"Cissy Strut" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Meters

Known as The Funky Meters these musicians created a sound in the 60's which was considered the earliest funk around. It was one of the first 45 records that I would hear my sister, Lolly playing in her bedroom and teaching the "Cissy Strut" to friends. The guitars licks have always entranced me - a very wicked groove. The essence of funk!

This ReStructure is dedicated to "funk" - without it dance music would not be where it is today - and also my sister, Lolly and thanking her for playing so much music when we were younger and enticing me into its joy and pleasure.

"Dim All The Lights" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

The Queen Of Disco and her hit, "Dim All The Lights" from 1979 gets a whole new uplift along with a new mood - more underground and outward.

The song comes from her "Bad Girls" double LP and is one of the finest productions by Moroder and a fascinating vocal by Summer. It remains a favorite among devout fans and is easy to understand when you hear the slick production and of course, Donna's intro note held into the beats.

Dedicated to Donna Summer fans everywhere!

"Under Your Spell" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phyllis Hyman


Phyllis Hyman was one of the most promising vocalists of the late 70's - with tracks like "Loving You, Losing You" and "You Know How To Love Me" it was obvious that this diva knew what she was doing. She may not have reached the "top" where she belonged, but you would never know by hearing her recordings.

"Under Your Spell" was the second single from "You Know How To Love Me" and had the production magic of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas - who worked magic with Stephanie Mills.

I have taken "Under Your Spell" and extended the beautiful and lyrical outline along with a few new beat tracks and effects.

This mix goes out to "Cleopatra1985" from YouTube - thank you for your wonderful comments and also for requesting another remix from this "Goddess Of Love"!

"Are You Ready" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Center Stage

Christine Wiltshire became the disco diva of the Paradise Garage following her hit, "Weekend" with Patrick Adams' Phreek. This was not Wiltshire's first involvement with dance music - she began with studio groups like Musique, Poussez!, and Aural Exciters.

In 1980 she produced the 12" single "Are You Ready"/"Never" by Class Action - it was disco energy all over again - following the drop in demand in the US. The song was still a hit on dance floors and that was all that mattered.

This ReStructure is dedicated to my dear friend, Michael R. from San Diego - it is one of his favorites and also, mine!

"Over and Over" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

Producer Harvey Fuqua (New Birth - "Until It's Time For You To Go") worked with Sylvester to break open the doors of discotheques with a glorious style of disco and personality. This edge was accepted well in 1977 as disco music began to creep from underground to the top.

"Over and Over" captures the true essence of the underground feel of disco music and sets a classic in stone. Sylvester's powerful vocal never left a song to its own. This is displayed very well here.

I have listened to a dear friend, Dan B. of San Diego (Cindy P.) and made a small attempt to re-work a difficult track. Although I explain, it is more a concept and also the point to keep classic disco music alive. (Whew!)