COMING SOON! (Edition 5/24/13): "Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" by The Quick - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "West Side Story" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 5/24/13): "H Freind" by Black Devil Club - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera Featuring scenes from Dario Argento's "Opera" - RENT THE DVD! Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera Produced by Ken Emmons

Disco 12” Single - “H” Card: “Ain’t Love Grand”, “Feelin’ Love” by Hott City (1979)
Butterfly Records
1979
Produced by Jeffrey Parsons and Jeffrey Steinberg

Hott City is a disco concept group which was previously Cut Glass (“Without Your Love” ) with vocalists Mildred Vaney and Ortheria Barnes. One of the great gems of 1979 where each track from the album created a sound for the sound of sophisticated disco music - a definite Butterfly Records collectable.

Disco at it’s peak!



Disco 12” Single - “P” Card: “Palace Palace” by Who’s Who (1979)
Kilroy Records (The Netherlands)
1979
Produced and written by Daniel Vangarde

Who’s Who is a disco project from Daniel Vangarde (Daniel Bangalter) who is the father of Daft Punk member, Thomas Bangalter. His previous projects included Gibson Brothers, Starbow, and Ottawan. “Palace Palace” is a big disco stomper which takes the simple chant and makes a wave of energy for the thumping bass and percussion. Big dance floor favorite for those peak hours when the crowd was ready to jump!



Disco 12” Single - “D” Card: “If You Love Somebody” by Barbara Doust (1991)
Loading Bay Records (UK)
1991
Produced by Andy Robbins, Vince DeGiorgio and Mike ‘Bid Bird’ Coppock

Barbara Doust is a Canadian disco singer who was also a part of the groups Tapps (“My Forbidden Lover” ) and Persuasion (“Take Me Now” ). This release of her 1987 high energy track, “If You Love Somebody” is a remix which features a new added insert which runs the sequencer from Donna Summer’s :I Feel Love”. A nice addition to the original release with a bit more of that disco-psychedelic feel.

High energy modified for UK release!

REISSUE: “Discotique" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lipstique

Disco producer Jurgen S. Korduletsch brought to dance floors some of the most disco glittery tracks and artists. His 1977 studio production of Lipstique was recorded in Munich, Germany and was a wall of disco sound. From the fabulous cover of Chubby Checker's "At The Discotheque" to the pieces mixed within.

"Discotique" is a piece of music from the side one medley which always caught my attention - some may know it as the theme o the "American Bandstand" Disco Dance Contest. It is a disco fantasy complete with hand claps, stomping beat, percussion on swirling disco strings. A great piece of disco music which expresses the excitement of the period.

I have ReStructured the piece and extended it with a new intro, new beats and a few surprises. It had always been one of my favorite tracks and once again reminds us of the moment disco music took off into the pop world.

Dedicated to Mr. Juergen S. Korduletsch

REISSUE: “Dolce Vita” by Ryan Paris – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Ryan Paris is Fabio Roscioli – an Italian singer and actor who gave the early 80s’ Italo-disco scene a few sprinkles of magic with tracks like “Dolce Vita” and “Fall In Love”. “Dolce Vita” is one of the standards of Italo-disco and remains a charming piece of dance music.

In this Disco Video Mix I have chosen “Dolce Vita” along with the classic 1960 film by Federico Fellini, “La Dolce Vita” starring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg. Meaning “the sweet life” it tells the story of a journalist struggling to find himself amongst the crazy lifestyle of his celebrity girlfriend.

The backdrop of visuals works well with the feel of the disco track and is a Disco Video Mix that pulls dance and art together.

Featuring scenes from “La Dolce Vita” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Love Pains” by Yvonne Elliman – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Yvonne Elliman is a voice from the seventies whose songs bring an absolute power of both voice and feeling. Her big disco classic “If I Can’t Have You” from 1977 remains one of the staples of the disco movement and reached #1 in the US. Her 1979 album titled “Yvonne” contained one of the big disco anthems of that year – “Love Pains”. It was produced by Steve Barri and throughout time has maintained an allegiance from the dance community by being remade by artists such as Liza Minelli, Hazell Dean, Viola Wills and Obsession.

I have taken the 1961 romantic drama “Splendor In The Grass” starring Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood to pair images and moving emotions with this disco track. Although the storyline from the film moves differently it relays the pain of love when the timing and emotions are skewed.

The film was directed by Elia Kazan

Featuring scenes from “Splendor In The Grass” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Keep On Jumpin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Musique

The LP that shook dance floors everywhere in 1978 was "Keep On Jumpin'" by Musique! A Patrick Adams production that still brings goosebumps to disco connoisseurs. It is a gem of a recording.

"Keep On Jumpin'" is a track that I recall shortly after Chic's "Dance, Dance, Dance" exploded and I would mix them up - similar bass lines and energy. Although Musique's "Keep On Jumpin'" is more like a cheerleader meet with an energy drink involved.

I have ReStructured the hit with a whole new outline and some new beats, effects and strategies. It made me a little nervous to touch this one - but once I did it was exciting and once again I could not keep my butt still in my chair.

WHAT A TRACK!

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to the master, Mr. Patrick Adams - thank you Patrick, for so much!

REISSUE: “Captain Boogie” by Wardell Piper – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Wardell Piper is a soul vocalist who recorded her self-titled album in 1979 with producers John H. Fitch and Rueben Cross (who wrote Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King’s “Shame&rdquo. The album had two killer-disco singles: “Super Sweet: and “Captain Boogie” – both which shared room on my packed dance floors.

“Captain Boogie” is a funky-disco track which has the power of Wardell’s pipes and a super-disco hero theme. It is one of the most invigorating disco songs of its time and a prelude to The Garage-Diva sound.

I have taken the 1975 Ralph Bakshi animated film “Coonskin” and connected the colorful characters and mod-70s scenes with the disco tracks. The film utilized live action and animation and stars Philip Thomas, Barry White and Scatman Crothers – it was a controversial release in its day and I look at it as a time piece and colorful animation more than any negative messages.

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to the funk-tastic, Ms. Wardell Piper – thank you for your classic dance songs and for sharing your incredible talent

The film was directed by Ralph Bakshi

Featuring scenes from “Coonskin” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Roller Boogie” by Voggue – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Voggue is a disco group created by Denis Lepage and featured Denyse Lepage on vocals. The duo was known as Lime and taking over discotheques quickly with their new brand of high energy dance music. “Roller Boogie” is the B-side to their big 1981 hit, “Dancin’ The Night Away” which quickly established the band on many club playlists.

I have taken the 1979 disco musical film, “Roller Boogie” starring Linda Blair and Jim Bray and blended it with the high energy disco piece. The segments of the disco skate world minus the drama create a nice flow for the mode and feel of the Canadian disco work!

The film was directed by Mark L. Lester

Featuring scenes from “Roller Boogie” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Crème De La Crème” by Waylon – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Waylon is a German disco act with a unique and strange twist. The single was produced by Andy Free (Patty Heart, Dance Reaction) who takes this 1979 disco track into an obscure and touch of maddening flare. It is true camp with a deranged-like camp vocal that is sure to take your senses to another level. It is one of those rare pieces that defy explanation…at times.

Taking the 2003 drag-comedy “Girls Will Be Girls” into this Disco Video Mix seems appropriately – and anyone who is familiar with Varla (Jeffrey Roberson) and her famous Cheez Wiz sequence will relate. Segments from Varla’s character bring the “crème de la crème” of a tasty and hungry performance together.

A bit of madness and disco camp!

The film was directed by Richard Day

Featuring scenes from “Girls Will Be Girls” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Disco 12” Single - “B” Card: “Do Me A Favor” by Amy Bolton (1980)
Importe/12 Records
1980
Produced by Jimmy Bralower

Amy Bolton was a vocalist from the early 80s whom helped to merge the disco sound into a new wave/rock feel with her 12” “Do Me A Favor”. A funky guitar bass which may have been influenced by the Chic. This one was quite a surprise and either clubs loved it or passed. The spoken dialogue is the ploy which makes the track work so well. For the time it was quite a new direction for dance music and lead Amy into a few more dance singles with similar feel.




Disco 12” Single - “B” Card: “Do It”, “Taste Me” by Benlux and Nancy Dee (1979)
Scope Records (UK)
1979
Produced by Dean Springer and Frits Van Swoll

Benelux and Nancy Dee are disco pop trio from Germany with the sound of the changing of disco music in the late 70s onto the early 80s. An electronic arrangement with simple and enticing vocals. A bit “bubble gum” and a bit “soft porn” - something safe and harmless. This single comes from the self-titled album released in 1980.

The rap at the break kills me!




Disco 12” Single - “B” Card: “My Boyfriend’s Back In Town”, “Mechanical Disco” by Bon Bon (1982)
Dig It International (Italy)
1982
Produced by Ferdi Bollard and Rob Bolland

Bon Bon is an electronic pop group from The Netherlands and just in time for the be-bop 80s with this lollypop of a disco track. A cross between the material that was being brought to the front by femme bands like Total Coelo. Quite fun and if the vocals are a bit too sweet - there is always the electronic breaks and flip side (“Mechanical Disco&rdquo which accentuate the tribal beats and computer-break werks!

REISSUE: "I Can't Turn You Loose" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Anthony White

Big disco track from Anthony White - the 1977 Salsoul hit, "I Can't Turn You Loose" is a standard classic for hardcore disco clubs.

White who recorded with Philadelphia International throughout mid 70's hits a big target with disco stomper. It was arranged by Ron Kersey and produced by Earl Young. The track is a cover of the Otis Redding 1967 hit - which later became the entrance music to the film, "The Blues Brothers".

This one is ReStructured to add an extended feel to the song as well as capture that high energy disco energy.

REISSUE: "Future World" by Ganymed - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1973 science fiction film, "Soylent Green" is paired with the 1979 German disco band hit, "Future World" -- a whole new look on the Stanley Greenberg screenplay based on the Harry Harrison novel. The planet is in the "over population" stage and the environment has been effect by the greenhouse effect making the temperature reach unbearable highs.

The film starred Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, Brock Peters, Joseph Cotton, Chuck Connors, Paula Kelly and was the last film for Edward G. Robinson.

Although Ganymed's tune outlines an "Automatic Lover" style lyric, I have paired it with some of "Soylent Green's" grayish and disturbing scenes to give it a new contrast.

The song was a minor hit here in the US as it appeared at the end of the disco wave -- but I understand the band was still a bit hit in Germany and surrounding areas. Their sound was recognizable and in the early 80's a must for after-hours dancing or drinking. Great synthetic feel.

Featuring scenes from "Soylent Green" -- RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Russia” by Caprice – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Caprice is a disco project from Jacques Fred Petrus (Macho, Revanche, Peter Jacques Band, Change) and Candelario Sanchez. One of the last Euro-disco productions on the Italian disco label, Goody Music. The album is one of the rare and underground finds of the Jacques Fred Petrus collection and one of the sounds of the orchestrations which were assembled by Petrus.

“Russia” is a track from the project which I have created a Disco Video Mix using the 1957 musical/comedy/romance film, “Silk Stockings” starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. The remake of “Ninotchka” gives a few dance sequences with Russian flavor a great pairing with this disco piece.

The film was directed by Rouben Mamoulian

Featuring scenes from “Silk Stockings” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Disco 12” Single - “B” Card: “Shame (You Were The Big Sensation)” by B. Blasé (1984)
Many Records (Italy)
1984
Produced, arranged and mixed by Maurizio Paves and Stefano Sochi

B. Blasé is an Italo-disco artists who released 3 single from 1984 - 1987 and set the ground for a sound which stood out. His 1984 release “Shame (You Were The Big Sensation)” is one of the memorable sounds and singles from B. Blasé and this production team. Very much in the vein of groups like Klein and M.B.O. with the beat-box like arrangement - but this one with a bit more with a driving Italo-disco energy and vocal.

Worked many wonders for a sudden shift in energy during those mid-to-high energy sets. A personal favorite and one of those period pieces which stands out among others.



Disco 12” Single - “W” Card: “Lipservce” (Rumor Control)” by Jessica Williams (1987)
Mastered Records and Tapes
1987
Produced by Moises Katz

Disco-diva Jessica Williams returns with a high energy track written by Mr. Paul Parker - and remixed along with Man Parrish. This fast moving high energy piece is one of the big hits on my dance floor for this year, It has the sound which made the dancers come to life and the sweetness of Jessica’s voice to allure them into a fast trance.

Wonderful high energy song for Ms. Jessica Williams and the stated work of Paul Parker and Mann Parrish!



Disco 12” Single - “S” Card: “Show Me” by San (1988)
Touch Records
1988
Produced by Fonny De Wulf and Raymond Muylie / Additional Production by Frank Del Rio ands Victor Flores

A high energy cover of The Cover Girls’ “Show Me” from 1986 - taken from the Miami freestyle dose and given a percussion driven mix with some additional production added for this US remix by Frank Del Rio and Victor Flores. San released a single the prior year titled “Too Many Times Too Many Changes” - also produced by Fonny De Wulf. Her vocal style is the breathy disco goddess and works with the sound which De Wulf creates.

Miami freestyle track goes high energy!