Deodato – S.O.S. Fire In The Sky (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

“S.O.S., Fire In The Sky” is a vibrant track from Deodato’s 1984 album Motion, released by Warner Bros. The song showcases a collaboration with vocalist Camille, with songwriting credits to Rick Suchow and Alan Palanker. Its energetic rhythm and captivating melody succeeded on the Billboard Dance Chart, where it stayed for 14 weeks, peaking in the Top 20 in 1985. Internationally, the song saw even greater success, entering the Top 10 on the pop charts in France and Holland, and securing the number one spot on the dance chart in Holland.

This track highlights Deodato’s versatility, blending his jazz-fusion style with pop and dance elements to create a memorable and chart-topping hit.

SIDE A:
S.O.S. Fire In The Sky (Special 12″ Disarmamix) 6:40
Edited By – Victor Flores
Written-By – Alan PalankerRick Suchow

SIDE B:
East Side Strut (LP Version) 5:37
Written-By – Eumir DeodatoSergio DiasVan Gibbs

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 S.O.S. Fire In The Sky U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play #6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – 0-20287Warner Bros. Records – 9 20287-0 A
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Allied Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Disco

CREDITS:

NOTES:
A: Original Version available on the Warner Bros. album “Motion”
B: From the Warner Bros. album “Night Cruiser”

Made in U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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RESTORATION NOTES:
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Arnaud
Arnaud
October 26, 2024 3:45 pm

A personal favorite.
Deodato is one of our pop / funk genius. His albums from the 70’s are timeless for me.

ianbuckers
ianbuckers
October 26, 2024 9:55 am

Thanks Paul. This is a new one on me. Quite unusual for a US 12″ to be 45rpm isn’t it?

ianbuckers
ianbuckers
Reply to  DjPaulT
October 26, 2024 10:15 am

Can I be cheeky and quiz you a bit further on this one? I see there were 2 pressings of this, one Allied and the other I think was SRC. I see you have contributed to the Allied ones listing on Discogs. Can I then assume your copy is an Allied pressing? And where there are different pressings of the same release have you ever considered putting that info on the write ups on your postings?

ianbuckers
ianbuckers
Reply to  DjPaulT
October 26, 2024 10:28 am

Thanks for clarifying Paul. I now feel stupid as I see now you (as you have just said) do include it…I didn’t look in the right place! Here’s a proper question so I don’t leave this feeling silly…what about label scans? I note you only do those when it is a generic sleeve copy. Why not on the others Paul?

ianbukers
ianbukers
Reply to  DjPaulT
October 26, 2024 4:35 pm

I thought that might be it. Not wanting to get the vinyl damaged or dirty. Understandable. Thanks Paul 🙂

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
October 25, 2024 5:29 pm

One of those songs I must have heard, but never identified who or what it was. What a nice blast from the past Paul! And kudos to you for featuring Deodato, an artist with such a long and varied career. Have a great weekend, and you too Jeff, Martika, DJ XREY and everyone else here!!

Fred
Fred
October 25, 2024 12:57 pm

Thanks for the great rip, Paul! This was played quite heavily back in 1984 and I recall it getting a lot of club play even in 1985 and 1986. I remember the opening ~15 seconds was used a lot for promoting the KISS Club’s weekly Saturday broadcast on 95.7 FM in CT. Have a great weekend!!

Jeff
Jeff
October 25, 2024 12:40 pm

This really is a nice surprise, Paul!! I really like the songs by Deodato!! This is a great song to start the weekend!!

Have a great weekend, Paul, Retro Hound, Song_And_Dance, Fred, ING, and the rest!!

Martika, we miss you. Hope everything is okay. We’re thinking of you.

Jeff

Raymond
Raymond
October 25, 2024 11:42 am

What a nice Friday surprise!!!