Let's Start The Dance....Question

[QUINNY]

I supposedly have the 12" of this track on 2 CD compilations, supposedly being the operative word. In both cases the track included is actually Let's Start II Dance Again, the rap version that came out in '81/82 with Dr. Peri Johnson doing the honours. I love this track and to be honest it is the one which most people will know and love, 'cos it was this track which became an absolute anthem (in the UK at least). I'm being pedantic for once in my life. :lol:

So, my question is this.

Why has this track been mistakenly released at least twice (Ladyboy are you reading this?) and does anyone know of a compilation on which the actual track included is the correct 1978 version with the superb wailing of Caroline Crawford?

[Bernie]

The original appears on this CD...
http://www.discomusic.com/cds-more/1054_0_3_0_C/
and
http://www.discomusic.com/cds-more/1099_0_3_0_C/

Just played them all including the CDs that have it listed incorrectly..

[QUINNY]

Thanks Bernie. looks like Super Rare Disco will be the one.

[paul]

Hey Bernie. On that Let's Start The Dance cd, is Sugar Pie Guy the original version with parts 1 & 2 combined or is it the later released version with some of the grit and funk lessened?

[Bernie]

Originally Posted by paul

Hey Bernie. On that Let's Start The Dance cd, is Sugar Pie Guy the original version with parts 1 & 2 combined or is it the later released version with some of the grit and funk lessened?

It's the gritty original! A super track.

[paul]

Thanks. :)

[totoman]

The original (although I assume it is the 7") is on the Studio 54 soundtrack. Don't ask me which volume because I bought it as a 2CD set.

toto

[darrens]

I have this song (the 1978 version) on THREE different UK issued compilations, as follows:

Magnum Opus, Vol 1. - Length 7:32
http://www.discomusic.com/cds-more/1062_0_3_0_C/

Absolutely The Very Best Of Disco - Length 8:03
http://www.discomusic.com/cds-more/911_0_3_0_M56/

I also have it on a UK compilation called "Let's start the dance", which has a different cover and tracks to Bernie's one (with the exception of "Let's start the dance" and Parliament's "Flashlight"). The length this time is 7:35.

Magnum Opus should still be very easy to find, probably in your local HMV :P

Darren

[Bernie]

Darren,
Unfortunately the version on Magnum Opus, which is a great CD, is not the original, but Let's Start the Dance II-a later rework with added rap-like vocals. That's what Quinny was talking about as it is mislabeled on the CD and misleads people into thinking it is the original.

The original 12" only clocked in at under 6 minutes...
http://www.discomusic.com/records-more/3698_0_2_0_C/
and the original LP...
http://www.discomusic.com/records-more/2507_0_2_0_C/

I just played the version on "Absolutely..." and it appears to be a later extension/remix of the original 6 minute version.

[darrens]

Originally Posted by Bernie

Darren,
Unfortunately the version on Magnum Opus, which is a great CD, is not the original, but Let's Start the Dance II-a later rework with added rap-like vocals. That's what Quinny was talking about as it is mislabeled on the CD and misleads people into thinking it is the original.

:oops: Misled me as well :oops:

I didn't remember any rap vocals in it, I'll have to have another listen. Although I must confess to not liking this track much, I usually skip it!