“Superman” by Herbie Mann – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

In 1977 Celi Bee and The Buzzy Bunch recorded “Superman – Herbie Mann took on a disco production produced by Patrick Adams and featured a cover of the song. It was an instant hit on dance floors again.

The track utilized Mann’s captivating flute talents and created a flowing feel in this new production. Adams included his disco production stamp with strings and non-stop percussion.

I have taken the 1978 film version of “Superman” directed by Richard Donner and pieced together a montage to move along close to this disco number. Christopher Reeves and Margot Kidder starred in the blockbuster movie.

Featuring scenes from “Superman” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Pinocchio" by Masquerade - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Boris Midney was the conductor of disco music’s innovative edge from 1978 with the introduction to his new style of dance music with USA European Connection’s “Come Into My Heart/Good Loving”.

In 1979 Midney created a studio project using the 1883 tale The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, which was adapted by Walt Disney in 1940. This disco operetta was in the vein of works such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” by Alec R. Constandinos – but with Midney’s unique style of composition and arrangements. Vocals are by Chequita Jackson and Kevin Owens.

I have taken Walt Disney’s classic and placed it on the same canvas with Midney’s now underground classic disco works. This is intended to make you feel like a child at heart, again. Pure fantasy and escape.

Featuring scenes from Walt Disney’s “Pinocchio” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Magic Bird of Fire” by The Salsoul Orchestra - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1963 Alfred Hitchcock horror classic, “The Birds” is the outline for The Salsoul Orchestra’s disco-fied Russian-ballet, “The Firebird” by Stravinsky from 1910.

“Magic Bird of Fire” is a wonderful outline for the disco symphony that made disco music widely acceptable for its layered disco arrangements. The 1977 LP “The Journey Continues” was produced by Vincent Montana, Jr. and also featured “Runaway” with Loleatta Holloway, their Grammy winning cover of Earth Wind and Fire’s “Getaway”, as well as the 1976 theme from the Montreal Olympics.

Featuring scenes from Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

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A former Funk Brother, Dennis has played guitar on over 100 soul music gold records at Motown in Detroit with artists such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and The Four Tops. He has recorded in LA with artists such as Quincy Jones, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves, and Ringo Starr. Dennis has recorded with George Clinton and also played on many Northern Soul records at Golden World Studios like Real Humdinger by J.J. Barnes and Open the Door to your Heart by Darrel Banks.

 

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"Fire Night Dance" by Peter Jacques Band - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Peter Jacques Band brought a new energy to disco music in 1979 - a fresh electronic fusion which paved a new direction for dance music.

I have taken their track “Fire Night Dance” from the LP by the same name and paired it with the 1983 film, “Stayin’ Alive” with John Travolta and Directed by Sylvester Stallone.- the show in the film titled, “Satan’s Alley” seemed appropriate for this “Fire Night Dance”.

Featuring scenes from “Stayin’ Alive” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Once Upon A Time” by Donna Summer - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

From the 1978 Donna Summer double LP “Once Upon A Time” comes this monumental disco track.

It marks not only a period where Donna is recognized as an artist as well as a vocalist. The production by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte assisted by the arrangements by Bob Esty, make this project one that is well lasting in the disco realm.

I have taken the 1950 Walt Disney classic, “Cinderella”, which “Once Upon A Time” is a disco opera based on the outline and created a small tale using the outline of Donna’s magical dance number.

Featuring scenes from Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Panic!” by French Kiss – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1979 Simon Soussan production of French Kiss is paired with the 1978 musical, “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

A strange mix of dance periods yet the same romantic theme of uncontrollable love. I have found a few areas of “Grease” where “Panic” is appropriate.

French Kiss was Jessica Williams, Lamar Stevens and Muffi Durham – an ensemble very familiar to Soussan’s production of Arpeggio – yet the energy of “Panic!” is still one disco music classics during the high energy peak of the period.

Featuring scenes from “Grease” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Candy Man" by Mary Jane Girls - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

In 1983, the master of punk-funk, Mr. Rick James gave us his female interpretation of dance: The Mary Jane Girls.

This funky ensemble bridged the gap between funk and dance rhythms with their first LP simply titled, “Mary Jane Girls” – one of the first singles, “Candy Man” is a delicious blend of James’ soulful and funky style.

Now one of the earliest “old-school” classics this track is paired with scenes from David L. Wolper’s 1971 classic, “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory” starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrum, which is was based on the 1964 novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Ronald Dahl.

Featuring scenes from “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory” - RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons