The band's first major success was with their 1972 cover version of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart". The first disco track they released was "Love Epidemic" in 1973. However, they are best known for their Grammy winning song, "Disco Inferno", originally released in 1976, becoming a UK pop hit and US R&B hit, then re-released in 1978 and becoming a US pop hit.
The music journalistRon Wynn noted "the Trammps' prowess can't be measured by chart popularity; Ellis' booming, joyous vocals brilliantly championed the celebratory fervor and atmosphere that made disco both loved and hated among music fans."
History
The history of the Trammps grew from the 1960s group the Volcanos, who later became the Moods. With a number of line-up changes by the early 1970s, the band membership included gospel-influenced lead singer Jimmy Ellis, drummer and bass singer Earl Young, with brothers Stanley and Harold 'Doc' Wade. Members of the Philadelphia recording band MFSB played with the group on records and on tour in the 70s with singer Robert Upchurch joining later. The group was produced by the Philadelphia team of Ronnie Baker, Norman Harris and Young, all MFSB mainstays who played on the recording sessions and contributed songs.
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Oh Waa Hey · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Earl Young
Composer, Lyricist: James Ellis
Guitar, Vocal: Doc Wade
Bass, Vocal: Stan Wade
Organ, Vocal: John Hart
Guitar, Composer, Lyricist: Dennis Harris
Piano, Vocal: Ron Kersey
Composer, Lyricist: Jack Hart
Drums, Composer, Lyricist: Michael Thompson
Composer, Lyricist: Harold Wade
Saxophone: John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Composer, Lyricist: Stanley Wade
Trumpet: Roger Stevens
Trombone: Fred Jointer
Producer: Ronnie Baker
Producer: Norman Harris
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published: 09 Nov 2014
Just Say the Word
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Just Say the Word · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal, Producer: Earl Young
Composer, Lyricist: Ronald Baker
Guitar, Vocal: Doc Wade
Bass, Vocal: Stan Wade
Organ, Vocal: John Hart
Piano, Vocal: Ron Kersey
Guitar: Dennis Harris
Drums: Michael Thompson
Saxophone: John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Trumpet: Roger Stevens
Trombone: Fred Jointer
Producer: Ronnie Baker
Producer: Norman Harris
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published: 08 Nov 2014
DISC SPOTLIGHT: "Trammps Disco Theme” by Trammps (1977)
DISC SPOTLIGHT: "Trammps Disco Theme” by Trammps (1977)
Philadelphia International Record
1977
Produced by Harris, Young and Baker
From The album “Disco Champs”
published: 12 Sep 2015
Disco Inferno - The Champs
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published: 08 Jun 2022
TRAMMPS --- TRUSTING HEART.
MODERN SOUL Classic from the Trammps album '' Disco Champs ''
published: 04 Apr 2011
Promise Me
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Promise Me · The Trammps
Disco Champs
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2014-11-21
Composer: R. Baker
Composer: Norman Harris
Producer: John Baker Saunders
Producer: Harris
Producer: Young
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Oh Waa Hey · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal...
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Oh Waa Hey · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Earl Young
Composer, Lyricist: James Ellis
Guitar, Vocal: Doc Wade
Bass, Vocal: Stan Wade
Organ, Vocal: John Hart
Guitar, Composer, Lyricist: Dennis Harris
Piano, Vocal: Ron Kersey
Composer, Lyricist: Jack Hart
Drums, Composer, Lyricist: Michael Thompson
Composer, Lyricist: Harold Wade
Saxophone: John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Composer, Lyricist: Stanley Wade
Trumpet: Roger Stevens
Trombone: Fred Jointer
Producer: Ronnie Baker
Producer: Norman Harris
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Oh Waa Hey · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Earl Young
Composer, Lyricist: James Ellis
Guitar, Vocal: Doc Wade
Bass, Vocal: Stan Wade
Organ, Vocal: John Hart
Guitar, Composer, Lyricist: Dennis Harris
Piano, Vocal: Ron Kersey
Composer, Lyricist: Jack Hart
Drums, Composer, Lyricist: Michael Thompson
Composer, Lyricist: Harold Wade
Saxophone: John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Composer, Lyricist: Stanley Wade
Trumpet: Roger Stevens
Trombone: Fred Jointer
Producer: Ronnie Baker
Producer: Norman Harris
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Just Say the Word · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums...
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Just Say the Word · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal, Producer: Earl Young
Composer, Lyricist: Ronald Baker
Guitar, Vocal: Doc Wade
Bass, Vocal: Stan Wade
Organ, Vocal: John Hart
Piano, Vocal: Ron Kersey
Guitar: Dennis Harris
Drums: Michael Thompson
Saxophone: John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Trumpet: Roger Stevens
Trombone: Fred Jointer
Producer: Ronnie Baker
Producer: Norman Harris
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Just Say the Word · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal, Producer: Earl Young
Composer, Lyricist: Ronald Baker
Guitar, Vocal: Doc Wade
Bass, Vocal: Stan Wade
Organ, Vocal: John Hart
Piano, Vocal: Ron Kersey
Guitar: Dennis Harris
Drums: Michael Thompson
Saxophone: John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Trumpet: Roger Stevens
Trombone: Fred Jointer
Producer: Ronnie Baker
Producer: Norman Harris
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DISC SPOTLIGHT: "Trammps Disco Theme” by Trammps (1977)
Philadelphia International Record
1977
Produced by Harris, Young and Baker
From The album “Disco Champs”...
DISC SPOTLIGHT: "Trammps Disco Theme” by Trammps (1977)
Philadelphia International Record
1977
Produced by Harris, Young and Baker
From The album “Disco Champs”
DISC SPOTLIGHT: "Trammps Disco Theme” by Trammps (1977)
Philadelphia International Record
1977
Produced by Harris, Young and Baker
From The album “Disco Champs”
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Promise Me · The Trammps
Disco Champs
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2014-11-21
Comp...
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Promise Me · The Trammps
Disco Champs
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2014-11-21
Composer: R. Baker
Composer: Norman Harris
Producer: John Baker Saunders
Producer: Harris
Producer: Young
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Promise Me · The Trammps
Disco Champs
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2014-11-21
Composer: R. Baker
Composer: Norman Harris
Producer: John Baker Saunders
Producer: Harris
Producer: Young
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Oh Waa Hey · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Earl Young
Composer, Lyricist: James Ellis
Guitar, Vocal: Doc Wade
Bass, Vocal: Stan Wade
Organ, Vocal: John Hart
Guitar, Composer, Lyricist: Dennis Harris
Piano, Vocal: Ron Kersey
Composer, Lyricist: Jack Hart
Drums, Composer, Lyricist: Michael Thompson
Composer, Lyricist: Harold Wade
Saxophone: John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Composer, Lyricist: Stanley Wade
Trumpet: Roger Stevens
Trombone: Fred Jointer
Producer: Ronnie Baker
Producer: Norman Harris
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Just Say the Word · The Trammps
Trammps
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-05-07
Vocal: Jimmy Ellis
Drums, Vocal, Producer: Earl Young
Composer, Lyricist: Ronald Baker
Guitar, Vocal: Doc Wade
Bass, Vocal: Stan Wade
Organ, Vocal: John Hart
Piano, Vocal: Ron Kersey
Guitar: Dennis Harris
Drums: Michael Thompson
Saxophone: John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Trumpet: Roger Stevens
Trombone: Fred Jointer
Producer: Ronnie Baker
Producer: Norman Harris
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DISC SPOTLIGHT: "Trammps Disco Theme” by Trammps (1977)
Philadelphia International Record
1977
Produced by Harris, Young and Baker
From The album “Disco Champs”
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Promise Me · The Trammps
Disco Champs
℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2014-11-21
Composer: R. Baker
Composer: Norman Harris
Producer: John Baker Saunders
Producer: Harris
Producer: Young
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The band's first major success was with their 1972 cover version of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart". The first disco track they released was "Love Epidemic" in 1973. However, they are best known for their Grammy winning song, "Disco Inferno", originally released in 1976, becoming a UK pop hit and US R&B hit, then re-released in 1978 and becoming a US pop hit.
The music journalistRon Wynn noted "the Trammps' prowess can't be measured by chart popularity; Ellis' booming, joyous vocals brilliantly championed the celebratory fervor and atmosphere that made disco both loved and hated among music fans."
History
The history of the Trammps grew from the 1960s group the Volcanos, who later became the Moods. With a number of line-up changes by the early 1970s, the band membership included gospel-influenced lead singer Jimmy Ellis, drummer and bass singer Earl Young, with brothers Stanley and Harold 'Doc' Wade. Members of the Philadelphia recording band MFSB played with the group on records and on tour in the 70s with singer Robert Upchurch joining later. The group was produced by the Philadelphia team of Ronnie Baker, Norman Harris and Young, all MFSB mainstays who played on the recording sessions and contributed songs.