Music Folks
Brendon and “Gimme Some”: A Disco Hit From 1977
October 14, 2026 · by Music Folks
Brendon is a British pop singer best remembered for one record: “Gimme Some,” a cover of a disco song by Jimmy “Bo” Horne that reached No. 14 in the UK in the spring of 1977. It was his biggest chart moment, and a small slice of the late-1970s disco boom.
Quick Facts
- Real name: Brendon Dunning
- From: Britain
- Known for: “Gimme Some” (UK No. 14, 1977)
- Genre: Pop, disco
- Label for the hit: Magnet Records
The Hit
Brendon had already released a self-titled debut album in 1974, but his breakthrough came with “Gimme Some,” his version of a 1976 disco track by Jimmy “Bo” Horne. Released on Magnet Records, it entered the UK Official Singles Chart on March 19, 1977, peaked at No. 14 and stayed on the chart for nine weeks.
Later Years
Brendon kept making music long after the disco era. He recorded the album Long Time Coming (2009) with Dave Levy under the name Simple Country Folk, and released Hold My Hand in 2020. Reliable information on his more recent activity is limited, but “Gimme Some” remains the record he is known for.