"In the Heat of the Night" is the title of a boogie song by British trio Imagination. The single was released by R&B Records in 1982. The song has also appeared on their album, In the Heat of the Night. The single reached number 22 on the British pop chart in 1982.[2]
| "In the Heat of the Night" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Imagination | ||||
| from the album In the Heat of the Night | ||||
| Released | 17 September 1982[1] | |||
| Genre | Boogie, soul | |||
| Length | 5:18 (12" version) | |||
| Label | R & B Records (UK RBL 211) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Ashley Ingram, Leee John | |||
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Track listing
editUK 12" single
- "In the Heat of the Night" – 5:18
- "In the Heat of the Night" (Instrumental) – 3:30
Production
editIn lieu of a normal bass line through conventional methods, this track showcases the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer instead. This song serves as one of the few examples of the TB-303 being used for its intended purpose before being pushed into alternate timbres with the advent of acid house music years later.
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1982) | Peak position)[2] |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 22 |
References
edit- ^ Imagination Scandalous World Tour 83/84 Programme, 1983, retrieved 24 February 2021 – via flickr.com
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 267. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.