In the 1970s, “Heatwave,” a band from Germany, charted such international R&B hit singles as “Boogie Nights,” “Always and Forever,” and “The Groove Line.” The three songs, and many other of the group’s compositions, were written by Rod Temperton. He was originally from England but moved to Germany, where he became Heatwave’s keyboardist.
The musical talent of Temperton and “Heatwave” drew great admiration from top record producers in America, including Quincy Jones. Quincy, at first, wanted to manage the group but was too busy to take on such a task, especially since “Q” was ready to begin production on a Michael Jackson album for Epic Records.
While “Q” couldn’t find time to manage “Heatwave,” he approached Temperton about writing a few songs for Jackson’s forthcoming LP. However, Temperton was in the middle of recording “Heatwave’s” third album in New York and didn’t have time to oblige “Q.” But Temperton quickly learned that you don’t turn down an offer from the great Quincy Jones. Temperton agreed to fly from New York to Los Angeles on the weekend to work on three songs for Jackson’s upcoming album.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5X-Mrc2l1d0?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent
Source: How an Obscure ‘Heatwave’ Song Turned into a Mega Hit for Michael Jackson
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