How many versions of "Let's All Chant"?

[Twirlessence]

Just how many versions of Michael Zager Band's "Let's All Chant" are out there?

I prefer the original from '78, but it sounds like the band (or someone claiming to be MZB) re-recorded (or remixed) it a couple of times. I believe subsequent recordings added more of a drum machine/synth sound to it - this is the version that is most commonly found on CD compilations...and it just ain't right!

I remember falling in love with this song when I saw "Eyes of Laura Mars" and it played during the fashion shoot scene.

[Marcio**]

A certain CD from Unidisc give us...

"Let's All Chant" by MZB (Remix) - 8:03

"Let's All Chant" by MZB (Original) - 6:58


The remix is pure house. Probably did by Michael Zager himself.

[rminolfo]

There was also a remake with a Michael Zager remix by Gusto from ~1996.

[Leatherman]

If you seriously like this song, the only version you need is the superior cover by UK duo Mick & Pat. IMO this remake took the song to the next level and was the version the got played in the more underground clubs.

[JussiK]

The Eyes of Laura Mars soundtrack album offers a version without the classical bit in the middle, otherwise full length. This is the one I've been spinning.

[Discovery]

"Body Language" by The Spinners, from their "Dancin' & Lovin'" album (1979), contains some reworked/rerecorded portions of "Let's All Chant". (Same producer Michael Zager.)

[boogie nites]

Mentioning Lets All Chant, the album, called the same name, is a winner! Was Love Express a single too? And if you check out the site allmusicguide you can find American chart possies for heaps of disco acts but not Michael Zager Band. I know Lets All Chant got to No 36 there but does that mean he had no more success there with other greats like Lifes A Party?

[jim]

The only version that matters is the 7:05 1978 Original 12 inch
I have it on CD via Disco Nights, Vol. 7: DJ Pix which I believe took it from vynal (which since it is the original recording is much preferred over a digitally recorded remake even with the same musicans and vocalists) Let's All Chant: The Michael Zager Dance Collection used a 2nd generation studio master (I had read somewhere the 1st generation master is gone.)