Sometimes I find that songs from the 80s and 90s have quite embarrassing lyrics. Especially so for genres such as Italo-Disco or Trance. This is…
Disco
21/10/2020: “Africa” by Clement Dijmogne
Do Analog Africa ever stop digging up gems?! This song can be found on their compilation Pop Makossa – The Invasive Dance Beat of Cameroon…
09/10/2020: “Let’s Get Serious” by Jermaine Jackson
“Let’s Get Serious” was released as title track of Jackson’s 1980 album, and was number 2 on the US R’n’B chart. It’s got a classic…
30/09/2020: “Dancing (Roger Thornhill edit)” by Tru Tones
As with many modern disco edits, it’s not always easy to put your finger on the precise changes. In this case, as with many other…
12/09/2020: “Love Rollercoaster” by Ohio Players
Having posted a disco hit from 1975 yesterday, it seems only fair to include another. This is technically funk, but it makes me want to…
11/09/2020: “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer
I’ll tell you a couple of interesting facts about this song. Its extended version stretches out to almost 18 minutes – Pink Floyd would be…
05/09/2020: “Coconut” by Pierre De La Touche
I could never say no to a good slice of disco. If I had one issue, it’s that there’s a lot to work your way…
30/10/2019: “Take A Chance” by Mr Flagio
Italo-disco is a fantastic thing – not least for its vast arsenal of relatively obscure beauties languishing unloved in record crates. However, due to the…
28/10/2019: “It Looks Like Love” by Goody Goody
Heart throbbing, fiery disco of the absolute highest caliber, with a funky bassline, jazz flute – and lyrics so seductive that you just can’t help…