1976 Billboard Disco Compilation Consensus Charts!!!

[QUINNY]

Marky: You deserve a medal or three for what you do with these threads, so no need to apologise.

If that Disco Xplosion TRIPLE CD had a big name jock behind it, everyone would rave about it. Loads of great tracks and just how compilations ought to be. It's been a joy to listen to.

[markydefad]

February 7, 1976

Billboard Pop Chart Top 5:
1) 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER - Paul Simon (1st week)
2) LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY - Donna Summer
3) YOU SEXY THING - Hot Chocolate
4) I WRITE THE SONGS - Barry Manilow
5) SING A SONG - Earth, Wind & Fire

Billboard Soul/R&B Chart #1:
1) TURNING POINT - Tyrone Davis
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Disco Action

Record World "National Disco File Top 20" #1: MIGHTY HIGH (week #4); (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 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= MIGHTY HIGH/ EVERYTHING IS LOVE) (6th week)
B= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Downstairs Records (NYC)
(#1= MOVIN') (1st week)
C= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Colony Records (NYC)
(#1= EXTRA, EXTRA (Read All About It)) (1st week)
D=Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Melody Song Shops (Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island)
(#1= MOVIN') (1st week)
E= Top 15 Audience Response Records in LA/ San Diego Discos:
(#1= DO WHAT YOU FEEL/BUCKHEAD) (4th week)
F= Special Guest City Chart: Top 15 Audience Response Records in Boston Discos:
(#1 = MIGHTY HIGH) (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!....


THE DISCO COMPILATION CONSENSUS TOP 50 + 3

Chart #68 (volume 2/ #6): February 7, 1976

1) MORE, MORE, MORE - Andrea True Connection
(Buddah 45/ 12" promo) (58 points/ABCDE_)
4 weeks on the chart/ 1st week @ #1/ Last week: #9 (+8.)
2) EXTRA, EXTRA (Read All About It)- Ralph Carter
(Mercury 45 disco version (retail)/ DJ only 12" promo (clubplay)/ (47 points/ charts A_CDEF)
10 weeks on the chart/ 2 weeks @ #1/ Last week: #2 (+/-0)
3) LET'S GROOVE - Archie Bell & The Drells
(TSOP 45/LP) (46 points/ABCD__)
9 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #7 (+4)
4) SPANISH HUSTLE - The Fatback Band
(Event LP (retail)/12" promo) (42 total points/ charts ABCD__)
6 weeks on the chart/ 1 week @#1/ Last week: #1 (-3)
5) MOVIN' - Brass Construction
(United Artists LP) (41 points/ABCD_F)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #25 (+20)
6) THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC - The Softones
(Avco 45) (41 points/ ABC_F)
8 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #4) (-2)
7) MIGHTY HIGH - Mighty Clouds of Joy
(ABC LP) (36 points/ charts A___EF)
10 weeks on the chart/ 1 week @ #1/ Last week: #6 (-1)
8. "THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA" LP (All Cuts) - The Salsoul Orchestra
LP tracks: 1) SALSOUL HUSTLE; 2) GET HAPPY; 3) CHICAGO BUS STOP; 4) YOU'RE JUST THE RIGHT SIZE; 5) TANGERINE; 6) TALE OF THREE CITIES; 7) SALSOUL RAINBOW and 8. LOVE LETTERS
(Salsoul LP) (35 points/ charts A_C_EF)
14 weeks on the chart/3 non-consecutive weeks @ #1)/ Last week: #8 (+/-0)
9) IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GOT - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (29 points/AB__D__)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #27 (+18.)
10) TELL THE WORLD HOW I FEEL ABOUT 'CHA, BABY - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (featuring Teddy Pendergrass)
(Phila. Intl. LP) (26 points/A__D_F)
10 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #3 (-7)

11) JUMP FOR JOY - Biddu Orchestra
(Epic 45) (25 points/A___EF)
11 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #5 (-6)
12) BUCKHEAD - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) (23 points/___DE_)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #14 (+2)
13) CHANGIN' - Brass Construction
(UA LP) (22 points/A_C_EF)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #35 (+22)
14) I LOVE MUSIC - The O'Jays
(Phila. Intl. LP version) (22 points /A____F)
16 weeks on the chart/ #1 for 4 weeks/ Last week: #10 (-4)
15) MASADA - Joe Thomas
(Groove Merchant LP) (17 points/BCD)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #18 (+3)
16) JOYCE - Papa John Creach & Midnight Sun
(Buddah 45 version (retail)/ 12" DJ promo disco version) (16 points/AC)
13 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #16 (+/-0)
17) CHAINS - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (15 points/AD)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #27 (+10)
18. I'LL BE SEEING YOU - Jeff Evans
(Grandstand 45) (15 points/BC)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #15 (-3)
19) DO WHAT YOU FEEL - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) (15 points/ E)
6 weeks on the chart/ last week: #21 (+2)
20) EVERYTHING IS LOVE - Mighty Clouds of Joy
(ABC LP) (15 points/ charts A)
8 weeks on the chart/ last week: #20 (+/-0)

21) BOHANNON'S BEAT/THE BOHANNON WALK - Hamilton Bohannon
(Dakar LP) (14 points each/E)
4 weeks/ 2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #19/#22 (-7/+1)
22) DANCE, DANCE, DANCE - Charlie Calello ( says "Challels")
(Ariola 45/ 12" promo) (13 points/E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #32 (+10)
23) I FEEL A GROOVE COMIN' ON - Bobby Womack
UA LP/ 12" promo) (13 points/ D)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #23 (+/-0)
24) THANK YOU BABY FOR LOVING ME - Quickest Way Out
(Philly Groove (WB) 45)/ 12 points/ charts ABE)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #24 (+/-0)
25) FIND MY WAY - Cameo
(Chocolate City 45) (11 points/C)
9 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #11 (-14)
26) * LEMME SEE YA GITCHYER THING OFF, BABY - Crystal Grass
(Polydor 45) (11 points/F)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
27) LOVE - Brass Construction
(UA LP) (11 points/E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #39 (+12)
28. * FEEL THE SPIRIT (In '76) -Leroy Hutson & The Free Spirit Symphony
(Curtom 45) (11 points/B)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
29) * LOS CONQUISTADORES CHOCOLATES - Johnny Hammond
(Milestone LP) (10 points/ B)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
30) STREET TALK - B.C.G. (Bob Crewe Generation)
(20th Century disco edit) (10 points/E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #52 (+22)

31) (R) RAIN - Blanche Carter
(RCA) (9 points/B)
3 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/24/76)
32) * SALSA - Luis Ramirez
(Cotique 45) (7 points/ BF)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
33) ZONE - Rhythm Makers
(Vigor 45) (7 points/D)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #41 (+8.)
34) * "DISCO TREK" LP - various artists
(Atlantic LP) (6 points/C)
"A TOM MOULTON MIX" Track list:
1 Look Me Up - Blue Magic (5:52 )
2 Got to Get You Back - Sons of Robin Stone (4:32)
3 Mama Never Told Me - Sister Sledge (5:21)
4 You Call Me Back - Clyde Brown (4:43 )
5 Time - Jackie Moore (4:21)
6 This World - Sweet Inspirations (5:45)
7 I Can Understand It - Valentinos (5:01)
8 Getting Uptown (To Get Down) - United Eight (4:27 )
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
35) LADY BUMP/ THE LADY BUMPS ON - Penny McLean
(Atco 45 (retail)/ 12" promo (clubplay) (6 total points/ chart A)
13 weeks on the chart/ 3 weeks total @ #1) Last week: #13 (-22)
36) (R) HAPPY MUSIC - The Blackbyrds
(Fantasy LP) (5 points/ F)
2 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 11/22/75)
37) * POINCIANA - Joe Thomas
(Groove Merchant LP) (5 points/C)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
38. SMILE - Simon Said
(Atco 45) (5 points/ CD)
7 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #34 (-4)
39) SPIDER MAN - Ramsey Lewis
(Columbia LP) (5 points/E)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #31 (-8.)
40) * WIPE YOUR FEET - Wee Willie & The Winners
(Mercury 45) (5 points/D)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT

41) AFRICAN SYMPHONY - Henry Mancini & His Concert Orchestra
(RCA 45 disco edit (retail)/ 12" promo (clubplay only) (4 points/E)
7 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #42 (+1)
42) (R) HE'S A FRIEND - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (4 points/A)
2 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/24/76)
43) I AM SOMEBODY - Jimmy James & The Vagabonds
(Pye LP/45/ 12" promo) (4 points/E)
15 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #48 (+5)
44) (R) NEVER GONNA LEAVE YOU - Maryann Farra & Satin Soul
(Brunswick 45) (4 points/B)
5 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/17/76)
45) * ANYTHING GOES - Ron Carter
(Kudu 45) (3 points/D)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
46) I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT - Biddu Orchestra
(Epic 45) (3 points/A)
12 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #29 (-17)
47) LET'S DO IT AGAIN - Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited
(Friends & Co. LP) (3 points/C)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #45 (-2)
48. * NUMBER ONEDERFUL - Jay & The Techniques
(Event 45) (3 points/B)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #46 (-2)
49) (R) UNION MAN - The Cate Brothers
(Asylum 45/LP) (3 points/F)
4 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/24/76)
50) (R) GET DOWN WITH THE PHILLY SOUND - MFSB
(Phila. Intl. LP) (2 points/F)
2 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 12/6/75)

51) * CHARLESTON HUSTLE - The Starlings & The MFM Orchestra (MFM = "Music For Money") :lol:
(Cenpro 45) (1 point/ C)
1 week on the chart / DEBUT
52) GET UP AND MOVE YOUR BODY (says "BABY" instead of "BODY") - Poison
(Roulette Disco version) (1 point/E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #44 (-8.)
53) * REFLECTIONS '75 - The Dezro Orchestra
(Route - English import 45) (1 point/ F)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
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STATS:

#12, 15, 16, 18, 19, (half) 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 & 53 NOT listed in Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco (1974 - 2003) book.

* = DEBUT (10):
26) * LEMME SEE YA GITCHYER THING OFF, BABY - Crystal Grass
28. * FEEL THE SPIRIT (In '76) -Leroy Hutson & The Free Spirit Symphony
29) * LOS CONQUISTADORES CHOCOLATES - Johnny Hammond
32) * SALSA - Luis Ramirez
34) * "DISCO TREK" LP - various artists
37) * POINCIANA - Joe Thomas
40) * WIPE YOUR FEET - Wee Willie & The Winners
45) * ANYTHING GOES - Ron Carter
51) * CHARLESTON HUSTLE - The Starlings & The MFM Orchestra
53) * REFLECTIONS '75 - The Dezro Orchestra

(R) = RETURN (6):
31) (R) RAIN - Blanche Carter
36) (R) HAPPY MUSIC - The Blackbyrds
42) (R) HE'S A FRIEND - Eddie Kendricks
44) (R) NEVER GONNA LEAVE YOU - Maryann Farra & Satin Soul
49) (R) UNION MAN - The Cate Brothers
50) (R) GET DOWN WITH THE PHILLY SOUND - MFSB

DROPPED OFF:
*DANCE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY - Archie Bell & The Drells (was #12/ 8 weeks on the chart) *will return
*SING A SONG - Earth, Wind & Fire (was #17/ 8 weeks on the chart) *will return
INSIDE AMERICA - Juggy Murray Jones (was #26/ 7 weeks on the chart)
*LOVE MACHINE - The Miracles (was #28/ 14 weeks on the chart) *will return
*MY LOVE SUPREME - Milton Hamilton (was #30/ 2 weeks on the chart) *will return
DRIVE MY CAR - Gary Toms Empire (was #33/ 10 weeks on the chart)
DISCO LIPSO - Mandrill (was #36/ 2 weeks on the chart)
*MERRY GO ROUND - Monday After (was #37/ 1 week on the chart) *will return
*BABY FACE - Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps (was #38/ 15 weeks on the chart) *will return
*VENUS - Frankie Avalon (was #40/ 3 weeks on the chart) *will return
WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW - Morningside Drive (was #43/ 3 weeks on the chart)
*WOW - The Disco Sound of Andre Gagnon (was #47/ 3weeks on the chart) *will return
*PLEASE STAY - Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited (was #49/ 1 week on the chart) *will return
LET'S DO THE LATIN HUSTLE - Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited (was #50/ 14 weeks on the chart)
*DISCO CONNECTION - Isaac Hayes Movement (was #51/ 3 weeks on the chart) *will return
DO IT WITH FEELING - Michael Zager & The Moon Band (feat. Peabo Bryson) (was #53/ 3 weeks on the chart)
HUSTLE ON UP (Do The Bump) - Hidden Strength (was #54/ 1 week on the chart)
*ONE FINE DAY - Julie (Budd) (was #55/ 8 weeks on the chart) *will return

Movin' On Up: Biggest Movers:
CHANGIN' +22 (from #35 up to #13)
STREET TALK +22 (from #52 up to #30)
MOVIN' +20 (from #25 up to #5 )

I'm Goin' Down: Biggest Drops:
LADY BUMP/ THE LADY BUMPS ON -22 (from #13 down to #35)
I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT -17 (from #29 down to #46)

In The Long Run: Longest Chart Run:
I LOVE MUSIC (16 weeks)

THE FINAL TALLY:

53 items this week; last week 55
+10 debuts + 6 returns/ -18 dropoffs
0 records on all 6 charts
4 records on 5 charts (#1, 2, 3 & 5)
4 records on 4 charts
6 records on 3 charts
8 records on 2 charts
31 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???)

Choice Quotes:
[from Tom Moulton's 1/3/76 "Club Dialog":]

"..... next week Andrea True's "MORE, MORE, MORE" is scheduled to ship.

The latter disk has quite a different sound in that it has more of an import feel (from France or Germany, say) than what you'd expect. The sides were cut in Jamaica, and their strong sensuality should have strong appeal to spinners."

[from Brian Chin's liner notes to MORE, MORE, MORE: THE BEST OF THE ANDREA TRUE CONNECTION:]

" "MORE, MORE, MORE" is a classic from top to bottom, really: Classic pop-funk beat, classic lyrics, clasic attitude, classic top 10 hit--and a classic cast of characters. The "Connection," as embodied in these massive disco-era successes, was between Andrea True, absolutely a self-made woman, Greg Diamond, who launched a five-year hot streak in 1976 with the song, and Tom Moulton, an objective ear who improved everything he touched as the inventor of the disco remix......"

"What emerged from the remix at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studio turned out to be one of disco's signature moments. The influence of Silver Convention and the earlier, breathier Donna Summer is apparent in the overall production concept of the album. But the unmistakable New York funk is there, in its slow syncopation--"clave", as percussionist Diamond puts it--its nasty, rock-hard bottom, and the rhythmic tension that Diamond points out as the critical element of any successful track. Moulton was unaware of Andrea's [porno] film career and wondered a bit about the lyric while developing the sonics and structure of the record: "It wouldn't have come out so pretty if I had know what it was about," is his wry comment now."
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THE CLASSIC MORE, MORE, MORE moves to the top of the heap in its 4th week--by virtue of being the "HOTTEST" record charting. We're always ahead of the curve here, since no single chart has it at #1 yet, but they will soon. Actually next week LA is the first to chart it #1.

MORE, MORE, MORE chart stats:
A= #5; B= #4; C= #3; D= #6; E= #4; F= n/c

MOVIN' makes its move up to #5 all the way from #25 last week. MOVIN' is gonna experience the same problems that befell MIGHTY HIGH here. Currently chart E (LA/SD) is charting CHANGIN' with another track from the Brass Construction LP, LOVE--instead of MOVIN'. Next week E adds MOVIN'--but chart C stops charting it--so it never gets to make its full impact on this chart. Record World lists it as #1 for 4 weeks.

Eddie Kendricks charts 3 tracks from his current LP at #9, #17 & #42 this week. A fourth track will appear later. Each chart is listing them in different combinations...so they bounce around a lot. Chart A is solid with all 3.

MIGHTY HIGH remains the #1 record on chart A, F and the Record World National Chart. Because the 3 NYC retailers have dropped it, it has missed the top 5 here for the last couple weeks...but next week it moves up to #3 and stays there for several more weeks.

ODDITY: Jazz bassist Ron Carter debuts his discofied version of Cole Porter's ANYTHING GOES at #45 this week. It will disappear next week --but Joel Whitburn's book shows this record peaking at #8 on the Record World chart and actually started charting there on 10/18/75. What took NYC so long and why wasn't it ever mentioned earlier? :-?

Next week, the debuts include 2 bonafide CLASSICS that have definitely stood the test of time: one by Vicki Sue Robinson and one by the Trammps. In addition, there will be new titles from Hank Crawford, Carl Graves, Atlanta Disco Band (adding a 3rd & 4th title from their current LP to the chart), Jon Wite Group, Jumbo '76, Miz Davis, Banbarra and the Divine Miss M debuts her first disco record!!!

Altogether, we have 12 debuts, 8 returns and 18 dropoffs for a total of 55 items. 3 records make their first appearances in the Top 10 including B.C.G. (Bob Crewe Generation) which heretofore has only been charting in LA--the Land of LA-LA. Bob's record is soooooooo LA--"Hollywood Hot" which was iged by NYC--was a smash in the namesake city ("pickin' up chicken at Hollywood & Vine" anyone?) but didn't translate to much NYC charting. This time NYC feels the "Street Talk" and the LP, which also contains a track extolling the charms of a certain "Cherry Boy"!!!!, gets major chart action on both coasts. Oh, that Bob!!!! :lol: :P :oops
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DISCO MIX by Tom Moulton (note the new title!!!)
Column #66; February 7, 1976
(I screwed up and typed this week's new Moulton column in last weeks column. "shootyourshot" informs me that there was no Moulton chart in the January 31, 1976 Billboard. It would appear that Billboard gave Moulton a week off and asked for "more, more, more" mentions of new titles--about 4 times the amount of info in his previous columns and even gave it a new title "DISCO MIX" replacing the old "CLUB DIALOG" moniker.)

So before you complain that you're gettin' that deja vu feelin' all over again--go back and read last weeks column--no need to reprint it here, is there?
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Coming Soon To a Disco Near You


MORE
SHACK UP
I HEAR A SYMPHONY
THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO
TURN THE BEAT AROUND
STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT
NIGHT AND DAY
TOUCH AND GO
GET UP AND BOOGIE (That's Right!)
& LOVE HANGOVER!!!!
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Today's chart was typed while listening to:

MORE, MORE, MORE: THE BEST OF THE ANDREA TRUE CONNECTION (for obvious reasons)
SALSOUL 30TH (2 cd set) (contains long versions of 3 of the Candido cuts discussed elsewhere this past week: "Jingo," "Thousand Finger Man" & "Dancin' & Prancin'")

& Q, I agree with you that this is a terrific compilation:
DISCO XPLOSION (3 cds) (import from the Netherlands) full of mostly obscure & some well-known-- but ALL funky titles, longish and shortish versions--but all worth hearing. And it's a bargain at around $16.00!!!!
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[discotom73]

markydefad, you have done a great job with this post! Keep up with the good work; I know I speak for everyone here! :D

[markydefad]

Thanks again for the kind words, discotom73. It just bummed me out yesterday when I had everything completed and was adding the final period to the last sentence to have it all just disappear!!!! Talk about "someone left my cake out in the rain"!!! I was so depressed I had to quit. Hopefully, that won't happen again. I guess I'll have to post it in sections so I don't ever run that risk again. :roll:

[VINYLSTASH]

Wow Marky, you sure work your tail off to provide the DISCO community with great info. We sure do appreciate it. How about you let me play you a song sometime? Since we are neighbors. Lodge 5-10. :D

[markydefad]

February 14, 1976 (Valentine's Day '76--did you have a Valentine? I just remembered I had hepatitis around this time--so I guess I didn't--have a Valentine, that is.) :P :oops: :lol:

Billboard Pop Chart Top 5:
1) 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER - Paul Simon (2nd week)
2) LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY - Donna Summer (2nd week)
3) YOU SEXY THING - Hot Chocolate
4) THEME FROM 'S.W.A.T.' - Rhythm Heritage
5) SING A SONG - Earth, Wind & Fire

[just added the rest of the Top 5: 10/30/05]

(When a record repeats another week at #1--the book I'm using for this info doesn't list the rest of the Top 5--until a new record tops the chart. However, I've found a new book which will give me this info and I intend to buy it soon.)

Billboard Soul/R&B Chart #1:
1) INSEPARABLE - Natalie Cole

(note: items in bold charted on the disco charts)

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Disco Action

Record World "National Disco File Top 20" #1: MIGHTY HIGH (week #5); (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 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= MIGHTY HIGH/ EVERYTHING IS LOVE) (7th week)
B= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Downstairs Records (NYC)
(#1= MOVIN'/CHANGIN') (2nd week/1st week)
C= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Colony Records (NYC)
(#1= SPANISH HUSTLE) (4th non-consecutive week)
D=Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Melody Song Shops (Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island)
(#1= MOVIN'/CHANGIN') (2nd week/1st week)
E= Top 15 Audience Response Records in LA/ San Diego Discos:
(#1= MORE, MORE, MORE) (1st week)
F= Special Guest City Chart: Top 15 Audience Response Records in San Francisco Discos:
(#1 = MIGHTY HIGH) (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!....


THE DISCO COMPILATION CONSENSUS TOP 50 + 5
VALENTINE'S DAY '76 EDITION

Chart #69 (volume 2/ #7): February 14, 1976

1) MORE, MORE, MORE - Andrea True Connection
(Buddah 45/ 12" promo) (71 points/ charts ABCDEF)
5 weeks on the chart/ 2nd week @ #1/ Last week: #1 (+/-0)
2) MOVIN' - Brass Construction
(United Artists LP) (46 points/AB_DEF)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #5 (+3)
3) MIGHTY HIGH - Mighty Clouds of Joy
(ABC LP) (46 points/ charts A__DEF)
11 weeks on the chart/ 1 week @ #1/ Last week: #7 (+4)
4) CHANGIN' - Brass Construction
(UA LP) (44 points/AB_DE_)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #13 (+9)
5) SPANISH HUSTLE - The Fatback Band
(Event LP (retail)/12" promo) (36 total points/ charts A_CD__)
7 weeks on the chart/ 1 week @#1/ Last week: #4 (-1)
6) TELL THE WORLD HOW I FEEL ABOUT 'CHA, BABY - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (featuring Teddy Pendergrass)
(Phila. Intl. LP) (34 points/A__D_F)
11 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #10 (+4)
7) EXTRA, EXTRA (Read All About It)- Ralph Carter
(Mercury 45 disco version (retail)/ DJ only 12" promo (clubplay)/ (29 points/ charts A_C_E_)
11 weeks on the chart/ 2 weeks @ #1/ Last week: #2 (-5)
8. STREET TALK - B.C.G. (Bob Crewe Generation)
(20th Century disco edit/12" promo) (28 points/AB__EF)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #30 (+22)
9) IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GOT - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (28 points/AB__D__)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #9 (+/-0)
10) BOHANNON'S BEAT - Hamilton Bohannon
(Dakar LP) (24 points/____EF)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #21 (+11)

11) LET'S GROOVE - Archie Bell & The Drells
(TSOP 45/LP) (23 points/A__D__)
10 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #3 (-8.)
12) (R) SING A SONG - Earth, Wind & Fire
(Columbia LP/45) (23 points/____EF)
9 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/31/76 @ #17))
13) FIND MY WAY - Cameo
(Chocolate City 45) (21 points/_BC__F)
10 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #25 (+12)
14) * "COLLAGE" LP (BC); LET'S DO IT AGAIN/ PLEASE STAY (D) - Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited
(Friends & Co. LP) (_BCD__)/(15 + 6 = 21)
(NEW/#47/RETURN: last charted 1/31/76 @ #49)
15) THANK YOU BABY FOR LOVING ME - Quickest Way Out
(Philly Groove (WB) 45)/ 19 points/ charts ABF)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #24 (+9)
16) LADY BUMP/THE LADY BUMPS ON (AF); / * "LADY BUMP" Import LP (B) - Penny McLean
(Atco 45 (retail)/ 12" promo (clubplay)/ Columbia Canadian Import LP (18 total points/ chart ABF)
14 weeks on the chart/ 3 weeks total @ #1) Last week: #35/DEBUT (+19)
17) CHAINS - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (18 points/AD)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #19 (+2)
18. * I HEAR A SYMPHONY - Hank Crawford (w/Patti Austin (vocal) )
(Kudu LP) (18 points/BD)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
19) HE'S A FRIEND - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (16 points/AF)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #42 (+23)
20) JUMP FOR JOY (F)/ * "BIDDU ORCHESTRA" LP (C) - Biddu Orchestra
(Epic 45) (16 points/CF)
12 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #11/DEBUT

21) EVERYTHING IS LOVE - Mighty Clouds of Joy
(ABC LP) (15 points/ chart A)
9 weeks on the chart/ last week: #20 (-1)
22) MASADA - Joe Thomas
(Groove Merchant LP) (14 points/BCD)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #15 (-7)
23) "THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA" LP (All Cuts) - The Salsoul Orchestra
LP tracks: 1) SALSOUL HUSTLE; 2) GET HAPPY; 3) CHICAGO BUS STOP; 4) YOU'RE JUST THE RIGHT SIZE; 5) TANGERINE; 6) TALE OF THREE CITIES; 7) SALSOUL RAINBOW and 8. LOVE LETTERS
(Salsoul LP) (14 points/ charts CE)
15 weeks on the chart/3 non-consecutive weeks @ #1)/ Last week: #8. (-15)
24) DO WHAT YOU FEEL - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) (13 points/ EF)
7 weeks on the chart/ last week: #19 (-5)
25) LOS CONQUISTADORES CHOCOLATES - Johnny Hammond
(Milestone LP) (12 points/ B)
2 weeks on the chart/Last week: #29 (+4)
26) * MY SOUL IS SATISFIED - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) (12 points/E)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
27) * HEART BE STILL - Carl Graves
(A&M 45) (11 points/ B)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
28. I FEEL A GROOVE COMIN' ON - Bobby Womack
UA LP/ 12" promo) (11 points/ D)
7 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #23 (-5)
29) I LOVE MUSIC - The O'Jays
(Phila. Intl. LP version) (11 points /A)
17 weeks on the chart/ #1 for 4 weeks/ Last week: #14 (-15)
30) * THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO - The Trammps
(Atlantic - U.K. Import) (9 points/A)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT

31) (R) MERRY GO ROUND - Monday After
(Buddah 45/ 12" promo) 9/C)
2 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/31/76 @ #37)
32) RAIN - Blanche Carter
(RCA) (9 points/B)
4 weeks on the chart/Last week: #31 (-1)
33) SPIDER MAN - Ramsey Lewis
(Columbia LP) (8 points/E)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #39 (+6)
34) (R) WOW - The Disco Sound of Andre Gagnon
(London 45) (8 points/C)
4 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/31/76 @ #47)
35) * AUTUMN LEAVES - Jon-Wite Group (Hell ta tha "H"--JoHn WHite??)
(Cenpro 45) (7 points/C)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
36) (R) DISCO CONNECTION - Isaac Hayes Movement
(ABC LP) (7 points/D)
4 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/31/76 @ #51)
37) * SHACK UP - Banbarra
(UA LP) (7 points/E)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
38. POINCIANA - Joe Thomas
(Groove Merchant LP) (6 points/BC)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #37 (-1)
39) THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC - The Softones
(Avco 45) (6 points/ A)
9 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #6 (-33!!!)
40) */(R) "BABY FACE" LP - Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps
(Wing & A Prayer LP */ 45 (retail)/ 12" promo (clubplay)/ (6 points/C)
(single) 16 weeks on the chart/LP (DEBUT)/ RETURN/DEBUT (YIKES!!! it's Complicated!!!) ( Last charted (single): 1/31/76 @ #38.)

41) DANCE, DANCE, DANCE - Charlie Calello ( says "Challels")
(Ariola 45/ 12" promo) (6 points/E)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #22 (-19)
42) (R) LOVE MACHINE - The Miracles
(Tamla LP/45/12" promo) (6/F)
15 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/31/76 @ #28.)
43) FEEL THE SPIRIT (In '76) -Leroy Hutson & The Free Spirit Symphony
(Curtom 45) (6 points/B)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #28. (-15)
44) * SEXY LADY - Jumbo '76
(Ariola America 45) (5 points/ F)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
45) SALSA - Luis Ramirez
(Cotique 45) (4 points/ CE)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #32 (-13)
46) JOYCE - Papa John Creach & Midnight Sun
(Buddah 45 version (retail)/ 12" DJ promo disco version) (4 points/A)
14 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #16 (-30)
47) * SING A HAPPY FUNKY SONG - Miz Davis
(Now Records 45) (4 points/ E)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
48. ZONE - Rhythm Makers
(Vigor 45) (4 points/D)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #33 (-15)
49) (R) MY LOVE SUPREME - Milton Hamilton Crystallized
(TR 45) (2 points/B)
3 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/31/76 @ #30)
50) SMILE - Simon Said
(Atco 45) (2 points/D)
8 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #38 (-12)

51) * STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - Bette Midler
(Atlantic LP/12" promo) (2 points/ E)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
52) * TURN THE BEAT AROUND - Vicki Sue Robinson
(RCA LP/45) (2 points/C)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
53) BUCKHEAD - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) (1 point/F)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #12 (-41!!!)
54) * IT'S LOVE - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) ( 1 point/ D)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
55) (R) ONE FINE DAY - Julie (Budd)
(Tom Cat 45/ 12" promo) (1 point/C)
9 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 1/31/76 @ #55)
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STATS:

#13, 14, 15, 16 (LP), 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40 (LP), 41, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54 & 55 NOT listed in Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco (1974 - 2003) book.

* = DEBUT (13):
14) * "COLLAGE" LP - Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited (charts B & C)
16) * "LADY BUMP" Canadian Import LP - Penny McLean (B)
18. * I HEAR A SYMPHONY - Hank Crawford (w/Patti Austin (vocal) ) (B & D)
26) * MY SOUL IS SATISFIED - Atlanta Disco Band (E)
27) * HEART BE STILL - Carl Graves (B)
30) * THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO - The Trammps (A)
35) * AUTUMN LEAVES - Jon Wite Group (C)
37) * SHACK UP - Banbarra (E)
44) * SEXY LADY - Jumbo '76 (F)
47) * SING A HAPPY FUNKY SONG - Miz Davis (E)
51) * STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - Bette Midler (E)
52) * TURN THE BEAT AROUND - Vicki Sue Robinson (C)
54) * IT'S LOVE - Atlanta Disco Band (D)

(R) = RETURN (9):
12) (R) SING A SONG - Earth, Wind & Fire (EF)
14) (R) PLEASE STAY
- Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited (D)
31) (R) MERRY GO ROUND - Monday After (C)
34) (R) WOW - The Disco Sound of Andre Gagnon (C)
36) (R) DISCO CONNECTION - Isaac Hayes Movement (D)
40) */(R) "BABY FACE" LP - Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps (C)
42) (R) LOVE MACHINE - The Miracles (F)
49) (R) MY LOVE SUPREME - Milton Hamilton (B)
55) (R) ONE FINE DAY - Julie (Budd) (C)

DROPPED OFF (18.):
I'LL BE SEEING YOU - Jeff Evans (was #18/ 2 weeks on the chart)
*THE BOHANNON WALK - Hamilton Bohannon (was #21/ 2 weeks on the chart) *will return
*LEMME SEE YA GITCHYER THING OFF, BABY - Crystal Grass (was #26/ 1 week on the chart) *will return
LOVE - Brass Construction (was #27/ 2 weeks on the chart)
*"DISCO TREK" LP - various artists (was #34/ 1 week on the chart) *will return
HAPPY MUSIC - The Blackbyrds (was #36/ 2 weeks on the chart)
WIPE YOUR FEET - Wee Willie & The Winners (was #40/ 1 week on the chart)
*AFRICAN SYMPHONY - Henry Mancini & His Concert Orchestra (was #41/ 7 weeks on the chart) *will return
*I AM SOMEBODY - Jimmy James & The Vagabonds (was #43/ 15 weeks on the chart) *will return
NEVER GONNA LEAVE YOU - Maryann Farra & Satin Soul (was #44/ 5 weeks on the chart)
ANYTHING GOES - Ron Carter (was #45/ 1 week on the chart)
I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT - Biddu Orchestra (was #46/ 12 weeks on the chart; technically still on chart as part of LP @#20)
*NUMBER ONEDERFUL - Jay & The Techniques (was #48/ 2 weeks on the chart) *will return
*UNION MAN - The Cate Brothers (was #49/ 4 weeks on the chart) *will return
GET DOWN WITH THE PHILLY SOUND - MFSB (was #50/ 2 weeks on the chart)
*CHARLESTON HUSTLE - The Starlings & The MFM Orchestra (last week: #51/ 1 wek on the chart) *will return
GET UP AND MOVE YOUR BODY - Poison (was #52/ 2weeks on the chart)
REFLECTIONS '75 - The Dezro Orchestra (was #53/1 week on the chart)

Movin' On Up: Biggest Movers:
HE'S A FRIEND +23 (from #42 up to #19)
STREET TALK +22 (from #30 up to #8.)

I'm Goin' Down: Biggest Drops:
BUCKHEAD -41 (from #12 down to #53)
THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC -33 (from #6 down to #39)

In The Long Run: Longest Chart Run:
I LOVE MUSIC (17 weeks)

THE FINAL TALLY:

55 items this week; last week 53
+13 debuts + 9 returns/ -18 dropoffs
1 record on all 6 charts (Andrea True Connection @ #1)
1 record on 5 charts (Brass Construction @ #2)
3 records on 4 charts
9 records on 3 charts
11 records on 2 charts
30 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???)

It's Valentine's Day in 1976...didja have a Valentine??? I had hepatitis. :roll: MORE, MORE, MORE gains strength in its 2nd week at #1 with a total of 71 points and 6 chart rankings (58 points & 5 chart rankings last week).

MORE, MORE, MORE stats:
A= #3; B= #2; C= #2; D= #4; E= #1; F= #13

3 records move into the Top 10:
CHANGIN' moves up +9 to #4 (next week, it falls way down and then rebounds up to the Top 10 again!!)
STREET TALK adds support from NYC charts A (#14) & B (#8.) and SF's chart F (#9) adding to LA chart E (#5), it moves up an additional +22 points to #8.(last week it also jumped up +22 points from #52 to #30)
BOHANNON'S BEAT gets support from SF in addition to the usual LA--so Californina is diggin' Bohannon & NY is iggin' him bigtime!!!

MOVIN' is charted everywhere--except chart C (Colony Records)--Colony is not feelin' MOVIN'--after 2 weeks of charting it at #14--Colony will never chart it again. Odd considering its 2 sister retailers (B & D) are ranking it #1!!!

On the other hand, Colony is lovin' SPANISH HUSTLE. It ranks it at #1 for the 4th time after it slipped to #2 last week. This seems to be a NYC only record, well at this point in time, anyway. It does get some play elsewhere later....

Chart D, in addition to A (#1), E (#3) and F (#1) gives MIGHTY HIGH 3 points (#13), allowing it 10 more points than it had last week (36 up to 46)--moving it up to #3 after 11 weeks on the chart. Its gonna stay there for a couple more weeks.

Multiple chartings:
Atlanta Disco Band (4)
Eddie Kendricks (3)
Brass Construction, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Joe Thomas (2)

Debuts:
Who knew the Trammps CLASSIC THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO was first released in the U.K.??? Its charting on chart A (#7) as a U.K. import.
"Disco's TOMBOY" Vicki Sue Robinson (I once heard her described that way--didn't "get it" til much later!!! :lol: is discovered by Colony @ #14.
Bette Midler's disco debut ranks #14 on LA's chart E. Bette will get support from some other cities--but NONE from NYC.
Banbarra's SHACK UPwill be an LA only record. LA likes the FUNK/ Give 'em the FUNK.

This week pesky LPs are charting containing tracks that are already charting here complicating how I rank them. :o :roll: :-? --especially when they have the same title as the single (BABY FACE/LADY BUMP). Eddie Drennon & Biddu Orchestra get bundled with the individual tracks...why? because I said so. :lol:

Next week we have a total of 60 items!!!
10 debuts + 6 returns/ -11 dropoffs
Our #1 has a total of 77 points out of a possible 90.
3 records move into the Top 10: one a repeater and 2 other new titles by the same artist--giving that artist 3 separate
titles in the Top 10!!! That must be a new record??!! :-?

Debuts include a 4th title by Eddie Kendricks; 2 from the Tymes (their first appearances here since "You Little Trustmaker" on the very first chart); Wing & a Prayer Fife & Drum Corps, MFSB, Ecstasy, Third World Band, Liz Torres & Natural Order. Nothing momentous--but wait til the following week 2/28/76 for another ALLTIME CLASSIC to arrive (from one of my alltime personal faves).
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Time for an updated....
The Cover List

I HEAR A SYMPHONY - (#1 Pop/ #2 R&B for the Supremes in 1965/Holland-Dozier-Holland composition)
TANGERINE (Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra/1942)
AUTUMN LEAVES (#1 Pop instrumental for pianist Roger Williams in 1955/ French composition by Kosma/Prevet; Johnny Mercer added the English lyrics)
POINCIANA (#3 Pop hit for Bing Crosby in 1944; later discofied by Paradise Express in 1978-79)
THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC (#1 Pop Glenn Miller/1943/Johnny Mercer/Harold Arlen composition)
BABY FACE (Jan Garber/1926; Art Mooney/1948)
SMILE (Charlie Chaplin composition for 1936 film "Modern Times"; covered by many including Miss Diana Ross and Miss Barbra Streisand...."smile though your heart is aching/ smile even though it's breaking")
STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT (#1 Pop hit for Frank Sinatra in 1966)
ONE FINE DAY ( #1 Pop & R&B by The Chiffons in 1963/Gerry Goffin/Carole King composition)

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Artist Spotlight

(Reviews from the 1979 edition of the Rolling Stone Record Guide, edited by Dave Marsh...)

Debuting this week....

CARL GRAVES (@ #27)

CARL GRAVES (A&M 3410) (rating: worthless!!) :oops:
"Hopelessly lame arrangements of some fairly decent songs (notably "My Whole World Ended," and Neil Sedaka's "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" aren't all that mar this first and only record by a singer who sounds like he's still audtioning." [DM = Dave Marsh] :o :oops: :-?

BETTE MIDLER ( @ #51)
"When Bette Midler first began appearing in New York nightclubs, she was revelatory: a cabaret performer who was truly funny and had a firm grasp of rock and its offshoots. As a Seventies answer to Barbra Streisand, she was perfect. The flawed but historic first album ["THE DIVINE MISS M" ****] captures her in all her gum-snapping, wisecracking naivete'--everything from John Prine's "Hello In There" to the Andrews Sisters' "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" is here. This is the album that created nostalgia as we currently know it.

But Bette wilted in the spotlight, and little that she has come up with since is sufficient to explain her rabid cult following. The readings grow more camp and turgid with each new album, and Midler seems less committed as well. There are bright spots: the spontaneous, screamingly funny dialogue on the "LIVE AT LAST"*** album, which is also enhanced by her studio recording of "You're Moving Out Today." A few more songs like this and her hysterical, mismangaed career might finally amount to something." (DM= Dave Marsh) YIKES!!!! :evil:

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DISCO MIX by Tom Moulton

Column #67 2/14/76

(NEW YORK) One of the hottest new records around is "Where The Happy People Go" by the Trammps. Atlantic is already giving out copies of the U.K. single (released there last week). The commercial copy will carry a long and short version of the song. The label is also coming with 12-inch disco disks within the next two weeks. The disco grapevine is already turned on to this record, from the several test pressings that got out a few weeks back.

Midland International is releasing the new Touch Of Class single "Don't Want No Other Lover" this week. It's more of a disco record than its last disk "I'm In Heaven," which most DJs had to speed up. This effort seems right on the mark. The label's Harry Sparo also tips us that there will be a new Silver Convention single out in two weeks. The song, "Get Up and Boogie," is a cut on a forthcoming album and it has a much harder sound, with numerous breaks, that what was on their last release. The album will be available the second week of March.

RCA is rush releasing "A Time For Celebration," a new single by the Choice Four and Faith, Hope & Charity. Yes, both groups are together on the disk. The offering is the latest in a flood of bicentennial tunes and it should prove out as one of the best. Expect a 12-inch disk of the record.

RCA has also released "Never Gonna Let You Go," an LP by Vicki Sue Robinson. Besides the title cut (her first single), there are four strong dance tunes, with the best being "Turn The Beat Around," also the title of her latest single. Honors also go to "Common Thief," "We Can Do Almost Anything" and "Act Of Mercy."

"Disco Hop" by the Third World Band shapes up as an interesting release. It has the hustle beat, with a big horn sound. The sound is very New York, even though it ships on Abraxas, a label based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Epic has just released the long-awaited Biddu Orchestra LP--"Biddu Orchestra"--containing all the songs that the clubs here have been playing off an English import. On the album are "Exodus," "Aranjuez Mon Amour," "Summer Of '42," both songs on their latest single and a version of "Blue Eyed Soul."

Anthony White has his debut alum released by Philadelphia International. There are two strong cuts: "Stop and Think It Over" and "Only Child's Play." Both cuts are on the up side, and have the "Philly sound."

WLYT-FM is now Disco 92, playing the best in disco 24 hours a day. The new format went into effect Jan. 2, and program director John Jay Mudocliffe says that the move was prompted by local listener requests for more disco and progressive Black music sounds. The station is now similar in style to Washington D.C.'s KYS.

Tom Savarese, DJ at 12 West here, has had "Los Conquistadores Chocolates" by Johnny Hammond (Milestone) on his top 10 list for almost two weeks now. Reportedly, other Djs are beginning to pick up on it. The record is the closest thing to jazz that is happening in the discos now."
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Coming Soon To a Disco Near You


MORE
NIGHT AND DAY
TOUCH AND GO
GET UP AND BOOGIE (That's Right!)
HURT SO BAD
I LOVE TO LOVE
LET THE MUSIC PLAY
MOVIN' LIKE A SUPERSTAR
"A LOVE TRILOGY" featuring TRY ME I KNOW WE CAN MAKE IT
& LOVE HANGOVER!!!!
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Today's chart was typed while listening to:

BOYS KEEP SWINGING -another 3 cd set fromn Disky in the Netherlands--this one with long versions of Peter Jacques Band, Macho, Musique, Revanche, Boystown Gang, Azoto, Amanda Lear, Shirley Bassey, Sharon Brown, etc. all for a measly $15.99 (the price of one regular cd!!!) (I'll post the track list and timings later--if anyone is interested.)

[thommy2458]

Marky! Somewhere,a Disco
ball turns everytime you post
your chart movements-thankyou again.
Misc comments:some of these bring back great memories.And you are right
on again when you mention
that LA/West Coast play
was exclusive(at least in your
chart findings)songs like
"my soul is satisfied" just
flood me with distinctive memories-that bass break
would be cranked up till my
ears hummed,and the DJ would cut the lights out-sweet nirvana! "sing a happy song"was so HUGE here along
with "shack up"(and has anyone EVER found this on LP
as stated in Billboard? and I'm not talkin' about all the
"breaks/beats" compilations
which gave this great song
it's due-it states it comes from a UA(United Artists) lp?
and then there is Julie's terrific "one fine day" -such
a great hustle record.And
I always thought some savy
PR person would dust off Ramsey Lewis' "spiderman"
for one of the new movie sequals.With some of the above and adding "Bohannons beat",
we Californians were much
funkier than the east coast-
please don't flame me! it's
just an observation! Thom

[remicks]

*****

:D :D :D Ahhh ..... Valentine's Day 1976

You and yours are out to the clubs ... where that night , at some point along the way , you're assured to hear "MORE MORE MORE" and "MIGHTY HIGH " ... some Bohannon .... and probably "I LOVE MUSIC " ( still soundin' good even after 17 weeks!) . That alone makes for a memorable night . But on this one you've also noticed some new tunes you hadn't heard before ....ones that grabbed you in that certain special way . Soon you'd be out hunting these babies down ...identifying that wildy frenetic percussioned numbered as "TURN THE BEAT AROUND " by Vickie Sue Robinson , " that saucy hard-edged funk tune as "SHACK UP " by Banbarra ... those two on their own being ample in their rewards . BUT ... then there was that other very special tune you'd heard that night , that one with that hypnotic churning movement .... your very first ever encounter of ......
the greatest disco record of them all ..........."THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO " by The Trammps :D :D :D .

Damn! What a great night .... what great times



Valentines at the time ? Well, there was "Annette" back home , "Ginger " from the 4th floor of the dorms, ..... and from the streets (POLK ) ..."Dario" my sexy Italian Opera apprentice .... well ...I told you they were grrreat times ! :P


*****
typed while listening to Johnny Hammond's " LOS CONQUISTADORS CHOCOLATES "

[markydefad]

Thanks to thommy, remicks and belatedly Vinylstash--Is that you DJ JOHN???

thommy, so "Shack Up" wasn't on an LP--just a 45??? I have it on the b-side of a re-released "Movin'" 12"--don't know the history involved. Both were on United Artists--maybe this is an import, don't remember.

remicks, thanks again for that nice "Lost Disco" cd you sent me--I love it...and the songs have now become familiar to me. My fave: "Let's Do The Latin Hustle"---sooo cooool and sexy.

VINYLSTASH---someday I'll come hear you play--thanks for keepin' the music alive and turning people on to it!

OH, and mixmachine ---for adding certain currently-charting titles to the vault--giving me more accurate info for the titles and artists,etc.....it's great to see what these records actually looked like!!! I've edited in info from your postings that I just saw in the vault. :D

[VINYLSTASH]

Hey Marky

All this info!! I get a kick out trying to absorb it. More titles to keep an eye out for. Because I can always use a few more records I'm going to hold you to comming out to hang with our growing DISCO family.

DISCO LIVES IN L.A!!!

[markydefad]

oops..I was trying to edit and I instead created a new post. My bad. :roll: :oops:

[markydefad]

February 21, 1976

Billboard Pop Chart #1:
1) 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER - Paul Simon (3rd week)
2) THEME FROM 'S.W.A.T.' - Rhythm Heritage
3) YOU SEXY THING - Hot Chocolate
4) LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY - Donna Summer
5) LOVE MACHINE (Pt. 1) - The Miracles

Billboard Soul/R&B Chart #1:
1) SWEET THING - Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (1st week)

(note: items in bold charted on the disco charts)
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Disco Action

Record World "National Disco File Top 20" #1: MOVIN' (week #1); (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 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= MORE, MORE, MORE) (1st week)
B= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Downstairs Records (NYC)
(#1= STREET TALK) (1st week)
C= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Colony Records (NYC)
(#1= MORE, MORE, MORE) (1st week)
D=Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Melody Song Shops (Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island)
(#1= MOVIN') (3rd week)
E= Top 15 Audience Response Records in LA/ San Diego Discos:
(#1= MORE, MORE, MORE) (2nd week)
F= Special Guest City Chart: Top 15 Audience Response Records in San Francisco Discos:
(#1 = MIGHTY HIGH) (2nd 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!....


THE DISCO COMPILATION CONSENSUS TOP 60

Chart #70 (volume 2/ #8.): February 21, 1976

1) MORE, MORE, MORE - Andrea True Connection
(Buddah 45/ 12" promo) (77 points/ charts ABCDEF)
6 weeks on the chart/ 3rd week @ #1/ Last week: #1 (+/-0)
2) STREET TALK - B.C.G. (Bob Crewe Generation)
(20th Century disco edit/12" promo) (52 points/ABC_EF)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #8 (+6)
3) MIGHTY HIGH - Mighty Clouds of Joy
(ABC LP) (40 points/ charts A___EF)
12 weeks on the chart/ 1 week @ #1/ Last week: #3 (+/-0)
4) MOVIN' - Brass Construction
(United Artists LP) (36 points/AB_D_F)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #2 (-2)
5) SPANISH HUSTLE - The Fatback Band
(Event LP (retail)/12" promo) (33 total points/ charts A_CD__)
8 weeks on the chart/ 1 week @#1/ Last week: #5 (+/-0)
6) LET'S GROOVE - Archie Bell & The Drells
(TSOP 45/LP) (30 points/A_CD__)
11 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #11 (+5)
7) HE'S A FRIEND - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (30 points/A_C__F)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #19 (+12)
8. BOHANNON'S BEAT - Hamilton Bohannon
(Dakar LP) (27 points/____EF)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #10 (+2)
9) IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GOT - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (26 points/AB___F)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #9 (+/-0)
10) CHAINS - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (24 points/A__D__)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #17 (+7)

11) WOW - (The Disco Sound of) Andre Gagnon
(London 45) (22 points/ABCD__)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #34 (+23)
12) EXTRA, EXTRA (Read All About It)- Ralph Carter
(Mercury 45 disco version (retail)/ DJ only 12" promo (clubplay)/ (21 points/ charts A___EF)
12 weeks on the chart/ 2 weeks @ #1/ Last week: #7 (-5)
13) ZONE - Rhythm Makers
(Vigor 45) (18 points/CD)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #48 (+35)
14) I HEAR A SYMPHONY - Hank Crawford (w/Patti Austin (vocal) )
(Kudu LP) (17 points/AB)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #18 (+4)
15) SALSA - Luis Ramirez
(Cotique 45) (16 points/ BD)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #45 (+20)
16) TELL THE WORLD HOW I FEEL ABOUT 'CHA, BABY - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (featuring Teddy Pendergrass)
(Phila. Intl. LP) (15 points/AF)
12 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #6 (-10)
17) TURN THE BEAT AROUND - Vicki Sue Robinson
(RCA LP/45) (15 points/AC)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #52 (+35)
18. DO WHAT YOU FEEL - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) (15 points/ EF)
8 weeks on the chart/ last week: #24 (+6)
19) HEART BE STILL - Carl Graves
(A&M 45) (15 points/CD)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #27 (+8.)
20) MASADA - Joe Thomas
(Groove Merchant LP) (15 points/BD)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #22 (+2)

21) THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO - The Trammps
(Atlantic - U.K. Import) (14 points/A)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #30 (+9)
22) LADY BUMP/THE LADY BUMPS ON - Penny McLean
(Atco 45 (retail)/ 12" promo (clubplay)/ (14 points/ chart F)
15 weeks on the chart/ 3 weeks total @ #1) Last week: #16 (-6)
23) EVERYTHING IS LOVE - Mighty Clouds of Joy
(ABC LP) (13 points/ chart A)
10 weeks on the chart/ last week: #21 (-2)
24) (R) THE BOHANNON WALK - Hamilton Bohannon
(DakarLP) (13 points/F)
3 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 2/7/76 @ #21)
25) * GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (13 points/C)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
26) * ONLY YOUR LOVE - The Tymes
(RCA LP) (13 points/B)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
27) * TO THE MAX - The Tymes
(RCA LP) (13 points/B)
1 week on the chart/DEBUT
28. I LOVE MUSIC - The O'Jays
(Phila. Intl. LP version) (10 points /A)
18 weeks on the chart/ #1 for 4 weeks/ Last week: #29 (+1)
29) RAIN - Blanche Carter
(RCA) (10 points/B)
5 weeks on the chart/Last week: #32 (+3)
30) SING A SONG - Earth, Wind & Fire
(Columbia LP/45) (10 points/E)
10 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #12 (-18.)

31) JUMP FOR JOY - Biddu Orchestra
(Epic 45) (9 points/F)
13 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #20 (-11)
32) SPIDER MAN - Ramsey Lewis
(Columbia LP) (9 points/E)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #33 (+1)
33) (R) AFRICAN SYMPHONY - Henry Mancini & His Concert Orchestra
(RCA 45 disco edit (retail)/ 12" promo (clubplay only) (8 points/F)
8 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (Last charted 2/7/76 @ #41)
34) SING A HAPPY FUNKY SONG - Miz Davis
(Now Records 45) (8 points/ E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #47 (+13)
35) CHANGIN' - Brass Construction
(UA LP) (7 points/AE)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #4 (-31!!!!)
36) "THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA" LP (All Cuts) - The Salsoul Orchestra
LP tracks: 1) SALSOUL HUSTLE; 2) GET HAPPY; 3) CHICAGO BUS STOP; 4) YOU'RE JUST THE RIGHT SIZE; 5) TANGERINE; 6) TALE OF THREE CITIES; 7) SALSOUL RAINBOW and 8. LOVE LETTERS
(Salsoul LP) (7 points/ charts CE)
16 weeks on the chart/3 non-consecutive weeks @ #1)/ Last week: #23 (-13)
37) (R) "DISCO TREK" LP - various artists
"A TOM MOULTON MIX" Track list:
1 Look Me Up - Blue Magic (5:52 )
2 Got to Get You Back - Sons of Robin Stone (4:32)
3 Mama Never Told Me - Sister Sledge (5:21)
4 You Call Me Back - Clyde Brown (4:43 )
5 Time - Jackie Moore (4:21)
6 This World - Sweet Inspirations (5:45)
7 I Can Understand It - Valentinos (5:01)
8 Getting Uptown (To Get Down) - United Eight (4:27 )
(Atlantic LP) (7 points/C)
2 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 2/7/76 @ #34)
38. FIND MY WAY - Cameo
(Chocolate City 45) (7 points/B)
11 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #13 (-25)
39) I FEEL A GROOVE COMIN' ON - Bobby Womack
UA LP/ 12" promo) (7 points/ D)
8 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #28 (-11)
40) SHACK UP - Banbarra
(UA LP) (7 points/E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #37 (-3)

41) * ELEANOR RIGBY - Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps
(Wing & A Prayer LP) (6 points/B)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
42) STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - Bette Midler
(Atlantic LP/12" promo) (6 points/ E)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #51 (+9)
43) (R) BROTHERS & SISTERS - MFSB
(Phila. Intl. LP) (5 points/F)
2 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 12/6/75 @ #48--also a San Francisco chart)
44) "COLLAGE" LP - Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited
(Friends & Co. LP) (5 points/C)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #14 (-30)
45) FEEL THE SPIRIT (In '76) -Leroy Hutson & The Free Spirit Symphony
(Curtom 45) (5 points/B)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #43 (-2)
46) DANCE, DANCE, DANCE - Charlie Calello ( says "Challels")
(Ariola 45/ 12" promo) (4 points/E)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #41 (-5)
47) * LIVING IN ECSTASY - Ecstasy
(Disco Record Co. 45) (4 points/C)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
48. (R) NUMBER ONEDERFUL - Jay & The Techniques
(Event 45) (4 points/D)
3 weeks on the chart/RETURN (last charted 2/7/76 @ #48.)
49) SEXY LADY - Jumbo '76
(Ariola America 45) (4 points/ F)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #44 (-5)
50) AUTUMN LEAVES - Jon-Wite Group
(Cenpro 45) (3 points/B)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #35 (-15)

51) * DISCO HOP -3rd World Band (J.Whitburn says this is the same group as Third World who did the cover version of "Now That We've Found Love"; checked AMG-can't verify if it's the same group; the label is out of Chicago and Third World was from Jamaica--so I'm guessing this is incorrect info...anyone know???
(Abraxas 45) (3 points/C)
1 week on the chart/DEBUT
52) * HURT - Liz Torres
(Torres, Puerto Rican actress/singer; appeared as "Teresa Betancourt" on "All In The Family" in 1976-1977; [recorded & charted HI-NRG/housey stuff from 1989-1999; or is this another singer with the same name??? AMG says this singer was born in the Sixties and lived in Chicago--so maybe it's a different person???] I saw her last Tuesday on "The Gilmore Girls"!!: I think this must be a cover of Timi Yuro's 1961 torch ballad--but I'm not sure.)
(RCA 45) (3 points/D)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
53) THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC - The Softones
(Avco 45) (2 points/ A)
10 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #39 (-14)
54) BUCKHEAD - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) (2 points/F)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #53 (-1)
55) (R) (Are You Ready) DO THE BUS STOP - The Fatback Band
(Event LP) (2 points/E)
2 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 11/22/75 @ #20!!!)
56) LOS CONQUISTADORES CHOCOLATES - Johnny Hammond
(Milestone LP) (2 points/ B)
3 weeks on the chart/Last week: #25 (-31)
57) (R) UNION MAN - The Cate Brothers
(Asylum 45/LP) (2 points/D)
5 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 2/7/76 @ #49)
58. (R) CHARLESTON HUSTLE - The Starlings & The MFM Orchestra (MFM = "Music For Money")
(Cenpro 45) (1 point/ F)
2 weeks on the chart / RETURN (last charted 2/7/76 @ #51)
59) IT'S LOVE - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) ( 1 point/ D)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #54 (-5)
60) * JEALOUSY - Natural Order
(Sounds Of Wash. D.C. 45) (1 point/C)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
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STATS:

#13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59 & 60 NOT listed in Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco (1974 - 2003) book.

* = DEBUT (8.):
25) * GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT - Eddie Kendricks (C)
26) * ONLY YOUR LOVE - The Tymes (B)
27) * TO THE MAX - The Tymes (B)
41) * ELEANOR RIGBY - Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps (B)
47) * LIVING IN ECSTASY - Ecstasy (C)
51) * DISCO HOP -3rd World Band (C)
52) * HURT - Liz Torres (D)
60) * JEALOUSY - Natural Order (C)

(R) = RETURN (8.):
24) (R) THE BOHANNON WALK - Hamilton Bohannon (F)
33) (R) AFRICAN SYMPHONY - Henry Mancini & His Concert Orchestra (F)
37) (R) "DISCO TREK" LP - various artists (C)
43) (R) BROTHERS & SISTERS - MFSB (F)
48. (R) NUMBER ONEDERFUL - Jay & The Techniques (D)
55) (R) (Are You Ready) DO THE BUS STOP - The Fatback Band (E)
57) (R) UNION MAN - The Cate Brothers (D)
58. (R) CHARLESTON HUSTLE - The Starlings & The MFM Orchestra (F)

DROPPED OFF (14):
LET'S DO IT AGAIN - Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited (was #14/ 3 weeks on the chart; part of LP @ #44)
*PLEASE STAY - Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited (was #14/ 2 weeks on the chart; part of LP @ #44) *will return
THANK YOU BABY FOR LOVING ME - Quickest Way Out (was #15/ 6 weeks on the chart)
"THE BIDDU ORCHESTRA" LP - Biddu Orchestra (was #20/ 1 week on the chart)
*MY SOUL IS SATISFIED - Atlanta Disco Band (was #26/ 1 week on the chart) * will return
MERRY-GO-ROUND - Monday After (was #31/2 weeks on the chart)
*DISCO CONNECTION - Isaac Hayes Movement (was #36/ 4 weeks on the chart) *will return
POINCIANA - Joe Thomas (was #38/ 2 weeks on the chart)
BABY FACE - Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps (was #40/ 16 weeks on the chart)
LOVE MACHINE - The Miracles (was #42/ 15 weeks on the chart)
JOYCE - Papa John Creach & Midnight Sun (was #46/ 14 weeks on the chart)
MY LOVE SUPREME - Milton Hamilton Crystallized (was #49/ 3 weeks on the chart)
SMILE - Simon Said (was #50/ 8 weeks on the chart)
ONE FINE DAY - Julie Budd (was #55/ 9 weeks on the chart)

Movin' On Up: Biggest Movers:
ZONE +35 (from #48 up to #13)
TURN THE BEAT AROUND +35 (from #52 up to #17)
WOW +23 (from #34 up to #11)
SALSA +20 (from #45 up to #15)

I'm Goin' Down: Biggest Drops:
CHANGIN' -31 (from #4 down to #35)
LOS CONQUISTADORES CHOCOLATES - 31 (from #25 down to #56)
"COLLAGE" LP -30 (from #14 down to #44)
FIND MY WAY -25 (from #13 down to #38.)

In The Long Run: Longest Chart Run:
I LOVE MUSIC (18 weeks)
"THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA" LP (16 weeks)
LADY BUMP (15 weeks)

THE FINAL TALLY:

60 items this week; last week 55
+8 debuts +8 returns/ -14 dropoffs
1 record on all 6 charts (Andrea True Connection @ #1)
1 record on 5 charts (B.C.G. @ #2)
2 records on 4 charts
6 records on 3 charts
12 records on 2 charts
38 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???)

MORE, MORE, MORE gains even more, more, more momentum in its 3rd week at #1, garnering 77 points (71 last week) from all 6 charts; once again--the only record on all 6 charts.

MORE, MORE, MORE stats:
A= #1; B= #5; C= #1; D= #5; E= #1; F= #6
(So MIGHTY HIGH's 7 week reign at #1 on chart A is over!!!)

The Andrea True Connection's closest competitor @ #2 is B.C.G's STREET TALK almost doubling its point total from last week (28 to 52) and charting everywhere except chart D. (D will eventually get on board but only after B drops it.) B currently ranks STREET TALK #1 and SF (F) has it at #4.

Brass Construction's MOVIN' remains #1 on chart D--but its companion LP track CHANGIN' was strangely omitted from the D & B (E left off MOVIN' chart listings this week!!! This causes CHANGIN' to tumble from #4 last week (44 pts.) down to #35 (only 7 pts!!). Someone in the chart compiling department must have forgotten to bundle the two titles together this week!!! :o Next week, B&D get it right and it bounces back to #10!!!

Eddie Kendricks charts 4 titles this week with 3 of those in the Top 10!!! (#7-9-10-25) This must be a first for us!!! I didn't check it--but rather rare, I think.

WOW rebounds up the chart to #11 as it gets a domestic release (it was an import at first) expanding to all 4 NYC charts.

The soon-to-be Top 10 item and ALLTIME CLASSIC....
THAT"S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO is still an U.K. import and is charted at #2 on chart A only. That's a remarkable achievement for a second week of charting on conservative chart A. Next week it gets added support from guest city chart F (Boston). A CLASSIC IS A CLASSIC IS A CLASSIC!!!!

The other CLASSIC movin' up the chart TURN THE BEAT AROUND moves unto chart A @ #12 and retains its power on chart C moving up to #5. Next week it's across the board in NYC--only LA won't have discovered it.

Next week another ALLTIME CLASSIC makes its first appearance and will already be #1 on chart D in its first week. Remember, D loves anything from Motown (hint, hint)

The Monster Orchesta (was John Davis & in the billing as this time?) & the Richard Hewson Orchestra enter the chart, along with additional titles from Hank Crawford, Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps & Fatback Band. Also, Brown Sugar, The Originals, The Pearls, Leone Thomas, David Bowie and Carol Williams will debut new titles.

3 new titles crack the Top 10 and one more returns from the depths of this weeks chart.
Our #1 has 80 out of a possible 90 points.
This is the best score since the Salsoul Orchesta grabbed #1 with 80 points on 12/13/75--albeit with 7 charts instead of the 6 next week. Our number one next week will tie with I LOVE MUSIC, which since 11/15/75 holds the current record for achieving 80 points with only 6 charts. That record was bested on 11/29/75 by Salsoul Orchestra again, which now has the best chart score for achieving 82 points with only 6 charts (90 possible points). Does this make any sense???? I'm rambling--enuf. :oops: :roll:
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DISCO MIX by Tom Moulton

Column #68; 2/21/76

[NEW YORK] WMOT has signed Damon Harris & Impact and product rights go to Atlantic. The label will be releasing an album in April and, most likely, a single next month.

Harris, at one time with the Temptations as a replacement for Eddie Kendricks, seems to have really come into his own with this new group. They already have completed several cuts, and two of them, "GIVE A BROKEN HEART A BREAK" and "HAPPY MAN" are destined for strong disco followings. Early credit for his production work goes to Bobby 'Electronic" Eli, who also teamed with Len Barry [remember "1-2-3" kidz???] to write most of the songs that Harris is recording.

Dubs of Carol Williams' disco version of the standard "MORE" have been given out by Salsoul Records. The record, a Vince Montana production, features a long and short version, not to mention backup for Williams by the Salsoul Orchestra. Ronnie Baker is the bassist here, and at the record's end he plays in harmony with himself (the bass line he created in "BAD LUCK"), leaving a listener virtually hanging from the walls. It proves to be a great way to end a disk.

American Ariloa has just released "SEXY LADY" by Jumbo '76. A German import, the record has already begun to happen in San Francisco, and with good reason. It's primarily an instrumental, but does have some sensual background vocal tracks. Overall, it has a European disco sound.

Event Records is putting out its first 12-inch disco disk, and the honors go to the Fatback Band's version of "SPANISH HUSTLE." The song has been remixed (featuring an extra timbali break for one) and will not be commercially available at first. If initial disco response is strong though, it will be added to the flip side of commercial releases.

The "LADY BUMP" LP will be available in three weeks and it will contain the as yet unreleased disco version of the title cut. Atlantic will be stickering the LP to alert consumers to the special disco mix, which was handled by Anita Wexler.

Columbia Records is also entering the 12-inch disco disk field, with two cuts from Maynard Ferguson'sforthcoming "PRIMAL SCREAM" LP. The 12-inchers will feature the title cut, which is funky r&b sounding, and "PAGLIACCI," which is very pop sounding. At times, the latter's horn solos remind one of Van McCoy's "LOVE IS THE ANSWER." Producer Bob James has the veteran jazzman in more of a commercial bag than ever on several of the cuts.
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Coming Soon To a Disco Near You


MORE
NIGHT AND DAY
TOUCH AND GO
GET UP AND BOOGIE (That's Right!)
HURT SO BAD
I LOVE TO LOVE
LET THE MUSIC PLAY
MOVIN' LIKE A SUPERSTAR
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