Heatwave
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Search complete. 16 mentions across 6 episodes found for "Heatwave".
Oct 9, 2026
James GoldenHOST
Rod Temperton, who was just amazing.
James GoldenHOST
So many acts, from Heat Wave.
James GoldenHOST
So much from the Michael Jackson years, including Thriller, he wrote.
James GoldenHOST
Including all...
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Love don't live here anymore
Tony KirilukHOST
Heatwave released their second album in 1978.
Tony KirilukHOST
It was called Central Heating.
Tony KirilukHOST
This was another album that skated the line between funk and disco, but to me, ultimately sits more comfortably on the funk side of the equation, while including a couple of songs intended for play in the discotheques.
Tony KirilukHOST
Heatwave originated in London, but was formed by a recently discharged former American serviceman who had been performing in Germany during and after his enlistment before relocating to the UK in 1976.
Tony KirilukHOST
Heatwave was made up of members from multiple countries.
Tony KirilukHOST
In addition to the American singer and his little brother, these being Johnny and Keith Wilder, Heatwave also featured an English keyboard player and an English lead guitar player, along with a Swiss bass player, a Czech drummer, and a Jamaican rhythm guitar player.
Tony KirilukHOST
The group's 1976 debut album wound up being a success, going to number 11 in America and number 46 in the UK.
Michael DelGiornoHOST
You forget how good Always and Forever was.
Michael DelGiornoHOST
"Always and forever" I'm gonna stand by, uh, Slow Dancing, Swaying to the Music, Freddie, who passed away at the age of 70, You Are My Lady, but yeah, Heat- Was it Heat Wave? Who was it?
David ZanottiPANELIST
Always and Forever?
Michael DelGiornoHOST
Oh, no, that was Luther.
David ZanottiPANELIST
[laughs]
Michael DelGiornoHOST
All right, if you're just waking up, nine minute- [clears throat] Who was it? [clears throat]
David ZanottiPANELIST
It was Heat Wave.
Michael DelGiornoHOST
It was Heat Wave.
BillHOST
I also have to say, this movie has a great disco soundtrack.
BillHOST
It's got the songs Shake Your Booty by Casey and the Sunshine Band, Boogie Nights by Heat Wave, and famously in this movie, Let's All Chant by Michael Zeger Band.
BillHOST
This song was based on an idea originally suggested by former A&M Records head of A&R, Jerry Love, after he visited clubs in New York and saw people endlessly chanting, ooh-ah, ooh-ah.
BillHOST
Although Zeger was first embarrassed when Love asked him to write a song using these chants.
James GoldenHOST
And they probably say that with no evidence offered to back up their assertions.
James GoldenHOST
So, Skye Perryman, the president of Democracy Forward, one of those groups that followed Democracy Forward, my behind.
James GoldenHOST
We are deeply disappointed by today's decision, but this case is not over yet.
James GoldenHOST
Oh good, let's argue it out more.
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James GoldenHOST
And so many more.
James GoldenHOST
That's just with MJ.
James GoldenHOST
And then, so many other groups.
James GoldenHOST
He has some great ballads with Brothers Johnson.
Michael BoddickerGUEST
What a fabulous musician.
Michael BoddickerGUEST
Heatwave? I worked with Heatwave? Wasn't that...
Michael BoddickerGUEST
Apparently.
Michael BoddickerGUEST
Heatwave, but that was...
Michael BoddickerGUEST
Oh, the guy who wrote all the Michael Jackson...
Michael BoddickerGUEST
Rod Temperton.