soulfulsaint Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 (edited) One of the most common insults on 'Soul Source' is the dimissive term 'disco shit'. Sometimes it accurately describes a poor '70s record but it is often used indiscriminately, to trash good uptempo soul, which could easily be played and is increasingly collectable. In another thread Steve G posted an old review from 'Blackbeat' which read - "Stargard "I'll always love you" (MCA) This is going to be huge. No ifs, no buts, from 1978 featuring Rochelle Runnels, Debra Anderson and Janice Williams, who deliver the vocals with the power of a neutron bomb, imagine Shirley Brown and Aretha rolled into one, you got the picture. Don't be put off by their image, this is devastating. Phew!" So can we have suggestions of great records from the 'disco era' that are collectable soul any format will do but those tantalising 7" babies are always the best. Edited August 20, 2006 by soulfulsaint
Sean Hampsey Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 One of the most common insults on 'Soul Source' is the dimissive term 'disco shit'. Sometimes it accurately describes a poor '70s record but it is often used indiscriminately, to trash good uptempo soul, which could easily be played and is increasingly collectable. In another thread Steve G posted an old review from 'Blackbeat' which read - "Stargard "I'll always love you" (MCA) This is going to be huge. No ifs, no buts, from 1978 featuring Rochelle Runnels, Debra Anderson and Janice Williams, who deliver the vocals with the power of a neutron bomb, imagine Shirley Brown and Aretha rolled into one, you got the picture. Don't be put off by their image, this is devastating. Phew!" So can we have suggestions of great records from the 'disco era' that are collectable soul any format will do but those tantalising 7" babies are always the best. Well of course, I'd have to go with the above Stargard track, Stuart. Its magnificent! Such vision and foresight by the reviewer... Also rate "Crowding In On My Mind" by Shirley Brown and "Just To Be Close To You" by Sandra Feva, both on 45 and both very reminiscent of the Cheryll Burdell track "Giving it all To You" which many thought was Disco Shit when first played. Sean Hampsey
Guest Baz Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 One of the most common insults on 'Soul Source' is the dimissive term 'disco shit'. Sometimes it accurately describes a poor '70s record but it is often used indiscriminately, to trash good uptempo soul, which could easily be played and is increasingly collectable. Guilty as charged your honour I would just like to point out, that it is really a bit of a joke and just abit of a wind up term, just me and my crap sense of humour, so never take it to heart
Simon M Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 (edited) Disco a perfect foil for the North American Black voice . That high hat of the mecca 70's and today's Neo House just gets you skipping onto the dancefloor . How about this for Modern Soul disco https://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=sh..._id&cv=4782 Awesome ..Download only..... till Xmas , i think 7'' wise Maboo , Bill Harris , Double Exposure , Luther Davis Group , Record Player ..Pow Pow !! Sonic Explosion , Dynamic upsetters on Mega ..etc etc Simon Edited August 20, 2006 by Simon M
soulfulsaint Posted August 20, 2006 Author Posted August 20, 2006 Well of course, I'd have to go with the above Stargard track, Stuart. Its magnificent! Such vision and foresight by the reviewer... Also rate "Crowding In On My Mind" by Shirley Brown and "Just To Be Close To You" by Sandra Feva, both on 45 and both very reminiscent of the Cheryll Burdell track "Giving it all To You" which many thought was Disco Shit when first played. Sean Hampsey I belive the original review won a Puliter Prize - congratulations Sean. Anyone who doesn't have a soft spot for disco shit like Mixed Feelings 'Sha La La' (United 7") must have a hard heart.
Sean Hampsey Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 I belive the original review won a Puliter Prize - congratulations Sean. Anyone who doesn't have a soft spot for disco shit like Mixed Feelings 'Sha La La' (United 7") must have a hard heart. It was actually a Pulitzer Prize. The Puliter Prize was for my badd spalling! Sean
Simon M Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 I belive the original review won a Puliter Prize - congratulations Sean. Anyone who doesn't have a soft spot for disco shit like Mixed Feelings 'Sha La La' (United 7") must have a hard heart. Even Keb and Butch play disco now , ..... does Guy H , perhaps not
soulfulsaint Posted August 20, 2006 Author Posted August 20, 2006 It was actually a Pulitzer Prize. The Puliter Prize was for my badd spalling! Sean Puliter would be a prize for pulling-it
Sean Hampsey Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 Puliter would be a prize for pulling-it Sean
Guest Baz Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 Anyone who doesn't have a soft spot for disco shit like Mixed Feelings 'Sha La La' (United 7") must have a hard heart. Well it is a soft record that lacks any go what so ever. pants basicly all IMVHO Who sung heart made of stone
Dave Fleming Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 Disco a perfect foil for the North American Black voice . That high hat of the mecca 70's and today's Neo House just gets you skipping onto the dancefloor . How about this for Modern Soul disco https://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=sh..._id&cv=4782 Awesome ..Download only..... till Xmas , i think 7'' wise Maboo , Bill Harris , Double Exposure , Luther Davis Group , Record Player ..Pow Pow !! Sonic Explosion , Dynamic upsetters on Mega ..etc etc Simon Slightly of thread has anyone got a Mp3/soundfile of the "Sonic Explosion" 45 they can send me,TIA. Dave f.......... Even Keb and Butch play disco now , ..... does Guy H , perhaps not No he plays Deep Funk Dave f...............
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