1976 Billboard Disco Compilation Consensus Charts!!!

[DISCODISK]

Originally Posted by markydefad

Hey dd,

long time/ no see you around here. :cry:

its too scary what with quinny kicking off and all, he frightens me;)

[tony98]

Is my mind playing tricks because i seem to remember Chic "Dance Dance Dance" on Buddah late 76' early 77'. pre Atlantic.

[markydefad]

no kids, it's the end of summer, 1976-- it's on RCA, the artist is fresh off a big hit for the label....;-)

[disco-disc]

HI Marky...Carol Douglas ?

[markydefad]

Originally Posted by starsky

HI Marky...Carol Douglas ?

No, not Carol; Carol recorded for Midland International, which was distributed by RCA--but the artist I'm looking for was on the actual RCA label. Had the biggest disco hit they'd ever charted thus far. This ain't a HARD one kids!!!! :-o:-o:-o :???::???::???: :oops::oops::oops: :-P:-P:-P ;)

[remicks]

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Poor Marky !!! This job's hard enough !!!


If I were to guess one of the Petticoat Junction girls .....would I be one the right track ??? ;)



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[markydefad]

Originally Posted by remicks

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Poor Marky !!! This job's hard enough !!!


If I were to guess one of the Petticoat Junction girls .....would I be one the right track ??? ;)



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hmmm....lessee, Betty Jo, Bobbie Jo, or Billie Jo--uh, NO, NO, NO JO.

Oh, I get it. You folks is just playin' dumb--to get my dander up, right???

[remicks]

Originally Posted by markydefad

hmmm....lessee, Betty Jo, Bobbie Jo, or Billie Jo--uh, NO, NO, NO JO.

I thought it was :
Bobby Jo
Betty Lou
Billie Jean
........ andthat leaves :

"____ __ "

...............the forgotten daughter #4 who left The ShadyRest for NYC early in the first season to pursue her dreams of a singing career ! ! ;)


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[disco-disc]

PLAYIN' DUMB he says.......jeez I've been that all my life....Did You Ever Teach ???? :icon_neutral:
Silver convention/mariboo/Carrie/....Oh I give up ..............
Marky explalin to us again why your chaps gape at the front on your avatar.

[disco-disc]

DD...its too scary what with quinny kicking off and all, he frightens me ..
I know what you mean DD ....he does get VERY annoyed doesn't he....Tho' with a 'boat race' like that every reflection in the mirror would depress you.....Is that why Disco DJ booths were darkened ????????????

SORRY Q....:razz:

[DISCODISK]

Originally Posted by starsky

DD...its too scary what with quinny kicking off and all, he frightens me ..
I know what you mean DD ....he does get VERY annoyed doesn't he....Tho' with a 'boat race' like that every reflection in the mirror would depress you.....Is that why Disco DJ booths were darkened ????????????

SORRY Q....:razz:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
though i think we have to explain cockney rhyming slang to the americans cos i think they might not be following
you take a word or two that sound like the word you want to use and say them instead [dont ask me why ask the londoners;-) ]
e.g
apples and pears=stairs
the one STARSKY is using, boat race =face;-)
incase yall still not following heres a few more
zone=drone
spain=pain
rat rappin'=flappin'
wikka rap=im a twat
ya see its so easy8-)

[disco-disc]

Hey DD, got the Rhymin' slang, But Wickka Rap ???????????
You forgot to add one,
Anyone gusess what Merchant Banker means......;)

Marky you haven't given us the answer to the RCA question yet .....

[markydefad]

August 21, 1976

Billboard Pop Chart Top 10:
1) DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART - Elton John & Kiki Dee (3rd week @ #1)
2) YOU SHOULD BE DANCING - Bee Gees
3) LET 'EM IN - Wings
4) YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE - Lou Rawls
5) I'D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT - England Dan & John Ford Coley
6) (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY - KC & The Sunshine Band
7) ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC - The Beach Boys
8. KISS AND SAY GOODBYE - The Manhattans ( #1 for 2 weeks)
9) GET CLOSER - Seals & Crofts (featuring Carolyn Willis)
10) TURN THE BEAT AROUND - Vicki Sue Robinson

Billboard Soul/R&B Chart #1:
1) WHO'D SHE COO? - Ohio Players (1st week @ #1)

(Items in BOLD have charted / will chart on the disco charts.)
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Disco Action

Record World "National Disco File Top 20" #1: YOU SHOULD BE DANCING (week #2); (This is the chart being used by Joel Whitburn in his book for this time period--you know, the one chart versus 5 or 6, sometimes 7-- chart thang.)

But I've resolved that issue by combining the current 6 Billboard charts into one.

New Rule: from now on there will be a constant 6 charts published each week through the end of August, 1976--when a national chart takes the place of this format. 3 NYC retailers and 3 audience response charts from NYC, LA/San Diego and a guest city will be printed each week.



Billboard charts:

A= Top 15 Audience Response Records in NYC Discos
(#1= YOU SHOULD BE DANCING) (5th week)
B= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Downstairs Records (NYC)
(#1= "DR. BUZZARD'S ORIGINAL SAVANNAH BAND" LP) (5th week)
C= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Colony Records (NYC)
(#1= "DR. BUZZARD'S ORIGINAL SAVANNAH BAND" LP) (2nd week)
D= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Melody Song Shops (Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island)
(#1= RUBBERBAND MAN) (2nd week)
E= Top 15 Audience Response Records in LA/ San Diego Discos:
(#1= YOU SHOULD BE DANCING) (6th week)
F= Special Guest City Chart: Top 15 Audience Response Records in Washington, D.C. Discos:
(#1 = CHERCHEZ LA FEMME / SOUR & SWEET) (1st reported week)


6 charts with 15 items apiece; 15 points for a #1; 1 point for a #15; 90 maximum points. Add them up and voila!....
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THE DISCO COMPILATION CONSENSUS TOP 40 + 6

Chart #96 (volume 2: #34 ): August 21, 1976

1) YOU SHOULD BE DANCING - Bee Gees
(RSO 7” single/ promo disco disk: 4:47 ) (86 points/ ABCDEF)
7 weeks on the chart/ 5th week @ #1 / Last week: #1 (+/-0)
2) CHERCHEZ LA FEMME / SOUR & SWEET (AEF) /
"DR. BUZZARD'S ORIGINAL SAVANNAH BAND" LP (BCD) - Doctor Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
(RCA LP) (41 + 41 = 82 points/ ABCDEF)
8 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #2 (+/-0)
LP Tracks:
Side A: 1) I'll Play The Fool; 2) Hard Times; 3) Whispering /Cherchez La Femme / Se Si Bon; 4) Sunshower
Side B: 1) We Got It Made/ Night & Day; 2) You've Got Something/ 'Betcha' the Love Bug Bitcha' 3) Sour & Sweet/ Lemon In The Honey
3) LET'S MAKE A DEAL / I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN / BE MINE (Medley) (AEF) / ”I’VE GOT YOU” LP (BCD)- Gloria Gaynor
(Polydor LP) (32 + 34 = 66 points/ ABCDEF)
4 weeks/ 2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #4 (+1)
Track listing:
Side A: Let’s Make A Deal/ I’ve Got You Under My Skin/ Be Mine (Medley)
Side B:1) Touch Of Lightning; 2) Let’s Make Love; 3) Nothing In This World; 4) Do it Right; 5) Talk, Talk, Talk
4) THE BEST DISCO IN TOWN - The Ritchie Family
(Marlin LP) (47 points/ A_CDEF)
7 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #3 (-1)
5) ONE FOR THE MONEY - The Whispers
(Soul Train LP/ 7” single (Part 1 & 2) / 12" promo disco disk: 5:13) (40 points/ ABCDEF)
9 weeks on the chart / Last week: #5 (+/-0)
6) YOU + ME = LOVE - Undisputed Truth
(Whitfield 7" / 12" single commercially available: 11:10) (36 points/AB__EF)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #13 (+7)
7) SUN… SUN…SUN - Ja Kki
(Pyramid 7” single (Part 1 & 2)"/ 12" single commercially available: 9:15) (33 points/ ABCD_F)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #11 (+4)
8. NIGHT FEVER - The Fatback Band
(Spring LP ) (33 points/_BCD__)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #15 (+7)
9) MY LOVE IS FREE - Double Exposure
(Salsoul LP version) (29 points/ AB_D__)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week" #7 (-2)
10) “WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO” LP (All Cuts) - The Trammps
(Atlantic LP) ( 24 points/A_C__F)
18 weeks (LP)/ (“TWTHPG” single)10 weeks prior to LP release) = 28 total weeks / 10 weeks @ #1/ Last week: #9 (-1)
Side A: 1) Soul Searchin’ Time; 2) That’s Where The Happy People Go; 3) Can We Come Together;
Side B: 1) Disco Party; 2) Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won’t Do); 3) Hooked For Life; 4) Love Is A Funky Thing

11) DON'T TAKE AWAY THE MUSIC – Tavares
(Capitol LP/ 12" version released late Oct. '76): 6:18.) (23 points/A_C_E_)
10 weeks on the chart/ 2 weeks @#1 / Last week: #8 (-3)
12) YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE / RUN TO ME - Candi Staton
( WB 7" single/ LP / "RTM": 12" promo: 6:41) (21 points each / A___E_)
19 weeks / 8 weeks on the chart / Last week: #10 (-2)
13) KNIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN - Giorgio (Moroder) (accompanied by The Munich Machine)
(Oasis LP) (19 points/ ADF)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #28 (+15)
14) HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL - Tavares
(Capitol LP/ 7” (part 1 & 2) / 12" disco disk promo remix: 6:32)
(18 points/AE)
14 weeks on the chart / 2 weeks @#1 / Last week: #6 (-8.)
15) I DON'T WANNA LOSE YOUR LOVE - The Emotions
(Columbia 7" single/ 12" promo & 12" commercial single 4:00 will be released) (15 points/ ABDF)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #32 (+17)
16) THE RUBBERBAND MAN - The Spinners
(Atlantic LP/ 12" promo: 7:22) (15 points/ D)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #17 (+1)
17) YOU’LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE – Lou Rawls
(Philadelphia Intl. Records 7”/LP) ( 14 points/ AC)
14 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #23 (+6)
18. ARABIAN NIGHTS (medley):
1) Istanbul (Not Constantinople);
2) Lawrence Of Arabia (More Than Yesterday, Less Than Tomorrow);
3) In A Persian Market (Show Me How You Dance) - The Ritchie Family
(Marlin LP) (13 points/ E)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #22 (+4)
19) I WANNA FUNK WITH YOU TONITE - Giorgio (Moroder) (accompanied by The Munich Machine)
(Oasis LP) (12 points/ ACF)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #49 (+30)
20) DESTINY - Candi Staton
(WB LP) (11 points/ E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #20 (+/-0)

21) I GOT YOUR LOVE - Stratavarious featuring Lady
(Roulette 7" (part 1 & 2)/ 12" commercial single: 8:05) (11 points/ B)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #40 (+19)
22) IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM - Mark Radice
(United Artists 7" single) (10 points / E)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #33 (+11)
23) PARTY LINE / (R) KEEP IT UP LONGER – Andrea True Connection
(Buddah LP) (10 points each/ C)
11 weeks/ 7 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #45 (+22) / RETURN (last charted 7/17/76 @ #33)
24) CRAZY DANCIN' - Bottom Line
(Greedy LP) (8 points / C)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #41 (+17)
25) EVERYMAN (Has to Carry His Own Weight) - Double Exposure
(Salsoul LP) (8 points / A)
3 weeks each on the chart/ Last week" #7 (-18.)
26) LUCK BE A LADY - Broadway Brass
(20th Century LP/ 7" single) (8 points/ E)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #27 (+1)
27) YOU'RE MY PEACE OF MIND - Faith, Hope & Charity
(RCA 7"/ LP/ 12" single remix by David Todd to be released: 10:36) (7 points/ B)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #50 (+23)
28. GETAWAY - Earth, Wind & Fire
(Columbia 7" single / 12” single) (7 points/ E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #51 (+23)
29) JAWS - Lalo Schifrin
(CTI LP/ 7" single/ 12" single commercially available: 5:47)
(7 points/ D)
4 weeks on the chart / Last week: #16 (-13)
30) * MAKES YOU BLIND - The Glitter Band
(Bell 7" single- English Import) (7 points/ F)
1 week on the chart/ *DEBUT

31) * LIKE HER! - Gentleman & Their Lady (featuring Danny Mitchell)
(Roulette 7"/ 12" single commercially available: 7:57) (6 points/ F)
1 week on the chart/ *DEBUT
32) (R) LOVE TO THE WORLD - L.T.D.
(A&M 7" single/ LP) (6 points/ B)
3 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 7/31/76 @ #28.)
33) "SUMMERTIME" LP - MFSB
(Philadelphia International Records LP) (6 points/ D)
9 weeks ( whole LP)/ 3 weeks ("Picnic" track) on the chart/ Last week: #14 (-19)
LP Tracks:
Side A: 1) Picnic In The Park ; 2) Summertime; 3) Plenty Good Lovin'; 4) Sunnin" & Funnin'
Side B: 1) Summertime And I'm Feelin' Mellow; 2) I'm On Your Side; 3) Hot Summer Nights; 4) We Got The Time
34) GIVE A BROKEN HEART A BREAK – Damon Harris & Impact
(Atco 7”/ LP / 12" promo single) (5 points/ AC)
11 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #12 (-22)
35) LET'S GET IT TOGETHER - El Coco
(AVI 12” single commercially available ) (5 points/ E)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #43 (+8.)
36) * GONNA DO MY BEST TO LOVE YOU - Brian & Brenda (Russell)
(Rocket 7"/ 12” promo (short & long version: 6:00) (4 points/ E)
1 week on the chart/ *DEBUT
37) * NICE 'N' NAASTY - The Salsoul Orchestra
(Salsoul 12” single commercially available) (4 points/ F)
1 week on the chart/ *DEBUT
38. * THE MORE I GET TO KNOW YOU - Five Special
(TEAI 7") (4 points/ B)
1 week on the chart/ *DEBUT
39) (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY - KC & The Sunshine Band
(TK 7" single) (4 points/ D)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #25 (-14)
40) * THE PEOPLE WANT MUSIC - The Controllers
(Juana 7") (3 points/ B)
1 week on the chart/ *DEBUT

41) SMOKE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY - The Glass Family
(Earhole 7" disco edit) (3 points / E)
7 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #30 (-11)
42) BAD GIRL (Mala Femmena) - Manhattan Express
(Friends & Co. 7"/ (2 points/ B)
(later in early 1977, re-released as 12” (5:54) on flip side on 12” of “Let’s Do The Latin Hustle”) (J. Whitburn shows remix this charting on 3/5/77)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #37 (-5)
43) (R) GET DOWN HAPPY PEOPLE - Jimmy Dockett
(Flo-Feel 7") (2 points/ D)
4 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 8/7/76 @ #48.)
44) LET ME DOWN EASY - Rare Pleasure
(Cheri Records 7"/ 12" promo only 4:41) (2 points/ C)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #53 (+9)
45) * MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE - Love Unlimited Orchestra
(20th Century LP/ 7" single/ 12" single) (2 points/ E)
1 week on the chart/ *DEBUT
46) * FULL TIME THING (Between Dusk & Dawn) - Whirlwind
(Roulette 12" promo only / 12" single commercially available: 5:36)(1 point/ F)
1 week on the chart/ *DEBUT

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The Chart Of LEAST Consensus

I’ve decided to type out the chart or charts that most bucks the consensus results of my Top 10 each week to show where the disparities lie.

Chart A= charts 9 items in my Top 10
Chart B= charts 8 items in my Top 10
Chart C= charts 8 items in my Top 10
Chart D= charts 8 items in my Top 10
Chart E= charts 7 items in my Top 10 *
Chart F= charts 8 items in my Top 10

Note how the CONSENSUS is building in the charts—every chart, except one, charts 8 or 9 items in my Top 10---the HITS are takin’ over—see also the STATS section—only 10 items on this week’s chart that are NOT listed in Joel Whitburn’s book.

* This week chart E (Top Audience Response Records in LA/ San Diego Discos) is the charts of LEAST consensus…..

(Items in *italics & underlined are in the current DCC Top 10)

Top Audience Response Records in LA/San Diego Discos
1) YOU SHOULD BE DANCING - Bee Gees (RSO EP)
2) YOU + ME = LOVE - Undisputed Truth (Whitfield)
3) BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS- Ritchie Family (Marlin LP)
4) CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/ SOUR & SWEET - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band (RCA LP)
5) YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE/ RUN TO ME/ DESTINY - Candi Staton (WB LP)
6) IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM - Mark Radice (UA LP)
7) LET'S MAKE A DEAL/ I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN/ BE MINE (Medley) - Gloria Gaynor (Polydor LP)
8. LUCK BE A LADY - Broadway Brass (20th Century LP)
9) GETAWAY - Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia EP)
10) DON'T TAKE AWAY THE MUSIC/ HEAVEN MUST BE MISING AN ANGEL - Tavares (Capitol LP)
11) LET'S GET IT TOGETHER - El Coco (AVI)
12) GONNA DO MY BEST TO LOVE YOU - Brian & Brenda (Rocket/MCA)
13) SMOKE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY - Glass Family (Earhole disco edit)
14) MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE - Love Unlimited Orchestra (20th Century LP)
15) ONE FOR THE MONEY - The Whispers (Soul Train)

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ONE YEAR AGO IN DISCO HISTORY...August 23, 1975


THE DISCO COMPILATION CONSENSUS TOP 5

1) DO IT ANY WAY YOU WANNA - People's Choice
(TSOP 45) (64 points/ ABCDE)
8 weeks on the chart/ 5th week @ #1/ Last week: #1 (+/-0)
2) BRAZIL - The Ritchie Family
(20th Century 45) (61 points/ ABCDE)
7 weeks on the chart/ 2 weeks @ #1/ Last week: #2 (+/-0)
3) PEACE PIPE (AE) / "NON-STOP" LP (BCD) - B.T. Express
(Roadshow LP) (21 +34 = 55 points/ ABCDE)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #3 (+/-0)
4) WHEN YOU'RE YOUNG AND IN LOVE - Ralph Carter
(Mercury 45) (42 points/ ABCD_)
8 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #4 (+/-0)
5) FLY, ROBIN, FLY - Silver Convention
(Midland Int. LP) (38 points/ ABCD_)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #7 (+2)

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STATS:

10 items: (half) #23, 24, 26, 29, 32, 36, 40, 41, 43 & 44 NOT listed in Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco (1974 - 2003) book.

DEBUTS (+8.):
30) * MAKES YOU BLIND - The Glitter Band (F)
31) * ...LIKE HER! - Gentlemen & Their Lady (F)
36) * GONNA DO MY BEST TO LOVE YOU - Brian & Brenda (E)
37) * NICE 'N' NAASTY - The Salsoul Orchestra (F)
38. * THE MORE I GET TO KNOW YOU - Five Special (B)
40) * THE PEOPLE WANT MUSIC - The Controllers (B)
45) * MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE - Love Unlimited Orchestra (E)
46) * FULL TIME THING (Between Dusk & Dawn) - Whirlwind (F)

RETURNS (+3):
23) (R) KEEP IT UP LONGER - Andrea True Connection (C)
32) (R) LOVE TO THE WORLD - L.T.D. (B)
43) (R) GET DOWN HAPPY PEOPLE - Jummy Dockett (D)

DROPPED OFF (-22):
FLAMINGO - Lalo Schifrin (was #16/ 2 weeks on the chart)
"BLACK WIDOW" LP - Lalo Schifrin (was #16/ 1 week on the chart)
* TEN PERCENT - Double Exposure (was #18/ 16 weeks on the chart/ *will return)
* ALWAYS THERE - Side Effect (was #19/ 9 weeks on the chart/ *will return)
* NICE & SLOW - Jesse Green (was #21/ 16 weeks on the chart/ *will return)
I'VE GOT A FEELING - The Whispers (was #24/ 2 weeks on the chart)
PUT ME IN THE NEWS - The Whispers (was #24/ 1 week on the chart)
LOVE POWER - Roberta Kelly (was #26/ 10 weeks on the chart)
I GET LIFTED - Sweet Music (was #29/ 5 weeks on the chart)
SOMETIMES - Lesley Gore (was #31/ 2 weeks on the chart)
IT'S BETTER THAN WALKING OUT - Marlena Shaw (was #34/ 7 weeks on the chart)
* LOW DOWN - Boz Scaggs (was #35/ 11 weeks on the chart/ *will return)
LIFE ON MARS - Dexter Wansel (was #36/ 2 weeks on the chart)
LOVE CHANT - Eli's Second Coming (was #38/ 11 weeks on the chart)
SUPER DISCO - The Rimshots (was #39/ 6 weeks on the chart)
HELPLESSLY (1976 Tom Moulton Remix) - Moment Of Truth (was #42/ 2 weeks on the chart)
* SO MUCH FOR LOVE - Moment Of Truth (was #42/ 4 weeks on the chart/ *will return)
* "A LOVE TRILOGY" LP (all cuts) - Donna Summer (was #44/ #1 for 3 weeks/ 20 weeks on the chart/ * tracks will return)
DESPERATELY - Barrabas (was #46/ 10 weeks on the chart)
* TAKE A LITTLE - Liquid Pleasure (was #47/ 12 weeks on the chart/ *will return)
DANCING FREE - Hot Ice (was #48/ 8 weeks on the chart)
* GET THE FUNK OUT MA FACE - The Brothers Johnson (was #52/ 3 weeks on the chart/ * will return)

MOVIN' ON UP: Biggest Movers
+30 I WANNA FUNK WITH YOU TONITE (from #49 up to #19)
+23 YOU'RE MY PEACE OF MIND (from #50 up to #27)
+23 GETAWAY (from #51 up to #28.)
+22 PARTY LINE (from #45 up to #23)
+19 I GOT YOUR LOVE (from #40 up to #21)
+17 I DON'T WANNA LOSE YOUR LOVE (from #32 up to #15)
+17 CRAZY DANCIN' (from #41 up to #24)
+15 KNIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN (from #28 up to #13)

I'M GOIN' DOWN: Biggest Drops
-22 GIVE A BROKEN HEART A BREAK (from #12 down to #34)
-19 "SUMMERTIME" LP (from #14 down to #33)
-18 EVERYMAN (Has to Carry His Own Weight) (from #7 down to #25)
-14 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY (from #25 down to #39)
-13 JAWS (from #16 down to #29)

IN THE LONG RUN: Longest Chart Runs (12 weeks & over)
THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO (28 consecutive weeks: 1st as a single for 13 weeks/ now as part of the LP)
YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE (19 consecutive weeks)
"WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO" LP (all cuts) (18 consecutive weeks)
HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL (14 consecutive weeks)
YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE (14 consecutive weeks)

THE FINAL TALLY, HO
46 total items this week; last week 53
+8 debuts +3 returns / -22 dropoffs
4 records on all 6 charts (Bee Gees, Dr. Buzzard, Gloria Gaynor, Whispers)
2 records on 5 charts (Ritchie Family, Ja Kki)
2 records on 4 charts (Undisputed Truth, Emotions)
6 records on 3 charts
4 records on 2 charts
28 records on only 1 chart

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What's It All About, Mar-keeey???

(Is it just for old disco we live???..... well IS it????)

BEE GEES NEW POINT CHAMPS!!!
...Break Point Total Record with 86 out of 90 Points!!! :D:D:D

After tieing the Trammps' existing record of 85 out of 90 points, two weeks ago--this week the Bee Gees better the existing record by one point--up to 86-- and retain #1 for the 5th straight week. :D

Bee Gees stats: (2 #1's + 4 #2's)
A= #1; B= #2; C= #2; D= #2; E= #1; F= #2

The runners-up:

Dr. Buzzard stats: (#2 for the 3rd week; this week with 82 points)
A= #2 (tracks); B= #1 (LP); C= #1 (LP); D= #5 (LP); E= #4 (tracks); F= #1 (tracks)

Gloria Gaynor stats: (#3 with 66 points)
A= #3 (medley); B= #6 (LP); C= #4 (LP); D= #4 (LP); E= #7 (medley); F= #6 (medley)

Ritchie Family stats: (#4 with 47 points)
A= #9; B= N/C; C= #7; D= #11; E= #3; F= #3

The Whispers (40 points/ all 6 charts) retain #5.
Undisputed Truth (36 points) climbs up to #6 with 4 charts reporting it.
Ja Kki (33 points) return to the Top 10 @ #7 with 5 charts reporting it.
The Fatback Band (33 points) break into the Top 10 with their LP track @ #8.
Double Exposure (29 points) drops from #7 down to #9 with "My Love Is Free"; the other new LP track "Everyman" , previously bundled with it, only charts on A this week...falling down to #25.
The Trammps round out the Top 10--with 24 points...this will be their swan song in the Top 10 after 6 months there!!!! [first charted Top 10 on 2/28/76!!!]

Bubbling under the Top 10 are 2 hit tracks from Tavares (they'll be coming back up when the National chart takes over); 2 tracks from Giorgio and 3 from Candi Staton. The Emotions, Lou Rawls, Stratavarious, Earth, Wind & Fire & Faith, Hope & Charity all move up.

The Glitter Band, Gentlemen & Their Lady, Whirlwind, and 2 orchestras, Salsoul & Love Unlimited debut new stuff...all will be around for a long time...several will drop off next week, but will come back.

Also, debuting is a new track by inter-racial (white) husband /(black)wife team Brian & Brenda [Russell] debuting on Elton John's Rocket label. Brian & Brenda will later divorce--Brian will marry former "Charlie's Angel" Cheryl Ladd and Brenda will become a solo artist with hits like "So Good, So Right" & "Piano In The Dark." She will also write hits like "Get Here" (Oleta Adams) and "Dinner With Gershwin" (Donna Summer).

Next week, 8/28/76 is the pivotal turning point in Billboard chart history. The usual 6 chart format (3 NYC retailers/ 3 Disco city reports) will be printed...however the first national DISCO ACTION TOP 30 chart will also be printed right next to it. This will be the last week the 3 retailers ever appear; from then on it will be based on 15 U.S. cities and 1 Canadian city disco audience response charts compiled into a Top 40 (expands from 30 to 40 in about 2 weeks/ transitional week 9/4/76 has only 8 of the city charts; by 9/11 (YIKES!!!) the full 16 charts are printed.

So--next week-- you can compare and contrast the results of the two different formats; there are differences!!! We've always been 2/3 New York City-centric thus far ( since 4 out of 6 charts are NYC based)...this will now change and the rest of the country will have their say...MORE RADIO HITS will now chart!!!! Records that NYC wouldn't touch with a 20 foot cokespoon like "Play That Funky Music" will start charting... The KC & The Sunshine Band records will actually be termed disco hits rather than "radio records" thanks to the middle regions of the USA!!! ;-)

Next week, 8 records debut, 4 return & 13 dropoff.
The Top 10 admits 5 titles (3 are newcomers to the Top 10 and 2 are return items.)
Debuts include stuff by Jimmy Sabater, Maryann Farra & Satin Soul, Alice Street Gang, Camoflague, California, & The Ebonys. Also a nice debut track from Deniece Williams arrives (not the one you'd expect!) and a future biggie from Carol ("Doctor's Orders") Douglas. Carol has been lookin' for another big hit for awhile now--and she's finally got one on its way.
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DISCO MIX by Tom Moulton

Column #93 / August 21, 1976

(Thanks to shootyourshot for providing me with a copy of this column.)

[NEW YORK] Marlin Records is rush-releasing "The Sound Of The Drum," the debut LP by New York percussionist, Ralph MacDonald. The sound is an interesting combination of subtle jazz with a strong pop/soul feel. There are four good cuts including "Where Is The Love" (written by MacDonald, and originally recorded by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway.) This version features Patti Austin on vocals, and a nice harmonica on some of the lead parts. The rhythm is tight and not overbearing.

"Calypso Breakdown" is the longest cut. It runs for 7:50 minutes and is in a salsa style with strong overtones of jazz. "Jam On The Groove" is more in a jazz vein than the others and features a horn sound, along with a good synthesizer break played by Bob James. There is also a strong percussion break which builds back into the full orchestration. "The Only Time You Say You Love Me (Is When We're Making Love)" is the most melodic cut and has the full orchestration, including strings. Richard Tee does most of the keyboards and Eric Gale is on guitar. Overall, it is a very strong LP.

Love Unlimited Orchestra has released a new single on 20th Century Records, from the forthcoming LP "My Sweet Summer Suite." This is also the title of the single. Barry White is beginning to change his sound. The drum pattern is different and the sound is beginning to take on some Latin qualities. There is a good rhythm break with celli swarming in and out. This could be the new sound to put White back in the discos.

Rocket Records has released its first 12-inch disco disk "Gonna Do My Best To Love You" by Brian & Brenda [Russell]. It is very much in the Ashford & Simpson vein. The introduction and the break have a beautiful combination of voices and synthesizer. The record then goes into a soulful, happy, bouncy sound. Tom Savarese [misspelled as 'Severese" once again], deejay at the Sandpiper on Fire Island, has been getting a very strong reaction to it.
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OK, now let's check to see where the recently charted items rank in the DISC-O-LA FORTUNE 500 ......

[first posted in the 3/26/76 column]

The rarefied air of the important CLASSIC records on the chart this week led me to take a look at their positions on the Disco-o-la Fortune 500 Discotheque Songs of the 70s list compiled by someone named Ed Rothschild (with assistance from Johnny Tripp and Chipper McKearnin), that appears in its entirety in the back of Mel Cheren's book, Keep On Dancin': My Life and the Paradise Garage (2000); (Supposedly, this list came to fruition sometime in the Eighties; I don't know the specifics. The list goes back as early as the late Sixties for a few titles and then culls some from the early Seventies and stops at the end of 1979--no records from the Eighties are included--a few charted in 1980--but were actually released in late 1979)



DISC-O-LA FORTUNE 500 Rankings:
(Based on items in this weeks chart): 18 charting positions featuring 22 titles

#10) THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO

#36) MY LOVE IS FREE
#92) YOU SHOULD BE DANCING
#97) MAKES YOU BLIND

#101) I DON'T WANNA LOSE YOUR LOVE
#102) CHERCHEZ LA FEMME / SOUR & SWEET
#115) HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL/ DON'T TAKE AWAY THE MUSIC
#147) CAN WE COME TOGETHER/ DISCO PARTY
#157) YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE
#175) YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE /RUN TO ME
#179) YOU + ME = LOVE

#258.) (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY
#271) THE BEST DISCO IN TOWN

#404) IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM
#408.) LET'S GET IT TOGETHER
#420) SUN... SUN...SUN
#423) MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE
#480) I GOT YOUR LOVE

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Coming Soon To a Disco Near You
...LIKE HER!
YOU'VE GOT THE POWER
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
DISCO MAGIC
GET UP OFFA THAT THING
CALYPSO BREAKDOWN
WHERE IS THE LOVE
DOWN TO LOVE TOWN
DANCE
& MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR

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[markydefad]

OK, on my screen--there are 2 distinct types of font or size of type in this last column....does anyone see it besides remicks??? :o:o:o The actual top 46 chart and the 'What's It All About?" are the normal verdana font...but starting with the chart of least consenus chart from LA down to The Final Tally...then resuming with the Tom Moulton column to the end...the type is much smaller & compressed...and harder to read...

I do not understand what is happening here cause it's all being typed here and saved in Word--why the differences in the sections? Or are you not seeing it? Is there a way to change this after the fact? Could someone else who knows more about this stuff change it so it all matches? Or can only I do that? oh, I'm just askin...I do not understand what's goin' on after all this time of doing this!!!

[Note: I re-typed the passages that looked weird before...so hopefully, they don't anymore...if they ever did to anyone else...CUZ THEY DID TO ME!!!!!!] :roll::-?:o:evil:

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