Hot (Freda Payne album) explained
Hot is an album by the American musician Freda Payne.[1] [2] It was released in 1979 via Capitol Records.[3] Although she did record a few singles during the 1980s (including three for Ian Levine's UK Motorcity label), it would be 16 years before Payne released another studio album.
Critical reception
The Kansas City Star wrote that Payne moves "flawlessly through several sizzling disco tunes and a couple of enchanting ballads."[4]
Personnel
Adapted from liner notes.[5]
- "Red Hot," "Can't Wait," "Gotta Keep Dancin'," "Savin' It (Save and Spend)," "Something's Missing (In My Life)," "The Longest Night" produced by: John Florez & Dr. Cecil Hale
- "Hungry" produced by: Dr. Cecil Hale
- "Red Hot," "Can't Wait," "Something's Missing (In My Life)," "The Longest Night" arranged by: Pete Robinson
- "Can't Wait" and "The Longest Night" arranged by: Bruce Miller and Pete Robinson
- "Gotta Keep Dancin'" and "Savin' It (Save and Spend)" arranged by: Bruce Miller
- Recorded at the Sound Factory, Kendun Recorders, Hollywood Sound Recorders, Filmways/Heider Studios, KSR Studios and Capitol Recording Studios
- Engineers: Serge Reyes, Jeff Sykes, Grover Helsley, Steve Williams, George Sloan, Charles Faris
- Mixed by: Dr. Cecil Hale
- Re-mix engineer: Charles Faris
- Assistants: Butch Lynch, Randy Pipes, Billyann Swopes, Chris McNary and John Taylor
- Production assistance: Pete Robinson
Musicians
- Drums: James Gadson, Quentin Dennard
- Keyboards: Pete Robinson, Ron Coleman
- Guitars: Lee Ritenour, Ron Cook, Bob "Boogie" Bowles, Paul M. Jackson, Jr.
- Percussion: Joe Clayton, Alan Estes, Paulinho da Costa, Bob Zimmitti
- Bass: Abraham Laboriel, Kevin Brandon
- Background vocals: Scherrie Payne, Joyce Vincent Wilson, Susan Sheridan, Laura Creamer, Andrea Robinson and Freda Payne
- Art direction: Roy Kohara
- Photography: Phil Fewsmith
- Design: Phil Shima
Notes and References
- Book: McCann . Bob . Encyclopedia of African American Actresses in Film and Television . 2022 . McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers . 263.
- Book: Thompson . Dave . Goldmine Record Album Price Guide . 2019 . Penguin Publishing Group . 498.
- News: Record Scene . The Times . 28 Oct 1979 . Munster . F1.
- News: Richardson Jr. . Frederick Louis . Pleasure Lurks in Payne Songs . The Kansas City Star . 3 Oct 1979 . 6B.
- Freda Payne – Hot (liner notes): 1979.
