Disco Inferno

The Trammps

About Disco Inferno

"Disco Inferno" is a song by American disco band The Trammps from their 1976 fourth studio album of the same name. With two other cuts by the group it reached number-one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in early 1977, but had limited mainstream success until 1978, after being included on the soundtrack to the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, when a re-release hit number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also notably covered in 1993 by American-born singer Tina Turner on the What's Love Got to Do with It soundtrack, and in 1998 by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper on the A Night at the Roxbury soundtrack.  


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2004
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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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The Trammps

The Trammps were an American disco and soul band, who were based in Philadelphia and were one of the first disco bands. The band's first major success was with their 1972 cover version of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart". The first disco track they released was "Love Epidemic" in 1973. However, they are best known for their Grammy winning song, "Disco Inferno", originally released in 1976 becoming a UK pop hit and US R&B hit, then re-released in 1978 and becoming a US pop hit. The music journalist Ron Wynn noted "the Trammps' prowess can't be measured by chart popularity; Ellis' booming, joyous vocals brilliantly championed the celebratory fervor and atmosphere that made disco both loved and hated among music fans." more »

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Written by: LEROY GREEN, TYRONE KERSEY

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10 facts about this song

The Trammps' Version of Disco Inferno
1. 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.
Grammy Honors
Despite 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.
Writing Credits
The song was written by Leroy Green and Ron Kersey. Kersey was also a member of The Trammps.
Epic Playtime
The 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.
Influence on Music
The 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.
Tina Turner's Version of Disco Inferno
1. 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.
Diverse Musical Style
Turner’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.
Grammy Nomination
Her performance of "Disco Inferno" received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1994.
Performance and Choreography
Turner'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.
Recreation for the Big Screen
Despite 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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