Name: The Best Of Heatwave: Always And Forever by Heatwave
Brand: Heatwave
SKU: 074646491423
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

Always and Forever is a masterful look at one of the funkiest disco bands ever to grace a DJ's table. This compilation, set up like most, is packed with hits in chronological order, showcasing not only a great dance set, but also the important chronicle of an underrated band. With the band's two smash singles "Boogie Nights" and "The Groove Line" kicking things off, this disc essentially traces Heatwave's history though their singles releases with a smattering of extra tunes thrown in for good measure. As a whole, the set is also a record of the subtle changes in composition and performance that took the band from disco sensibilities to a richer and far more textured soft funk, most notably on "Gangsters of the Groove." Of course, there is some pure funk here too, and "Lettin' It Loose" is a reminder that this band did have a few other tricks up their sleeves. And, of course, since Heatwave are best remembered as a disco band, the fan won't be disappointed either. Special disco versions of "The Groove Line" and "Eyeballin" replace regular album cuts. Rounding out the mix are "Central Heating" and "Happiness Togetherness," while the sweet soul ballad "Look After Love" closes the album as certainly as "Boogie Nights" opens it. Disco, funk, soul --Heatwave incorporate all genres with ease. And no matter how you categorize this band, there is a little groove for everyone. And while it's true that the band will never be lauded with the best of the best, they still recorded some absolutely delicious nuggets. ~ Amy Hanson

1. Boogie Nights (Single Version)

by Heatwave

Background Vocals: Johnny Wilder Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Bass: Mario Mantese; Performer
Drums: Ernest Berger; Performer
Guitar: Eric Johns; Performer
Keyboard: Rod Temperton; Performer
Percussion: Johnny Wilder Jr.
Ernest Berger; Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Vocals: Keith Wilder; Performer
Composer: Rod Temperton; Composer
Lyricist: Rod Temperton; Composer
Conductor: John Cameron; Conductor
Producer: Barry Blue; Production

2. Too Hot to Handle

by Heatwave

Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Composer: Rod Temperton; Composer
Lyricist: Rod Temperton; Composer
Producer: Barry Blue; Production

3. The Groove Line

by Heatwave

Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Composer: Rod Temperton; Composer
Lyricist: Rod Temperton; Composer
Orchestration: John Cameron; Composer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Engineer: Rick Hart
Neil Black
Peter Walsh
Andy Jackson
Tim Palmer
Mark Chamberlain
Tim Hunt
Al Stegmeyer
Brian Huddy
Damien Korner
Ernie Sheesley
Glabe Veltri
James Guthrie
Jim Boyer
John Rosenthal
Judy Clapp
Mike Hedges
Nigel Adams
Patrice Carroll
Per Hansen
Peter Krueger
Richard Goldblatt
Stephen Marcussen
Warren Weinberg
Jeff Borgeson
Peter Lewis
Greg Walsh
Peter Silver
Barry Kid; Production
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Producer: Barry Blue; Production

4. Always and Forever

by Heatwave

Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Composer: Rod Temperton; Composer
Lyricist: Rod Temperton; Composer
Producer: Barry Blue; Production

5. Mind Blowing Decisions

by Heatwave

Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Composer: Johnny Wilder
Johnnie Wilder; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Wilder; Composer
Producer: Unknown; Production

6. Ain't No Half Steppin'

by Heatwave

Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Composer: Rodney Temperton; Composer
Lyricist: Rodney Temperton; Composer
Producer: Barry Blue; Production

7. Happiness Togetherness

by Heatwave

Background Vocals: Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Williams J. Jones; Performer
Bass: Mario Mantese
Derek Bramble; Performer
Clarinet: Larry Williams; Performer
Congas: Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Performer
Drums: Ernest Berger; Performer
Lyricist: Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Composer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey
Gary Grant; Performer
Flute: Phil Ayling
Larry Williams
Kim Hutchcroft; Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Conductor: John Cameron; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Huddy
Damien Korner
Ernie Sheesley
Glabe Veltri
James Guthrie
Jeff Borgeson
John Rosenthal
Jim Boyer
Mike Hedges
Nigel Adams
Patrice Carroll
Per Hansen
Peter Krueger
Richard Goldblatt
Stephen Marcussen
Warren Weinberg
Judy Clapp
Peter Lewis
Greg Walsh
Peter Silver
Barry Kid
Rick Hart
Neil Black
Peter Walsh
Andy Jackson
Tim Palmer
Mark Chamberlain
Tim Hunt
Al Stegmeyer; Production
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
French Horn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Composer: Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Composer
Guitar: Williams J. Jones
Eric Johns
Roy Carter; Performer
Keyboard: Rod Temperton
Calvin Duke
Roy Carter
Keith Harrison; Performer
Organ: Rod Temperton; Performer
Percussion: Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Tristan Fry
Frank Ricotti
Paulinho Da Costa
Ernest Berger; Performer
Piano: Rod Temperton
Roy Carter; Performer
Saxophone: Larry Williams
Kim Hutchcroft
Phil Ayling; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Rod Temperton
Keith Harrison
Calvin Duke; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach
Chris Payne; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey
Gary Grant; Performer
Vocals: Ralph Atkins
Ashley Ingram
Keith Harrison
Noel Mccalla
Leee John
Bernard Fowler
Calvin Duke
Louis Price
Carl Carlwell; Performer
Orchestration: John Cameron; Composer
Producer: Barry Blue; Production

8. Central Heating

by Heatwave

Background Vocals: Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Williams J. Jones; Performer
Bass: Mario Mantese
Derek Bramble; Performer
Clarinet: Larry Williams; Performer
Congas: Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Performer
Drums: Ernest Berger; Performer
Lyricist: Rod Temperton; Composer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Flugelhorn: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Phil Ayling
Larry Williams
Kim Hutchcroft; Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Conductor: John Cameron; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Huddy
Damien Korner
Ernie Sheesley
Glabe Veltri
James Guthrie
Jeff Borgeson
John Rosenthal
Jim Boyer
Mike Hedges
Nigel Adams
Patrice Carroll
Per Hansen
Peter Krueger
Richard Goldblatt
Stephen Marcussen
Warren Weinberg
Judy Clapp
Peter Lewis
Greg Walsh
Peter Silver
Barry Kid
Rick Hart
Neil Black
Peter Walsh
Andy Jackson
Tim Palmer
Mark Chamberlain
Tim Hunt
Al Stegmeyer; Production
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
French Horn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Composer: Rod Temperton; Composer
Guitar: Roy Carter
Williams J. Jones
Eric Johns; Performer
Keyboard: Rod Temperton
Roy Carter
Keith Harrison
Calvin Duke; Performer
Organ: Rod Temperton; Performer
Percussion: Ernest Berger
Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Frank Ricotti
Paulinho Da Costa
Tristan Fry; Performer
Piano: Roy Carter
Rod Temperton; Performer
Saxophone: Phil Ayling
Larry Williams
Kim Hutchcroft; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Calvin Duke
Keith Harrison
Rod Temperton; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey
Gary Grant; Performer
Vocals: Ralph Atkins
Leee John
Bernard Fowler
Noel Mccalla
Keith Harrison
Ashley Ingram
Louis Price
Calvin Duke
Carl Carlwell; Performer
Orchestration: John Cameron; Composer
Producer: Barry Blue; Production

9. Eyeballin' (Special Disco Version)

by Heatwave

Background Vocals: Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Williams J. Jones; Performer
Bass: Mario Mantese
Derek Bramble; Performer
Clarinet: Larry Williams; Performer
Congas: Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Performer
Drums: Ernest Berger; Performer
Lyricist: Rod Temperton; Composer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Flugelhorn: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Larry Williams
Phil Ayling
Kim Hutchcroft; Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Conductor: John Cameron; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Huddy
Damien Korner
Ernie Sheesley
Glabe Veltri
James Guthrie
Jeff Borgeson
John Rosenthal
Jim Boyer
Mike Hedges
Nigel Adams
Patrice Carroll
Per Hansen
Peter Krueger
Richard Goldblatt
Stephen Marcussen
Warren Weinberg
Judy Clapp
Peter Lewis
Greg Walsh
Peter Silver
Barry Kid
Rick Hart
Neil Black
Peter Walsh
Andy Jackson
Tim Palmer
Mark Chamberlain
Tim Hunt
Al Stegmeyer; Production
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Composer: Rod Temperton; Composer
French Horn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Guitar: Williams J. Jones
Eric Johns
Roy Carter; Performer
Keyboard: Roy Carter
Rod Temperton
Keith Harrison
Calvin Duke; Performer
Organ: Rod Temperton; Performer
Percussion: Frank Ricotti
Ernest Berger
Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Tristan Fry
Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Piano: Rod Temperton
Roy Carter; Performer
Saxophone: Phil Ayling
Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Keith Harrison
Calvin Duke
Rod Temperton; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Ralph Atkins
Louis Price
Ashley Ingram
Keith Harrison
Noel Mccalla
Leee John
Bernard Fowler
Calvin Duke
Carl Carlwell; Performer
Orchestration: John Cameron; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Rod Temperton; Composer
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

10. Gangsters of the Groove

by Heatwave

Background Vocals: Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Williams J. Jones; Performer
Bass: Derek Bramble
Mario Mantese; Performer
Clarinet: Larry Williams; Performer
Congas: Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Performer
Drums: Ernest Berger; Performer
Lyricist: Rod Temperton; Composer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Flugelhorn: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Larry Williams
Phil Ayling
Kim Hutchcroft; Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Conductor: John Cameron; Conductor
Engineer: Damien Korner
Ernie Sheesley
Glabe Veltri
James Guthrie
Jeff Borgeson
John Rosenthal
Jim Boyer
Mike Hedges
Nigel Adams
Patrice Carroll
Per Hansen
Peter Krueger
Richard Goldblatt
Stephen Marcussen
Warren Weinberg
Judy Clapp
Peter Lewis
Greg Walsh
Peter Silver
Barry Kid
Rick Hart
Neil Black
Peter Walsh
Andy Jackson
Tim Palmer
Mark Chamberlain
Tim Hunt
Al Stegmeyer
Brian Huddy; Production
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Composer: Rod Temperton; Composer
French Horn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Guitar: Williams J. Jones
Eric Johns
Roy Carter; Performer
Keyboard: Roy Carter
Rod Temperton
Keith Harrison
Calvin Duke; Performer
Organ: Rod Temperton; Performer
Percussion: Frank Ricotti
Ernest Berger
Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Tristan Fry
Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Piano: Rod Temperton
Roy Carter; Performer
Saxophone: Phil Ayling
Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Keith Harrison
Calvin Duke
Rod Temperton; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Ralph Atkins
Louis Price
Ashley Ingram
Keith Harrison
Noel Mccalla
Leee John
Bernard Fowler
Calvin Duke
Carl Carlwell; Performer
Orchestration: John Cameron; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Rod Temperton; Composer
Producer: Johnny Wilder Jr.
James Guthrie; Production

11. Where Did I Go Wrong

by Heatwave

Background Vocals: Williams J. Jones
Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Performer
Bass: Mario Mantese
Derek Bramble; Performer
Clarinet: Larry Williams; Performer
Congas: Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Performer
Drums: Ernest Berger; Performer
Lyricist: Johnnie Wilder Jr.
L. Phillips
T. Gilliard; Composer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Flugelhorn: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Phil Ayling
Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Conductor: John Cameron; Conductor
Engineer: Jeff Borgeson
John Rosenthal
Judy Clapp
Mike Hedges
Jim Boyer
Patrice Carroll
Per Hansen
Peter Krueger
Richard Goldblatt
Stephen Marcussen
Warren Weinberg
Nigel Adams
Peter Lewis
Greg Walsh
Peter Silver
Barry Kid
Rick Hart
Neil Black
Peter Walsh
Andy Jackson
Tim Palmer
Mark Chamberlain
Tim Hunt
Al Stegmeyer
Brian Huddy
Damien Korner
Ernie Sheesley
Glabe Veltri
James Guthrie; Production
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Composer: T. Gilliard
Johnnie Wilder Jr.
L. Phillips; Composer
French Horn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Guitar: Roy Carter
Williams J. Jones
Eric Johns; Performer
Keyboard: Calvin Duke
Rod Temperton
Keith Harrison
Roy Carter; Performer
Organ: Rod Temperton; Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Ernest Berger
Frank Ricotti
Tristan Fry; Performer
Piano: Roy Carter
Rod Temperton; Performer
Saxophone: Phil Ayling
Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Synthesizer: Keith Harrison
Rod Temperton
Calvin Duke
Michael Boddicker; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Ralph Atkins
Louis Price
Ashley Ingram
Keith Harrison
Noel Mccalla
Leee John
Bernard Fowler
Calvin Duke
Carl Carlwell; Performer
Orchestration: John Cameron; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Heatwave; Composer
Producer: Johnny Wilder Jr.
James Guthrie; Production

12. Lettin' It Loose

by Heatwave

Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Composer: Rodney Temperton; Composer
Lyricist: Rodney Temperton; Composer
Producer: Barry Blue
Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Production

13. Look After Love

by Heatwave

Background Vocals: Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Williams J. Jones; Performer
Bass: Derek Bramble
Mario Mantese; Performer
Clarinet: Larry Williams; Performer
Congas: Johnnie Wilder Jr.; Performer
Drums: Ernest Berger; Performer
Lyricist: Rod Temperton; Composer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Flugelhorn: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Larry Williams
Phil Ayling
Kim Hutchcroft; Performer
Performer: Heatwave; Performer
Conductor: John Cameron; Conductor
Engineer: Damien Korner
Ernie Sheesley
Glabe Veltri
James Guthrie
Jeff Borgeson
John Rosenthal
Jim Boyer
Mike Hedges
Nigel Adams
Patrice Carroll
Per Hansen
Peter Krueger
Richard Goldblatt
Stephen Marcussen
Warren Weinberg
Judy Clapp
Peter Lewis
Greg Walsh
Peter Silver
Barry Kid
Rick Hart
Neil Black
Peter Walsh
Andy Jackson
Tim Palmer
Mark Chamberlain
Tim Hunt
Al Stegmeyer
Brian Huddy; Production
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Primary Artist: Heatwave; Main Performer
Composer: Rod Temperton; Composer
French Horn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Guitar: Williams J. Jones
Eric Johns
Roy Carter; Performer
Keyboard: Roy Carter
Rod Temperton
Keith Harrison
Calvin Duke; Performer
Organ: Rod Temperton; Performer
Percussion: Frank Ricotti
Ernest Berger
Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Tristan Fry
Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Piano: Rod Temperton
Roy Carter; Performer
Saxophone: Phil Ayling
Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Keith Harrison
Calvin Duke
Rod Temperton; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Ralph Atkins
Louis Price
Ashley Ingram
Keith Harrison
Noel Mccalla
Leee John
Bernard Fowler
Calvin Duke
Carl Carlwell; Performer
Orchestration: John Cameron; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Rod Temperton; Composer
Producer: Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Barry Blue; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 5 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 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

12/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, R&B, Soul, Disco, Quiet Storm

Label

Epic

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74646491423

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The Best Of Heatwave: Always And Forever

1. Boogie Nights (Single Version)

2. Too Hot to Handle

3. The Groove Line

4. Always and Forever

5. Mind Blowing Decisions

6. Ain't No Half Steppin'

7. Happiness Togetherness

8. Central Heating

9. Eyeballin' (Special Disco Version)

10. Gangsters of the Groove

11. Where Did I Go Wrong

12. Lettin' It Loose

13. Look After Love

Technical Specifications

The Best Of Heatwave: Always And Forever

Product information

Release options

1. Boogie Nights (Single Version)

2. Too Hot to Handle

3. The Groove Line

4. Always and Forever

5. Mind Blowing Decisions

6. Ain't No Half Steppin'

7. Happiness Togetherness

8. Central Heating

9. Eyeballin' (Special Disco Version)

10. Gangsters of the Groove

11. Where Did I Go Wrong

12. Lettin' It Loose

13. Look After Love

Technical Specifications