Christine Wiltshire & Class Action - Weekend (1983)

 

TONIGHT IT'S PARTY TIME

Rule #1
If it's in the store, you can buy it.


Legendary producer Bob Blank, Sleeping Bag Records, 1983.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ellie Hope and Liquid Gold

Image
Ellie Hope and Liquid Gold     Two of the "disco-era's" biggest hits came from a group that  never  appeared in America. The U.K. based  Liquid Gold  consisted of Wally Rothe (drums), Ray Knott (bass), Syd Twynham (lead guitar) and Ellie Hope (vocals).          Ray met Ellie in 1976 when both auditioned as replacements for  Babe Ruth.  Babe Ruth had four albums between 1972-1975. Ray and Ellie contributed to  Babe Ruth's  last album  "Kid Stuff,"  before it disbanded.      Ray and Ellie then recruited Syd and Wally to form the  Dream Coupe.  The four played local bars and pubs doing mainly cover tunes while continuing to write there own material and seeking out a recording contract. Producer Adrian Baker happened to catch the group and was so intrigued by Ellie's vocals that he signed the group to Creole records and a one year contract.    ...
Read more

Debbie Sims - Super Trouper - lively '70s disco version from 1998 that has more work than ABBA's 1980 original

The vibrant world of disco, with its pulsating beats and infectious energy, has inspired countless artists over the decades. Among the many reinterpretations of classic tracks, Debbie Sims' lively 1998 version of ABBA's "Super Trouper" stands out as a vibrant homage to the disco era. In contrast to ABBA's 1980 original, which is often characterized by a more subdued and "worn-out" feel, Sims' rendition injects a fresh, upbeat rhythm that truly captures the spirit of the '70s disco scene. While some might argue that ABBA's version, despite its iconic status, lacks the exuberance and dynamism found in Sims' reimagining, it is evident that the disco elements—such as driving percussion and lively handclaps—are crucial for bringing the track to life. This article delves into the contrasting energies of these two versions of "Super Trouper," exploring how Sims' take offers a more vibrant and memorable listening experience, reigni...
Read more

Pearly Gates - Fading into the Night (1979)

Image
Here is the wonderful Viola Billups, under her stage name,"Pearly Gates", singing "Fading Into The Night.  Pearly Gates was one of the three original members of The Flirtations. They started out as The Gypsies, a group from New York, with the early sixties classics, "Jerk It", and the Northern Soul legendary classic "It's A Woman's World", before becoming The Flirtations, and emigrating to England. They had many hits in the 1970's, including "Nothing But A Heartache", and another Northern Soul classic, "Need Your Love". In the late seventies they disbanded, and I got to produce a whole album with Pearly, called "No Two Ways About It". In the meantime, the Flirtations, without Pearly, had reformed for Proto Records, for Barry Evangeli, with the high energy anthem, "Earthquake", which Ian Anthony Stephens produced. This line up of The Flirtations then went to Passion Records, under Anne Plaxton, and I ...
Read more