Disco Inferno
The Trammps
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(Burn baby burn) (Burn baby burn) (Burn baby burn) (Burn baby burn) To my surprise, one hundred stories high People getting loose y'all, getting down on the roof Folks are screaming, out of control It was so entertaining when the boogie started to explode I heard somebody say (Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down (Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down Satisfaction came in a chain reaction (Burnin') I couldn't get enough, so I had to self-destruct The heat was on, rising to the top Everybody going strong, and that is when my spark got hot I heard somebody say (Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down y'all (Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down Up above my head I hear music in the air That makes me know There's a party somewhere Satisfaction came in a chain reaction (Burnin') I couldn't get enough, so I had to self-destruct The heat was on, rising to the top Everybody going strong, and that is when my spark got hot I heard somebody say (Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down (Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down (Burn baby burn) (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down (Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
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Written by: LEROY GREEN, TYRONE KERSEY
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10 facts about this song
The Trammps' Version of Disco Inferno1. Release and Success: The Trammps released "Disco Inferno" in 1976 as the title track for their fourth studio album. The song peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
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Grammy HonorsDespite its initial success, "Disco Inferno" gained more recognition in 1978 when it was included in the soundtrack of the film "Saturday Night Fever", which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1979.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by Leroy Green and Ron Kersey. Kersey was also a member of The Trammps.
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Epic PlaytimeThe original version of "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps runs for an epic 10 minutes and 51 seconds. This is characteristic of many dance tracks of the Disco era that were specially designed for extended play at club nights.
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Influence on MusicThe song has become synonymous with the disco era and is considered one of the best disco songs of all time. The term "Burn, baby, burn" from the song has become iconic.
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Tina Turner's Version of Disco Inferno1. Rendition and Success: Tina Turner covered "Disco Inferno" for the 1993 soundtrack of the film, "What's Love Got to Do with It," her biographical movie. Her version was critically acclaimed but did not chart.
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Diverse Musical StyleTurner’s rendition of the song represents her signature blend of rock and soul which is notably different from the disco style of the original version.
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Grammy NominationHer performance of "Disco Inferno" received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1994.
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Performance and ChoreographyTurner's energetic performance and intense choreography in the music video of "Disco Inferno" received high praise among critics. She was 53 years old having the same amount of energy as artists half her age.
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Recreation for the Big ScreenDespite being a cover, Turner's version of "Disco Inferno" was recreated for her biopic "What's Love Got to Do with It" where actress Angela Bassett portrayed Turner.
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