Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States’ urban nightlife scene. Its sound is typified by four-on-the-floor beats, syncopated basslines, string sections, horns, electric piano, synthesizers, and electric rhythm guitars.
Well-known disco artists include Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, the Bee Gees, Chic, KC and the Sunshine Band, Thelma Houston, Sister Sledge, The Trammps, the Village People and Michael Jackson. While performers and singers garnered public attention, record producers working behind the scenes played an important role in developing the genre. Films such as Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Thank God It's Friday (1978) contributed to disco's mainstream popularity.
Disco started as a mixture of music from venues popular with African Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Italian Americans, and LGBT communities in Philadelphia and New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Disco can be seen as a reaction by the 1960's counterculture to both the dominance of rock music and the stigmatization of dance music at the time. Several dance styles were developed during the period of disco's popularity in the United States, including “the Bump” and “the Hustle”.
By the late 1970s, most major U.S. cities had thriving disco club scenes, and DJs would mix dance records at clubs such as Studio 54 in New York City, a venue popular among celebrities.
Disco was a key influence in the development of electronic dance music in general and house music in particular.
Donna Summer - Rumour Has ItDonna Summer - (1977) Moderate hit in the UK, (peaking at #19), taken from the American singer's concept album, "Once Upon a Time". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Donna Summer - Hot StuffDonna Summer - (1979) Released as the lead single from the American singer's studio album, "Bad Girls". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Donna Summer - Down Deep Inside (Theme From The Deep)Donna Summer - (1977) Theme song to the 1977 film The Deep, written by composer John Barry, with lyrics by disco singer Donna Summer. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Donna Summer - Sunset PeopleDonna Summer - (1979) Single released from the album "Bad Girls". A minor hit in the UK where it peaked at #46. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Larry Santos - Long Long TimeLarry Santos - (1975) Well presented promotional U.S. Casablanca NB 869, which was included on the artist's fourth and fifth studio album. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Buddy Miles - Rockin' and Rollin' on the Streets of HollywoodBuddy Miles - (1975) Promotional variant of modern soul/dance release, written and produced by the drummer-vocalist Buddy Miles. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
K C & the Sunshine Band - Queen of ClubsK C & the Sunshine Band - (1974) The Florida based disco-funk band's second single release, from their debut album, "Do It Good". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
K C & the Sunshine Band - Sound Your Funky HornK C & the Sunshine Band - (1973) The band's third single release, (UK singles chart #17), taken from their debut album, "Do It Good". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
George McCrae - You Can Have It AllGeorge McCrae - (1974) Excellent example of single release, (UK singles #23), taken from McCrae's debut album, "Rock Your Baby". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Cheryl Barnes - Save and SpendCheryl Barnes - (1978) Demonstrational variant of the first of only four single releases, between 1978-1980. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Mandi Wilson - I'm a WomanMandi Wilson - (1977) Demonstration variant of Frank Ricotti produced, obscure disco release. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Locksmith - Chinese Funk Funk (Far Beyond)Locksmith - (1980) Single taken from the jazz-funk band's only album "Unlock the Funk". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
George McCrae - Sing a Happy SongGeorge McCrae - (1975) Well presented UK (BOY 95), single taken from the American disco singers self-titled, second album release. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
George McCrae - It's Been So LongGeorge McCrae - (1975) Excellent UK BOY 100, (UK singles chart #4), single taken from the disco artists, self -titled, second studio album. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
D Train - You're the One For MeD Train - (1981) Well presented UK EPC A2016 stereo, post-disco, jazz-funk classic, written by James "D Train" Williams and Hubert Eaves III of D Train. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Yvonne Gage - Doin' It in a Haunted HouseYvonne Gage - (1984) Heavily inspired by, and described as the "unofficial answer to Michael Jackson's Thriller" by Billboard, (UK singles #45). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Isley Brothers - Voyage to AtlantisThe Isley Brothers - (1977) Promotional variant of uncharted UK song, taken from the group's studio album, "Go For Your Guns". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Isley Brothers - Harvest for the WorldThe Isley Brothers - (1976) Single released as the title track, from their 1976 album of the same name, (UK chart singles #10). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Isley Brothers - Take me to the Next PhaseThe Isley Brothers - (1978) Well presented UK (S EPC 6292 stereo), single taken from the studio album "Showdown", (U.S. Billboard R&B chart #1). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The isley Brothers - Life in the City (Part 1)The Isley Brothers - (1979) Single release taken from the American group's studio album "Winner Takes All". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Isley Brothers - It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)Isley Brothers - (1979) Released as the scond single from their gold-certified album, "Winner Takes All" (UK singles chart #14). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Real Thing - She's a Groovy FreakReal Thing - (1980) Minor hit (UK single chart #52) from the Liverpool-based British soul group. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Crown Heights Affair - Dance Lady DanceCrown Heights Affair - (1979) Single release, (UK singles chart #24), taken from the American funk/R&B/disco group's studio album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Donna Summer - Love's UnkindDonna Summer - (1977) UK top 10 single, (highest position #3), taken from the American disco singer's studio album, "I Remember Yesterday". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Stacy Lattisaw - Jump to the BeatStacy Lattisaw - (1980) Original UK pressing of the 13 year old's UK Top-5 single, produced by Narada Michael Walden. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved YaNarada Michael Walden - (1979) Well presented large centre UK variant of self-produced, disco/jazz-funk UK hit, (UK singles #8). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Anita Ward - Ring My BellAnita Ward - (1979) U.S. Juana Records (T.K.) 3422 stereo, U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and UK singles chart-topper, taken from the album "Songs Of Love". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
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