Why The Manhattan Transfer's 1979 disco hit, "Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone" should have been more of an original black-sounding disco hit with only Janis Siegel alone singing the lead in the style of Ian Levine & Fiachra trench as the original 1979 disco version, instead of post-disco
The year was 1979, and disco was at its peak. The Manhattan Transfer , known for their smooth vocal harmonies and jazz-inspired sound, released their disco hit single 'Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone'. While the song was a commercial success, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it could have been even bigger if it had been more of an original black-sounding disco hit. Instead, it fell victim to the trend of post-disco, which was starting to take over the airwaves. Imagine if the song had been given the treatment it deserved, with only Janis Siegel singing the lead in the style of Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench as the original 1979 disco version . Siegel's powerful and soulful voice would have shone through, capturing the essence of 1979 disco and making it a true disco anthem. The addition of the pulsating, throbbing '70s sound of the disco kick drum in the midsection for 8 bars would have kept the whole world dancing at the discotheque, especially at the ic...