Probably the best Disco record of all time?

**SandraDee** · October 16th, 2002, 01:16 PM

I never heard Eddie Holman 'This Will be a Night to Remember' in a club atmosphere but when I listen to it at home I think its OK but there was much better stuff on Salsoul IMHO. Sorry Marky, & I ususally agree with your choices.

**totoman** · October 18th, 2002, 06:38 AM

I agree, I only ever heard this when the Mastercuts albums came out and it just didn't do it in comparison to the First Choice or Loleatta songs, but I 've always preferred female vocalists anyway.

toto

**QUINNY** · October 18th, 2002, 07:03 AM

More like a (northern) soul record to my ears. I suspect it was too modern for them at the time though. Discodisk can you enlighten us?

**DanceMan** · October 18th, 2002, 07:30 AM

I am definitely with Marky on the Eddie Holman song...While not my Number 1, it is in my Top 25 I posted...For me, it holds sentimental significance as well as a great stirring arrangement....and I do have a penchant for quick paced songs as well as the funky beat!....The last time I heard it played at a club was by DJ Jimmy Stuard of 12 West Fame - who played it the weekend before he perished in a fire in New York City in May '77.....It was one of his faves as was "Devil's Gun" and "Love In C Minor"....to me, he was the best jock EVER! Has anyone else ever heard of him.....or heard him play back in the day ?(sorry to digress...) Gone tooooo soon, he woulda most definitely have become a Name had he lived.

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**DJMandrew** · May 3rd, 2007, 02:31 AM

I am throwing this into the ring:

Disco Inferno by Trammps.

Yes, I know it's been played to death and then some, but you know... people can't help but want to dance to it. And that's what disco is really about: dancing.

Disco Inferno has all the necessary ingredients... a catchy intro, a driving uptempo beat, the word "disco" in the lyrics (but not in a gratuitous way), earthy vocals (as opposed to ridiculously breathy sighs attempting to be passed off as vocals), a nice long repetitive instrumental break, and a totally happy feel to it.

It's classic AND timeless... iconic, accessible, and evocative, and it still works to get people moving.

I'm feelin' happy just thinking about it. :-)

**QUINNY** · May 3rd, 2007, 03:16 AM

As this has been bumped up once again, I'm gonna go for a complete leftfielder; Although I liked this record and played it extensively when it was released, it's only in latter years when I've had a chance to really listen to it, that it's gained such a high status with me.

And the record in question is............

Montana Sextet - Heavy Vibes
Heavy, infectious rhythm track, oh so catchy melody, fantastically loose feel that swings like crazy, really jazzy sax solo, atmospheric, not one ounce of saccharin in its grooves and at 115 BPM fast enough for old bones and funky enough for newer ones. I'd defy any crowd NOT to get into it.

Apart from this track, there must be at least 100 others that could be promoted into the cherished position.

**remicks** · May 3rd, 2007, 10:50 AM

Originally Written by QUINNY

As this has been bumped up once again, I'm gonna go for a complete leftfielder; Although I liked this record and played it extensively when it was released, it's only in latter years when I've had a chance to really listen to it, that it's gained such a high status with me.

And the record in question is............

Montana Sextet - Heavy Vibes

Wow Quinny .....this does strike me as a left fielder for you ....this is Vince Montana you're talking about here ... granted writer of such classics as WHAT A BIG THING .... but more relevantly .... Mr. Salsoul Orchestra himself !!! I was under the impression you couldn't stand Salsoul (?)

Anyway I gave it a refresher listen ... and the first thing I thought was ... this is IS IT ALL OVER MY FACE ...just a bit slower & minus the "special" vocals . They could sure be worked in together anyway .
(I wonder which came first? )

HEAVY VIBES HEARD HERE

Agree ??

I think its a good tune too... nowhere as near the top as you ...
but you know what ... it's 4:00 AM and you wannna get out on the floor
to this ... I'd readily join you ! :icon_mrgreen:

:icon_mrgreen:

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**The Boogie Doctor** · May 3rd, 2007, 08:11 PM

Hmmm a thorny issue indeed. My favourite disco track, which I suppose implies the one that I think is the 'best of all time,' would have to be "Music" by D-Train, if you purists out there will allow its classification as such. Tracks like this really make me feel great when listening to them; they just uplift your soul.

**larokota** · May 8th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Hey Robbie! I have a list to....What you think?

1. You're All I Have 1979 - Poussez!
2. Boogie Motion 1978 - Beautiful Bend
3. The Greatest Performances Of My Life 1979 - Loleatta Holloway
4. Stay With Me 1979 - Charo
5. Midnight Love Affair Suite 1976 - Carol Douglas
6. Get Up Boogie 1979 - Leroy Gomez
7. Cafe 1979 - D.D. Sound
8. Disco People 1979 - The Mike Theodore Orchestra
9. If There's Love 1978 - Amant
10. Disco Power 1979 - U.N.
11. Find My Way (Remix 1979) - Cameo
12. It's Serious 1977 - Cameo
13. Never Gonna Be The Same 1979 - Ruth "Silky" Waters
14. Don't Be Affraid Of the Dark 1979 - D.C. LaRue
15. Shine Baby Shine 1979 - Martin Circus

**sageone** · May 10th, 2007, 10:22 PM

Originally Written by QUINNY

And the record in question is............

Montana Sextet - Heavy Vibes
Heavy, infectious rhythm track, oh so catchy melody, fantastically loose feel that swings like crazy, really jazzy sax solo, atmospheric, not one ounce of saccharin in its grooves and at 115 BPM fast enough for old bones and funky enough for newer ones. I'd defy any crowd NOT to get into it.

I only have the "club" and the "heavier vibes" versions on temposphere.

Does the original mix have a sax solo?

Because the other versions only have vibraharp which matches the title....

Originally Written by remicks

Wow Quinny .....this does strike me as a left fielder for you ....this is Vince Montana you're talking about here ... granted writer of such classics as WHAT A BIG THING .... but more relevantly .... Mr. Salsoul Orchestra himself !!! I was under the impression you couldn't stand Salsoul (?)

Anyway I gave it a refresher listen ... and the first thing I thought was ... this is IS IT ALL OVER MY FACE ...just a bit slower & minus the "special" vocals . They could sure be worked in together anyway .
(I wonder which came first? )

HEAVY VIBES HEARD HERE

Agree ??

I think its a good tune too... nowhere as near the top as you ...
but you know what ... it's 4:00 AM and you wannna get out on the floor
to this ... I'd readily join you ! :icon_mrgreen:

:icon_mrgreen:

******

i agree...

it also sounds in part like:

mfsb - love is the message
mfsb/three degrees - tsop
salsoul orchestra - chicago bus stop
salsoul orchestra - ooh i love it

**kim58** · May 17th, 2007, 12:09 PM

While probably not being my all time favourites what about these two gems
Theme From which Way Is Up - Stargard
Six Million Steps - Rahni Harris

Speaking of Six Million Steps, did west ever run south and how many steps did it take? Was it as big in US and European clubs as it was in the UK?

**eddie** · May 29th, 2007, 10:19 PM

My picks are:
1 Unlimited Touch- I hear music in the street
2 Brick-Dazz
3 Pleasure-Glide
4 Fat Larry's Band-Good Time
5 Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame-Nobody can be you but you

They are definitely on the soul or funkier side of disco and received some chart recognition but you rarely hear theme on the radio today.