What would be on your dream compilation?

[boogienights]

Hi. I love looking at compilation track lists and my heart usually skips a beat when I see songs I have been looking for show up on them..especially when they are the 12" versions..so I was wondering what would be on your dream compilation of, say, 18 tracks? I don't mean your fav tracks..the 18 you are most looking for..here are mine..

1.Chuck Cissel "Cisselin Hot"
2.Brenda Harris "Makin Love keeps You Fit"
3.El Coco "Love Exciter"
4.El Coco "Lets Get It Together"
5.Asha Puthli "I'm Gonna Dance"
6.Gordene Simpson "Time To Dance" ?? dance theme from the movie "Prom Night"
7.202 Machine "Rock Your Body"
8.Liquid Gold "Substitute"
9.John Davis and the Monster Orchestra "The Magic Is You" (on that note, has there ever been a JDATMO best of cd???)
10.7th Wonder "Do It With Your Body"
11.Kikrokos "Jungle DJ"
12.Arpeggio "Saturday Night Breakout"
13.Midnight Rhythm "Workin And Slavin"
14.Grace Jones "On Your Knees"
15.Simon Orchestra "Don't Give Up"
16.Kat Mandu "The Break"
17.Queen Samantha "Funky Celebration"
18.Taana "When you Touch Me"

all would be full length versions and would have glossy information packed liner notes:icon_lol: I realise some of these would be easy to find but somehow I still don't manage to own these..so I would love to hear your compilation wishlist..

[FranceJoliFan]

I don't mean your fav tracks..the 18 you are most looking for...

Anything by Gregg Diamond - This Side Of Midnight, Danger, Shinin', Paradise, etc.

Plus
Blackwell - Boogie Down And Mess Around
Madleen Kane - Boogie Talk
Lipstique - At The Discotheque
Lightning - Disco Symphony
Japan - Life In Tokyo
Bill Saluga - Dancin' Johnson
Lydia - We Are One
Money - Flying Lizards
Devo - That's Good
Pure Energy - Party On
Bob McGilpin - Get Loose
Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya
Claudja Barry - Boogie Tonight
Ann-Margret - Midnight Message
France Joli - Playboy
St. Tropez - One More Minute
& much more

Not that rare, and you can listen to most of these on YouTube, but it's always exciting to find stuff like this on a compilation cd.

[drlove]

I think I'd go with something I've never seen before (...yet) in a store:

A compilation of the superb hit tunes written and/or produced by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris for '70s acts such as the Sylvers, Gloria Gaynor, Tavares, David Naughton, etc.

THAT I would gladly put out for ......................................... bucks, that is. (get your minds out da gutter).

[boogienights]

Well, firstly FranceJoli Fan some interesting choices.Some I didn't know. I'm kicking myself I actually saw "Starcruiser" by Gregg Diamond in a record store but this was when I didn't really know who he was, only that I liked the cover. 4 months later, and all youtubed up, I wish I had have got it...:icon_mad: still, I did buy "Horsemeat Disco" compilation which has the 5.30 vers of "Danger" on it..(did you know that??) but it sounds like a good cd!! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B002BBFF4W

And Dr Love, yes, I too love the sound of Freddie and Dino, you know, I know its blantantly commercial, but I reckon "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches and Herb is fantastic. It was one of the first disco songs I discovered and I love the 12" version. I had to laugh at you parting with your hard...earned cash for disco..:icon_lol: Meanwhile I (im)patiently wait for "Disco Discharge: Disco Ladies" to come in from my local record store...:icon_confused:

[Afroboy]

great thread BN ..
many mentioned already ive never heard , but I'll be listening to some of these mentioned as its been a long time .

[FranceJoliFan]

I did buy "Horsemeat Disco" compilation which has the 5.30 vers of "Danger" on it..(did you know that??)

Cool. I didn't know about that. So I just looked up the track list. Would also be nice to have the cd for Gino Soccio's It’s Alright and TJM's Put Yourself In My Place.

Have you heard all of Gregg Diamond's Hardware album? I really like Greyhound Bus. Would like to see the album on cd.

I like the Freddie & Dino collaborations. I think Peaches & Herb's Roller Skatin' Mate gets overlooked. So fun and perky. But they really reached their peak on Anybody Wanna Party by Gloria Gaynor. Funky and sophisticated. Can't get enough of it.

[SandraDee]

"Horsemeat Disco" compilation which has the 5.30 vers of "Danger" on it..(did you know that??) but it sounds like a good cd!!

I bought a compilation CD 9 years ago called 'The Best Disco Album In The Universe volume 8' on the Essex label which has a 6.48 version of Danger by Gregg Diamond. It's still available on Amazon.

[SandraDee]

Have you heard all of Gregg Diamond's Hardware album? I really like Greyhound Bus. Would like to see the album on cd.

My fave track's 'Eighth Of Your Love'. Also, 'Put Yourself In My Place' by TJM is on the 'Sounds Like 54' compilation cd on Smak records.

[BrunoRepublic]

I bought a compilation CD 9 years ago called 'The Best Disco Album In The Universe volume 8' on the Essex label which has a 6.48 version of Danger by Gregg Diamond. It's still available on Amazon.

It's a needle-drop though, and not a particularly good one.

[SandraDee]

It's a needle-drop though, and not a particularly good one.

Yes, there is an audible click at 4.12 on the break, but I don't think it sounds bad, but I'm no expert. It sure beats alot of 2nd hand vinyl I've got!

[srg]

Here's hoping someone in the UK releases MY dream compilation containing these:

sexy cream- slick
(if paradise is) half as nice- thp
shoot me with your love- tasha thomas
I was made for dancin'- leif garrett
love insurance- front page
real thing- sergio mendes & brasil 77
hands down- dan hartman
love can be sold- jo-ann brooks
don't let go- tony orlando
whatcha gonna do about it- rozalin woods
wishbone- tantra
a little lovin'-the raes
dance yourself dizzy- liquid gold
I don't know what I'd do- sweet cream
begin the beguine- johnny mathis
ghost dancer- addrisi brothers
do or die- grace jones
stand up/ sit down- akb
night dancin'- taka boom
it's over- alma faye brooks
anything on the "bad bad boy" Lp by theo vaness

ANY one of these would make me as giddy and happy as a little girl :icon_mrgreen::icon_mrgreen::icon_mrgreen:...
The reason I said the UK is that I have noticed that the absolute BEST disco compilations all seem to be coming out of England (i.e.:Disco Discharge/ Love Boat Disco/HorseMeat Disco)... the US record companies always seem to be putting out the same-old same-old tunes:icon_evil::icon_evil::icon_evil:

[mrbmarco]

Hollywood Hot--- Eleventh Hour
Baby Face--- Wing & A Prayer
Ease On Down The Road--- Consumer Report
Africian Symphony--- Henry Mancini
Dynomite--- Bazuka
Are You Ready For This--- The Brothers
Take A Little --- Liquid Pleasure
Twenty-Four Hours A Day--- Barbara Pennington
Tatoo Man --- Denise McCann
Calypso Breakdown--- Ralph MacDonald
Main Line --- Ashford & Simpson
Hey Girl, Come And Get It--- Stylistics

[boogienights]

Thanks Afro Boy. and others. Sandra Dee or anyone really has there ever been a Gregg Diamond cd? I would love to hear a best of or whatever..

[boogienights]

i meant to add those last two comp wishlists sound awesome to me too!!

[BrunoRepublic]

Thanks Afro Boy. and others. Sandra Dee or anyone really has there ever been a Gregg Diamond cd? I would love to hear a best of or whatever..

There was one, but the sound quality was horrible, with most of the tracks being from REALLY BAD needle-drops.

Bionic Boogie's Hot Butterfly was issued on CD in Japan, although it was just the album, no bonus tracks. I've heard from people around here that it's due to be reissued with all the 12" versions soon.

[srg]

BUT WAIT!! THERE'S MORE!!!
These would be reserved for compilation #2 (or #3):

palace palace- who's who
makin' it- david naughton
red hot- taka boom
open up for love- siren
morning music- siren (YESSSSS!)
sadness in my eyes- duncan sisters
boys will be boys- duncan sisters
one shot lover-venus
leaving on the midnight train- nick straker band
"beach boys medley"- seacruise
welcome aboard- love unlimited orchestra
starchild (spirit of the night)- b.t. express
welcome to harlem- gary toms empire
up and down- wonder
hot leather- passengers (or anything off that LP)
roll- macho


Needless to say all tracks would be in their 12" glory, UNmixed!

[thommy2458]

Bionic Boogie's Hot Butterfly was issued on CD in Japan, although it was just the album, no bonus tracks. I've heard from people around here that it's due to be reissued with all the 12" versions soon.

I received an email from the same company that I pre ordered the Patti Brooks CD from(that Miss Dayna and Stephen is a part of)that they are releasing both Bionic's on DVD-with all 12' mixes.The complete version
of Dance Little Dreamer will finally be available on CD-cannot wait!

PS-MrBMarco and SRG-Can I buy your compilations please? Love your taste!

[srg]

For YOU, Thommy, I'd send FREE Promo copies!!:icon_smile:
Just spread the music around, ok??
Thanks!
srg