Janice McClain is a native Philadelphian and from published articles it see… Read Full Bio ↴Janice McClain is a native Philadelphian and from published articles it seems she was about 16 when she recorded "Smack Dab In The Middle". Thanks to an artful remix by Larry Levan the RFC 12" single was one of the biggest club hits of 1979. Despite major club and radio exposure a follow-up single and album were not forthcoming.
After a four year hiatus Janice popped up on the Mon-Tab 12" single "Burnin' Up" in 1984, but without a major label backing it the single came and went with barely a whimper. The good that came out of that was that she met producer Nick Martinelli. He was able to get her an album deal with MCA records and produced her self-titled 1986 album for the label. The album spawned two 12" singles; "Let's Spend The Night Together" and "Passion And Pain". Club play was minimal and without radio exposure neither achieved the success of her first release.
After that sales bomb it seems Janice went back into hiding. In 1994, however, she released a five track 12" single of South Street records of "Peace Of Mind". The following year she appeared on Keith Martin's "It's Long Overdue" album before once again disappearing.
After a four year hiatus Janice popped up on the Mon-Tab 12" single "Burnin' Up" in 1984, but without a major label backing it the single came and went with barely a whimper. The good that came out of that was that she met producer Nick Martinelli. He was able to get her an album deal with MCA records and produced her self-titled 1986 album for the label. The album spawned two 12" singles; "Let's Spend The Night Together" and "Passion And Pain". Club play was minimal and without radio exposure neither achieved the success of her first release.
After that sales bomb it seems Janice went back into hiding. In 1994, however, she released a five track 12" single of South Street records of "Peace Of Mind". The following year she appeared on Keith Martin's "It's Long Overdue" album before once again disappearing.
Passion And Pain
Janice McClain Lyrics
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D.M.P I know my life's gone change But it feels too late Will…
Deborah Sasson Together - together forever - What's in a word? What's in…
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Smack Dab In the Middle (12" Version) When you're hot, you're hot
When you're not, you're not
You'…
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@KolawoleHamed-ns3db
My top favorite while I was an undergraduate between 1985 to 1990. Searched it out in January 2025 in remembrance.
@justloseweightmd5821
Amazing. Heard it in the mid 1980s. It’s a smash. Still 😊
@kashrex
Still got the album in my record collection. A timeless and perfect soul classic.
@archieweatherspoon2099
How did I Miss this club banger from my youth.Im putting this cut in my at work play list.I work a 10 to13 hour shift.So have this song memorized soon.
@AR-gr4ug
True masterpiece right there privelaged to be listening to this in 2024 raise your hands if you agree
@alphonsoreid6246
❤️ Janet ❤️ McClain ❤️ 4 LIFE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I ❤️ love 💕💕💕 You ❤️🌹🎆 💗 this is a classic song your passion brings me pain, is still a reaction when I call out your name. I love the album 💖 she never got a true recognition in the music industry.
@wizenhiemr
85-86. So many hits. A perfect place in time.
@harrisonalleyne8219
No doubt
@islamiatonigbanjo7074
Searching for Old Skool tracks - with killer cuts. This one is timeless 😀
@jennifertieku-apawu7013
This tune puts you in a love trance brilliant reality escape !!!!!!❤