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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?
slaw
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tostadosunidos
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The closest I ever came to listening to disco on purpose was certain tracks by Talking Heads (whom I still like)
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bdp24
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For me, a good tune is a good tune, no matter the style it is performed in. There were songs considered Disco that I loved ("Funkytown", "Disco Inferno", "Dancing Queen"---Bjorn & Benny were as good of Pop songwriters as were Lennon & McCartney and Brian Wilson), And I don't know if it's Disco, but "Would I Lie To You" by The Eurythmics is definitely a great (dance) song, and the 12" single of it has KILLER sound quality! So does the 12" of "Hip To Be Square" by Huey Lewis & The News. Subwoofers required! 
frogman
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Sometimes it just need to be said.  Additionally, sometimes it’s best to explain by way of example.  Slaw, you make discussions very difficult and unnecessarily contentious.  You pose a question and solicit opinions.  Then, when someone’s opinion differs from yours you get defensive and indignant.  Worse, you personalize things way too much and make provocative comments about someone who took the time to answer your question.  To quote you: “What’s the problem?”  Chill!  I do agree Chazro’s post is excellent.  



leemaze
332 posts
 
I love Disco

im a child of the 80s and I often feel like i missed my decade. Thank goodness for the disco revival of the last 10 years.

I love shalamar, sister sledge, chic, pointer sisters, early Madonna, later Diana, the list goes on and on and on. 
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