Turn the Beat Around: The Secret History of Disco (48 page)

Titanic. “Sultana,” 1971, CBS 5365.

_____. “Rain 2000,” 1972, CBS 8185.

Trammps, The. “Hooked For Love,” 1975, Atlantic DSKO59.

Troubadours du Roi Baudoin, Les.
Missa Luba,
1963, Philips PCC206.

Earl Van Dyke & Motown Brass. “Six by Six,” 1967, Soul 35028.

Ventures, The. “Soul Makossa” from
Only Hits,
1973, United Artists LA147G.

War. “City Country City” from
The World Is a Ghetto,
1972, United Artists UAS5652.

James Wells. “My Claim to Fame,” 1978, AVI 6045.

Anthony White. “Block Party,” 1976, Salsoul 12D2030.

Betty Wright. “If You Love Me Like You Say You Love Me,” 1972, Alston 4609.

Zulema. “Giving Up” from
Ms. Z,
1974, Sussex SF8419.

2. “I’M JUST AN OUTLAW, MY NAME IS DESIRE”: Disco and Sexuality

Area Code 615. “Stone Fox Chase,” 1973, Polydor PD14215.

Roy Ayers. “Running Away,” 1977, Polydor PD502.

Carl Bean. “I Was Born This Way,” 1977, Motown TMG1108.

Earlene Bentley. “The Boys Come to Town,” 1983, Record Shack SOHO08.

_____. “I’m Living My Own Life,” 1984, Record Shack SOHO14.

Boys Town Gang. “Cruisin’ the Streets,” 1981, Moby Dick BTG231.

Miquel Brown. “So Many Men, So Little Time,” 1983, Record Shack SOHO06.

_____. “Close to Perfection,” 1985, Record Shack SOHO48.

Cerrone. “Call Me Tonight” from
Angelina,
1979, Atlantic SD9917.

Charlie & Ray. “I Love You Madly,” 1954, Herald 438.

Chocolat’s. “The Kings of Clubs” from
Kings of Clubs,
1977, Tom n’ Jerry TJS4500.

Patrick Cowley. “Menergy,” 1981, Fusion FPSF003.

_____.
Megatron Man,
1981, Megatone M1002.

_____.
Mind Warp,
1982, Megatone M1004.

Betty Davis. “Game Is My Middle Name,” and “If I’m in Luck, I Might Just Get Picked Up” from
Betty Davis,
1973, Just Sunshine Records JSS5.

Hazell Dean. “Searchin’,” 1983, Proto 13542.

Dynamic Superiors.
Pure Pleasure,
1975, Motown STML12007.

Eastbound Expressway. “Primitive Desire,” 1983, Record Shack SOHO09.

Marvin Gaye.
What’s Going On,
1971, Tamla Motown TS310.

Yvonne Gidden. “In Orbit,” 1984, Electricity ELECT02.

Frankie “Half-Pint” Jaxon.
Frankie “Half-Pint” Jaxon Volume 1, 1926–1929,
1994, Document DOC5258.

_____.
Frankie “Half-Pint” Jaxon Volume 2, 1929–1937,
1994, Document DOC5259.

_____.
Frankie “Half-Pint” Jaxon Volume 3, 1937–1940,
1994, Document DOC5260.

Le Pamplemousse. “Le Spank,” 1977, AVI 153.

Linda Lewis. “You Turned My Bitter Into Sweet,” 1984, Electricity ELECT05.

Love Unlimited Orchestra. “Love’s Theme,” 1973, 20th Century 2069.

Bill Motley & Trip Ringwald. “Bitchin’ 50s Medley,” 1979, Disconet Volume 3, Program 6 MWDN306.

Laura Pallas. “Emergency,” 1984, Record Shack SOHO16.

Paul Parker. “Right on Target,” 1983, Megatone MT101.

Billy Sha-Rae. “Do It,” 1970, Laurie 117.

Marlena Shaw. “Touch Me in the Morning,” 1979, Columbia AS678.

Stainless Steal.
Can-Can,
1978, Warner Bros. 3274.

Candi Staton. “Young Hearts Run Free,” 1976, Warner Bros. 8181.

Donna Summer. “I Feel Love”/“I Feel Mega Love (The Patrick Cowley MegaMix),” 1979, Disconet Volume 3, Program 7 MWDN307.

Supremes, The. “Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart,” 1966, Motown 1094.

Sylvester.
Sylvester & the Hot Band,
1973, Blue Thumb BTS6018.

_____.
Bazaar,
1973, Blue Thumb BTS6059.

_____.
Sylvester,
1977, Fantasy F9531.

_____.
Step II,
1978, Fantasy F9556.

_____.
Stars,
1979, Fantasy F9579.

_____. “Do Ya Wanna Funk,” 1982, Megatone MT102.

_____.
Rock the Box,
1984, Megatone M1015.

_____. “Take Me to Heaven,” 1985, Megatone MT133.

Tavares. “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel,” 1976, Capitol 4270.

Evelyn Thomas. “High Energy,” 1984, Record Shack SOHO18.

Tasha Thomas. “Shoot Me (With Your Love),” 1978, Atlantic 3542

Valentino. “I Was Born This Way,” 1975, Gaiee 90001.

Velvette. “Nothing Worse Than Being Alone,” 1984, Electricity ELECT04.

Bill Withers. “Harlem,” 1971, Sussex SUX219.

3. “LIKE CLONES AND ROBOTS THAT WE ARE”: Automating the Beat

Amon Düül II.
Viva La Trance,
1973, United Artists A198.

Arpeggio. “Love and Desire,” 1978, Polydor POSPX40.

Claudja Barry. “Boogie Woogie Dancin’ Shoes,” 1979, Chrysalis 2313.

Dave Bartholomew. “Messy Bessy” from
In the Alley,
1991, Charly 273.

Beautiful Bend. “Boogie Motion,” 1979, Marlin 3327.

Bee Gees.
Main Course,
1975, RSO 4807.

_____. “You Should Be Dancing,” 1976, RSO 853.

Hamilton Bohannon. “South African Man,” 1974, Dakar 4539.

_____. “Foot Stompin Music,” 1975, Dakar 4544.

_____. “Disco Stomp,” 1975, Dakar 4549.

Boney M.
Take the Heat Off Me,
1976, Atco 36143.

_____.
Love for Sale,
1977, Atlantic 19145.

_____.
Nightflight to Venus,
1978, Sire 6062.

_____.
Oceans of Fantasy,
1979, Hansa 50610.

Pattie Brooks. “Don’t Make Me Wait”/“Pop Collage Medley,” 1977, Casablanca 904.

James Brown. “I’ve Got Money,” 1962, King 5701.

_____.
Live at the Apollo,
1963, King 826.

_____. “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” 1965, King 5999.

James Brown and His Orchestra. “Out of Sight,” 1964, Smash 1919.

Cerrone. “Love in ‘C’ Minor,” 1977, Cotillion 44215.

_____.
Cerrone’s Paradise,
1977, Cotillion SD 9917.

_____.
Cerrone 3 (Supernature),
1977, Cotillion SD 5202.

_____. “Rocket in the Pocket,” 1978, Atlantic 4802.

Chakachas, The.
Jungle Fever,
1972, Polydor 2480084.

Chicory. “Son of My Father,” 1972, Epic 10837.

Chocolat’s.
King of Clubs,
1977, Tom ’n’ Jerry TJS4500.

Eddie Cochran. “Somethin Else,” 1959, Liberty 55203.

Alec R. Costandinos and the Syncophonic Orchestra.
Romeo & Juliet,
1978, Casablanca 7086.

Darby & Tarlton. “Freight Train Ramble” from
Complete Recordings,
1995, Bear Family BCD15764.

Bo Diddley. “Bo Diddley,” 1955, Chess 814.

_____. “Who Do You Love?,” 1956, Checker 842.

_____. “Hey Bo Diddley,” 1957, Checker 860.

Einzelgänger.
Einzelgänger,
1975, Oasis 5001.

El Coco. “Cocomotion,” 1977, AVI 147.

Equals, The. “Viva Bobby Joe,” 1969, President PT260.

Fantastic Johnny C, The. “Waitin’ for the Rain,” 1973, Phil-LA of Soul 361.

Festival.
Evita,
1979, RSO 3061.

Ace Frehley. “New York Groove,” 1978, Casablanca 941.

French Kiss. “Panic,” 1979, Polydor PRO094.

Funkadelic.
Uncle Jam Wants You,
1979, Warner Bros. WB3371.

Gloria Gaynor. “Never Can Say Goodbye,” 1974, MGM 14748.

Gaz. “Sing Sing,” 1978, Salsoul SG206.

Giorgio & Chris.
Love’s in You, Love’s in Me,
1978, Casablanca 7104.

Nico Gomez. “Baila Chibiquiban” from
Ritual,
1970, Carina.

Heart and Soul Orchestra, The. “Love in ‘C’ Minor,” 1977, Casablanca 876.

Willie Henderson. “Dance Master,” 1974, Now Sound 101/Playboy 50057.

Hot Butter. “Popcorn,” 1972, Musicor 1458.

Hot Chocolate. “Mindless Boogie,” 1979, Infinity 50048.

Thelma Houston. “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” 1976, Tamla 54278.

Dee D Jackson.
Cosmic Curves,
1978, Epic 90523.

Jackson 5. “Forever Came Today,” 1975, Motown 1356.

Jacno. “Rectangle,” 1980, Dorian CEL6201.

Jesse James. “Red Hot Rockin’ Blues,” 1958, Kent 314.

Jean-Michel Jarre.
Oxygène,
1976, Polydor 6112.

Joneses, The. “Sugar Pie Guy,” 1974, Mercury 73614.

Patrick Juvet.
Still Alive,
1980, Barclay 96112.

Madleen Kane. “Forbidden Love,” 1979, Warner Bros. 8772.

Roberta Kelly. “Kung Fu’s Back Again,” 1974, Contempo 2044.

_____.
Trouble Maker,
1976, Oasis 5005.

_____.
Zodiac Lady,
1977, Casablanca 7069.

Kongas. “Jungle,” 1972, Barclay 61719.

_____. “Anikana-O,” 1974, Barclay 61802.

_____.
Africanism,
1977, Polydor 6138.

_____.
Anikana-O,
1978, Salsoul 8512.

Kraftwerk.
Autobahn,
1975, Vertigo VEL2003.

_____.
Trans-Europe Express,
1977, Capitol ST11603.

LaBelle.
Nightbirds,
1974, Epic KE33075.

Suzi Lane.
Ooh La La,
1979, Elektra 6E207.

Eddy Lang. “I’m Beggin’ With Tears,” 1956, RPM 476.

Lead Belly. “Rock Island Line” and “The Midnight Special” from
Take This Hammer Down,
2003, Blue Bird 82876509572.

Le Pamplemousse. “Le Spank,” 1977, AVI 153.

Love and Kisses.
How Much, How Much I Love You,
1978, Casablanca 7091.

_____.
You Must Be Love,
1979, Casablanca 7157.

Masquerade.
Pinocchio,
1979, Prelude 12169.

George McCrae. “Rock Your Baby,” 1974, T.K. 1004.

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. “The Love I Lost,” 1973, Philadelphia International 3533.

Memphis Jug Band. “KC Moan,” 1929, Victor V38558.

Meters, The. “Cissy Strut,” 1969, Josie 1005.

_____. “Look-Ka Py Py,” 1969, Josie 1015.

Midnight Express,
1978, Casablanca 7114.

Munich Machine.
Munich Machine,
1977, Casablanca 7058.

_____.
A Whiter Shade of Pale,
1978, Casablanca 7090.

Giorgio Moroder. “Mendocino” from
That’s Bubblegum, That’s Giorgio,
1970, Hansa 80052.

_____. “Son of My Father,” 1972, Dunhill/ABC 4304.

_____.
Knights in White Satin,
1976, Oasis 5006.

_____.
From Here to Eternity,
1977, Casablanca 7065.

_____.
E=MC
2
,
1979, Casablanca 7169.

Shuggie Otis. “Island Letter” from
Inspiration Information,
1974, Epic 33059.

Parliament.
Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome,
1977, Casablanca 7084.

Patti Jo. “Make Me Believe in You,” 1973, Wand 11255.

Peppers, The. “Pepper Box,” 1974, Event 213.

Rhythm Makers. “Zone,” 1976, Vigor 1726.

Rinder & Lewis.
Seven Deadly Sins,
1977, AVI 6035.

Diana Ross. “Love Hangover,” 1976, Motown 1392.

Shalamar. “Uptown Festival,” 1977, Soul Train 10885.

Shirley and Company. “Shame, Shame, Shame,” 1975, Vibration 532.

Silver Convention. “Save Me” from
Save Me,
1975, Midland International BKL11129.

_____. “Fly, Robin, Fly,” 1975, Midland International 10339.

_____. “Get Up and Boogie (That’s Right),” 1976, Midland International 10571.

Sly & the Family Stone. “Everyday People,” 1968, Epic 10407.

_____.
There’s a Riot Goin’ On,
1971, Epic KE30986.

Huey “Piano” Smith and the Clowns. “Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu,” “High Blood Pressure,” “Little Liza Jane,” and “Everybody’s Whalin’” from
Havin’ a Good Time,
1959, Ace 1004.

Space. “Magic Fly,” 1977, United Artists 1076.

Sparks.
N
O
1 in Heaven,
1979, Virgin V2115.

Donna Summer. “The Hostage,” 1974, Delta 811011.

_____. “Love to Love You Baby” from
Love to Love You Baby,
1975, Oasis 5003.

_____.
A Love Trilogy,
1976, Oasis 5004.

_____. “Could It Be Magic,” 1976, Oasis 405.

_____. “Try Me, I Know We Can Make It,” 1976, Oasis 406.

_____.
Four Seasons of Love,
1976, Casablanca 7038.

_____. “I Feel Love,” 1977, Casablanca 2884.

_____.
Once Upon a Time…,
1977, Casablanca 7078.

_____.
Live and More,
1978, Casablanca 7119.

_____.
Bad Girls,
1979, Casablanca 7150.

_____. “State of Independence,” 1982, Geffen 29895.

_____. “She Works Hard for the Money,” 1983, Mercury 812370.

Sylvia & the Moments. “Sho Nuff Boogie,” 1974, All Platinum 2350.

T-Connection. “Do What You Wanna Do,” 1977, Dash 5032.

Temptations, The. “Law of the Land” and “Masterpiece” from
Masterpiece,
1973, Gordy 965.

Thank God It’s Friday,
1978, Casablanca, 7099.

Timmy Thomas. “Why Can’t We Live Together,” 1972, Glades 1703.

Trax.
Watch Out!,
1977, Polydor 2393162.

Tribe. “Koke” from
Ethnic Stew,
1974, ABC ABCX807.

Tuxedo Junction.
Tuxedo Junction,
1977, Butterfly 007.

Two Man Sound. “Qué Tal America,” 1979, JDC 1204.

Village People. “San Francisco (You’ve Got Me),” 1977, Casablanca 7064.

Wing and a Prayer Fife and Drum Corps, The. “Baby Face,” 1975, Wing & a Prayer 103.

4. “ZIPPIN’ UP MY BOOTS, GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS”: Disco and the Soul Continuum

Aural Exciters.
Spooks in Space,
1979, Ze 3303.

Joe Bataan.
Mericana,
1973, Salsoul XMS124.

_____.
Afrofilipino,
1975, Salsoul 4101.

_____. “The Bottle (La Botella),” 1975, Salsoul 8701.