound. The group, consisting of Brooklyn-born sisters Lillian and Louise Lopez, and later joined by Tony Reynolds, were known for their fusion of pop, soul, and Caribbean music.

One fascinating story about Odyssey involves their signature hit, "Native New Yorker." Initially recorded in 1977 as a B-side, it became unexpectedly popular on radio and in discos. The song, with its infectious melody and the Lopez sisters' smooth vocal harmonies, quickly climbed the charts and reached the top of the Billboard Dance Club Songs. Remarkably, it was their record label's UK office that first recognized the song's potential and decided to promote it as a single. The track's success launched Odyssey into the international limelight, affirming the band's unique musical style and setting the stage for their subsequent hits like "Inside Out" and "Use It Up and Wear It Out." This story of an unexpected hit underlines Odyssey's adaptive style and their knack for creating enduring dance classics.