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DiscoMusic.com member and former Disco DJ Jay Negron had this to say about The Forbidden Fruit:
The first time I went to a club, I was 16 yrs old, snuck in with a fake ID. (and I had these long sideburns)
It was called "The Forbidden Fruit" and it was on 81st & Central Pk. West in NYC.
The DJ was playing with 2 turntables--no mixer--just a toggle switch where he would go from one table to the next.
The hot songs (audience response) were:
"Get On The Good Foot" - James Brown
"Think" - Lyn Collins
"Soul Makossa" - Manu Dibango
"Right Place Wrong Time" - Dr.John
"Life & Death in G&A" - Abaco Dream
"It's Just Begun" - Jimmy Castor Bunch
"Don't Bring Back Memories" - Four Tops
"I Can Understand It" - New Birth
"K Jee" - Niteliters
"Jingo" - Santana
"Woman" - Barabas
"Why Can't We Live Together" - Timmy Thomas
"Thank You" - Sly & The Family Stone
"You're The One" - Little Sister
As you see it was mostly funk & R&B.
The strobe light was flashing, all the multi-colors were on, people were hooping & hollering, (it was a DISCO and that was Disco Music)and all I could do was watch the DJ.
He looked like he was having the best time of everybody!!!
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May 21, 2011 | 7:54 pmForbidden Fruit was at 50 West 77th st in the space that is now Scaletta Risorante. Was closed by neighbors who objected to noise and its "scene" in March 1973
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Jan 29, 2011 | 5:14 pm
Please make note that my name on my comments will be Tony Abbott rather then Anthony Abbott. Thank You.
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Jan 29, 2011 | 5:04 pm
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Jan 27, 2011 | 9:15 pm
Grace Walter and willie were their names.The 2 of them were like fixtures there.
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Jan 27, 2011 | 9:12 pm
Hi Grace Thanks for the reply. Your correct ,Minerva was Marvins wife name. I met her once. I worked at Tigerre opening and then Pegasus,one after another.Do not recall LuLu, Cookie or Mama.Met so many people there.Francis was the d.j. You migth recall me , at times I played music there. I started as security with friend James.He was very tall bodybuilder. strong and drove a orange Porshe.We were there 4 nights a week for over 1 year. I remember these 2 brothers Willie,tall.long black hair, straight down to his a**,both of them. They were from Spanish Harlem. So many others.Marvin was really good to me.He took me everywhere with each new bar. Do you remember Joe Artanis,he was the money man. Sinatra spelled backward.Great guy.Nich talking to you Grace.Best of life . Anthony
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Jan 26, 2011 | 4:47 pm
This message is for Anthony Abbott (Tony). I may know you? Marvin Ginsberg married Minerva years ago. I don't know if he is still alive or married to her. Do you know "Mama, Cookie, Lulu? Are you familiar with Taggaris? Grace
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Jan 25, 2011 | 6:31 pm
Hi ,Everyone called me Tony. I worked the opening of the club at the door.Marvin Ginsberg was the manager.Ruenben collected. Nobody got passed him. I would love to hear about Marvin. Whats he up to.Best of life Tony
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Sep 21, 2010 | 2:57 pm
We were at Forbidden Fruit- moved there after Sanctuary. It was also a juice bar. Music was great Jimmy Castor Just begun and Your The one for sure. I even think I remeber Walter and his shoulders was he from West New York?
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May 12, 2010 | 9:42 pm
Forbidden Fruit was one of the first discos I ever attended. I was 16 years old. Francis was the D.J. and I loved his music. The songs I clearing remember were Think, Get on the Good Foot. I used to love to dance with a guy named Willie. He was a great dancer. My friend went out with his brother Walter. Walter used to shake his shoulders when he danced. He always wore a hat...he was very handsome.
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Jan 16, 2010 | 12:23 pm
Been there...done that!!
HI everyone,
I just happen to look online to see what i can find out about my fathers old clubs...
My dad ( Joe Artanis) was the owner of the forbidden fruit..and other clubs...Latin Gallery , Honka Monka...ect
I remember going there during the day with my dad.. when i was little..I remember the cups of the forbiden fruit had a picture of adam and eve with the apple in red...
Anyway just thought it was nice to see people talking about it..
I am going to show him...
He still loves talking about the good old New york days ...