For those of you who have not yet read Love Saves the Day, there are numerous, extensive mentions of this space made famous by David Mancuso. These were times when disco was in it's infancy and I was fascinated by the descriptions of the parties and the way the music was at the heart of everything. David Mancuso was well known for letting the music drive the evening and create ambiance. There were times during an evening when he would mix into rain forrest sounds and turn out the lights, only to follow it by turning on the air conditioners full blast afterward. Now that's what I call inventive for those times.

I recall my first time at The Loft in the early 70's. The Argentinean who took me had the proper "card" which as I recall was Snow White or something. I vividly recall his consternation that night because someone approached him about the red bandana in his left rear pocket which he had for his FFA interest. He was quite turned off because he was told that night it was about blood-letting.

But I was blown away by the music and the atmosphere.

Anyone recall the refreshment table?

This club laid the foundation for basicaly all clubs and that shouldnt be forgotten,you hear so much about paradise garage but loft was so much more than a club,it was a feeling.

And the only club to give birth to it's own unique form of dance...LOFTING!

I know I was there but I can't really remember much ....

I currently live in 647 Broadway, top floor.
We're trying to find David Mancuso, and invite him to our next party.

Does anyone have any info about him?

The loft for me was a snapshot of all that was good about the 70's in new york. This was a disco that catered to all who were out to have a great time. regardless of dress, sexual orientation, race and everything else you were accepted at the loft. The sound system and the music bordered on being a religious experience. I have been to all of the big clubs but the loft was by far the best.

Anyone who remembers the loft email me and we can reminice

The loft was an experience beyond belief.I partied at the Loft in the Lower East Side.I was very young going to the loft, as I would go with my older brothers and husband of almost 19 years...I will never forget the sound system.. all the fun that I endured during those years.I must agree with Richard J,every one was excepted...There is no place like the Loft.

The Loft was a place I rarely went to, too busy working. The few times I was there, I came away impressed. There was constant chatter in the streets about this place. So many of my friends would go there, there must have been a good reason!

I remember paying at the door and getting a penny change that you could not refuse ...good luck or something...great spot

I don't think all the buzz was about the penny.It was about the great music and times people had there, wasn't it?

Hey Richard J; I'm Joe and I remember all to well. I tried to email you but it won't let me. You could contact me at runup2hot@yahoo.com I would love to chat with you about our experiences.

Best Regards,

Joe...

QUESTION: How many of you believe that THE LOFT was the first DISCO??

Hey folks:
I just received a response to my comments about ther loft. I would like to point out that I began going to the loft when I was all of 20 years old. I thought I had it together and was up on all of the trends. However, going to the loft had a profound and long lasting effect on my life. First it loosened me up, secondly it showed me that radically diverse groups of peopleform all backgrounds, economic status, sexual orientation and races could come together and party harder than I thought possible. Can anyone ever forget their firs time going upstaris and entering the dance floor. The music and sound were amazing, unlike anythig I had heard in my life, the dancing and chanting were intoxicating (as well as the punch), and my attitudes toward life changed as result. after partying with gays, whites, rich and poor, quite strange types, hippies, militants, and any other type I realized that we all had a need to let go of our hard up strait laced morality and enjoy life. Does anyone remember the big Bi-centenial arty there on July 4th, 1976. What a night, I remember walking out of the place into bright sunshine at some point the next day and realizing that I was undergoing a spiritual awakening. I am now a grandfather and an old time hard core who has been there, done that, and much much more. I have been to many of the big clubs since the loft but none of them had the good vibe and the freedom of the loft. David We need you back, If cindy, tommy, bambi, or ricky is out there and reads this post let me say I remember you guys with great pride and fondness. Email me to reminice.
Richard J