blind-fitter Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 I'm feeling reckless and taking the plunge. I said I would and here it is: blind-fitter's pick of disco classics from the 1970s. "I Feel Love" - Donna Summer Just the best disco / dance record ever. "You Make Me Feel Mighty Real" - Sylvester Livens up those dull parties. "Strut Your Funky Stuff" - Frantique Where I first came across the phrase "Sho'nuff!" Still guaranteed to get me off the wall and on the floor. "Car Wash" - Rose Royce Intro sampled by Nerve Rack on "Peni's From Heaven" "Street Life" - The Crusaders Classy jazz-funk which really deserves better than to be lumped in with most disco fodder. So I apologise. "In The Bush" - Musique Great stuff. "Spacer" - Sheila & B. Devotion An all-time fave of mine, which I nominated in last weeks SF Choice Top Ten. It bombed, naturally. "Supernature" - Cerrone Sci-fi electro disco. Way ahead of its time. "I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper" - Sarah Brightman & Hot Gossip A guilty pleasure. a deceptively great record, in so many respects. "Le Freak" - Chic Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah FREAK OUT!!! "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" - Baccara You know what? If I watched youtube clips of "Yes Sir I Can Boogie" once a day, every day, I wouldn't be half so crotchety. They bring joy to my heart. "Black Is Black" - La Belle Epoque "From New York To L.A." - Patsy Gallant Great stuff. "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" - Edwin Starr Uplifting, classic disco. Is Edwin Starr in the Hall of Fame? Cos if he aint, he chuffing well ought to be. "Shame" - Evelyn "Champagne" King "Que Sera Mi Vida" - The Gibson Brothers Would you like some cheese with that, m'sieur? "Going Back To My Roots" - Odyssey "Dance Yourself Dizzy" - Liquid Gold Don't ask me why I love this one; it must be because I'm English and weird. "Let's All Chant" - Michael Zager Band and last, but probably also least: "I Love To Love" - Tina Charles Only kidding. What's not to love? And there you have it. That's me out of the closet.
pinkstones Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 I Feel Love is AMAZING. Giorgio Moroder is a damn genius.
chutzpah Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 That's actually a good list...I'd forgotten a few of those songs and I guess the Funkadelics belong in there...although I think George Clintons music is not disco but maybe the timing was just right...
edna Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 The Bee Gees: any of their late 70s songs. Donna Summer is the Queen of disco... "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor is pure and excellent disco. Evelyn King (I think you mentioned her...) Labelle
RonJonSurfer Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 the first one BF names(I Feel Love) is my favorite of the disco era.
Jenny Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 I like Le Freak, and a lot of Donna Summer stuff. Would Kool & The Gang be considered disco? I liked tham and had a crush on the lead singer for a while
Steel2Velvet Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 "Last Dance" by Donna Summer is a very evocative composite picture of the 70's disco scene; when lonely singles donned glitzy "uniforms" and learned synchronized movements, seeking acceptance and companionship all the way up to the final opportunity. Another definitive song of the rituals of disco is "You Should Be Dancing" by the BeeGees. I've always liked "Burning Inferno" by The Trammps too.
Uncle Joe Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 Excellent list BF. I especially like Street Life by Joe Sample's Crusaders with Randy Crawford on vocals.
Jimmy1104 Posted April 18, 2010 Report Posted April 18, 2010 Nice list. There are many good ones not included on your list, some that were only heard in clubs and didn't get much air play back then. One song which I consider my favorite from the Disco era and rarely heard is Dancer by Gino Soccio. Other songs I would include on my list are: Born to Be Alive - Patrick Hernandez Come To Me - France Joli Dance, Dance, Dance - Chic Dance With Me - Peter Brown East To West - Voyage Love and Desire - Arpeggio Got My Mind Made Up - Instant Funk Hard to believe these songs are all over 30 years old. Just looking at these lists makes me want to go back to the days I wore my wide collared shirts, European cut suits and platform shoes. Then again, maybe not. LOL
edna Posted April 18, 2010 Report Posted April 18, 2010 "Fly, Robin Fly" - Silver Convention "Daddy Cool" - Boney M "Life Line" - Spandau Ballet "Don't Leave Me This Way" - Thelma Houston "Emotional Rescue" - Rolling Stones
_Laurie_ Posted April 20, 2010 Report Posted April 20, 2010 I've always liked Boogie Oogie Oogie ~ A Taste Of Honey
CanAm Posted April 20, 2010 Report Posted April 20, 2010 Rock The Boat - Hues Corporation Rock Your Baby - George McCrae You Should Be Dancing - The Bee Gees I just love the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever I'll Be Around - The Spinners I've seen this song classified as disco, soul and R&B. Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas I also like Love's Theme by the Love Unlimited Orchestra, Disco Inferno by The Trammps and Right Back Where We Started From by Maxine Nightingale
MindCrime Posted April 21, 2010 Report Posted April 21, 2010 "Daddy Cool" - Boney M I like this song, it's a bit of an ear-worm but it's very catchy. I happen to already be listening to it at the moment, by coincidence.
phil Posted April 22, 2010 Report Posted April 22, 2010 Not my favorite era, but I liked a few tunes. Boogie Nights - Heatwave Turn The Beat Around - Vicky Sue Robinson Boogie Fever - The Sylvers
Batman Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 nice picks, especially with "Mighty Real." here are some of my faves: Earth Wind & Fire - Let's Groove Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme Change - The Glow of Love Carl Carlton - She's a Bad Mamma Jamma Cheryl Lynn - Got to be Real Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman Rick James - Give it to me Baby Gibson Brothers - Que Sera Mi Vida The Bee Gees - Night Fever
Batman Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) also, really great pick with the Crusaders song. they actually had some really awesome music in the 60s as well. One of my favorite jazz groups. also, didn't realize you posted the Gibson Brothers track as well. it deserves two mentions though, what an awesomely cheesey song. People tend to diss disco a lot, but the genre really did have a lot of talented musicians and songwriters. Plus it was pretty much the foundation for every (non-rock) pop movement that happened after the 80s. My theory is that the huge "disco sucks" backlash of the 80s was caused by homophobia. Edited April 25, 2010 by Guest
Shawna Posted April 27, 2010 Report Posted April 27, 2010 Didn't Rod Stewart also dabble in a disco album that was simply an abomination of Rod Stewart? Ugh. I think it had "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" on it... tsk tsk
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