Heart of Glass – Blondie Lyrics
5 Apr 2009


Album: Parallel Lines
Genre: New Wave, Disco
Writers: Chris Stien, Deborah Harry
Released: January, 1979

This song was originally recorded in 1975 with another rhythmn. Four years later, it was included by Blondie into her album Parallelines, and it was in that moment when the single became so popular. In fact, it peaked the top ten position in different countries around the world. The one was ranked at #255 on the Rolling Stone’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The last compilation album of Blondie was released in 2006 with other popular songs like: Sunday Girl, Rapture, Atomic, Rip Her to Shreds, Dreaming, Hanging on the Telephone and Island of Lost Souls.

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Flashdance… What A Feeling – Irene Cara Lyrics
26 Feb 2009


Album: What a Feelin’
Genre: Disco, Soundtrack
Writers: Irene Cara, Keith Forsey
Relesaed: 1983

Flashdance…What I Feelin’ was the winner of an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1983. Flashdance was a romantic and musical movie starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri. The song got a certified Gold in UK and certified Platinum in U.S. The one was re-released in 2001. The single reached the top position in different charts around the world: Italy, Japan, New Zealand, UK, Swiss, Sweden, Norway, Canada among others. Her last album was Carasmatic released in 1987.

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Yes Sir I Can Boogie – Baccara Lyrics
29 Jan 2009


Album: Baccara
Genre: Disco
Writer: Frank Dostal, Rolf Soja
Released: 1977

 

Yes, Sir I Can Boogie stayed on the first one position on UK Hot 100 during one week. Although the song didn’t reached the same position in the United States, it received several mayor ariplays and markets. The song has been used as a cover by Brotherhood of Man, Nina Miranda, Goldrfrapp, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Bjorn. It has been re-released by Baccara like an Italo Disco Mix in 1994 and 1999. Baccara was a vocal duo whose members were Maria Mendiola and Mayte Mateos. They were active since 1977 until 1981. Their last compilation was released in 2007, and it was titled 30th Anniversary. It contained 3 CD box set. Some singles included: Parlez-Vous Français?, Sorry, I’m a Lady, Cara Mia, Gimme More, La Bamba, Rio, Love Songs and Bady Boys.

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I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor Lyrics
19 Dec 2008


Album: Love Tracks
Genre: Disco
Writers: Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
Released: October, 1978

I Will Survive is one of the most representative songs from 70′s. It received two certified platinum and a 1980 Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording. It has been ranked at #97 on Billboard’s Greatest Songs of all time. Singers like Diana Ross, Tony Clifton, Robbie Williams, Selena and Dame Shirley Bassey are some of the artists who have included their cover version. Besides that, it has been used on television series, shows and movies like: The Replacements, Queen of the Desert, Men in Black II, Dr. Dolittle 2, Ally Mcbeal, Prom Night and The Muppet Show. Her last material was Christmas Presence released in 2007.

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Copacabana (At The Copa) – Barry Manilow Lyrics
24 Nov 2008


Album: Even Now
Genre: Disco
Writers: Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman, Bruce Sussman
Released: 1978

This song is also known as “At The Copa”. The one was released in 1978. It makes reference to the Copacabana Night Club in New York City and tells the story of a showgirl and her lover Tony who is a bartender on that place. This singles has been used in different films. The most recent of them has been on the film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa premiered in United States 2 weeks ago. This song included into the album Eve Now was one of his number one hits during 1978 and 1979 together to Can’t Smile Without You. Copacabana become in a musical television movie. Today, Manilow has released the album The Greatest Songs Of the Eighties. Until today, you can get a special price. The album contains songs like: Never Gonna Give You Up, Careless Whisper, Time After Time, Open Arms, Hard To Say I’m Sorry and Against All Odds.

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Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry Lyrics
14 Nov 2008


Album: Wild Cherry
Genre: Disco
Writer: Robert Parissi
Released: 1976

Play That Funky Music or Play That Funky Music, White Boy was a super hit in 1976. The song reached this peak position on 28th September. The song returned into charts when Vanilla Ice released a cover as the B-side of his single Ice Ice Baby in the 90s. Wild Cherry was a rock band from Ohio, United States which was active for nine years (1970-1979). Until now, it has made two compilations Play the Funk (2000) with songs like: Baby Don’ You Know, 99/12, Electrified Funk and Try a Piece of My Love and Super Hits two years later with singles like: Hold On, 1 2 3 Kind of Love and Keep On Playin’ That Funky Music.

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Shadow Dancing – Andy Gibb Lyrics
1 Sep 2008


Album: Shadow Dancing
Genre: Disco, Dance
Released: 1978

This single was released in 1978, and it became to Andy Gibb so popular. Shadow Dancing was number one hit during seven weeks on Billboard Charts, and it was considered the most important single during all that year. This song was written by the same Andy, Barry, Maurice and Robin who are his brothers. Andy together his brothers were known as the Bee Gees. Andy was active thirteen years. He died when he was only 30 years old because an inflammation of his heart due to a hard battle against cocaine addiction. His brothers continue singing until 2003.
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Good Times – Chic Lyrics
22 Aug 2008


Album: Risqué
Genre: Disco
Released: 1979

This song became one of the most sampled pieces of music industry. Good Times was written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. Currently, the single is positioned at #1 of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone. Besides, it was a hit on Billboard Charts. The band integrate by Nile Rodgers, Sylver Logan sharp, Jessica Wagner, Jerry Barnes, Richard Hilton, Bill Holloman, Omar Hakim, Cherie Mitchell, Curt Ramm and Gerardo Velez was formed in 1976 like a funk and disco band. Other recognized songs of them are: My Forbidden Lover, Dance, Dance, Dance, I Want Your Love, Le Freak and Everybody Dance. The band was honored in New York with the Dance Music Hall of Fame in 2005. Nine are their albums like: Believer, Take it Off, Chic (The first one) and Chic-Ism their last work in 1992.
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