Tracklisting:
A1 - Too Hot To Handle 3:48
A2 - Boogie Nights 4:49
A3 - Ain't No Half Steppin' 5:11
A4 - Always And Forever 6:13
B1 - Super Soul Sister 3:59
B2 - All You Do Is Dial 4:10
B3 - Lay It On Me 3:16
B4 - Sho'nuff Must Be Luv 3:57
B5 - Beat Your Booty 3:00
Personnel & Credits:
Ernest Berger Percussion, Drums
Barry Blue Producer
Roy Carter Bass, Piano
James Guthrie Engineer
Eric Johns Guitar
Mario Mantese Bass, Guitar (Bass)
Rod Temperton Keyboards
Johnnie Wilder, Jr. Conductor, Vocals
Keith Wilder Vocals
Review:
Too Hot to Handle was the debut album from the soul/funk ensemble Heatwave, and it was well received by R&B and pop fans. Their initial release was the disco anthem "Boogie Nights." From the suspenseful, interlude-like intro to the adamant vocal delivery, the single had a lasting effect on the charts. It peaked at numbers five and two on the Billboard R&B and pop charts, respectively. The ballad "Always and Forever" was and continues to be an ageless piece. Johnnie Wilder's vocal exhibition throughout the vamp is breathtaking. It peaked at number two on the Billboard R&B charts. These two releases were respectively certified platinum and gold singles. Heatwave did not waste any recording time. This album employs nothing but quality tracks. The moderately paced "Ain't No Half Steppin'" was received warmly by radio, and it remains a staple. While Rod Temperton was writing excellent songs, Johnnie Wilder's supreme vocals gave the songs their identity.
By Craig Lytle (AMG)
A1 - Too Hot To Handle 3:48
A2 - Boogie Nights 4:49
A3 - Ain't No Half Steppin' 5:11
A4 - Always And Forever 6:13
B1 - Super Soul Sister 3:59
B2 - All You Do Is Dial 4:10
B3 - Lay It On Me 3:16
B4 - Sho'nuff Must Be Luv 3:57
B5 - Beat Your Booty 3:00
Personnel & Credits:
Ernest Berger Percussion, Drums
Barry Blue Producer
Roy Carter Bass, Piano
James Guthrie Engineer
Eric Johns Guitar
Mario Mantese Bass, Guitar (Bass)
Rod Temperton Keyboards
Johnnie Wilder, Jr. Conductor, Vocals
Keith Wilder Vocals
Review:
Too Hot to Handle was the debut album from the soul/funk ensemble Heatwave, and it was well received by R&B and pop fans. Their initial release was the disco anthem "Boogie Nights." From the suspenseful, interlude-like intro to the adamant vocal delivery, the single had a lasting effect on the charts. It peaked at numbers five and two on the Billboard R&B and pop charts, respectively. The ballad "Always and Forever" was and continues to be an ageless piece. Johnnie Wilder's vocal exhibition throughout the vamp is breathtaking. It peaked at number two on the Billboard R&B charts. These two releases were respectively certified platinum and gold singles. Heatwave did not waste any recording time. This album employs nothing but quality tracks. The moderately paced "Ain't No Half Steppin'" was received warmly by radio, and it remains a staple. While Rod Temperton was writing excellent songs, Johnnie Wilder's supreme vocals gave the songs their identity.
By Craig Lytle (AMG)
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