Disco From Strange Circles

[discophil]

I was thinking about how Disco found its way into just about everything by the late 70s. I was remembering how some artists --never associated with Disco-- jumped on the bandwagon. Some did it better than others! And it's these "better" efforts that I'm looking for. I'd like to compile a little CD of songs that were done by artists that are normally thought of as being Disco acts and I sure could use some help. Here's what I've come up with so far:

Elton John:
"Victim of Love"
"Mama Can't Buy You Love"

ELO:
"Shine A Little Love"
"Last Train to London"

Barbra Streisand:
"Main Event"

Barry Manalow:
"It's A Miracle"

Karen Carpenter:
"My Body Keeps Changing My Mind"

**I'm leaving out "Enough is Enough" and "Copacabana" as entries only because they are so well known. I'm looking for those lesser-known gems (ok...so Main Event is an exception!). Also, I'm leaving out Ethel Merman. Sorry ol' gal! And on MY lists, there will never be a Rod (Do Ya Think I'm Sexy) Stewart or a Rolling (Miss You) Stones entry! :icon_mrgreen:

[the disco kid]

I hope this fits your criteria:

Henry Mancini "African Symphony" a cover of the classic Van McCoy production. The 12" of Henry's version is different from the lp, it has an extended percussion intro and it's tagged on to the outro as well, it's an early RCA 12", and you can tell by some of the questionable edits on it.

[drlove]

DiscoPhil,

I vote for the inclusion of "Shine On Silver Moon" by former 5th Dimension members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.

They aren't often mentioned as disco artists, and the song's absolutely gorgeous !!!:icon_biggrin:

[the disco kid]

I'd like to compile a little CD of songs that were done by artists that are normally thought of as being Disco acts

Phil

Just to make sure we're on the same page, did you mean to write ""... songs that were done by artists that are normally NOT thought of as being Disco acts ..."

[discophil]

Phil

Just to make sure we're on the same page, did you mean to write ""... songs that were done by artists that are normally NOT thought of as being Disco acts ..."

Yes....! :P

Also, thanks for the Mancini suggestion. I can't find that particular version, tho. Have the McCoy release, however.

And drlove, "Shine On.." is a GREAT suggestion! Lovely song! Thanks!!!

Any other suggestions??

[disco-disc]

How about:
dolly parton - baby i'm burnin'
Kiss - I was made for loving you
Sweet- Funk it up
Mud - shake it down
Babe Ruth -the mexican
Wings - goodnight tonight
carole king -disco tech

All were on one disco chart or another, or released as disco discs

[the disco kid]

This one has been talked about before in the forums, some hate, I LOVE IT! I'd include Andy Williams "Love Story (Where Do I Begin)" 12" COLUMBIA

[Jackson9]

Rolling Stones - Miss You
Rod Stewart - Do Ya... Sexy
Chicago - Street Player

are all sort of disco records..

[disco-disc]

Also, the following, I have not heard them so can't comment further but they exist on 12" -
Chery Ladd - skinnydipping
Chubby Checker - move it:icon_question:

[KoolChris]

How 'bout the Valverde Brothers: "After Midnight" ? I just love the track.

[simplosys]

Remember how after the success of the Beatles, some of the other groups did a bit of the copycat and tried to follow their act to the last letter. Unfortunately for them, they all failed. Where music is concerned, you should be true to yourself and only then you would succeed.
For those who were not in the 'disco' groove but tried to follow some of the other groups after seeing the success of the disco music, I am sure that they must have all gone down. Well,most of them anyway.

[the disco kid]

Yes....! :P

Also, thanks for the Mancini suggestion. I can't find that particular version, tho.

Discophil

If you can't find the 12", it's pretty rare, get the LP "Symphonic Soul". It has some nice moments on it, including "African Symphony", it is available on CD as well.

[remicks]

*****
as you mentioned phil:


KAREN CARPENTER

...... had to look this one up!! :icon_razz:



*****

[boogyjuice]

Also, I'm leaving out Ethel Merman.:icon_mrgreen:

[boogyjuice]

Does this one somehow qualify ...



... it has a famous inspired bassline

[boogyjuice]

:icon_lol:

[discophil]

Sorry, boogyjuice, but Queen doesn't cut it for me! Although, I LOVED the Benny Hill clip!!


Here are some others I stumbled upon. I had no idea Helen Reddy did disco!

[tuckerdgreat1]

how bout Johnny Mathis "gone gone gone"

[drlove]

Re: DiscoPhil's comment of: I had no idea Helen Reddy did disco!

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Believe it or not, her disco recording "Make Love To Me" actually made the R&B charts in 1979 !!! You go, Helen:icon_exclaim:

[Zef]

Mmm...Ready or not sounds like something that would be ripe for being re-dicovered by some of the 'Underground disco' heads in the UK.....You go Ms Reddy!!