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Donna Summer – (If It) Hurts Just A Little

By on May 18, 2012 in Tracks

Emotion: Persuasive

Artist: Donna Summer

Track: (If It) Hurts Just A Little

Album: Donna Summer

Release Details: Geffen, 1982

So sad to hear the news about Donna Summer’s passing yesterday. When flicking through my record shelves I wasn’t surprised at just how much of her material I have on vinyl and it’s a pretty safe bet to say I particularly enjoy her work with Giorgio Moroder.

Friday’s are usually dedicated to our more #topsoff selections but considering the nature of the post I’ve opted for a more emotional 80′s groove produced by the legendary Quincy Jones. Spot the sample in this track as used by no other than French house maestros Cassius.

R.I.P the queen of D.I.S.C.O. No doubt she’s currently catching up with friends at the big disco in the sky.

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Edwin Starr – Contact (Baggy’s Extended Reach Around)

By on May 4, 2012 in Tracks

Emotion: Elation

Artist: Edwin Starr

Track: Contact (Baggy’s Extended Reach Around)

Release Details: Unreleased, 2009

Yes. It’s Friday. It can only mean one thing…

#LETSGETOURFUCKINGTOPSOFF

I absolutely love this record. Back when we were working on the Cosmic Disco blog we used to do our fair share of DJ gigs, not only in Manchester but people used to actually pay us to play records at their parties up and down the country. Hard to believe, I know.

I put together this very simple cut and paste edit using Sound Forge back in 2009 in about 30 minutes. A very straight forward arrangement done with the aim of making it easier for me to mix in/out of based on the style of the old school editors who used to do this shit with tape. Just enough jiggery-pokery here and there with the intro and percussive breaks. Unfortunately I don’t have the original .wav, just this 320kbps .mp3 file (In case anyone asks)…

I featured the track on one of my favourite personal mixes ‘Disco Whiskers‘ which was created in preparation for a guest slot we had at a disco night based in Bristol.

Enjoy the weekend and if at any point you find yourself dancing with your #topsoff you know it’s been a winner.

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Marni – Marnimix

By on March 4, 2012 in Tracks

Emotion: Liberated

Artist: Marni

Track: Marnimix

Release Details: White Label, 2008

Ever heard the legend of Rod Stewart passing out on stage?

Well, he was subsequently taken to hospital to have his stomach pumped where they allegedly siphoned out enough semen to fill a pint glass.

Rod the God. King of the swingers…

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Janet Jackson – Young Love

By on February 17, 2012 in Tracks

Emotion: Excitement

Artist: Janet Jackson

Track: Young Love

Album: Janet Jackson

Release Details: A&M, 1982

Whitney’s passing last week got me thinking of some of my favourite female pop artists from the 80′s and 90′s and not even Madonna was selling as many records as Janet during her peak.

For me, this record just about pips it from her extensive repertoire, taken from her 1982 debut album ‘Janet Jackson, ‘Young Love’ is a light and breezy, up-tempo disco number written by no other than Rene & Angela (‘I Love You More‘).

In ’82 Janet was a mere 16 years old and was the year she lost her virginity to James DeBarge.

Just thought I’d mention it…

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Julio Iglesias – Manana De Carnival

By on October 23, 2011 in Tracks

Emotion: Lust

Artist: Julio Iglasias

Track: Manana De Carnival

Album: America

Release Details: Alhambra, 1976

I like to think I have a lot in common with ‘ol Julio the exotic, suave crooner that he is…

Based on his 1976 album ‘America’ there are at least two things that I can be sure that we have a shared interest in.

1. Lacoste polo shirts and 2. A love for slightly cheesy, orchestrated disco/pop.

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T.S Monk – You’re Askin’ Me, I’m Askin’ You (Buggin’ Me Out)

By on July 20, 2011 in Tracks

Emotion: Frustration

Artist: T.S Monk

Track: You’re Asking Me, I’m Askin’ You (Buggin’ Me Out)

Album: More Of The Good Life

Release Details: Mirage, 1981

I’ve had a good couple of record hauls of late. One being some very emotional French chanson/synth-pop found during a trip to Paris and the second being an unusually large amount of quality disco that was taken from a recent delivery during an unplanned visit to Endless Records in Prestwich, Manchester. I’ll start uploading some of my finds over the coming weeks starting with this little ditty on an emotional, disco-funk tip.

Enjoy…
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The Laurie Bower Singers – Rock With You

By on July 16, 2011 in Tracks

Emotion: Longing…

Artist: The Laurie Bower Singers

Track: Rock With You

Album: When You Say Goodbye

Release Details: Excelsior, 1980

We miss you MJ… x

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