Name: Ice On Fire by The Mighty Diamonds
Brand: The Mighty Diamonds
SKU: 724384992057
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 2 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

The Mighty Diamonds, one of reggae music's most beloved harmony groups, recorded some of its best albums for Virgin's Front Line subsidiary in the late 1970s. This bizarre effort is not among them. Recorded in New Orleans under the supervision of producer Allen Toussaint and using local musicians, Ice on Fire suffers from a sort of stylistic schizophrenia -- while singers Donald Shaw, Fitzroy Simpson and Lloyd Ferguson are, for the most part, in fine voice, the backing band is a disaster. Bassist Dave Barard plays his instrument as if it were a tuba; guitarist Steve Hughes hacks clumsily at the backbeats; the horn section is huge and intrusive. In short, the album sounds exactly like what it is: an attempt by New Orleans soul musicians to play reggae. There is one moment of brilliance: on "Cat-o-Nine," the band inexplicably slides into a perfect reggae groove -- the bassline is melodic and minimalist, the horns are tasteful, the Diamonds sing gorgeously. But everything else on this album is of interest primarily as a curiosity.
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1. Country Living

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Theodore Royal
Steve Hughes; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Alvin Thomas
Michael Pierce; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Marshall E Sehorn
Allen Toussaint; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: Thomas Bell
Linda Creed; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Michael Pierce
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

2. You Are Just A Song

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Marshall E Sehorn
Allen Toussaint; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: Allen Toussaint; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Michael Pierce
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Raymond Jones
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Raymond Jones
Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

3. If I Should Leave You

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Marshall E Sehorn
Allen Toussaint; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: F Simpson; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Michael Pierce
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Isaac Bolden
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Isaac Bolden
Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

4. Tonight

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Theodore Royal
Steve Hughes; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Alvin Thomas
Michael Pierce; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Marshall E Sehorn
Allen Toussaint; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: D Shaw
F Simpson; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Michael Pierce
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Isaac Bolden
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Isaac Bolden
Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

5. Coming Through

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Theodore Royal
Steve Hughes; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Alvin Thomas
Michael Pierce; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Marshall E Sehorn
Allen Toussaint; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: I Ferguson
F Simpson; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Michael Pierce
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

6. Get Out Of My Life Woman

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Marshall E Sehorn
Allen Toussaint; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: Allen Toussaint; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Michael Pierce
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Raymond Jones
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Raymond Jones
Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

7. Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Marshall E Sehorn
Allen Toussaint; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: Allen Toussaint; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Michael Pierce
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Isaac Bolden
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Isaac Bolden
Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

8. Little Angel

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Marshall E Sehorn
Allen Toussaint; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: Frankie Miller; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Michael Pierce
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Raymond Jones
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Raymond Jones
Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

9. Cat-O-Nine

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Allen Toussaint
Marshall E Sehorn; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: D Shaw
L Ferguson
F Simpson; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Michael Pierce
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Isaac Bolden
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Isaac Bolden
Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

10. Back Weh Mafia

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Allen Toussaint
Marshall E Sehorn; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: L Ferguson
F Simpson
D Shaw; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Michael Pierce
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

11. Whole Wide World

by The Mighty Diamonds

Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Producer: Allen Toussaint
Marshall E Sehorn; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Composer: L Ferguson
F Simpson
D Shaw; Composer
Performer: Alvin Thomas
Theodore Royal
Wardell Quezergue
Robert Dabon
Dave Barard
Clyde Kerr
Carl Blouin
John Longo
Michael Pierce
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Dwight Richards; Performer
Piano: Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: John Longo
Clyde Kerr; Performer
Recording: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production

12. Tracks Of My Tears

by The Mighty Diamonds

Composer: Marvin Tarplin
Warren Moore
William Robinson, Jr.; Composer
Lyricist: Marvin Tarplin
William Robinson, Jr.
Warren Moore; Composer
Bass: Dave Barard; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dave Barard; Performer
Drums: Dwight Richards; Performer
Guitar: Steve Hughes
Theodore Royal; Performer
Horn: Carl Blouin
Michael Pierce
Alvin Thomas; Performer
Percussion: Kenneth Williams; Performer
Performer: Wardell Quezergue
Kenneth Williams
Steve Hughes
Alvin Thomas
Dwight Richards
Theodore Royal
Michael Pierce
John Longo
Carl Blouin
Clyde Kerr
Dave Barard
Robert Dabon; Performer
Conga: Kenneth Williams; Other
Piano: Robert Dabon
Wardell Quezergue; Performer
Trumpet: Clyde Kerr
John Longo; Performer
Producer: Allen Toussaint
Marshall E Sehorn; Production
Primary Artist: The Mighty Diamonds
Mighty Diamonds; Main Performer
Recording: Arthur "skip" Godwin
Roberta Grace; Production
Remix Engineer: Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Studio Personnel: Roberta Grace
Arthur "skip" Godwin; Production
Composer Lyricist: William Robinson
Marvin Tarplin
Warren Moore; Other
Jr.: William Robinson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 58 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1772x1772 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, World, Roots Reggae

Label

Virgin Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1976

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724384992057

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Notification

Ice On Fire

1. Country Living

2. You Are Just A Song

3. If I Should Leave You

4. Tonight

5. Coming Through

6. Get Out Of My Life Woman

7. Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley

8. Little Angel

9. Cat-O-Nine

10. Back Weh Mafia

11. Whole Wide World

12. Tracks Of My Tears

Technical Specifications

Ice On Fire

Product information

Release options

1. Country Living

2. You Are Just A Song

3. If I Should Leave You

4. Tonight

5. Coming Through

6. Get Out Of My Life Woman

7. Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley

8. Little Angel

9. Cat-O-Nine

10. Back Weh Mafia

11. Whole Wide World

12. Tracks Of My Tears

Technical Specifications