K.C & The Sunshine Band - Lets Go Party -1976 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2024-10-17 | K.C & The Sunshine Band - Lets Go Party -1976 Disco
Pseudo Echo - I Hope I Go To Heaven -2000 Electro Pop dirtydiscosecrets 2019-05-14 | Australian synth group Pseudo Echo began in the early 80s acheiving success with their songs "Listening", "A Beat For You" and then crossing over with their cover of Lipps Inc's "Funkytown" in 1986. This was from their 2000 album "Teleporter". CreditsDrums – Darren DanielsonEngineer, Mastered By – Adam CalaitzisLead Vocals, Guitar – Brian CanhamProducer – Brian CanhamRecorded By – James "Oysters" Kilpatrick* (tracks: 2-01 to 2-14)Synthesizer – Ben Grayson, Brian CanhamSynthesizer [Bass], Backing Vocals – Pierre Pierre
Van McCoy -Night Walk -1976 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-05-11 | From his album "The Real McCoy" came this tune, it peaked at #96 on the US charts and was a real gem. facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks
Livin Proof -Theme From Livin Proof (Al Kent Edit) -1978 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-05-07 | Before becoming Triple 'S' Connection and scoring a hit with the theme song from the disco TV show "Dance Fever", Livin Proof were a one LP funk trio comprised of brothers Steven and Sterling Rice and Stan Sheppard. They were produced by Vernon Bullock. In 2012, well known remixer Al Kent included the theme from the groups self titled 1978 album on his excellent "Disco Demands" collection as a longer, funker re-edit. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerAll information courtesy DiscogsArranged By [Strings, Horns] – David Van DePitte, Vernon BullockArt Direction, Design – Stan Martin (2)Backing Vocals – Stan Sheppard, Sterling Rice, Steven Rice, Sylvia Smith, Vernon BullockBass Guitar – Fred Brown, Jr.*, Greg Coles, Roderick "Peanuts" Chandler*Celesta [Celeste], Piano [Acoustic], Synthesizer [Arp], Vibraphone [Vibes] – Vernon BullockClavinet, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synthesizer – Roderick H. Rancifer*, Vernon BullockDrums – Jerry Jones (2), Rodney LazardEngineer [Assistant] – Anthony McCutchen, Vernon BullockEngineer [Mastering] – "Lanky" Linstrot*Engineer [Recording] – Bruce Brown (2), Leslie Jones*, Mark Calice, Michael GraceGuitar – Eddie Willis, Ricky Whitfield, Robert White, Sandy Love, Tito JacksonPercussion – Jerry Podgajski*, Rodney LazardPhotography By – Mark Woods Producer, Written-By, Arranged By, Conductor – Vernon BullockTambourine – Stan Sheppard
Lloyd Copper Modern Retro Radio Disco Special 2 2019 dirtydiscosecrets 2019-05-01 | Invited back from the affable and lovely Audi from Modern Retro Radio, I hosted the second disco set for them featuring a diverse set of artists. You can check out their station at modernretroradio.com Tracklist.00:00 EDWIN STARR "HAPPY RADIO"6:39 DAVID BOYDELL: "CITY MUSIC"10:32: FATBACK BANK: "NIGHT FEVER"15:57PEACHES AND HERB: "GO WITH THE FLOW"20:05 SILVER CONVENTION: "DANCING IN THE AISLES"25:56: INNER LIFE:" I HOPE IT'S THE RIGHT TIME"34:24: ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS: "STRATEGY"41.10 VAN MCCOY: "SOUL CHA CHA"44:35 DONNY & MARIE OSMOND "ON THE SHELF"48:47 LINDA CLIFFORD "HOLD ME CLOSE"53:29 RON LOUIS SMITH "PARTY FREAKS (COME ON)"58:29 MELBA MOORE "CAN'T GIVE IT UP"1:03 RONNIE JONES "ME AND MYSELF"1:08:48 CAROL LLOYD "PLANS FOR TOMORROW"1:15 27 MICHAEL JACKSON "GET ON THE FLOOR
Gregg Diamond -Hardware -1979 Disco (Entire LP) dirtydiscosecrets 2019-04-11 | 00:00 1/8th of Your Love07:19 Greyhound Bus15:29 Vamp18:03 War Paint (Love Line)24:33 Shinin'29:48 Boogie Doctor Gregg Diamond was one of the disco era's most prolific writers and producers. He was born in 1949 and was heavily into the rock scene and was an accomplished piano player and guiarist for the Jobriath group. He went into disco along with his brother Godfrey in the mid 70s scoring major success with the Andrea True Connection, and lesser hits with Gloria Gaynor and George McCrae. He released alongside some amazing talent 3 Bionic Boogie albums including the club classics "Risky Changes", "Chains" and "Cream" as well as his excellent "Starcruiser" album in 1978 on TK Marlin. His last album was "Hardware" in 1979 on Mercury. He died 20 years later. Credits courtesy DiscogsCreditsAlto Saxophone – Eddie DanielsArranged By [Strings, Horns] – Brad BakerArtwork, Typography [Lettering] – Ernest ThormahlenBass [Piccolo Bass], Bass Guitar – Jim GregoryConcertmaster – Jesse LevyDesign – T.R.A. StudiosDrums – Richard CrooksEngineer – John Pace, Skip GodwinEngineer [Assistant] – James Nichols, Roberta C. Grace*Guitar – Steve LoveKeyboards, Arranged By, Written-By – Gregg DiamondMastered By – George MarinoPercussion – Gregg Diamond, Rubins Bassini*Photography By – Mick RockProducer – Gregg DiamondSaxophone – Dave Tosani*, Ron Cuber*Tour Manager – Joe BianchiTrombone – Barry Rodgers*Trumpet – John Faddis*, Randy BreckerVocals – Diva Grey*, Gordon Grody, Jocelyn Brown, Mike Gregorio, Bob Gengo*, Vincent LaFata
Jimmie & Vella Cameron -We Share The Meaning Of Love -1981 Soul/Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-03-17 | The brother and sister duo released a few soul singles before hooking up with Barry White on his Unlimited Gold label for their 1981 album "Song Painters". They co-wrote this with Daniel Mineya and it was arranged by Valerie and the legendary Gene Page. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks
Pattie Brooks -Shes Back In Town -1983 Electro Pop dirtydiscosecrets 2019-03-16 | Darling of the disco scene with her "Thank God It's Friday" song "After Dark" and an equally impressive back catalogue of disco dazzlers like "Let's Make Love To The Music", "Got Tu Go Disco" and "Pop Collage Medley", in 1983, she released "In My World" on the Mirage label. This song was written by Michael Zager ("Let's All Chant") and Sandy Linzer (Odyssey). The album was reissued in 2009 by Funkytown Grooves. At time of publication Pattie is still active in performing and her last single "I Like The Way You Move" came out in 2014. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook :facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCredits courtesy Discogs.CreditsArranged By – David Wolfert (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8)Backing Vocals – Brenda White*, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobb*, Tawatha Agee*Design [Album] – Lynn Dreese BreslinEngineer [Assistant] – Barbara Ivone, Bobby Scott Cohen, Gary Rosen, Julian Robertson, Paul Higgins, Peter J. Roulinavage III*Keyboards, Guitar, Synthesizer [Lm1] – David WolfertMastered By [Original] – George PirosMixed By – Charles Conrad*Percussion – Docta Gibbs*Photography By – Michael David Kennedy*Producer – Sandy LinzerRecorded By – Charles Conrad*Reissue Producer [Executive] – Matt Murphy (4), Tony CalvertRemastered By [& Restoration] – Donald ClevelandSynthesizer, Keyboards, Programmed By – Ed Walsh
Gloria Gaynor -On A Diet Of You- 1980 Soft Disco/Pop dirtydiscosecrets 2019-03-16 | Although Gloria Gaynor had had one of the previous years biggest and most defining hits of the disco genre just the year before ("I WIll Survive"), by 1980, disco was in the US at least a dirty word. This is taken from "Stories" which peaked at #178 on the US charts. None of its singles charted. Like "I Will Survive" the song was penned by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris who also wrote for Peaches and Herb. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits and images courtesy DiscogsCompanies, etc.Produced For – Grand Slam Productions, Inc.Manufactured By – PolyGram Inc.Distributed By – PolyGram Distribution Inc.Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polydor IncorporatedCopyright (c) – Polydor IncorporatedPublished By – Perren Vibes Music, Inc.Pressed By – CBS Records Canada Ltd.Printed By – Shorewood Packaging Corp. Of Canada Ltd.Published By – Gloria Gaynor Music, Inc.Recorded At – Mom & Pop's Company StoreMixed At – Mom & Pop's Company StoreLacquer Cut At – Disques SNB Ltée.Designed At – AGI (4)CreditsArranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Eddie Sierra (tracks: B2), Freddie PerrenArranged By [Strings And Horns] – Dave Blumberg* (tracks: A3, A4, B2, B3), Gene Page (tracks: A2, B1), Pete Robinson (2) (tracks: A1, B4)Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Julia Waters Tillman*, Maxine Waters Willard*, Stephanie SpruillBass – Nathan East, Nathan WattsCongas – Bobbye Hall, Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho Da CostaContractor [Musician's Contractor] – Benjamin BarrettDesign – Stephanie ZurasDrums – James GadsonEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – David GoldsteinEngineer [Recording And Remix Engineer] – Pete BishopGuitar – Bob "Boogie" Bowles, David T. WalkerHarp – Gayle LevantKeyboards – Clarence McDonald, Freddie PerrenKeyboards, Synthesizer – Pete Robinson (2)Management – American World-Wide Sounds & Music Inc., Linwood Simon*Mastered By – Al*Other [Clothes Design] – Roz WilliamsPercussion [Percussion Instruments] – Alan Estes, Bob ZimmittiPhotography By – Norman SeeffProducer – Dino Fekaris, Freddie PerrenSaxophone, Flute, Soloist – Ernie Watts
Biddu Orchestra -Soft And Sexy -1976 Mellow Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-03-10 | Indian born Biddu was a major presence on the UK charts in the '70s not just with his own material but for Tina Charles and Jimmy James and the Vagabonds. His 1976 album "Rain Forest" spawned a top 40 Uk hit (#39) with the title track whilst over in the US he hit #72 with the evergreen "I Could Have Danced All Night". As of publication date Biddu is still active in the music business.Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591Credits courtesy Discogs:CreditsArranged By – P.P. WilliamArt Direction – Roslav SzayboDesign – J. Guttner*, R. Szaybo*Engineer – Richard DoddPhotography By [Cover Picture] – Peter LaveryProducer – BidduTape Op – Howard CrossNotesProduced for Subiddu Music & Productions Limited. Recorded at Nova Studios in London, 1976 (C)(P) 1976 CBS Records
Melba Moore -I Need Someone -1976 Disco/Soul dirtydiscosecrets 2019-03-10 | Happy tune from Melba's self titled album of 1976 produced by Van McCoy. His sound is all over this with the backups by Faith, Hope and Charity. The song was written by McCoy's long term partner Charles Kipps. As of publication Melba is still performing around the world. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksAll credits courtesy Discogs:CreditsArranged By [Choral] – Benny Diggs (tracks: B2)Backing Vocals – Faith, Hope & Charity, Jocelyn Shaw, Lorraine Moore, Penny BlassingameBass – Gordon EdwardsBass Trombone – Paul FauliseCello – Jesse Levy, Kermit MooreChoir [Voices] – New York Community Choir*Congas, Percussion – Crusher Bennett*Drums – Christopher Parker*, Steve GaddElectric Piano, Clavinet – Leon PendarvisEngineer – Alan VarnerGuitar – Eric Gale, Hugh McCrackenKeyboards – Richard TeeMastered By – Jose Rodriguez*Other [Front Cover Stylist] – Giorgio Sant'AngeloOther [Makeup] – Joey Mills, Vincent NassoPhotography By [Back Cover Photo] – Patrick DeMarchalier*Photography By [Front Cover Photo] – Joel BrodskyProducer – Charles KippsProducer, Arranged By, Conductor – Van McCoyReeds – Phil BodnerRhythm Section [Rhythm By] – Stuff (2)Trombone – Marvin Gold, Mickey Gravine, Bob Alexander*, Wayne AndreTrumpet – Bernie Glow, Mel Davis, Victor PazVibraphone [Vibes], Percussion – George DevensViola – Alfred Brown, Matsu Takayama*, Selwart Clarke, Teddy Israel*Violin – Aaron Rosand, Gene Orloff, Gerald Tarack, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malin
Pan Demonium -Draculas Dream -1979 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-03-10 | From the one off disco concept album, "Start The Fire" based on pan pipes. Written and produced by German composer Wolfgang Rödelberger and produced by Nic Simon it was recorded in München. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks
Carolyne Bernier - Oh Mon Dieu -1978 Disco/Pop dirtydiscosecrets 2019-03-08 | "Oh Mon Dieu " which translates as "Oh My God" is from the Canadian singer who is an early protege of Canada's famed Tony Green, known as producer of Geraldine Hunt, Freddie James and of course, France Joli. His 1978 album with Carolyne , "Out of The Shadown" however was not nearly as successful.Caroline Bernier, her name also written on US releases as "Carolyne Bernier", is best known for "Love (I Don't Wanna Hear About It)" and her stunning 16:40 track "Secret Agent Love". Her album is also noted for being orchestrated by Denis LePage (Lime) and recorded at Markos Studios. The same studio that would bring us Carol Jiani's mega-smash "Hit And Run Lover" a few years later. Caroline co-wrote two of the tracks with Tony Green and supplied the backing vocals.Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksAll data courtesy Discogs
Persia -Hotcakes- 1979 Disco/Pop dirtydiscosecrets 2019-03-03 | Produced and led by Kenny Nolan. who also wrote his own material and scored hits for Dee Clark and Labelle, Persia were rs:Andrew Milukoff, David R. Morby, Mike Millwood, Zell Black and are best known for their slinky "Inch By Inch" cut on the Casablanca label. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksPeter Reilich, the keyboardist who played on the basic rhythm tracks that were recorded at engineer Gary Black's house in Encino CA posted this on Discogs: A bit of trivia; we recorded several takes over the course of a couple weeks. This was in 1979, before the era of digital recording. I remember the mixing board, an 8-track & the recorder was 3-inch reel, common in those days. Because of the limited technology of the day, rhythm tracks were commonly recorded live, with a full rhythm section: drums, bass, guitar & me on electric piano. Kenny recorded over-dubs of synthesizer stuff, later at another studio in North HollywoodAll information courtesy DiscogsCreditsArranged By, Keyboards, Producer, Written-By – Kenny NolanArt Direction, Design – David Fleming (2), Gribbitt!Bass – Mike MillwoodDrums – David R. MorbyEngineer – Gary BlackGuitar – Andrew MilukoffHorns – Gary Herbig (tracks: B1, B2)Illustration [Cover] – Steve Miller (7)Keyboards – Peter M. Reilich* (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B2)Mastered By – Brian GardnerMixed By, Producer – Juergen Koppers*Photography By – Ron SlenzakVocals – Zell Black
Vicki Sue Robinson -Shine Your Love On Me- 1979 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-02-28 | Although in the public's eye she may be best remembered for her huge 1976 hit "Turn The Beat Around", Vicki had an amazing back catalogue with four albums and a collaboration with Evelyn 'Champagne" King, The Brothers, NYCC and Revelation for their disco adaptation of "Hair". Her final album "Movin On" was perhaps prophetic; she died of cancer in 2000 but not before leaving behind a great body of music. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy Discogs:Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Sam PeakeArranged By [Strings & Horns] – George Andrews Art Direction – Acy R. Lehman*Backing Vocals – Annie Sutton, Cissy Houston, Irene Cara, Jocelyn Shaw, Kim Carlson, Luther Vandross, Vicki Sue RobinsonBass – T. Life* (tracks: B4), Will Lee IV*Congas, Percussion – Rubens BassiniContractor [Backing Vocals] – Annie Sutton, Irene CaraContractor [Strings & Horns] – Art Kaplan*Coordinator [For Life's Galaxy Productions] – Sheila A. AdkinsCoordinator [R C A Album] – Nancy ParisiDrums – Leo AdamianEngineer – Rick RoweEngineer [Assistant] – Darroll Gustamachio, Gus Skinas, Michael BarryEngineer [Mastering] – Jack AdelmanExecutive-Producer – Warren SchatzGuitar – Steve Love, T. Life*Keyboards, Synthesizer – Steve Robbins (2)Management [Direction] – Ted HarlessPhotography By – Nick SangiamoProducer [Assistant] – Bill Greene, Sam PeakeProducer, Arranged By – T. Life*Typography [Logo Design] – Craig DeCamps
Harvey Scales -Hot Foot/Disco Fire -1979 Disco/Funk dirtydiscosecrets 2019-02-25 | Perhaps best known for writing Johnnie Taylor's mega hit "Disco Lady" in 1976, Scales, who sadly died in February 2019, recorded a hot album on Casablanca in 1979 entitled Hot Foot (A Funque Dizco Opera). Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks Credits courtesy DiscogsArranged By [Strings & Horns], Conductor [Strings & Horns] – Melvin GriffinBacking Vocals – The WatersBaritone Saxophone – Ben PetryBass – Robin GregoryDrums – Jeffrey WilliamsonGraphics – Stephen LumelGuest, Vocals – L. C. Coney*, Thomas CauseyGuitar – Cedrick RupertKeyboards, Alto Saxophone – Melvin GriffinManagement – Larry MaxwellMixed By – Harvey Scales, Melvin Griffin, Wayne Newendorf*Music Consultant [Strings, Horns] – Fred BerryPercussion – Shondu Akiem*Photography By – Scott HenselPiano – William Scott Harralson*Producer [Assistant] – Gerald Robinson, L. C. Coney*Producer, Written-By, Arranged By [Rhythm] – Harvey Scales, Melvin GriffinRecorded By, Engineer – Wayne Newendorf*Synthesizer – John EidsvoogTenor Saxophone – Kenny WalkerTrombone – Kevin LockettTrumpet – Ivan Howard Vocals – Harvey Scales
Gary Dee Get Into The Mood- 1978 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-02-25 | Same lyrics are heard in Pattie Brooks 1979 song "Got Tu Go Disco". Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks
Gary Toms Empire -Welcome To Harlem -1978 Funk/Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-02-12 | The band was formed by keyboardist Gary Toms, who had been performing and touring since the 1950s with Jimmy Smith and others. When he set up the Gary Toms Empire in 1973, other band members included Helen Jacobs (vocals), Rick Kenny (guitar), Eric Oliver (trumpet), Les Rose (saxophone), John Freeman (bass), Rick Murray (drums), and Warren Tesoro (percussion). Their first record was a version of British songwriter Roger Cook's composition, which had originally been recorded as "Get Up" by Blue Mink, on their 1974 album Fruity. Retitled "7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)," and with production by Bill Stahl and Rick Bleiweiss, the song was recorded by the Gary Toms Empire and reached number 5 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1975. The band followed up its success with a disco version of the Beatles' "Drive My Car", one of the first promotional 12-inch singles, which reached number 32 on the R&B chart and number 69 on the pop chart. They also released an album, 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Blow Your Whistle, on the Pickwick Records subsidiary P.I.P. label.Gary Toms had a minor solo hit in 1976 with "Stand Up and Shout", but re-established the group name before their final chart hit, "Welcome to Harlem", which reached number 78 on the R&B chart in 1978. The group also released a second album, Let's Do It Again, on Mercury Records in 1978, and singles on the Chaz Ro and Dejon labels in the early 1980sInformation courtesty WikipediaJoin D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks
Fifth Dimension -Youre My Star -1978 Soul/MOR dirtydiscosecrets 2019-02-11 | Once Billy Davis Jnr and Marilyn McCoo had left the Fifth Dimension for their own successful career, the Fifth Dimension carried on with varying line ups and varying degrees of success. After a crossover hit of Diana Ross's disco smash "Love Hangover", Motown kept them on for 2 albums in 1978, "Star Dancing" and "High On Sunshine". Neither of these caused much of a stir although one song, "You Are The Reason I Feel Like Dancing" wound up in the "Thank God It's Friday" movie. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591
Frederick Knight -Raise Your Hand -1978 Funk dirtydiscosecrets 2019-01-11 | I'm not too crazy about the vocals on this cut but the music is tight and is taken from his Juana album "Let The Sunshine In" in 1978, released one year before he hit the big time as a writer for Anita Ward's smash hit "Ring My Bell". Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591Credits courtesy Discogs:Arranged By [Horns & Strings] – Mike Lewis Art Direction, Design – Bob Heimall, Susan ReinhardtBacking Vocals – Fern Kinney, Frederick Knight, Jeanette Williams, Jewel Bass, Rhodes, Chalmers & RhodesBass – Don BarrettDrums – Blair CunninghamEngineer – James Griffin, Jerry MastersGuitar – Dino Zimmerman, Michael Toals*Keyboards – Carson Whitsett, Frederick KnightMastered By – Larry NixPercussion – Blair Cunningham, Frederick KnightProducer, Written-By – Frederick KnightRemix – William C. Brown IIIStrings, Horns – The Miami SymphonySynthesizer [Moogs And Arp] – Carl Marsh
Modern Retro Radio Disco Special dirtydiscosecrets 2019-01-07 | *some songs blocked in some countriesFor Thanksgiving 2018, a friend of mine invited me to do a disco special on his radio station based out of the US, Modern Retro Radio. If you want to check out his radio station you can here: http://www.modernretrofm.comTracklist0.00 MFSB: K-Jee4.15 JOHN DAVIS & THE MONSTER ORCHESTRA: AIN'T THAT ENOUGH FOR YOU13.11 DC LA RUE: LET THEM DANCE19:00 WARDELL PIPER: SUPER SWEET27.39 PASSENGERS: HOT LEATHER34.28 PEACHES AND HERB: SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING37.50 BIDDU: THE BLACKER THE BERRY THE SWEETER THE JUICE42.02 CHIC: GOOD TIMES48.00 MADLEEN KANE: MOVE ME WITH YOUR LOVE53.03 MTUME: GIVE IT ON UP IF YOU WANT TO59.48 SYLVESTER: YOU MAKE ME FEEL (MIGHTY REAL)1HR 06: TRAMMPS: DISCO INFERNO
Vivian Reed -Trippin The Lights Fantastic -1979 Funk/Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-01-06 | Famed singer, actress and singer released a disco album "Ready and Waiting" on United Artists Records featuring the discolicious title track, a couple of tracks co-penned by her and a song written by Grey and Hanks of "Dancin" fame. This one was written by the then hot production powerhouse James Mtume and Reggie Lucas (RIP). Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy Discogs: Arranged By – Carl MaultsBy*, Leon Pendarvis, Raymond Jones (7), Thomas Washington*Arranged By [Backing Vocals] – Carl MaultsBy*, Vivian ReedArt Direction – Bill Burks Design [Album] – Roy GuzmanEngineer [Recording] [Media Sound Studios] – Gregory Mann, Ralph Moss Mastered By – Ted JensenPhotography By – Don HunsteinProducer – Carl MaultsBy*, Vivian ReedNotesRecorded at Media Sound Studios, New York City, NY Mastered at Sterling Sound ℗ © 1979 Liberty/United Records, Inc.
Thomas Coke Escovedo - Trash Man -1977 Funk dirtydiscosecrets 2019-01-05 | Jittery tune from his 1977 album on Mercury "Disco Fantasy" which peaked at #195 on the US charts. Joseph Thomas "Coke" Escovedo (April 30, 1941 – July 13, 1986) was a Mexican-American percussionist, who came from a prominent musical family including five musician brothers and his niece, Sheila E. He played in various genres, including R&B, jazz fusion and soul, with bands including Santana, Malo, Cal Tjader, and Azteca.The song was written by Herman Eberitzsch. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy Discogs:CreditsA&R – Denny RosencrantzAlto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Lyricon [Eu-lyricon] – Lenny PickettArranged By [All Arrangements], Conductor – Mark Phillips (6)Art Direction – Desmond StrobelBacking Vocals – Gwen Owens, Julia Tillman*, Maxine Willard*Baritone Saxophone – Steve Kupka*Bass – Paul Jackson (2)Drums – Harvey MasonEngineer – Neil Schwartz, Skip ShimminEngineer [Additional] – 'Coke'Escovedo*, Seth DworkenGuitar – Hugh McCracken, Tom Rotella*Horns [Horn Section] – Tower Of Power Horn SectionKeyboards – Pat Gleeson*, Roger Smith (6)Lead Vocals – Linda TilleryManagement [Personal] – Kathco Productions, Inc., Wesley Johnson (3)Mastered By – G.K.*Photography By – Ethan RussellProducer – Pat Gleeson*Producer [Assistant], Sleeve Notes, Concept By [Album Concept] – 'Coke'Escovedo*Tenor Saxophone – Emilio CastilloTimbales, Congas, Percussion, Vocals – 'Coke' Escovedo*Trombone [Trombone Trumpet] – Mic GilletteTrumpet – Greg AdamsAdditional information courtesy Wikipedia
Kenny Nolan -Ride A Wild Horse -1979 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-01-04 | Prolific songwriter Kenny Nolan scored many hits for many artists in the 70s and 80s such as LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade", Jim Gilstrap's "Swing Your Daddy" and Dee Clark's "Ride A Wild Horse". Here is version of that song that is decidely more disco than the pop hit that preceded it. "Night Miracles" came out on Casablanca in 1979. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy DiscogsDrums – David R. Morby, Keith Forsey (tracks: A1)Engineer – Gary BlackMastered By – Brian GardnerMixed By – Juergen KoppersProducer – Juergen Koppers, Kenny Nolan
Fifth Dimension -Hold Me -1978 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2019-01-03 | After Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jnr who, at time of publication are still married, left the group, the Fifth Dimension carried on with two albums in 1978. This track, arranged and produced by Michel Rubini and written by Bob Siller, Donald Dunn, Rubini is from "Star Dancing" on Motown. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks
Faith, Hope & Charity -Find What You Need -1978 Soul dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-31 | Frothy track from the last album of Faith Hope and Charity, the group set up by Van McCoy. This track was written by Rahni Harris. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCredits courtesy Discogs:Art Direction, Design – J. Daniel ChapmanBacking Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard, Destry*, ZulemaBass – Gordon EdwardsCreative Director – Joey Reynolds (2)Drums – Christopher Parker*Guitar – Cornell Dupree, Norberto JonesHorns, Strings – Gene OrloffKeyboards – Richard TeeManagement [Personal] – Roy Radin AssociatesPainting [Original] – Ernie BarnesPercussion – Arthur JenkinsProducer, Arranged By – Van McCoyVibraphone, Bells [Orchestra] – Michael Mainieri, Jr.*
Persia -Thats What Keeps Em Dancin -1979 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-31 | Produced and led by Kenny Nolan, a prolific songwriter and producer for many disco and pop acts in the 70s like Firefly, Linda Carr, Chuck Cissel and his own work, Persia were Andrew Milukoff, David R. Morby, Mike Millwood, Zell Black. They are best known for the slinky "Inch By Inch" track from their sole self titled album in 1979. It was mixed by Juergen Koppers who was well known for his electronic work on Giorgio Moroders albums amongst others. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy DiscogsArranged By, Keyboards, Producer, Written-By – Kenny NolanArt Direction, Design – David Fleming (2), Gribbitt!Bass – Mike MillwoodDrums – David R. MorbyEngineer – Gary BlackGuitar – Andrew MilukoffHorns – Gary Herbig Illustration [Cover] – Steve Miller Keyboards – Peter M. ReilichMastered By – Brian GardnerMixed By, Producer – Juergen Koppers*Photography By – Ron SlenzakVocals – Zell Black
Elusion -Ive Never Been In Love Before -1980 Disco/Funk/Pop dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-26 | Elusion were Derrill Jackson, Joe Williams and Limon Wilson. Williams co-wrote a song on Randy Mullers Skyy group's 1989 album and Wilson also stepped out on his own with "Let's Get To It". This tune, written by Michael Zager, he of his own band and famously poppy funky productions, surfaced first as the flip on their single "Lord" and then on their 1981 album "All Toys Break". They released one more album "Show And Tell" in 1982. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_header
Afro Cuban Band -Youre Like -1978 Pop/Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-24 | Lightweight tune from the Afro Cuban Band's "Rhythm Of Life" album which features the knockout title track and "The Moon is the Daughter of The Devil". It was recorded in Secret Sound Studios, NYC, April, '78 and written by Alvin Fields and Michael Zager, the latter who had exploded onto the charts with "Let's All Chant" and was a much in demand producer. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCredits courtesy Discogs:Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Arnie LawrenceArt Direction – Howard FritzsonBass – Francisco Centano*Drums, Electronic Drums [Syn-drums] – Alan Schwartzberg*Engineer – Rick RoweEngineer [Assistant] – Darroll GustamachioExecutive Producer – Jerry LoveGuitar – Clifford Morris*Keyboards, Synthesizer – Ron Mounsey*Mastered By – Joe GastwirtMixed By – Michael BoshearsMixed By [Assistant] – Mark Hanen, Rick Wilson (9)Percussion – Rubens BassiniPhotography By – Frank Lafitte*Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Michael ZagerStrings – The Alfred Brown String SectionTrombone – Gerald ChamberlainTrumpet – Jon FaddisTrumpet, Flugelhorn – John GatchellVibraphone – Dave Carey*Arista Records
Webster Lewis -Fire -1979 Funk/Disco/Soul dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-19 | "Fire" from "8 For the 80s": Bass – Nathan WattsDrums – James GadsonGuitar – Paul Jackson*Horns – Tower Of Power HornsKeyboards – Webster LewisRemix [Remixed By] – Cory WadeWebster Lewis Lewis was born in 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned a bachelor's degree from Morgan State University and then completed a master's degree at the New England Conservatory of Music [under Gunther Schuller. He started out in jazz working with Tony Williams, George Russell, Bill Evans, Stanton Davis, and the Piano Choir. His first release was Live at Club 7, issued in 1971. He signed with Epic Records in 1976 and began releasing disco music, where he found commercial success. He had two charting singles, 1977's "On the Town/Saturday Night Steppin' Out/Do it With Style" (U.S. Club Play #36) and 1980's "Give Me Some Emotion" (U.S. Black Singles #41).Lewis worked extensively as a session musician and studio arranger, for Herbie Hancock, Barry White, and others. He also produced for such artists as Gwen McCrae and Michael Wycoff. He later branched into soundtrack work for film and television, including for the films The Hearse (1980), Body and Soul (1981) and My Tutor (1983).In 1963, Lewis co-founded Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., which is part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.Lewis died in 2002 in Barryville, New York, as a result of diabetesThis track is from "8 For the 80s" (1979) US#114 US R & B #21Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksInformation courtesty Wikipedia, Discogs
Brenda & The Tabulations -I Keep Coming Back For More -1977 Disco/Soul dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-17 | Deliciously soulful disco number from the singer of the same name. The group originally comprised Brenda Payton, Eddie L. Jackson, Maurice Coates and Jerry Jones but by the time of this album on Casablanca, Brenda was going it alone but keeping the name. The album also featured the slinky classic "Let's Go All The Way Down". Brenda died in 1992. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy Discogs:Producer – Bobby Eli, Gilda C. WoodsWritten-By – George Guess, Norman Harris, Ron Tyson
Fifth Dimension -Skyway -1978 Disco/Pop dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-15 | Jaunty tune from their 1978 album "High On Sunshine". Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jnr had embarked on their own successful career and Mic Bell sung lead vocals on this song. It was written by Melanie Clark, produced by Mark Gordon and Hal ("Love Hangover") Davis and arranged by Don Peake. There is a brief video available on YT of them performing it on Danny Terrio's show.Join D I S C O M A D NE S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy Discogs:Art Direction – Norm UngBass – David Edelstein, David Shields, Eddie N. Watkins Jr., James Jamerson Jr.Bells – Darryl Jackson*Congas – Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Darryl Jackson*Design – Denise MinobeDrums – Ed Greene (2), James Gadson, Raymond PoundsEngineer [Mastering] – Jack AndrewsEngineer [Recording & Mixing] – Bob Robitaille, Kevin Kern (2), Mallory Earle*, Steve Maslow, Sye MitchellGuitar – Greg Poree, Marvin Marshall, Wah Wah Watson*, Tommy Rotella*Keyboards – Willard Oldfield*, David Pinto, Harold Battiste, John Barnes, Reginald Burke*, Sylvester RiversPercussion [Latin] – King ErrissonPhotography By – Elliott Gilbert*Synthesizer – Steve PorcaroTypography [Lettering] – Jim HeimannVibraphone, Percussion – Gary Coleman
Edwin Starr -You Hit The Nail On The Head -1983 Soul/Blues/Pop/Swing dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-14 | Soul singer born 1942 best known for his hit "War" in 1970 then his forays into disco with "Contact" and "HAPPY Radio" released an album "For Sale" in 1983 featuring this one, mixed by Rick Giantos. He died in 2003. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks
Peaches & Herb -Go With The Flow -1981 Disco/Funk dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-12 | Herb Fame and a new Peaches, Linda Greene had stormed the charts in 1978 with "Reunited" and "Shake Your Groove Thing". They followed it up with "Roller Skatin Mate" in 1979 and despite some quality material from their 1981 album "Sayin Something", it stalled at #168 on the US charts in September, 1981. Here is the album track "Go WIth The Flow". Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCredits courtesy Discogs:Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey (tracks: B1)Arranged By [Rhythm] – Freddie Perren (tracks: A1, A3, B1 to B5), Wah Wah Watson* (tracks: A1, B1), Ric Wyatt, Jr.* (tracks: A2, A4)Arranged By [Strings, Horns] – Pete Robinson (2) (tracks: B5), Wade Marcus (tracks: A3)Arranged By [Strings] – Sam Brown III (tracks: B4)Bass – Cornelius Mims, Wah Wah Watson*, Robert RussellDrums – Ed Greene (2), James Allen, James GadsonEngineer [Mastering] – Jeff SandersEngineer [Recording] – Ed Biggs, Pete BishopEngineer [Remix] – Pete BishopEngineer [Technical] – James GoforthFrench Horn – Arthur Maebe*, Henry Sigismonti, Vincent DeRosaGuitar – Bob "Boogie" Bowles, Charles Fearing, James Allen, Wah Wah Watson*Handclaps – Billy Johnson, Larry McIntosh, Ric Wyatt, Jr.*, Sam Brown IIIHarp – Katie KirkpatrickKeyboards, Synthesizer – Freddie Perren, Ric Wyatt, Jr.*Other [Contractor] – Benjamin BarrettOther [Operations Manager] – Ron HughesOther [Quality Control, Supervision] – Ed BiggsOther [Tnt Production Coordinator] – Diane MartinPercussion – Freddie Perren, Paulinho DaCosta*Producer – Freddie PerrenSaxophone, Flute – Ernie Watts, James R. Horn*Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2), Rick CulverTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Freddie Perren (tracks: A3, B2, B5), Keni St. Lewis (tracks: A1, A3, B1 to B5), Kris Young (tracks: A2, A4), Melvin Ragin (tracks: A1, B1), Ric Wyatt, Jr.* (tracks: A2, A4)NotesRecorded & Remixed at: The Mom & Pops Company Store Studios A & E Studio City, Calif. Mastered at: Crystal Industries Manufactured & Marketed by Polydor Incorporated Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Records ℗ © 1981 PolyGram Records, Inc.
G.Q -Reason For The Season (Long Version) -1980 Disco/Funk dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-09 | G.Q -Good Quality- were Emanuel Rahiem LeBlanc, Paul Service, Herb Lane and the late Keith Crier. They formed out of the group the Rhythm Makers who had some blub action with "Zone" and "Prime Cut" in the mid 70s. One of their songs, "Soul On Your Side" would form the basis of their biggest hit, "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" which got them signed to Arista in 1979. That track peaked at #12 in the US and topped the R & B charts. They also scored another hit with "I Do Love You" from that album which peaked at #20 pop. In 1980, with disco on the wane, they delivered a solid album with "Two" that featured the hit "Sitting In The Park". But more exciting were songs like this one. This is the long version compiled on the GQ and the Rhythm Makers anthology in 2016.Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy Discogs:CreditsArt Direction – Donn DavenportBass – Keith "Sabu" Crier*Coordinator [Studio] – Barbara TiesiDesign [Logo] – Gerard HuertaDrums – Paul ServiceEngineer [Assistant] – Karla Bandini*, Craig Michaels, Doug Grinbergs, John Potoker, Matthew WeinerEngineer [Recording Engineer] – Steve ToosEngineer [Recording Engineer], Engineer [Mixing Engineer] – Michael HutchinsonExecutive-Producer – Larkin ArnoldKeyboards – Herb LaneLead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals – Emmanuel Rahiem LeBlanc*Management [Management And Direction] – Tony Lopez (4)Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] – Stewart Romaine*Other [Hair] – Webster McKnightOther [Stylist] – Lisa DaurioPhotography By – John Ford (9)Producer, Mixed By – Jimmy SimpsonVocals – Herb Lane, Keith "Sabu" Crier*, Paul Service
Asha Puthli -The Whip -1979 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-06 | Sexy stormer from the Indian beauty Asha Puthli. She wrote this one and there is a great performance of her performing this live. Out on the CBS label. It oddly didn't appear on her 1979 album "1001 Nights Of Love" which has the epic 14 minute title track. Thanks to my discolicious friend Riley for the track!. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_header
Frederick Knight -My Music Makes Me Feel Good- 1978 Disco/Funk dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-03 | Knight had a UK hit in 1972, "I've Been Lonely For So Long" but was absent from the charts until he wrote "Ring My Bell" for Anita Ward on the Juana label which he established and in 1979, it was a song that topped the charts everywhere and ensured him some nice royalties for the future. He even had an answer song, "Let Me Ring Your Bell Again" in 1981. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy Discogs:Arranged By [Horns & Strings] – Mike Lewis (7)Art Direction, Design – Bob Heimall*, Susan ReinhardtBacking Vocals – Fern Kinney, Frederick Knight, Jeanette Williams, Jewel Bass, Rhodes, Chalmers & RhodesBass – Don BarrettDrums – Blair CunninghamEngineer – James Griffin, Jerry MastersGuitar – Dino Zimmerman, Michael Toals*Keyboards – Carson Whitsett, Frederick KnightMastered By – Larry NixPercussion – Blair Cunningham, Frederick KnightProducer, Written-By – Frederick KnightRemix – James Griffin (tracks: B4), William C. Brown IIIStrings, Horns – The Miami SymphonySynthesizer [Moogs And Arp] – Carl Marsh
Frederick Knight -I Love The Way You Love -1977 Soul/Funk dirtydiscosecrets 2018-12-03 | Songwriter/producer Frederick Knight born in Alabalma in 1944 may be best known for his charttopping disco hit "Ring My Bell" for Anita Ward in 1979 but he also recorded a lot of his own gems. This was taken from his 1977 album "Knight Kap". Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarksCredits courtesy Discogs:rranged By [Horns & Strings] – Mike Lewis (7), Wardell Duezerque*Bass – Don Barrett, George 'Chocolate' Perry*Design [Cover Design] – Phil Allen (5)Drums – James Stroud, Robert FergusonEngineer – James Griffin, James Stroud, Wolf StephensonGuitar – Clayton Cropper*, Dino ZimmermanKeyboards – Benny Latimore, Carson WhitsettMastered By – Larry NixPhotography By – Bill Ray (2)Producer, Engineer – Steve AlaimoProducer, Keyboards, Design Concept [Cover Concept] – Frederick Knight
Idris Muhammed -Are We Doin It -1979 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-11-22 | Famed jazz/disco musician Idris Muhammed captured the hearts and feet of dancers with his dreamy 1977 fantasy "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This". He went on to do a number of mostly unfairly ignored funk tunes such as "Boogie Boots", "S-E-X" and "Foxhuntin" of which was the title of the album that "Are We Doin It" is from on Fantasy Records. He died in 2014. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCredits courtesy Discogs;Arranged By – David Matthews*Art Direction – Phil CarrollBaritone Saxophone – Ronnie CuberBass – Wilbur BascombClarinet – Phil BodnerComposed By – David Matthews* (tracks: A1 to B1, B3), Tony Sarafino (tracks: A1 to B1, B3)Coordinator – Betsy Krouner Palumbo*Design – Lucinda CowellDrums – Idris MuhammadEngineer [Assistant] – Joel CohnEngineer, Mixed By [Recording And Remix Engineer] – David Palmer*Executive-Producer – Charles GrazianoGuitar – Hiram BullockHarp – Gloria AgostiniKeyboards, Synthesizer – Cliff Carter*Mastered By – Bob LudwigPercussion – Sammy FigueroaPhotography By – Phil BrayProducer – David Matthews*, Tony SarafinoTrumpet – Danny Cahn, John Gatchell, Bob Millikan*Vocals – Frank Floyd, Ray Simpson, Zack Sanders*NotesRecorded February/March/April 1979 and mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York. Mastered at Masterdisk, New York. (P) 1979 Fantasy Records
Michele White -Hold Me- 1978 Disco/Pop dirtydiscosecrets 2018-11-19 | Nice tune from her sole album "Sweet Innocent" on the Sunshine Sound label. That label is best known for its Kc and the Sunshine Band releases and the band played on this album. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591Album credits courtesy Discogs:Arranged By – Mike Lewis (7)Backing Vocals – Beverly Champion, Diane Pfeifer, Jeannette Williams*, Michele White, Sharon Scott (3), Yvette MorrisBass – Gary Doty, Ron BogdonCello – Chris Koch (2), Ingus Naruns, Manny CapoteDrums – Randy Feagin, Robert Johnson (3)Engineer – Joe NeilEngineer, Mastered By – Milan Bogdan, Rick Finch*Flute, Baritone Saxophone – Whit SidenerFlute, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Soloist – Chris Colclesser*Guitar – Bobby Caldwell, Jerome Smith, John FristoeKeyboards – Bennie Boynton, Benny Latimore, Harry Wayne CaseyPercussion – Fermin GoytisoloPhotography, Design – Ed Caraeff Studio*Trombone – Peter GravesTrumpet – Ken Faulk, Vinnie TannoViola – David Chappell*, Robert Phillips (2)Violin – Robert Basso*, Bogdan Chruszcz, Guy Weddle, Joe Singer, Joe Manig*, Marguerite Haldeman, Marjorie Lash, Raoul Poliakin, Stuart MacDonald (2), Sue Oltman*Written-By, Arranged By, Producer, Guitar, Vibraphone [Vibes] – Tim McCabe
Eddie Drennon & B.B.S Unlimited -Never Let Me Go -1977 Disco/Latin dirtydiscosecrets 2018-11-10 | Latin based composer produced some of the most beautiful disco music of the era for himself and Esther Williams. He scored with "Le'st Do the Latin Hustle" and "It Don't Mean A Thing". This is taken from his Casablanca album "Would You Dance To My Music"Credits courtesy Discogs:Art Direction – Phyllis ChotinCongas – Larry WashingtonDesign [Graphics] – Stephen LumelDrums – Raymond GassawayEngineer [Assistant] – Rocky Schnarrs*Engineer [Remix], Recorded By – Arthur StoppeGuitar – Thomas Newman (2)Guitar [Electric] – Rugene SpruillKeyboards – Norris BerryMixed By – Tom MoultonPhotography By – Ron SlenzakProducer – Joe BanaProducer, Arranged By – Eddie DrennonStrings – Don Renaldo
Silver Shoes -Keep Moving -1979 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-11-06 | From a strong French album on the Carrere label, "Mr Mover" comes this track from Silver Shoes. This track was written by Michel Beaucarty who released his own disco track "Dancing Ball" in 1978 and Pierre Nacabal. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarks
Stwange Poweple -Get Up (Lets Rock)- 1980 Funk/Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-11-05 | Written by Lonnie Johnson for the ScorpGemi Records label in 1980. He also produced and or wrote for a number of boogie songs in the early 1980s.Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_header
JOIN D I S C O M A D N E S S AND DISCO REISSUES ON FACEBOOK! dirtydiscosecrets 2018-11-01 | D I S C O M A D N E S S was established on 20 January 2012. Since then the group has amassed nearly 6k members from all around the globe! Discover gems you've never heard before, revisit the classics, find mixes, join the discussions and make friends!Link: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591The 2018 group DISCO REISSUES aims to streamline the new reissues of disco albums and the more obscure compilations that sometimes slip through the cracks. Support physical media and add to your disCOLLECTION today!Link: facebook.com/groups/1663740463731140/?ref=group_headerSONG: "SPG Theme" - Silver, Platinum & Gold, 1981, Neptune Records
Michael Zager Band -Love Love Love/Still Not Over/On & On/Using You- 1978 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-10-30 | Excellent producer of acts like the Spinners, Cissy Houston and his own band who are best known for their 1978 megahit "Let's All Chant". The equally brilliant follow up album was "Lifes A Party" which contained the single of the same name and this tuneful medley on side B. Michael Zager is now a professor of music. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCourtesy of Discogs:CreditsArt Direction – Neil TerkBaritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Dave Willis (3) (tracks: B1 to B4)Bass – Francisco CentenoBass Trombone – Steve Saunders (tracks: B1 to B4), Contractor [Musical] – David Katz (tracks: B1 to B4)Creative Director [Creative Direction] – Jim MasseyDrums – Alan Schwartzberg (tracks: B1 to B4)Electric Piano – Michael Zager Reno Ruocco (tracks: B1 to B4)Engineer [Recording], Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Stephen Short* (tracks: B1 to B4)Executive Producer – Jerry LoveFlute, Clarinet, Alto Flute – Alan Beaver (tracks: B1 to B4), Keith Bird (tracks: B1 to B4)Flute, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo], Clarinet, Alto Flute – Derek Grossmith (tracks: B1 to B4)French Horn – John Rooke (tracks: B1 to B4), Michael Thompson (2) (tracks: B1 to B4), Terry Johns (tracks: B1 to B4)Guitar – Paul Keogh (tracks: B1 to B4)Guitar [Solo] – Rickie Hitchcock* (tracks: B1 to B4)Percussion – Ray Cooper (tracks: B1 to B4), Photography – Frank MoscatiPiano [Acoustic], Clavinet, Synthesizer – Francis Monkman (tracks: B1 to B4), Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Michael ZagerStrings – The David Katz String Section* (tracks: B1 to B4)Trombone – Cliff Harvey (tracks: B1 to B4), David Horler (tracks: B1 to B4), Trumpet, Flugelhorn [Flugel Horn] – Burt Ezzard* (tracks: B1 to B4), Henry Lowther (tracks: B1 to B4), John Gatchell ,Kenny Wheeler (tracks: B1 to B4),, Tony Fisher (2) (tracks: B1 to B4)Vocals:, Chas Mills (tracks: B1 to B4), Kay Garner (tracks: B1 to B4), Stephanie De Sykes* (tracks: B1 to B4), Stevie Lange (tracks: B1 to B4)
Esther Williams -My Favourite Thing- 1978 Soul/Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-10-26 | Hustle type tune with typical Eddie Drennon style arrangements on the Friends and Co label. This is from her 1978 album "Bustin' Out" which also features the exquistie "Yours and Yours Alone". Written-By – Esther Williams, Gregory Carmichael, Joe Badalotto. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_header
Weather Girls -You Can Do It -1985 Pop/R & B/Dance dirtydiscosecrets 2018-10-25 | Formerly known as the Two Tons of Fun, Izora Rhodes (RIP) and Martha Wash sung for disco legend Sylvester(RIP) before stepping out on their own with the exhilirating "I Got The Feeling". They then became the Weather Girls who scored a massive hit with "It's Raining Men". They covered "You Can Do It" for their second album "Big Girls Don't Cry" released in 1985, a song that has been performed by Linda Clifford, Arthur Prysock, Dobie Gray, Dusty Springfield and the writer Evie Sands. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCourtesy of Discogs:CreditsArranged By – L. Leon Pendarvis*Engineer – Joe VenneriExecutive-Producer – Charles KoppelmanMixed By – Jeff Kent, Joe VenneriProducer – Hank Medress, Jeff KentProducer [Associate] – Joe VenneriAcoustic Guitar – Eliot Randall*, Jesse WinchesterAlto Saxophone – David Sanborn (tracks: A4, B3)Arranged By, Piano [Acoustic] – L. Leon Pendarvis*Art Direction – John BergBacking Vocals [Additional] – Derrick Newsom, Douglas Kibble, Dynelle Rhodes, Gene Horton, Hank Medress, Jeff Kent, Jesse Winchester, Joe Venneri, John Simmons (4), Lawrence Stewart, Sam Wright (2), Sheila EllisBacking Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal] – Carl Hall, Izora Armstead, Martha Wash, Ula HedwigCo-producer [Associate], Engineer – Joe VenneriCoordinator [Production] – Linda GerrityCopyist – Barbara MarkayDrum Programming – L. Leon Pendarvis*, Sammy Meredino*Drum Programming [Additional] – David RosenbergElectric Guitar – Elliot Randall*, Georg Wadenius, Scott ZitoEngineer [Assistant] – David Sussman, Jeff Young (10), Lothar Segeler, Marshall L'HeraultExecutive-Producer – Charles KoppelmanLead Vocals – Izora Armstead, Martha WashMastered By – Jose Rodriguez*Mixed By – Hank Medress, Jeff Kent, Joe VenneriOther [Clothing] – Tony BryanOther [Hair] – Kibble & BryanOther [Stylist & Make-up] – Doug KibblePercussion [Additional] – Jimmy Maelan*Photography By – Gary HeeryProducer – Hank Medress, Jeff KentProgrammed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – Gregg Mangiafico, L. Leon Pendarvis*
Arthur Prysock -Midnight Blue- 1978 Soul dirtydiscosecrets 2018-10-24 | Upbeat tune from the late crooners album "Here's To Good Friends". This song was written by Carole Bayer Sager and Melissa Manchester. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=bookmarkscourtesy of Discogs: CreditsAlto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Michael Pedicin, JrArt Direction – George OsakiBass – Vince FayBass Trombone – Richard GenoveseCongas – Larry WashingtonDesign – Rod DyerDrums – Grant MacAvoyFlugelhorn – Evan Solot, Rocco BeneGuitar – Ronnie JamesKeyboards – Carlton KentPhotography By – Richard SeireeniTrombone – Bob Moore*, Roger DeLilloTrumpet – Evan Solot, Rocco Bene
Bionic Boogie -Paradise- 1978 Disco dirtydiscosecrets 2018-10-24 | Glorious track from the mind of Gregg Diamond. It featured on his studio groups second album "Hot Butterfly" that came out on Polydor in 1978. It was reissued on cd by Funkytown Grooves in 2011.Electric Guitar – Jeff MironovHarp – Gene BiancoSoloist, Lead Guitar – Steve LoveVocals – David LasleyJoin D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCredits courtesy Discogs:CreditsArranged By [Strings, Horns] – Brad BakerBacking Vocals – Cissy Houston, David Lasley, Luther Vandross, Zach Sanders*Bass, Bass [Piccolo] – Jim GregoryConcertmaster [Strings] – Gene OrloffCoordinator [Album], Directed By – Gregg DiamondDrums – Richard CrooksElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Steve LoveHandclaps – The Disco DykesMastered By – Joe GastwirtMixed By – Godfrey DiamondPercussion – Jimmy MaelenPercussion [Additional] – Godfrey DiamondProducer – Godfrey Diamond, Gregg DiamondSynthesizer [Arp Axe] – Jerry ThomasWritten-By, Arranged By – Gregg Diamond
Gay Sex in the 1970s dirtydiscosecrets 2018-10-21 | ADULT CONTENT. *Just noticed it's missing last ten minutes. Full version: youtube.com/watch?v=kwgupsrcgaYExcellent 2005 documentary by Joseph Lovett about the lives of several gay men in the New York City area and their liberation. Features club scenes and lots of disco music. Join D I S C O M A D N E S S on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/303583563027591/?ref=group_headerCredits: from: gaysexinthe70s.comCastBob AlvarezAlvin BaltropBarton BenesTom BianchiScott BromleyMel CherenArnie KantrowitzLarry KramerLarry MassRodger McFarlaneSusan TomkinKen UngerProduced and Directed by Joseph LovettProducer: Michael Sean KaminskyEditor: Jason SzaboComposer: Art LabriolaCamera & Sound: Joseph Lovett and Michael Sean KaminskyProduction Manager: Brian GlazerPrincipal Photographic Stills By: Alvin BaltropTom BianchiScott BromleyDan EifertBettye LaneAllan TannenbaumAdditional Photographic Stills By: Bernie BernthalerBill CostasLeonard FinkEric Stephen JacobsRobbie LeslieTina PaulHerve TimotheRichard WandelSteve Zabel
