Passion (New York band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Defunct | 1984 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Disco and post-disco music |
Passion was a New York City-based band specializing in disco and post-disco styles, active between 1979 and 1984. Their sound combined elements of funk with Latin influences, accompanied by evocative and intimate lyrics. The ensemble's self-titled debut album was issued in 1979 through Prelude Records.
In 1980, their track "Don't Bring Back Memories," composed by versatile musician Ray Martinez and remixed by François Kevorkian, achieved notable popularity within club circuits. The background vocalists on this release included Dara Norman, David Romero, and Martha Roque. Its flip side, "In New York," featured an extended playtime exceeding eleven minutes.
The group’s most prominent dance single arrived in 1982 with "Don't Stop My Love," penned by Kashif Saleem. Two years later, they released "You Can't Hide It," produced under the guidance of Eric Matthew.
Following the dissolution of Passion, founder Dwight York launched two solo albums titled New and Re-New on his own label, York's Records. These albums contained songs such as "Life Is But a Dream" and "I Hurt." Subsequently, York was convicted and incarcerated for various offenses including child sexual abuse.
Albums
- 1979 Don't Stop My Love (Prelude; U.S.)
- 1992 Don't Stop My Love (Unidisc; Canada)
Singles
| Year | Title | Label | Peak chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Dance | |||||||
| 1980 | "Don't Bring Back Memories/In New York" | Prelude | 43 | ||||
| 1982 | "Don't Stop My Love" | ― | |||||
| 1984 | "You Can't Hide (It)" | ― | |||||
| "—" indicates a release that did not chart | |||||||