53.53.456 (Canadian 7") Columbia Records (Canada) / 1975 / C4 8125 7" Single 45 RPM vinyl record (originally released in ITALY) Arranged and Directed by PAOLO ORMI Side A 1. Tornerai (4:10) Side B 1. 53.53.456 (3.15) Catchy, exotic, and combustable; Italy's RAFFAELLA CARRA'S "53.53.456" was a demandingly simple Italian language siren that broke through borders to spread into discos on both s...
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I'm Crying (Canadian 7") RCA Victor Records (Canada) / 1976 / PB-502677" Single 45 rpm vinyl record Producer: Ray Cameron Side A1. I'm Crying 3:23Side BRip Off 3:16 Mike Harper's I'm Crying is one of the great romantic disco gems of 1976 featuring Mike Harper's agonized falsetto. Almost completely forgotten and severely underestimated, this is a personalization of lost love that demonstrates h...
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Volume 7 - Close Encounters of the Disco Kind (8 CD Set) (label unknown???) (US) / 2009 / Cat #???Eight (8) CD set packaged in a multi-disc DVD style case Producer: VariousContinuous DJ Mix by Jerry Bonham Disc 1 of 8A Space Ship Lands Emitting Silvery Light 3:29 TomitaWelcome Aboard [feat. Webster Lewis] 5:11 Love Unlimited OrchestraStarchild 5:34 Level 42Countdown (Captain Fingers) 3:09 Lee R...
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81st Street and Central Park West, New York, NY Owners:???DJs:???DiscoMusic.com member and former Disco DJ Jay Negron had this to say about The Forbidden Fruit:The first time I went to a club, I was 16 yrs old, snuck in with a fake ID. (and I had these long sideburns)It was called "The Forbidden Fruit" and it was on 81st & Central Pk. West in NYC.The DJ was playing with 2 turntables--no mixer--ju
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Second Ave between 82nd and 83rd Streets, New York, NY Owner, Manager: Peter MartinsDoorman: Louis PegnoResident DJ: Jay Negron (1976-1980)Tropicalia was an elegant, mirror wall and ceiling in the main room, shiny silver dance floor.Excellent colorful light system.Tropicalia catered to an elegant crowd in the beginning, (Barry White, Margot and Muriel Hemmingway and numerous models were regula...
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Vicious Games (British 12") Elektra Records (UK) / 1985 / EKR1T12" Single 45 rpm vinyl record Producers: Yello Side A1. Vicious Games 6:50Side B1. Vicious Games 6:50 Released in various countries, this standard disco gem from Switzerland's legendary Electronic group Yello, brought stinging romance into discos worldwide.
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Moving Like A Superstar (French 12") Ibach Records (France) / 1977 / 6070112" Disco Single 45 rpm vinyl record J. VanlooMusical direction: J. L. Drion Side A1. Moving Like A SuperstarSide B1. 33rd Floor This lush and brash Eurodisco anthem rocked European and Canadian discos in 1977 and 1978 with Amadeo's demanding and catty vocals. What made this gem especially popular was Amadeo's calls out...
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Chestnut off State Street, Chicago, IL Owners:David FosterDJs:Tazz (Mary J)David Foster owned the club it was small but mighty, and the dance floor stayed packed on the weekends. Everyone would come there to dance and drink before going to the Warehouse, the Ritz and other clubs and discos.I started DJing there late 1980 to about 1983, then he moved up north on Broadway for a few years. A lot ...
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Trouble (French 12") Jimmy's Production (France) / 1989 / JP00612" Single 33 1/3 RPM vinyl record Producer: Jimmy Houetinou Side ASoukouss TroubleSide BSoukouss Trouble Soukouss Trouble is one of the great anthems of the 'Power Soukous'movement recorded by the legendary Loketo band (also referred to asLoketos).Solo guitar work is by the incredible Diblo Dibala. This disco classic is still bein...
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7110 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, New York Owners: ??? DJs: Danny Pucciarelli
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1975 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York Owners: ??? DJs: Danny Pucciarelli Catered mostly to a '50s and '60s theme, but also offered Danny Pucciarelli playing the current Disco music.
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251 Broad Avenue, Fairview, New Jersey Owners: ??? DJs: Danny Pucciarelli
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225 West Broadway, New York Owners: ??? DJs: Danny Pucciarelli The Playground was on West Broadway between White and Franklin Streets in lower Manhattan. Two floors of enjoyment, games, pool tables, lounge room, dance room and two bars. Dress: Fancy or fantasy.
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2148 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York Owners: ??? DJs: Danny Pucciarelli Dynasty was originally billed in their advertisements as "Brooklyn's newest adult nightclub." Door policy was proper attire with ladies over 23 and gentlemen over 25.
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Main Street, Staten Island, New York Owners: ??? DJs: Danny Pucciarelli
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