"Music Man" by Revanche--Info?

[Jeff H]

All the recent posts about the Australian Mirror Ball Classics CD made me pull it out for a listen, and a song by Revanche called "Music Man" caught my attention.



Anyone else familiar with this song? It almost seems like it was made just to mix with other disco hits: At various points in the song, I detected elements of "Born to be Alive," "Hold Your Horses," "Set Me Free" and "Rumour Has It." And the song has a relentless energy all its own.



The credits on the Mirror Ball CD don't provide much info, only "1979 WEA International Inc." and "Malavasi/Petrus" as writers, I guess. Could this be the same as "Jacques Fred Petrus" mentioned in another post?



I don't see Revanche listed in the Vault here, so I'm just wondering if anyone knows any more about this song.

[Bernie]

On 2002-04-13 08:49, Jeff H wrote:

All the recent posts about the Australian Mirror Ball Classics CD made me pull it out for a listen, and a song by Revanche called "Music Man" caught my attention.



Anyone else familiar with this song? It almost seems like it was made just to mix with other disco hits: At various points in the song, I detected elements of "Born to be Alive," "Hold Your Horses," "Set Me Free" and "Rumour Has It." And the song has a relentless energy all its own.



The credits on the Mirror Ball CD don't provide much info, only "1979 WEA International Inc." and "Malavasi/Petrus" as writers, I guess. Could this be the same as "Jacques Fred Petrus" mentioned in another post?



I don't see Revanche listed in the Vault here, so I'm just wondering if anyone knows any more about this song.

Revanche was in the "Vault," but didn't make the site redesign. I hope to add it back very soon. Here's the info from the album and 12" that I have on hand.



From the 12":

You Get High In NYC (8:40) b/w Music Man (10:22) - Produced by Jacques Fred Petrus - A Malavasi and Petrus Mix - Atlantic Records 1979



From the LP:

Revanche: Music Man

A)

You Get High In NYC (8:40)

Revenge (8:53)

B)

Music Man (8:16)

1979 It's Dancing Time (8:45)

Produced by Jacques Fred Petrus - A Malavasi and Petrus Mix - Atlantic Records 1979

[Jeff H]

Wow--if someone here doesn't have the answer to a music question, then it's got to be a question that has no answer!



Thanks, Bernie!



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"...a once in a lifetime feeling that returns every week..."

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[The Lord of Flatbush]

Interesting LP!



That's why I have two copies.

[markydefad]

Jeff,



"Music Man" was a classic early 1980's High Energy track that was perfect peak time fare. It's around 138BPM so it was a good mix with most of the songs you mentioned, not to mention that one that features the line "a once in a lifetime feeling that occurs every week". Now what's the name of that tune? Hmmm, The Andrews Sisters meet Bette Midler meets A Taste Of Honey meets KC & The Sunshine Band???

[Jeff H]

"I can never remember the name of that song to save my... What IS that song called anyway? It's moving though, ain't it? I don't care what it's called. Let's get down!"



So what is the name of THAT song--anyone?



As for my "once in a lifetime feeling" quote, I think that's an easy one. Marky's clues even beat you over the head with the title. (But he STILL couldn't get it! )



But back to the topic: I don't believe "Music Man" got any play here in the Pitts, and the early '80s were my peak disco whore years, so you'd think I would have heard it before, say, 2001!



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[markydefad]

I maintain that my sibling, several times removed, Jeff "tricked" me with his clues--but "yes" I will admit I was waaaay dumb on that little guessing game.



It only became clear when he gave me the Billboard chart stats and I instantly knew the record.



I will shut up and let the others play. (A rarity, I know). How do ya think I got my Diamond Member?



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Markydefad

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[Jeff H]

You have a diamond member, huh? Ouch!

[markydefad]

At the risk of seeming like a big but-in-ski,

let me reiterate Jeff's clues. Someone's gotta know this!



1) Name of Song with lyrics: "I can never remember the name of that song to save my... What IS that song called anyway? It's moving though, ain't it? I don't care what it's called. Let's get down!" (Actually sorta spoken in the song, I think).







2) Name of song with the phrase: "a once in a lifetime feeling that occurs every week"



Hint: both are by well-known Divas.



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Markydefad

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[BrunoRepublic]

On 2002-04-16 20:37, markydefad wrote:



2) Name of song with the phrase: "a once in a lifetime feeling that occurs every week"

Okay, okay! "(Boogie Woogie) Dancin' Shoes" by Canadian disco diva Claudja Barry, from the album "I Wanna Be Loved By You"*. This was a HUGE hit up here when it came out, and was regularly played on top 40 radio. I was going to let someone else have the glory...



*Actually, I'm not sure that the original album was ever released in the US -- I think Chrysalis threw together a compilation named after the track instead.

[markydefad]

Graham, You are correct, SIR!!!!



I just knew Jeff was gonna be all depressed if noone attempted to answer his questions and this one was easy. I was also afraid it was gonna get buried, as the title of the post did not indicate trivia was to be found here. And I know that many trivia hounds lurk around here, right?



Now, anyone for the harder first song question? It was a more obscure track from a very famous diva. The lyrics hold a key to the title. (hint, hint)



Jeff, forgive me for playing the role of your pushy mother. I'm feeling very Mama Rose tonight--The definitive Merman version NOT the inferior Roz Russell version!!!



Sing Out Louise!!!!



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Markydefad

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[Jeff H]

Are you ignoring the Bette Midler version, Mama Marky?! (And shouldn't you be Mr. Goldstone anyway? Have an eggroll!)



For the record, it would take way more to depress me than no one trying to guess this lyric. But if you need a hint (and are not just ignoring me!!!), just think of my history at this site...

[markydefad]

More clues to the Mystery Song:



The passage Jeff cited a few posts above is spoken in the break of the song.



Jim Burgess Mix, 1979, 11:46 length.

Oh, and Mr. Scavullo......

[NickNack]

I was going to say Loleatta Holloway (What's the NAME of this song? It's called: I May Not Be There..." etc.) but then you put Jim Burgess, 11:46 mix, so I've got the wrong diva.

[markydefad]

Oh no, Nicky...I thought for sure you were gonna nail this one. Which diva is Jeff obsessed with? (hint, hint) Who should he write a biography of? Find the diva and then the song will be more apparent.

[nrgbeat]

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On 2002-04-18 16:58, markydefad wrote:

Oh no, Nicky...I thought for sure you were gonna nail this one. Which diva is Jeff obsessed with? (hint, hint)



Ethel Merman??

[markydefad]

Well, yeah, but besides Ethel Merman and Linda Eder and Petula Clark and Toni Tennille, who did Jeff INTERVIEW????????

[keefelc]

Okay, this has gone on much too long - it's Linda Clifford from her "Let Me Be Your Woman" album, right?

[maarten]

OK mums and girls... enough already! I can't believe all of this banter appears under the header of one of my beloved Jacques Fred Petrus productions.

[Jeff H]

Yes, Maarten, it IS surprising how these posts can get WAY off the original topic, isn't it? (Especially when Marky gets involved... )



But in an effort to put an end to this thread, Keefe pretty much has the answer: The song is from Miz Clifford's "Let Me be Your Woman" LP--the neverending "One of Those Songs."



But Marky--to say I'm "obsessed" with Linda Clifford is overstating it. She has always been one of my very favorite singers and her records bring back some cherished memories, and after interviewing and meeting her I'm even more impressed--what a sweet, smart, funny, fabulous woman--but "obsessed"? Nah.



I can't think of anything I'm obsessed with. Well, maybe eBay.

[markydefad]

Well, Jeff, I CAN think of several things you ARE obsessed with...but seeing that this is a FAMILY-ORIENTED website, espousing good REPUBLICAN family values and morals and all that b.s, I better keep those few things under "Hedda's Hat".



And, Puhleeeze, Miss Thing, I DID NOT start the lyrics quiz in the middle of another post about a totally different topic. But, I DID tell Keefe to just post the damn answer and get it over with!!!!

[Jeff H]

I suspected as much. Hell, I was ready to answer the question MYSELF just to put this one behind us!



But Marky, Marky, Marky... Obsessions? Well, people who live for plastic traffic cones shouldn't throw stones...

[markydefad]

Re: "traffic cones", I quote Chauncey Gardner in Hal Ashby's "Being There":



"I like to watch."

[markydefad]

Folks, sorry for all this unpleasant sexual innuendo talk. A small group of us are amusing ourselves at the expense of the tolerance of the others. I shall cease and desist any more posts to this topic. I hope I can keep this promise. God Give Me Strength.

[keefelc]

Mark and Jeff - the way you two are carrying on, I don't think the City will allow you in when you try to visit in October!



Too bad you aren't coming out in September, I just read in the B.A.R. that Michael Garrett is reopening the I-Beam for one night so they can have the official closing party. Actually, when I think back at what a sweat box that place was, do I really care?