Too Hot to Handle is the debut album by funk-disco band Heatwave, released on 15 June 1976 on the GTO label in the UK and on 30 May 1977 on the Epic label in the US. It was produced by Barry Blue.
The song "Turn Out the Lamplight," written by Temperton, appeared on George Benson's album Give Me the Night, which was produced by Quincy Jones.
The album was remastered and reissued with bonus tracks in 2015 by Big Break Records.
Track listing
U.S. Cassette Tape Release
Personnel Johnnie Wilder, Jr. – lead (3–9) and backing vocals, percussion Keith Wilder – lead vocals (1, 2) Eric Johns – guitars Rod Temperton – keyboards, synthesizer Mario Mantese – bass guitar Ernest "Bilbo" Berger – drums, percussion
Charts +Chart performance for Too Hot to HandleChart (1977)Peak position UK Albums Chart46 Billboard Top LPs11 Billboard Top Soul LPs5
Singles Year Title Peak chartpositions UK US USR&B1976 "Ain't No Half Steppin'" — — — "Super Soul Sister" — — —1977 "Boogie Nights" 2 2 5 "Too Hot to Handle" / "Slip Your Disc to This" 15 — — "Always and Forever" 9 18 2
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