Unbelievable connections between subcultures that formed the disco ... The Disco Files 1973–78: New York's Underground, Week by Week I think one of the things I found most frustrating were the errors, such as assigning a particular song to the wrong artist. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations As someone who grew up in this era and loves this music to this day, I am always thrilled when an author takes the time to delve into its' origins, the highs and the lows of this very important period.

I'm glad I did; I also purchased the DVD Disco: Spinning the Story  I also found his writing to be derisive, and after two thirds of the book decided that it was a waste of time. Please try again It's not what's happening'." In the '70s, this was a disco standard that earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Female Vocal. As for Mr. Shapiros' book, I am tempted to ask Amazon for a refund. 70s and 80s disco, soul and funk. This is an easy way to "turn the beat around." Drawing on roots from the 1930s to the post-disco present, entertainingly written and very informative, Peter Shapiro's book itself is matched by a comprehensive discography of essential sounds included as an appendix. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. (In fact, he incorportates material from his other book, the Rough Guide to Soul, in his musical analyses.) Meanwhile, hit makers and game changers who are still relevant and deemed as classic are merely given a sentence or two. When Jackson told Robinson: "'I'll meet you down on Thirty-Fourth Street [with the demo]' she said: 'I [already] made Al give me a copy.

Life and Death on the New York Dance Floor, 1980–1983 The Disco Files 1973–78: New York's Underground, Week by Week

Storia della Disco dai Zazous francesi durante l'occupazione Nazista alla nascita della House di Frankie Knukles e Larry Levan nei primi '80.Amazing. The lyrics move too fast. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations Long on name dropping of songs and artists who are obscure. It was written by the keyboard session players Pete and Gerold Jackson. He is able to embed the history of disco in a detailed examination of US society and politics-- something some other authors have tried but not succeeded at. You have that jungle beat in there. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Joined: Apr 12, 2005 Location: we eat a … Disco Fever - Turn The Beat Around 7PM WHERE IS THE FEELING (BIR Dolphin Mix) Kylie Minogue 1994 FEVER Kylie Minogue 2001 RED BLOODED WOMAN Kylie Minogue 2004 GET OUTTA MY WAY (Steve Anderson’s Pacha Extended Mix) Kylie Minogue 2010 THINGS CAN […] The track went to number one on the disco chart for four week… TURN THE BEAT AROUND:THE SECRET HISTORY OF DISCO is a well researched and brilliantly written book by Peter Shapiro that provides an eye-opening look at the underbelly of the disco phenomenon. Track durations taken from CD player.

THIS WAS SOME HARD READING. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. I appreciate the documentation, which includes at the back of the book, insightful end notes, a bibliography of interesting sources, as well as what every history teacher loves - a time line! Messages: 10,123. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: The History of the Disc Jockey I teach a history of popular music class at the college level and am always looking for extra source material to augment my own notes.

I FELT LIKE I WAS READING A HISTORY BOOK BACK IN SCHOOL INSTEAD OF AN INTERESTING FUN FILLED ACCOUNT OF WHO WAS DOING WHAT. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number.

'"Robinson recorded "Turn the Beat Around" on September 26, 1975, cutting her lead vocal in a single take after recording her own multi-tracked chorale vocals. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. If you are looking for a fair and balanced, as well as a well written book on this topic, I suggest "Hot Stuff: Disco and the Remaking of American Culture" by Alice Echols. TURN THE BEAT AROUND:THE SECRET HISTORY OF DISCO is a well researched and brilliantly written book by Peter Shapiro that provides an eye-opening look at the underbelly of the disco phenomenon.

Love Saves the Day: A History of American Dance Music Culture, 1970-1979 dead of night, Aug 28, 2008. dead of night, Aug 28, 2008 #10. 2 ×