Wild Fire - Dance Hits - Artists Wild Fire Genre Disco, Reissue, Compilation Release Date 24 Feb 2023 Cat No. COS034LP Format 12" Vinyl - Cultures Of Soul - Cultures Of Soul - Cultures Of Soul - Wild Fire - Dance Hits - Cultures Of Soul - Cultures Of Soul - Vinyl Record
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Wild Fire - Dance Hits

LABEL:   Cultures Of Soul

ARTISTS: Wild Fire
RELEASE DATE: 2023-02-24
CATALOGUE NUMBER: COS034LP
FORMAT: 12" Vinyl - Gatefold
STYLE: Disco, Reissue, Compilation

In the late '70s Wild Fire was one of the more popular groups in Trinidad. Formed by Oliver “Stompy” Chapman back in 1962 the group was originally named the Sparks. By the disco era Wild Fire were the house band at night clubs like Disco Tracks and the Upper Level. The group was very influenced by disco, especially the famous British group, Hot Chocolate known for the classic disco hit ”You Sexy Thing.” Hot Chocolate’s chief songwriter, Tony Wilson was originally a Trinidadian native and also great friends with Oliver Chapman.

The opening track on this compilation is "Try Making Love", a floor-filling track written by Tony Wilson in 1977 and recorded at Coral Sound Studio in Port of Spain. It was there that Oliver Chapman laid down the unforgettable bass line, solidifying its status as a surefire hit. The infectious tune held steady at the number one slot for six weeks in Trinidad and eventually climbed to the top of the charts in Barbados. Recorded at KH Studios, “Living On A String” with its unique disco synth sound by keyboard player Calvin Duncan was about the hard living of one trying to survive as a musician and hoping to one day partake in the material strappings of fame.

“The Rebels” was more about the political struggle for the young in the country at the time. There was a lot of corruption in the government and a lot of young people out of work. The song called to stand up and rebel against the regime. And years later in 1990 it did happen when the Muslim group Jamaat al Muslimeen stormed the Red House (Trinidad’s Parliament House) and took cabinet members hostage. Wild Fire would go on to tour the Caribbean extensively including stops in Barbados, Antigua, St. Thomas and Guadeloupe. The group had a massive local hit with their track “Say A Little Prayer.” The group would disband in 1985 and Oliver Chapman would move to America. Wild Fire - Dance Hits is a collection of Wild Fire's more dance friendly material.

Tracklist

1. Try Making Love 03:19

2. Check It Out 03:28

3. The Dealer 03:38

4. The Rebels 03:56

5. Sexy Lady You 03:22

6. A Little More Love 02:56

7. Livin On String 03:12

8. Dance with Me 03:25

9. Try Making Love - Al Kent Rework 06:26

10. A Little More Love - Sol-Power All Stars Dub 06:21

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