A funk masterpiece with an explosive, sticky groove.
The Ohio Players' greatest career success, the album and title track reached number one on the US pop charts as well as the R&B charts, propelling them to the pinnacle of their success.
Marshall Jones' basslines and supporting drums lay the foundation for a powerful funk groove that permeates the entire album. Horns, synthesizers, and Sugarfoot's distinctive vocals combine to create a frenetic sound. The title track, "Fire," encapsulates this energy. The slow jam "I Want to Be Free" and other tracks skillfully vary in tempo, showcasing the band's musical ability and range of expression.
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8 TRACKS:
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1)
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Fire
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2)
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Together
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3)
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Runnin' From The Devil
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4)
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I Want To Be Free
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5)
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Smoke
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6)
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It's All Over
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7)
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What The Hell
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8)
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Together / Feelings
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Producer - Ohio Players
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Engineer - Barry Mraz
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Written-By - L. Bonner
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Guitar, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Sugar
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Grand Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet, Synthesizer [Arp Odyssey, Se Iv], Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Keyboards [Fender Bass], Organ [Hammond B-3], Percussion, Lead Vocals, Bac - Billy
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Written-By - W. Beck
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Written-By - C. Satchell
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Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Percussion, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Satch
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Bass - Jones
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Written-By - M. Jones
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Mastered By - Gilbert Kong
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Written-By - M. Pierce
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Valve Trombone - Merv
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Trumpet - Pee Wee
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Written-By - R. Middlebrooks
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Drums, Congas, Flugelhorn, Timbales, Percussion [Miscellaneous], Gong, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Diamond
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Written-By - J. Williams
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Art Direction - Jim Ladwig
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Design - Len Willis/Gnu World
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Photography By - Stan Malinowski
