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Fire

Ohio Players · 1974

36 min · 8 tracks · funk

A vibrant fusion of funk grooves and soulful melodies igniting dance floors with infectious energy.

Fire is an album by Ohio Players, released in 1974. A vibrant fusion of funk grooves and soulful melodies igniting dance floors with infectious energy. 'Fire' reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and became a crossover hit, illustrating the Ohio Players' influence on the funk movement. The title track, 'Fire,' became particularly renowned for its catchy hook and has been sampled by various artists, ensuring its lasting cultural impact. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fire sound like?

A vibrant fusion of funk grooves and soulful melodies igniting dance floors with infectious energy. Rooted in funk.

What makes Fire by Ohio Players notable?

'Fire' reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and became a crossover hit, illustrating the Ohio Players' influence on the funk movement. The title track, 'Fire,' became particularly renowned for its catchy hook and has been sampled by various artists, ensuring its lasting cultural impact. Released in 1974, 'Fire' was the Ohio Players' fifth studio album and marked their commercial peak. Following the success of their previous album, 'Skin Tight,' this release solidified their reputation in the funk genre and showcased their signature sound blending smooth vocals with rhythmic instrumentation.

How many songs are on Fire?

Fire has 8 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·36:37

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fire Standout 4:36
  • 2 Together 3:07
  • 3 Runnin' From the Devil Standout 4:49
  • 4 I Want to Be Free Standout 6:54
  • 5 Smoke 6:01
  • 6 It's All Over 4:17
  • 7 What the Hell 5:38
  • 8 Together/Feelings 1:12

Release Date

January 1, 1974

Genre

funk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

36 min 37 sec