Acetate [Level 1]
Recently something made me remember this song I bought as a 12" single back around 1975 and I have been trying to find it, or even just any evidence it truly existed. I remember the title was "Elevator" and I THINK the artist may have been Joanne Spain tho I'm not sure.. Lyrics included "everybody wants one, everybody needs one - Elevator, takes you up, brings you down".. something like that.. I have googled and can't find any info on artist by that name or the song.. Anyone ever heard of this one? ..thanks
Chart Hit [Level 6]
Your memory is correct. You can buy it at http://discomusic.gemm.com just punch in Joanne Spain and you'll find several record stores on line that have the record.
Gold Record [Level 7]
Apparently there was a 12" mix of this one, there is no scan in the vault, so I wonder if this was a Promo only??? If there was a USA retail released I missed it :icon_sad:cause I only own the 7".
Elevator-Joanne Spain
Gold Record [Level 7]
Here I did a Gemm search , and the 12" of this song is indeed a Promo, sinse we are talking 1976 , this is really rare.
Chart Hit [Level 6]
I won a 12inch of it on Ebay not so long ago, and wasn't too expensive so worth having a look on there as well.
Gold Record [Level 7]
was it a Promo or retail??Originally Written by Andy Farley
How about adding a scan to the above link in the vault??? I'd like to see the label art.
Ps: I hate those entries to the vault without scans:icon_evil: anyone can do that taking the info off ebay or such, what's the fun in that!!!??
Chart Hit [Level 6]
Wonder if Altmusiclover has even read the replys. I hate it when you spend the time to give someone an answer and they don't get back to says hey thanks your right or sorry tha's not it.
Double Platinum Record [Level 9]
TRUE .
Speaking of true, ELEVATOR reminds me of Andrea True in sound somewhat with it's plunky piano .
There's a follow -up Joanne Spain Casino single called KYRIE ELEISON (1977) .....beware tho ... more MY SWEET LORD like in theme ..... & not disco .....
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Last edited by remicks; March 27th, 2007 at 12:01 PM.
you'd still be waiting for me at the airport
while my ship was coming in
Acetate [Level 1]
Hey folks, I read the immediate reply I got and have just been slow to follow up to read the additional comments. I'm thrilled that a few folks know and have even pursued getting this song! I do wish I could find an online MP3 or something that I could buy tho, as I mainly make CD mixes for my car. As to the question of the 12" single, I am about 90% sure it was released as a 12" as I know I bought it at time of release as a 12".. THANKS for the discussion on this one!
Acetate [Level 1]
ps - does anyone else wish that Strobe and the XM equivelent played more diverse songs to include selections like this one??
Chart Hit [Level 6]
Forget satellite radio, you are more likely to rediscover forgotten tracks on internet radio, places like Disco935 on live365, or "cbs.nu" for obscure disco with an european flavour.
If you buy this record your life, will be better.
Gold Record [Level 7]
We are sure it was released on a 12" single, check the previous links provided.
the evidence points to a 1976 Promo, this doesn't mean you couldn't have bought a copy in a retail shop, many Promos were sold in retail shops at the time.
What I’d like to know is if this 12” issue was a retail copy or a Promo only.
Chart Hit [Level 6]
The copy I bought on Ebay is a promo, even has the release notes and two photos of Joanne Spain in it dressed as a lift attendant :icon_lol: . It comes in a picture (promo) sleeve and is on a white Casino Records label GRT077. I don't unfortunately have a scanner, otherwise I'd scan it in :icon_mrgreen:
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Acetate [Level 1]
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well maybe we all forgot the 70's songs then because of the new generation but you know i love listening to some 70's songs...well in my satellite radio i tuned in to my favorite radio station ..well im a sibscriber of sirius well its nice because all the station there are no commercial break...
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many thanks!
SAYalonzo
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