Burnin' Up

Imagination

About Burnin' Up

"Burnin' Up" is a 1982 song recorded by British post-disco/soul trio Imagination, published by R&B Records in UK and MCA Records in the United States. "Burnin' Up" was composed by Leee John, Ashley Ingram and the Jolley & Swain duo. The song has appeared on their debut album titled Body Talk. "Burnin' Up" was a club hit in the United States while it failed to chart on the UK Singles Chart.


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1983
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Imagination

Imagination, also called the faculty of imagining, is the ability of forming new images and sensations when they are not perceived through sight, hearing, or other senses. Imagination helps provide meaning to experience and understanding to knowledge; it is a fundamental faculty through which people make sense of the world, and it also plays a key role in the learning process. A basic training for imagination is listening to storytelling (narrative), in which the exactness of the chosen words is the fundamental factor to "evoke worlds". It is a whole cycle of image formation or any sensation which may be described as "hidden" as it takes place without anyone else's knowledge. A person may imagine according to his mood, it may be good or bad depending on the s… more »

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Written by: STEVE JOLLEY, LEEE JOHN, ASHLEY INGRAM, TONY SWAIN, ERROL KENNEDY

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Burnin' Up" is a song by the British band Imagination that was released as a single in September 1981.
Song Popularity
Despite not being one of the band’s best-known tracks, "Burnin' Up" has been recognized as a pioneering song in the synthpop genre.
Musical Arrangement
The song is known for its infectious groove, with a bassline that drives the song forward and is combined with catchy melodies.
Chart Performance
"Burnin' Up" charted at number 46 in the UK Singles Chart.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in the band’s debut album 'Body Talk,' which was released in 1981.
Band Line-Up
The members of Imagination who performed on "Burnin' Up" were Leee John, Errol Kennedy, and Ashley Ingram.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by each of the band members - Leee John, Ashley Ingram, and Errol Kennedy.
Song Genre
"Burnin' Up" is characterized as a British Soul, Synth-pop, and Dance-pop song.
Cinematic Presence
The song has been used in the soundtrack for various films and TV shows such as in an episode of the American period drama television series, ‘Pose.’
Vinyl Release
"Burnin' Up" was released as a 7" vinyl single in the UK with the song "Body Talk" as the B-side.
Production
The song was produced by British producer Steve Jolley and Tony Swain, who were notable for their work with bands like Bananarama and Spandau Ballet.
Legacy
Over the years, "Burnin' Up" has maintained its popularity, with numerous DJs and producers incorporating it into their music and DJ sets.

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