Take the Heat Off Me
Boney M.
℗ 1976 Hansa Records 27 573 OT
℗ 1976 Atlantic Records ATL 50314
℗ 1976 Atlantic Records SD 36143
This long-player marked the album debut of one of the world's most successful disco groups, Boney M. Although they never found much success in the United States, they were a phenomenon overseas during the late '70s and this album makes it easy to understand why. They were the right group at the right time — their unique combination of rocksteady disco rhythms and infectious bubblegum pop hooks created a sound that anyone in any country could easily grasp and find appealing. Some may find the Boney M. sound to be too sweet, but the group's soulful vocals subtly add a little grit into the mix to keep the music from drifting off into the ether. The big hits from this album were "Sunny," a pulsating, string-drenched update of Bobby Hebb's pop-soul classic, and "Daddy Cool," a relentless groove that combines staccato violin stabs, mariachi horns, and an aggressive drum attack to create an irresistibly catchy dance-pop ditty. The other tracks offer a similar mix of poppy originals and odd covers: "Got a Man on My Mind" combines reggae rhythms and choral vocals to great effect and Boney M.'s cover of Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" may seem preposterous in concept but works thanks to its effective combination of soulful vocals and slick instrumentation. "Baby Do You Wanna Bump," the only song that strays from the pop song format, drags noticeably, but the high quality of the surrounding tunes makes up for this flaw. Take the Heat Off Me won't win any new fans to the disco cause, but it remains an effective and likable slice of Eurodisco at its most effervescent. — Donald A. Guarisco. |
- 1. Daddy Cool [03:28]
- 2. Take the Heat Off Me [04:47]
- 3. Sunny (B. Hebb) [04:03]
- 4. Baby, Do You Wanna Bump? [06:53]
- 5. No Woman, No Cry [04:59]
- 6. Fever (Davenport — Cooley) [04:00]
- 7. Got a Man on My Mind [03:25]
- 8. Lovin' or Leavin' [04:32]
bonus:
- 9. New York City [03:44]
- 10. Perfect • Liz Mitchell [03:18]
Участие в альбоме:
- Marcia Barrett: lead vocals, backing vocals
- Frank Farian: lead vocals, backing vocals, producer
- Liz Mitchell: lead vocals, backing vocals
- Maizie Williams: backing vocals
- The Rhythm Machine:
- Thor Baldursson: keyboards
- Keith Forsey: drums
- Gary Unwinn: bass guitar
- Nick Woodland: guitar
Тексты:
Daddy Cool
She's crazy like a fool What about it Daddy Cool She's crazy like a fool What about it Daddy Cool I'm crazy like a fool What about it Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool She's crazy like a fool What about it Daddy Cool I'm crazy like a fool What about it Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool (Spoken: She's crazy about her daddy Oh she believes in him She loves her daddy) She's crazy like a fool What about it Daddy Cool I'm crazy like a fool What about it Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool Daddy, Daddy Cool
Take the Heat Off Me
Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Yes I'm burning If you really lie and cheat I don't want to meet your kind of terms no more So take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Yes I'm burning Don't believe you're trying to make it And I just can't keep on taking it no more Don't mean to say you double-crossed me But somehow I think that you've lost me Maybe you weren't even trying to see Where I was or where I should be And if you're just faking We'd better start breaking away tonight So take this fire from my heart tonight So take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Yes I'm burning Don't believe you're trying to make it And I just can't keep on taking it no more Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Yes I'm burning If you really lie and cheat I don't want to meet your kind of terms no more Don't mean to say you double-crossed me But somehow I think that you've lost me Maybe you weren't even trying to see Where I was or where I should be And if you're just faking We'd better start breaking away tonight So take this fire from my heart tonight So Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Take the heat off me Yes I'm burning If you really lie and cheat I don't want to meet your kind of terms no more So Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Take the heat off me Yes I'm burning If you really lie and cheat I don't want to meet your kind of terms no more So Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Take the heat off me Yes I'm burning If you really lie and cheat I don't want to meet your kind of terms no more So Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Take the heat off me Please take the heat off me Take the heat off me Yes I'm burning If you really lie and cheat I don't want to meet your kind of terms no more
Sunny
(B. Hebb)
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain. Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain. The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here, My Sunny one shines so sincere. Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet. Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way. You gave to me your all and all. Now I feel ten feet tall. Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see. Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C. My life was torn like a windblown sand, And the rock was formed when you held my hand. Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face. Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace. You're my spark of nature's fire, You're my sweet complete desire. Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain. Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain. The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here, My Sunny one shines so sincere. Sunny one so true, I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you.
Baby, Do You Wanna Bump?
Do you wanna bump? Baby do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump B.U.M.P. Bump Baby do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump B.U.M.P. Bump ... (long instrumental part) Baby do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump B.U.M.P. Bump Baby do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump B.U.M.P. Bump ... (long instrumental part) Baby do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump Do you do you wanna bump
No Woman, No Cry
No woman no cry No woman no cry No woman no cry No woman no cry Cause I remember when we used to sit In a government yard in trenchtown Observing the hypocrites Mingle with the good people we meet Good friends we have, now Good friends we have lost Along the way In this great future, You can't forget your past So dry your tears, I say No woman no cry No woman no cry Oh little darling, don't shed no tears No woman no cry Cause I remember when we used to sit In the government yard in trenchtown When Georgie would make the fire lights I say, log would burnin' through the nights Then we would cook cornmeal porridge Of which I'll share with you My feet is my only carriage So I've got to push on thru, And while I'm gone Everything 's gonna be alright Everything 's gonna be alright Everything 's gonna be alright now Everything 's gonna be alright Everything 's gonna be alright now Everything 's gonna be alright No woman no cry No woman no cry No woman no cry No woman no cry No woman no cry Oh little darlin' don't shed no tears No woman no cry Oh little darlin' don't shed no tears No woman no cry Said I re, said I re, Said I remember No woman no cry You and I and you and I and you and I No woman no cry Cause I remember when we used to sit there No woman no cry In a government yard No woman no cry No woman no cry No woman no cry, yeah No woman no cry No woman no cry (you sweet darling) No woman no cry No woman no cry, yeah No woman no cry No woman no cry, yeah No woman no cry No woman no cry
Fever
(Davenport — Cooley)
Never know how much I love you Never know how much I care When you put your arms around me I get a fever, that's so hard to bear You give me fever, when you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight Fever, in the morning Fever all through the night Sun lights up the daytime Moon lights up the night I light up when you call my name And I know I'm gonna treat you right You give me fever, when you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight Fever, in the morning Fever all through the night Everybody's got the fever That is something you all know Fever isn't such a new thing Fever started long ago Romeo loved Juliet Juliet, she felt the same When he put his arms around her He said "Julie Baby, You're my flame" Thou givest fever, when he kisseth Fever with thy flaming youth Fever, I'm afire Fever, yeah I burn for thou Captain Smith and Pocahontas Had a very very mad affair When her Daddy tried to kill him She said, "Daddy, Oh, Don't you dare!" He gives me fever With his kisses Fever when he holds me tight Fever, I'm his Misses Daddy, won't you treat him right? Now you've listened to my story Here's a point that I have made Chicks were born to give you fever Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade They give you Fever, when you kiss them Fever, if you live, you learn Fever, 'till you sizzle What a lovely way to burn They give you Fever, when you kiss them Fever, if you live and learn Fever, 'til you sizzle What a lovely way to burn What a lovely way to burn (they give you fever) What a lovely way to burn (they give you fever) What a lovely way to burn (they give you fever) What a lovely way to burn (they give you fever) What a lovely way to burn (they give you fever) What a lovely way to burn What a lovely way to burn
Got a Man on My Mind
Walk around in circles Without peace and little sleep Can't cool down and unwind What I'm feeling is a feeling That's just you down deep Got a man on my mind Haven't seen him for so long He's always on the go Not the sticking round kind I don't care whatever happens One thing I do know Got a man on my mind Sometimes I stand there Just starrin' into space And I talk about how I feel (yeah yeah) Being there Yet I clearly see his face And I hold him and he's quite real Never thought that I could care For anyone that much Oh how wrong can you be I'm so hungry for his kisses For his tender touch He's the whole world for me Oooh Walk around in circles Without peace and without sleep Can't cool down and unwind What I'm feeling is a feeling That's just you down deep Got a man on my mind Sometimes I stand there Just starrin' into space And I talk about how I feel (Oh yeah) Being there Yet I clearly see his face And I hold him and he's quite real Walk around in circles Without peace and without sleep Got a man on my mind I'm hungry for kisses I'm thirsty for love Got a man on my mind (Repeat ad libs and fade)
Lovin' or Leavin'
It's nice to spend the time with you I know you've got a lot to go for I like the things you say and do And yet what do I have to show for Nice to pass away Then another break of day Lovin', Lovin', lovin' or leavin' I'm for lovin', lovin' or leavin' Lovin', lovin' or leavin' I said lovin', lovin' or leavin' yeah... We play the old familiar game Cause life is short, let's keep on movin' It's fun alright, but just the same There's more to it then all that showed All the things come to I know it will, and so do you Lovin', Lovin', lovin' or leavin' I said lovin', lovin' or leavin' Lovin', lovin' or leavin' I said lovin', lovin' or leavin' yeah... So that's the way I really feel I want you badly, oh...we know Lovin', (ah) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (yeah) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (yeah...I'll tell you) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (hear me) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (sock it to me) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (yeah) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (yeah) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (yeah...I'll tell you) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (hear me) Lovin', lovin' or leavin' Lovin', lovin' or leavin' (sock it to me) Lovin'...