See the energy and style that made this video a global sensation: A Grueling Path to Perfection
: Mark Ronson was so anxious about perfecting the guitar part that he actually fainted and vomited during a session in Toronto; he finally nailed the take on his 82nd attempt . Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars
While the song sounds effortless, its creation was anything but. Born from a freestyle jam session where Bruno Mars played drums and Mark Ronson played bass, the track actually took of grueling labor to complete. See the energy and style that made this
: Fun fact—the famous "doh" vocal bassline was recorded by engineer Charles Moniz after songwriter Philip Lawrence suggested the part but couldn't play the actual bass guitar. Chart-Topping Legacy : Fun fact—the famous "doh" vocal bassline was
"Uptown Funk" isn't just a song; it's a global phenomenon that redefined the sound of the 2010s. Released on November 10, 2014, as the lead single for Mark Ronson’s fourth studio album, Uptown Special , the track blended 1980s-era funk, soul, and boogie into a modern masterpiece.
: Won Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in 2016. Brit Awards : Named British Single of the Year in 2015.