Rainey Haynes is one of those great voices that never make it big, but largely deserved stardom. She is releasing independently "Bring On The Fire", a compilation of 13 remarkable tunes recorded in the second half of the '80s.

Who is Rainey?
The girl showed an interest in singing, songwriting, and performing at a very early age, and had taught herself to play guitar by age 13. At 18, she moved to New Orleans, where she formed a rock band in 1982, touring the States from coast to coast, even Europe and the Near East to entertain U.S. troops.
In 1985 she moved to Los Angeles, where she played at numerous Southern California music venues with a new version of her band, which over a period of time included Steve Farris (lead guitarist for Mister Mister), Bob Birch (long time and current bass player for Elton John), Rocket Ritchotte (former guitarist for Stan Bush and Barrage, David Lee Roth, Cher), Kenny Rarrick (former keyboard player for Melissa Manchester), and Michael Dorian (former keyboard player for Terence Trent D'Arby).

Meanwhile she was writing and performing songs that were included in film and TV soundtracks. Her voice was heard in numerous episodes of the TV series Fame, many cartoons and commercials.
Then Rainey wrote and performed the songs 'I Can Fly' and 'Technique' for the successful film 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun', and later a duet with John Farnham; 'My World is Empty without You Babe' for the 'Voyage of the Rock Aliens' soundtrack.
But her real big step was the contribution for the top box office 'Iron Eagle' movie with the song 'Old Enough To Rock and Roll', one of the best tunes on the film. Many people were disappointed that the song did not get on the album soundtrack CD, and remained as one of the most sought after songs by collectors.
Until now...

"Bring On The Fire" includes, for the first time ever, the full '86 original version of "Old Enough To Rock and Roll" plus 12 great AOR / Rock&Pop songs professionally recorded by Rainey, with class session musicians as back-up band.
Her voice / style on these songs is a mix between Robin Beck and Patty Smyth (Scandal) meets Tina Turner.
We can hear lovely eighties tunes as "Bring On The Fire" or "Love Kills" clearly inspired in the Robin Beck's 'Trouble or Nothin' style, while "Secret Secret" reminds you the first Fiona Flanagan. Really good tracks.
"Young Romans" and "I Want Your Love" goes into the rockier Tina Turner circa 1986, "Tell Me" has a more Margaret Becker adult-melodic rock orientation, and "You Ain't Leavin" is ballad with a Pat Benatar vibe.
Rainey even covers Bad Company's classic "Feel Like Making Love", performed with intensity and emotion.

"Bring On The Fire" is a great collection of wonderful tunes recorded more than 25 years ago but never released until now.
The sound quality and production varies between tracks, clearly from different sessions, but all are well recorded and a pleasure for any '80s lover.
Rainey Haynes continues writing music, which she records in her studio and occasionally performs in small venues.
You can get this CD at her website; www.raineyonline.com