Pure Energy (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Curtis Hudson, Lisa Stevens, Raymond Hudson, Wade Hudson |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Disco and post-disco music |
Number of employees | 4 |
Pure Energy was a U.S.-based ensemble specializing in disco and post-disco genres, recognized for club favorites such as "You've Got the Power," "Breakaway," and "Love Game." The group consisted of Curtis Hudson, Lisa Stevens, Raymond Hudson, and Wade Hudson. Notably, Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens co-authored Madonna's 1983 hit single "Holiday."
History
In 1980, the band secured a contract with Prism Records and released their debut album titled after the group, which included the track "Party On." The year 1982 saw the release of "Breakaway" and "Too Hot," both of which attained positions on the Billboard Dance charts. These songs were composed by Raymond Hudson, Curtis Hudson, and Lisa Stevens.
By 1983, Pure Energy ventured into Italo disco-inspired boogie with the singles "Spaced Out" and "Love Game." While Billboard featured "Spaced Out" in its Top Single Picks section, "Love Game" achieved a peak of #30 on the Billboard Dance chart. This track was later remixed by Morales and Munzibai.
Their last offering came in 1984 with the freestyle number "One Hot Night," written by the group members themselves. Shortly thereafter, Pure Energy dissolved.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Pure Energy | • Released: 1980
• Label: Prism Records • Format: LP |
Singles
| Year | Title | Label | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Dance | U.S. R&B | |||
| 1980 | "Party On" | Prism Records | #7 | #93 |
| 1981 | "When You're Dancing" | Prism Records | #35 | — |
| 1982 | "Breakaway" | Prism Records | #20 | — |
| 1982 | "Too Hot" | Prism Records | #57 | — |
| 1982 | "You've Got the Power" | Prism Records | #65 | — |
| 1983 | "Love Game" | Prism Records | #30 | — |
| 1983 | "Spaced Out" | Prism Records | — | — |
| 1984 | "One Hot Night" | Prism Records | — | — |