What are your favorite Disco "Classics"?

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The thread explores participants' favorite disco songs, touching on various aspects of disco music, its cultural impact, and personal experiences related to the genre. The discussion includes references to specific tracks, artists, and the characteristics of disco music, as well as some personal anecdotes about attending disco venues.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight specific disco tracks they enjoy, such as "Give Up The Funk" by Parliament Funkadelic and "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer.
  • One participant mentions John Cage's "4'33" as their favorite disco song, suggesting a humorous or unconventional take on the genre.
  • There is a discussion about the composition of certain bands, noting that not all members sang on their records and that producers played a significant role in creating the music.
  • Several participants express mixed feelings about disco, with one stating they initially thought it was silly but later found enjoyment in certain tracks.
  • Participants mention various artists and songs, including ABBA's "Dancing Queen," Michael Jackson's "Rock With You," and Donna Summer's "I Feel Love," among others.
  • Some contributions reflect on the experience of attending disco venues, emphasizing the quality of sound systems and the intended listening environment for disco music.
  • There are references to the technical aspects of disco music production, including the use of long tracks and the characteristics of early disco records.
  • One participant shares trivia about a song's connection to a famous Star Trek actress, adding a humorous note to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions about what constitutes disco music, with some suggesting that certain tracks may stretch the definition of disco. There is no clear consensus on the characteristics of disco or the inclusion of specific songs, indicating multiple competing views.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note the importance of sound quality in experiencing disco music, mentioning that many early disco tracks were designed for specific listening environments, which may not translate well to home audio systems. There are also discussions about the length of disco songs and their intended use in dance settings.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in music history, particularly the disco era, as well as those exploring personal connections to music and its cultural significance may find this discussion engaging.

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  • #62
DennisN said:
Summer Night City is one of my absolute ABBA favorites (besides Eagle, which is not disco but rather progressive rock/art rock according to Wikipedia, a bit unusual for the band).
Eagle is one of my favourite ABBA tracks, just so unusual. Sad and uplifting at the same time.
Use of the flute for the eagle's cry
Brilliant.
 
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  • #65
Can we add the Club genre to this topic
 
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  • #66
Sure, why not? Wow, what a scene that was in that video!
This jazz group has a funky beat in some of its songs on a new album. This is the first track on a really fine album, so can this genre go in disco topic?
 
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  • #67
borderline disco? Heard this for first time ever yesterday. She sang lots of different styles. Made one disco album too.
 
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  • #69
Honestly unsure of what constitutes disco music but my favorite: "Stay'in Alive" by the BeeGees.

I recently concluded several months of twice weekly physical therapy where they piped popular music through ceiling speakers over the therapy tables. At the conclusion of 90+ minutes of stretches and exercises, I would rest supine on frozen bags of 'blue ice', a captive audience to their preselected music channel. The BeeGees frequently performed with "Stay'in Alive" seeming to play each time I entered this cool down phase.

I grew to like the song, indeed, found it rather inspirational. Commit to staying alive and walking.
 
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Klystron said:
Honestly unsure of what constitutes disco music but my favorite: "Stay'in Alive" by the BeeGees.

I recently concluded several months of twice weekly physical therapy where they piped popular music through ceiling speakers over the therapy tables. At the conclusion of 90+ minutes of stretches and exercises, I would rest supine on frozen bags of 'blue ice', a captive audience to their preselected music channel. The BeeGees frequently performed with "Stay'in Alive" seeming to play each time I entered this cool down phase.

I grew to like the song, indeed, found it rather inspirational. Commit to staying alive and walking.
I have heard Stay'in Alive has the proper beat for doing chest compressions.
As does Another One Bites the Dust.
 
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Klystron said:
Honestly unsure of what constitutes disco music but my favorite: "Stay'in Alive" by the BeeGees.

Yes, a classic. It was posted by @DennisN in #22.
 
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  • #72
BillTre said:
I have heard Stay'in Alive has the proper beat for doing chest compressions.
As does Another One Bites the Dust.
Right. Also medically related, surgeons train to wash and disinfect their hands to so many verses of "Stay'in Alive", though I forget how many. Certainly the sentiment seems appropriate for their patients.
 
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  • #73
BillTre said:
I have heard Stay'in Alive has the proper beat for doing chest compressions.
As does Another One Bites the Dust.
Just heard a new song of the same beat. Must be that the disco beat is good for the heart. :smile:
Good to remember the disco beat for CPR, if ever needed, thanks.
 
  • #74
difalcojr said:
Must be that the disco beat is good for the heart.
I would guess that these relationships are stronger going the other way.
Music follows (imitates) body rhythms: heart beat, walking, etc. as well as movements involved in making the music of course.
 
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  • #76
It's this thread that just keeps stayin' alive.
 
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  • #78
Some of my favourite disco bands are:
  1. THP Orchestra
  2. Crown Heights Affair
  3. Million Dollar Orchestra
 
  • #79
Everyone was getting into the disco thing ... (fun fact: Pink Floyd's biggest single ever was 'Another Brick In The Wall' which featured a very disco rhythm guitar riff)

The greatest rock n roll band produced a classic disco song ...

The Rolling Stones 'Miss You'

 
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Dance included
 

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