Ohio Players: Funk on Fire - The Mercury Anthology
Ohio Players
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Skin Tight | Ohio Players | 7:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Jive Turkey | Ohio Players | 7:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Heaven Must Be Like This | Ohio Players | 7:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Fire | Ohio Players | 4:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Together | Ohio Players | 3:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | I Want to Be Free | Ohio Players | 6:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | It's All Over | Ohio Players | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Piano Ballad (Just Right) | Ohio Players | 2:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Fopp | Ohio Players | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Sweet Sticky Thing (Quad Mix) | Ohio Players | 6:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Love Rollercoaster | Ohio Players | 4:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Honey | Ohio Players | 5:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 13 | There It Is | Ohio Players | 5:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Happy Holidays, Pts. 1 & 2 | Ohio Players | 8:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 1 | Who'd She Coo? | Ohio Players | 4:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Bi-Centennial | Ohio Players | 3:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Far East Mississippi | Ohio Players | 4:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Only a Child Can Love | Ohio Players | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Angel | Ohio Players | 7:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | O-H-I-O | Ohio Players | 3:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Body Vibes | Ohio Players | 7:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Alone (Live) | Ohio Players | 7:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Good Luck Charm | Ohio Players | 9:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Funk-O-Nots | Ohio Players | 4:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Time Slips Away | Ohio Players | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Shady Lady | Ohio Players | 3:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 13 | Wonderful | Ohio Players | 5:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 14 | More Than Love | Ohio Players | 5:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 28 Songs |
Album Review
One hour, 54 minutes, and 12 seconds of innovative funk on two discs is nothing to sneeze at, particularly when the tracks are prime Ohio Players cuts. Mercury adroitly chronicles their chart-blazing career with full-length, unedited versions of winners and album treats. From the bluesy, strutting "Jive Turkey" to "More Than Love," the group displays its superb musicianship and ingenuity on 28 slabs of funk and soul. The guys proved they can slow jam with anyone on "Together" and the super-lush "Honey." The Ohio Players were affectionately known as Sugarfoot, Billy, Pee Wee, Merv, Diamond, Rock, and Satch, all of whom contributed collectively in the writing and production of all the songs. Everyone is familiar with the hits, and most of their fans already have them; it's the unsung pearl like "Good Luck Charm" that makes Funk on Fire a must — along with the convenience of having all these smokin' grooves in one sweet package.
Recent Customer Reviews
They Do Not Make Music Like This Anymore!!!!!!!
by Goodtogo55This is a Great Collection,A Must Have!!!!!!!! Skin Tight,Fire,Love Rollercoaster,Fopp,and Honey.They were also a Great Live Band,I was lucky to see them live.....
Mixed Blessing
by anniesTo say that their musicianship is unique, redefines the concept of understatement. The content of this collection while not the "best" as Thoth put it, and has memorable tracks, is uneven. From certified dance jams (Love Rollercoaster), to funk anthems (O-H-I-O) to their signature style (Angel), there's something here for any listener, whether you're a Players fan or not. Unfortunately, this album has a level of filler, that, were it not an Ohio Players album; most would listen once, maybe twice and pass it by. While the Players are a hallmark of 70s' dance jams, their music lacks the introspection of a composer like Maurice White (Of Earth, Wind, & Fire).
Ectasy
by termarmicWhy doesn't the Ohio Players redo Ectasy? That is a good song and I think that it would sell more records now than it did before. Please pass this on to the OHIO PLAYERS.
Thanks.
tlr
Biography
Formed: 1959 in Dayton, OH
Genre: R&B/Soul
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s
Top Albums and Songs by Ohio Players
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Rollercoaster | 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Ohio Players | 4:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Fire | 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Ohio Players | 4:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Fire | Fire | 4:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Love Rollercoaster | Ohio Players: Funk on Fire - The Mercury Anthology | 4:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Love Rollercoaster | Honey | 4:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
