Forgotten by all? 70's song: "Elevator"

[ATLMusicLover]

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

[JOL]

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.

[Mixmachine]

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

[Mixmachine]

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.

[Andy Farley]

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.

[Mixmachine]

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.

was it a Promo or retail??

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!!!??

[JOL]

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.

[remicks]

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.

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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[ATLMusicLover]

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!

[ATLMusicLover]

ps - does anyone else wish that Strobe and the XM equivelent played more diverse songs to include selections like this one??

[disco1999]

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.

[Mixmachine]

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!

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.

[Andy Farley]

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:

[Bernie]

I don't unfortunately have a scanner, otherwise I'd scan it in :icon_mrgreen:

Digital camera works just as well if you want to submit it to the Disco Vault

[alonzosay]

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

[darrens]

I was just listening to this song, and was wondering who Joanne Spain was. A bit of googling later, and I came across this web page and story:

Teacher, singer, golfer: Spain remembered for humor, heart : Local News : Memphis Commercial Appeal

This article serves as a reminder that many of the artists we listen to, who made less well known disco tracks, end up abandoning music and going back to a normal job and life.

It also tells that Joanne was a much loved teacher, golfer and humanitarian. Unfortunately cancer took her at the age of 70, which these days is not considered all that old. RIP Joanne.

[remicks]

I was just listening to this song, and was wondering who Joanne Spain was. A bit of googling later, and I came across this web page and story:

Teacher, singer, golfer: Spain remembered for humor, heart : Local News : Memphis Commercial Appeal

This article serves as a reminder that many of the artists we listen to, who made less well known disco tracks, end up abandoning music and going back to a normal job and life.

It also tells that Joanne was a much loved teacher, golfer and humanitarian. Unfortunately cancer took her at the age of 70, which these days is not considered all that old. RIP Joanne.

thank you darrens for posting the update. Seems she had a fulfilling life even after her madcap disco days .

Here she is:
Joanne Spain



from:Teacher, singer, golfer: Spain remembered for humor, heart : Local News : Memphis Commercial Appeal

RIP



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[markydefad]

Ah, finally some info on the mysterious Miss Joanne Spain. So if she was 70 when she died in April of 2009---she would have been 37 when "Elevator" was released in 1976. I expected she was younger. I can't say I really get "Elevator" --at least in the short version on Youtube. :icon_eek:

Would love to hear that 12-inch version.

[Cory Ander]

Ah, finally some info on the mysterious Miss Joanne Spain. So if she was 70 when she died in April of 2009---she would have been 37 when "Elevator" was released in 1976. I expected she was younger. I can't say I really get "Elevator" --at least in the short version on Youtube. :icon_eek:

Would love to hear that 12-inch version.

I like the song itself....it seems the lyric is a double entendre and could refer either to emotions or drugs ("up and down"). The vocal doesn't exactly impress me, though.