"Secret Agent Man" by Ultimate - ReStructure Mix and Video Edit by Glenn Rivera

Ultimate released their second LP featuring the track “Secret Agent Man” (a remake of the Johnny Rivers song from 1964) – this track went un-noticed by many dance floors since the track was only 3 minutes long. I have taken the number and extended it for a mild ReStructure and for eye candy edited scenes from 1966 action film, “The Silencers” with Dean Martin.

The song comes alive with Dean Martin, Cyd Charisse and Stella Stevens guiding the action from disco to super-spy video.

This video features “The Silencers” – RENT THE VIDEO!

ReStructure Mix and Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Underwater" by Harry Thumann - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

At the peak of the disco era many artists were focusing their energy on the technological aspects of dance music. Some of the more refined projects were a combination of techno-keyboards and sequencers along with strings and manual instrumentation. Harry Thumann's "Underwater" released in 1979 was apart of this sound.

My first experience at hearing "Underwater" brought to mind Meco's production of "Star Wars" in 1977, but with a touch more of keyboard and sequencer technology. This video is a combination of images from "Star Wars" and Thumann's classic track.

Scenes from "Star Wars" - RENT THE VIDEO!

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Hell On Wheels" by Cher - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Raquel Welch was "Kansas City Bomber" in 1972 - Cher was "Hell On Wheels" in 1979, who would of thought that pairing these ladies would be so explosive!

This video mix takes scenes from Raquel's short lived roller derby stint and makes it a dance ententre.

Footage from "Kansas City Bomber" - Rent the DVD!

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Richard Joseph Salon 20th Year Celebration - The Video

NOTE: This is only 10 minutes of the 20 minute video (Multiply only allows 10 minutes) - see the full version including the fasion show on YouTube by CLICKING HERE

This is an event that had a wonderful time spinning for on Sunday, December 2, 2007 - Richard Joseph Salon is a local salon and is celebrating it's 20th Year of being apart of San Diego history.

A fabulous fashion show was apart of the festivities - thanks to Dmarkis and Shannon for making it easy for me to keep the music close to the wonderful models on the runway.

This is the video compiled by footage taken by Gary Rader (http://www.raderfilms.com) and photos taken by Anna Jimenez - special thanks for both of them for assisting me at this event with media.


Thanks to Richard for choosing me for the entertainment and Kailin for making it easy to keep it all together.

Video edited and compiled by Glenn Rivera - Production Services by designlogic.org

NOTE: This is only 10 minutes of the 20 minute video (Multiply only allows 10 minutes) - see the full version including the fasion show on YouTube by CLICKING HERE

"Revenge" by Revanche - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

A strange mix of visuals from Stephen King's gothic horror novel and Brian DePalma's horror-classic, "Carrie" - mixed with Jacques Fred Petrus' production of Revanche's "Revenge"!

This is indeed a different take on the high energy sound of this dance floor gem. It is perfect "prom" music, as you will see.

"Carrie" was released in 1976 by United Artists. Rent the DVD.

This video mix was produced by Ken Emmons.

RICHARD JOSEPH SALON - 20th Year Celebration

  RICHARD JOSEPH SALON
20th Year Celebration   I had the honor of working with Richard Joseph and his wonderful staff on their 20 Year Celebration which was held in the back of their business in a huge outdoor tent. Spinning music for this event was a great time for me.   The event was Sunday, December 2, 2007 It featured a fantastic fashion runway show with some great music! The theme to the show was Grace Jones' "La Vie En Rose" - is that enough!   CLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT

D.C. LaRue on Strictly Confidential again! Wednesday, November 21st

Start:

Nov 21, '07 9:00p

D.C. LaRue will join Peter Godbold again on Strictly Confidential - the time was too short to cover the vast work that D.C. has created - more music, more personality on Wednesday, November 21st - 9 PM EASTERN - 6 PM CENTRAL

TO TUNE IN GO TO: http://headonradionetwork.com/streaming.php

TO JOIN THE CHAT ROOM DURING THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO: http://headonradionetwork.com/chatroom/

REVIEW: “Just Hold On To Love” - Paul Parker

“Just Hold On To Love” - Paul Parker
Utmosis
Produced by Jeff Crerie

Let go of your breath – the new single from Paul Parker is now available.

“Just Hold On To Love" is a plea to keep the magic of a relationship alive and look at the good rather than move on the negative. I can identify with this through Paul’s powerful form in this track and also know that dance music has waited long enough for Mr. Parker to deliver such a track.

The music is a flowing effervescent experience of keyboards leaving the song open for Paul to take over. And he does. Throughout many bridges you can experience the energy that Paul Parker has made in his first solo effort “Right On Target” in 1982.

Working with Patrick Cowley on earlier projects was an opportunity for Parker to start a career of his own. The dance community has benefited from Paul’s many classic originals and covers from the early 80’s throughout the 90’s and now with “Just Hold On To Love” we are taken to a new place with the comfort of Paul’s acquaintance.

This one is possibly an anthem on its own. All of the elements are there.  

To purchase and download single go to: iTunes or Amazon.com

http://paulparkermusic.com/

D.C. LaRUE "LIVE" ON STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Start:	Nov 19, '07 6:00p
End:	Nov 19, '07 9:00p

D.C. LaRUE "LIVE" ON STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19th -

9 PM EASTERN,

6 PM CENTRAL

IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE HAVE HEARD FROM THE MAN HIMSELF - HIS MUSIC IS STILL AROUND - FIND OUT WHY...

LISTEN TO "CATHEDRALS" - THE CLASSIC DISCO SONG THAT STARTED IT ALL - CLICK HERE

TO TUNE IN GO TO: http://headonradionetwork.com/streaming.php

TO JOIN THE CHAT ROOM DURING THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO: http://headonradionetwork.com/chatroom/
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CHAT ROOM

"Love On The Rocks" by Lama - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Disturbing footage from "War Of The Roses" with Kathleen Turner and Michael Doulgas whose marriage is "on the rocks". This disco single is from 1983 and originally was on Numero Uno Records in Rome (a subsidiary of RCA).

Music production is credited to Katmandu Production - Label Coordinator is Giancarlo Meo (Easy Going, Vivian Vee) and Mastering P. Mannucci.

The film "War Of The Roses" was directed by Danny DeVito and was released in 1989.

This Video Edit was produced by Ken Emmons.

80's Revival: Stacey Q LIVE at Brass Rail - 11/2/07

Hear Stacey Q's Music CLICK HERE

Hear Stacey Q's "Two Of Hearts" CLICK HERE

Stacy Q ("Two Of Hearts", "Insecurity", "We Connect") performed at my old alma mater, Brass Rail on 11/2/07 - I had worked at the Brass Rail from 1980 - 1991 and it was great to step back in the club to see it now as a lounge dance club - from discotheque back in 1970's through the millineum. The Brass Rail is the oldest gay club in San Diego today. It is still a fabulous club.

The 80's reivival party was quite an event. Lots of fun and of course, Ms. Q!

"A Friend In Time" - Video Edit by Gary Rader - Glenn Rivera

Gary Rader edited this fun version of "A Friend In Time" - Gary also composed the music for the song. Thank you, Gary.

Dance Music Report - June 25 - July 8, 1983 Vol 6, Issue 12

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.

Dance Music Report - April 30 - May 13 Vol 6, Issue 8

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.

Hot Tracks Program 4

The rebirth of disco was brought about by Hot Tracks in the early 80's - they were our savior. These programs are still sought after even now. Great tracks and fantastic mixes. I will be loading more of them as I get them scanned.

The rebirth of disco was brought about by Hot Tracks in the early 80's - they were our savior. These programs are still sought after even now. Great tracks and fantastic mixes. I will be loading more of them as I get them scanned.

Disconet Program Vol. 4, Program 10

This issue contained a production by Boris Midney (USA European Connection, Beautiful Bend, Caress, Masquerade, Double Discovery, Festival, etc.) by Nannette Garcia - it was a project that had an early 80's synth-pop feel. More jazz elements. During the early 80's disco was morphing into a new sound to survive - Midney has no choice but to develop his own. This project was very similar to his "Empire Strikes Back" production. - I will be posting this track soon.

NOTE: PAGE ONE - VERY RARE BORIS MIDNEY PRODUCTION!

There are hundreds of these programs that I just dug up from old boxes of collectables so I will scan them 1 at a time and get them up so that you may see what was happening with music - I will have to research dates and post them. Unfortunetely thy are not listed on the programs.

Disconet Program Vol. 3, Program 8

There are hundreds of these programs that I just dug up from old boxes of collectables so I will scan them 1 at a time and get them up so that you may see what was happening with music - I will have to research dates and post them. Unfortunetely thy are not listed on the programs.

There are hundreds of these programs that I just dug up from old boxes of collectables so I will scan them 1 at a time and get them up so that you may see what was happening with music - I will have to research dates and post them. Unfortunetely thy are not listed on the programs.

Hot Tracks Program 3

The rebirth of disco was brought about by Hot Tracks in the early 80's - they were our savior. These programs are still sought after even now. Great tracks and fantastic mixes. I will be loading more of them as I get them scanned.


The rebirth of disco was brought about by Hot Tracks in the early 80's - they were our savior. These programs are still sought after even now. Great tracks and fantastic mixes. I will be loading more of them as I get them scanned.

Hot Tracks Program 2

The rebirth of disco was brought about by Hot Tracks in the early 80's - they were our savior. These programs are still sought after even now. Great tracks and fantastic mixes. I will be loading more of them as I get them scanned.


The rebirth of disco was brought about by Hot Tracks in the early 80's - they were our savior. These programs are still sought after even now. Great tracks and fantastic mixes. I will be loading more of them as I get them scanned.

Hot Tracks Program 1

The rebirth of disco was brought about by Hot Tracks in the early 80's - they were our savior. These programs are still sought after even now. Great tracks and fantastic mixes. I will be loading more of them as I get them scanned.

The rebirth of disco was brought about by Hot Tracks in the early 80's - they were our savior. These programs are still sought after even now. Great tracks and fantastic mixes. I will be loading more of them as I get them scanned.

Steve Schani - Azure

It was always great to promote the underdog when they were smoking: "For You And Only You' by Azure was a high energy track on Megatone that reached #2 on DMR Charts and by sending out 12 Inch promos to pools - for anyone dreaming of charting with a project, it can happen!

Azure released "Can't Steal My Love" in 1989 followed by "For You And Only You" in 1991 and then "Your Selfish Love" in 1992 - Vocals were fabulous! They were performed by Jennifer Matthews, who sang in a church choir but as Steve told me, would fly down a afew days to record these disco tracks - INCREDIBLE!

This cut and his others are posted at: http://glennrivera.multiply.com/music/item/655

"Night Rider" Promo

Promotion letter from Craig Kostich and Ray Caviano in the disco promotions office included with promo of Venus Dodson's "Night Rider" from my pool in Los Angeles - at the time note that Rosebud's "Have A Cigar" and Candi Staton's "When You Wake Up Tomorrow" were breaking out. Also news of Boris Midney's Caress was noted to be coming soon - this was big news at the pool meetings!

Promotion letter from Craig Kostich and Ray Caviano in the disco promotions office included with promo of Venus Dodson's "Night Rider" from my pool in Los Angeles - at the time note that Rosebud's "Have A Cigar" and Candi Staton's "When You Wake Up Tomorrow" were breaking out. Also news of Boris Midney's Caress was noted to be coming soon - this was big news at the pool meetings!

NOTE: Venus Dodson was the first vocalist on Tasha Thomas' "Shoot Me With Your Love"

Promotion letter from Craig Kostich and Ray Caviano in the disco promotions office included with promo of Venus Dodson's "Night Rider" from my pool in Los Angeles - at the time note that Rosebud's "Have A Cigar" and Candi Staton's "When You Wake Up Tomorrow" were breaking out. Also news of Boris Midney's Caress was noted to be coming soon - this was big news at the pool meetings!

Hot Tracks Express

Not many people know that HOT TRACKS had their own monthly magazine - it was a great source of music reviews, charts and ads. I will be uploading them as I scan them.


Not many people know that HOT TRACKS had their own monthly magazine - it was a great source of music reviews, charts and ads. I will be uploading them as I scan them.

NOTE: The Weather Girls' "It's Raining Men" was exploding at this time - big part of history for dance music.

Dance Music Report

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.


May14 - May27 Vol 6 Issue 9

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.

Dance Music Report

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.






July 23-Aug 5 Vol 6, Issue 14

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.

Dance Music Report

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.

Here is an interesting area for High Energy and Disco lovers - the IMPORT reviews!!! They were always accurate and fed your curiousity, as well as thinned your wallet out! :) Enjoy.





August 13, 1983

This was the publication for any disc jockey who wanted to know what was around the corner. Excellent magazine with reviews and charts. I will get to scanning the hundreds of these issues as I get to them and post them.

Here is an interesting area for High Energy and Disco lovers - the IMPORT reviews!!! They were always accurate and fed your curiousity, as well as thinned your wallet out! :) Enjoy.

Disconet Program

There are hundreds of these programs that I just dug up from old boxes of collectables so I will scan them 1 at a time and get them up so that you may see what was happening with music - I will have to research dates and post them. Unfortunetely thy are not listed on the programs.


Vol. 5, Program 2

There are hundreds of these programs that I just dug up from old boxes of collectables so I will scan them 1 at a time and get them up so that you may see what was happening with music - I will have to research dates and post them. Unfortunetely thy are not listed on the programs.

Brass Rail: Feedback

It is always flattering and fun to hear from people who have visited your club - this letter was a visitor who was looking for "Rich In Paradise" by Honesty 69 - which is a fantastic house track - will post it soon!

Probe Ad 1992

An ad in Frontiers Magazine from June 5, 1992 - a party given in the honor of Disco's Greatest featuring Debbie Jacobs and our own, Cynthia Manley - also tagged is the announcement of Sharon Redd's passing from Billboard Magazine.





"In The Name Of Love" (Disco Tribute Party and Sharon Redd Announcement)
An ad in Frontiers Magazine from June 5, 1992 - a party given in the honor of Disco's Greatest featuring Debbie Jacobs and our own, Cynthia Manley - also tagged is the announcement of Sharon Redd's passing from Billboard Magazine.

"Suffer" by Grace Jones - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Christina Talks Back!"

A parody of the Grace Jones underground disco track, "Suffer" mixed with Faye Dunaway from "Mommie Dearest" - after hearing those leather whip snaps, I could not resist a parody of the song and the movie together.

"Terror" - Mix by Glenn Rivera

A compilation of spooky and horrifying pieces to haunt your mind and feet.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO "TERROR"

1. Terror Intro
2. Theme From Friday The 13th - Michael Zager
3. Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell
4. Watch Your Step - Big Foot
5. Thriller - Michael Jackson
6. Disco Blood - The Vamps
7. Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.
8. R.O.E. - Scarecrow
9. Tubular Bells - Book Of Love
10. Devil In You - Black Bizarre
11. Something In My House - Dead Or Alive
12. Ghost House - House Engineers
13. Phantom Of The Opera - Harajuku
14. Oba Oba Macumba - The Vamps
15. Closing Terror Theme

Compiled for a Halloween Event 2002 - Mixed by Glenn Rivera

 

"Primitive Love" by Ellie Warren - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Primitive Love" was released on Jet Records from England in 1982. It was the start for disco singer Ellie Warren. The cut did not do so well in your standard club, but was the perfect early morning sleaze cut for hardcore dance halls. This video rendition features clips from the Raquel Welch 60's action film, "One Million Years B.C." - it outlines how any girl in a 2-piece fur ensemble survives for love.

Edited by Glenn Rivera and produced by Ken Emmons for designlogic.org

LISTEN TO VJC ON STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL TALK SHOW

LISTEN TO VJC ON STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL TALK SHOW - From TUESDAY, SEPT 25, 2007 -
NOTE: THIS IS ONLY THE OPENING OF THE SHOW AND THE END - DUE TO LOST STREAMS THE MIDDLE OF THE SHOW WAS LOST AND NOT RECORDED

To listen CLICK HERE

Desert Sands Measure Time and Love – Mix By Glenn Rivera

 

Desert Sands Measure

Time and Love

– Mix By Glenn Rivera

A “live” mix from “The Brass Rail” 1991

 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PART ONE

Part One

1) Time After Time - Paul Parker & Cyndi Lauper

2) Without Your Love - Paul Parker

3) With Or Without You - Paul Parker

4) You're My World - Double You

5) Go West - Pet Shop Boys

6) Where Love Lives - Alison Limerick

7) This Time It's Real - Essex Girls

8) This Is The Right Time - Lisa Stansfield

9) Because The Night – CORO

 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PART TWO

Part Two 

1) Downtown - One 2 Many

2) Pressure - Sunscreem

3) Memory – Diva

4) Take Ne Away - Bridgette Grace

5) Devotion - Datura featuring Billie Ray Martin

6) Kiss The Ground - Arthur Baker featuring Adele Bertei

7) I Can See For Miles - Navigator

T.O.P. 25 Chart - October 1983

T.O.P. 25 is a San Francisco chart which featured not only their chart compiled from local disc jockeys, but record sales from local shops and radio play.

There were many benefits from their charts that most originated from another great record store in San Francisco, Ron's Records - they featured many different dance music flavors.

I will be posting each month in the future from 1982 - 1986.


T.O.P. 25 is a San Francisco chart which featured not only their chart compiled from local disc jockeys, but record sales from local shops and radio play.

There were many benefits from their charts that most originated from another great record store in San Francisco, Ron's Records - they featured many different dance music flavors.

I will be posting each month in the future from 1982 - 1986.

Columbia House 1979 - Such a Deal!

You have heard, “Penny for your thoughts” – but if you did not experience the 70’s you would not know the term, “Penny for your music.”

This is an ad you would see in front of TV Guides, gossip magazines, well, practically everywhere. But you could tape a penny to the order form and get 13 or more 8-tracks, cassettes or albums. What a deal. Oh, but them you had to receive the latest top pick album, which most of the time was not in your genre.

It is great fun to see these ads – more to come!

Mail O Disc Records - Catalogues 1980 - 1986

LAST UPDATE: 9/17/07

Long before Dean Ferguson’s wonderful vinyl and now CD service, Imports Express there was Mail O Disc.

One of my greatest addictions!

The bi-weekly catalogue would consist of 5 to 6 pages of Import and Domestic disco/dance music and was a very good source for keeping your collection up to date. At the time these were the upcoming classics and a wonderful and fast way to obtain them. These charts can now be used as a point of reference to keep a collection up to date or play catch up.

I am scanning the pages “Import 12” Singles,” “Import LPs” and some “US Albums.” These are excellent because Mail O Disc carried everything!

I will be posting many periods from 1980 - 1986 piece by piece - please check back.

I am posting the main ad and as tempting as it may be, please do not call. For Mail O Disc was long gone following 1986.

Enjoy!

Ernest Kohl on STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL tonight 9PM Eastern

Start:

Sep 13, '07 9:00p

Ernest Kohl is an international recording star with 17 consecutive "Top Ten" singles, six of which soared to number one.

Peter Godbold (www.gaydancefloor.com) will talk to Ernest.

The show begins @ 9 pm eastern.

To tune in to this wonderful interview go to: http://headonradionetwork.com/streaming.php and select your media player preference.

http://www.ernestkohl.com/

Disco Queens in Playboy - April 1979 (NOTE: ADULT CONTENT)

This is an X-rated layout of a few disco queens from 1979: Madleen Kane - Flower - Grace Jones and Amanda Lear.

Some photos are quite revealing - but the music is what I hope we are focusing on here :)

“Wish You Were Here” - From the dance floor of Rich’s – November 1990

“Wish You Were Here”  - From the dance floor of Rich’s – November 1990

This is a set recorded “live” from Rich’s in San Diego – I am sure that Part One was the start of a Friday night .

 

A mixture of dance, hi NRG, house and pump music.

 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PART ONE

 

Part One

 

1) American Love - Rose Laurens

2) My Bed Is Too Big - Blue System

3) Enjoy The Silence -Depeche Mode

4) Talking With Myself - Electribe 101

5) Riding The Blue - Inga Humpe

6) I Don't Know Anybody Else - Blackbox

7) Commanchero - Commanchero

8) French Kiss - Lil' Louis

9) Goddess Of Love - Company B

10) Absolut(e) - Claudia Bruckner

11) Beach Bump - Baby Ford

 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PART TWO

 

Part Two

 

1) Let's Get Busy - Clubland

2) Nena de Ibiza - Crazy Eddie & QQ Freestyle

3) Wiggle It - 2 In A Room

4) The Roof Is On Fire - Westbam

5) O-Oh - Plaza

6) This is House - Ecstasy

7) You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Jimmy Sommerville

8) Don't Stop - Rofo

9) Something's Jumpin' In My Shirt - Malcolm McLauren

10) Never Say Goodbye - Chip Chip

11) Don't You Love Me? - 49ers

12) Age Of Love - Age Of Love

Probe - September 1985

Probe was one of Los Angeles' most exciting gay dance clubs - open from 11 PM to ??? That meant sometimes 10 AM the next day. The music and the atmosphere were always on top of the list.

This was the club which was featured in the film, "American Gigolo" - Richard Gere walks down the long flight of steps into the club during one scene and Cheryl Barnes' "Love and Passion" is pounding out of the speakers! Hot!

Late in 1985 a co-DJ, John Riles fastened several guest disc jockey appearances for this and the Probe had one of the most incredible sound systems I have ever worked on. And along with the hardcore dancers it was like spinning in another world. I thank Stuart for giving me the opportunity - since Los Angeles was about status mostly and he was very kind to give me the chance.

I will be loading more of the club info and flyers soon.

Spinner - August 15, 1992

Spinner was a excellent bi-weekly international dance music chart - this issue feature the breakdowns on their many charts (including Dean Ferguson of Imports Express-still pumping out great disco/dance music). Also, an article by disco producer, Vince Degiorgio (Tapps, Persusion, etc.).

Spinner was based in Boulder, Colorado and assisted many in the early 90's to stay on top of great dance music. - Thank you Spinner!

So California Disco DJ Association

This was a monthly chart of the latest and great disco music and also many ads and information regarding the music industry during the time.

Here are a few pages of a late issue in 1979.

S.A.N.D.A. - April 1981

S.A.N.D.A. was a alternative record pool that began in November 1980 and last until August 1981.

Their charts featured not only disco/dance but nu-wave, punk, soul and many other alternative dance cuts. It was a great source to compare which records were climbing under these categories.

Here is one of their charts - many others contained some strange entries.

"Space Invaders" by Playback - The Video

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Space Invaders” by Playback was released in 1979 on Ariola Records originally then remixed and released on WEA Records in Germany listed as Player(1) as the band. I have credited this video project to Playback as listed on the original 12”.

In 1977 a film titled “Starship Invasions” was released as an addition to the post-Star Wars craze. This film was a Canadian production, which used many cheap special effects as well as a thin plot. But the idealism behind the film and the acting was top form for B-films. I have taken excerpts of the film to create the music video for “Space Invaders”.

Produced by Ken Emmons

AM - Mixed by Glenn Rivera

Early Morning Sleaze

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO AM

1) Love Light - Jerney
2) Adopt A Beat - JT and The Wave
3) Morning Muisc - St. Tropez
4) Beat Of Love - Chris Thompson
5) Rainbows - Jade
6) The Night - Valerie Dore
7) E.S.P. - Hazell Dean
8) Knights In White Satin / In The Middle Of The Knight - Giorgio
9) Are You Lovin' Somebody - Debra Dejean
10) Take Me To The Top - Advance
11) Come Inside - Fancy
12) Law Of The Land - The Professionals
13) More More More (Dub) - Dayl
14) Fever - Sylvester
15) Satellites - Ellie Warren
16) I'm Glad That You're Here - Alphonse Mouzon
17) Island Of The Sun - Iudy
18) Take All Of Me - Barbara Law

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO AM

Homage

When he left in 1993 it made me realize the loss that San Diego's music scene had and also what a great friend I was losing.

This is an article that a local writer, Nigel Mayer (who also worked at Brass Rail with Rick and I) dedicated this article to Rick - I know that Rick is still here or at least the energy he created is."

To those who have left us but leave a wonderful energy of love and respect. I always believe that talented individuals who touch others leave so much energy behind. It is up to us to keep their magic alive.

Donna Summer - Gallery Show 1990

Gallery show announcment for Donna Summer's Gallery Tour from 1990 - I attended her San Diego show in Old Town at Circle Gallery and was in awe of Donna as a wonderful and kind person, as well as her talent for painting.

I also had the pleasure of meeting her husband, Bruce Sudano - he was a gentleman and very kind. At the time his label Purple Heart Records was taking off and he spoke alot about his projects. Another wonderful person.

'Thank God It's Friday' Press Kit

I was very fortunate that at the age of 15 that my parents owned a movie theatre and I became the projectionist, since I had an interest in films and movies.

When “Thank God It’s Friday” was released in 1978 we had a run of the movie at our theatre and this press kit was a part of the promotion of the disco film.

This movie played a big part in the success of disco music of the time. “Saturday Night Fever” was the forerunner, but besides the music by Bee Gees, Yvonne Elliman, The Trammps, etc. was not a “pro-disco” movie. It depicted disco music and discotheques more in a negative sense. I believe that “Thank God It’s Friday” was more of a light and fun experience in disco in the cinematic genre.

Here are a few pages from the theatrical press kit, which gives the studio (Columbia Pictures) ideas of promoting a disco film of the time. It was quite an event for disco to have such a soundtrack that of course yielded an Academy Award for Donna Summer and Paul Jabara for the now classic, “Last Dance”. There were many other disco powerhouse producers and artists involved in the soundtrack – including Bobby “DJ” Guttadaro who assisted in the soundtracks formation.

This press kit may be missing a few pieces on the pages, which were utilized for our theatre but I thought it was an interesting piece of “disco history”.

My parents allowed our theatre to add additional speakers to the lobby and in the theatre to blast the disco soundtrack and other disco music of the time to get mover goers into the mood during intermission – but at the time, not much was needed. The film was enough.

NOTE: To enlarge each scanned page be sure to click on the link which reads the higher resolution of each page - any porblems, please contact me.

Club Ads - Glenn Rivera

Front part of circular ad (mirror ball)

Various ads throughout spinning career

Danceworks Records - April 1994

Moving on to the 90's and a subcription service of the time called Danceworks Records - based in Chicago, Illinois. They provided a monthly chart of new and climbing disco/dance tunes. The best part of this subscription service is that they encompassed all other services and remixes. Also much information on new artists and potential buzz records. The support for independant disco artists was fantastic also - because as we all know, Donna Summer once had a demo acetate and was waiting to become a classic peformer at one time.

The service did not last for more than a coupe of years but their service was appreciated very much.