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Disco...yep, I'm going there

We've all read the comments about disco music, most seem to heavily weigh on the side of "it sucks". I cannot say how many times I've read that two word remark......yet, without any explanation. One thing for sure, that era defined our consciousness and is an important part of our musical history.

Frankly, I love listening to several artists from that era ... Bee Gees, Donna Summer, KC & The Sunshine Band...………..

I really can't understand how anyone can listen to these artists and not be moved to get up and dance. That IS an emotional connection. The exact connection most of us long for. So, what's the problem?
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No idea about the USA but yes in England Spirit in the Sky was the BIGGEST disco play, twice a night at least in any disco anywhere.

And I already explained my reasons for attending discos......

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Glupson.

I did consider offering up that song on that thread but decided it was just a little trite and obvious for that.

Besides my memories of it from EVERY darn disco I ever attended do not need to be contaminated with thoughts of death!

Trust me the floor could have been near empty but as soon as the first strains of Spirit wafted over the PA it was a heaving mass of bodies!

And that is the memory I prefer to keep.
And some after disco ones but that's for another forum entirely.....
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@slaw 

This is a classic thread my friend, getting a kick from some of the replies and reminders of some great music.
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Do not forget even Kiss had a massive disco hit with ...

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Late to the party... Well in this era anyway.

I have to admit discos were very popular in England back in the 70,s and I attended many.

Some good tunes out from my sketchy hazed memory banks.

Probably the most famous tune played at every disco ever in England.

Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum.

Tell me that song does not move you!

Now I am going to bring the level down to my level... Lol.

Why did we all attend the disco on Sat night's
( Elton John, Saturday Nights alright for fighting).

Nope not for fighting although it did happen for sure.

Well let's face it, you did not go to see Black Sabbath in the hopes of scoring a hot girl for the night now did you!

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