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?
128x128slaw
I've always liked the best from all genres of music. I was big into the blues based rock of late 60's into early 70's. Growing up in Ann Arbor I got to see bands like Stooges, Rationals, Mitch Ryder, MC5, etc. as a young adolescent. Later on weekly trips into Detroit, saw most all the big name acts. And then disco came on the scene. I had one set of friends and various relatives who loved it, kinda of a regular at various Ann Arbor venues and the Roostertail in Detroit. Also trips to Florida and New York City would always entail Disco nights. I remember some awesome times completely exhausting yourself with what seemed liked endless dancing till the end of time!
On the other hand I had a set of friends who despised disco, rock remained their sole interest. While I continued to enjoy rock, I also thought it had grown stale, arena rock was taking over and I was still attached to the early more blues based rock of the earlier era. I still love the earlier rock, probably into mid 70's, kind of blah about everything later. When new wave replaced disco I was again happy, disco was wearing thin.
And then there have always been other less popular or more regional genres, classical, blues, jazz, country, I love the best of all these. Don't forget pop music, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, etc. and easy listening, Percy Faith, Mantovani, etc., love all the best of these genres as well.

And now we have 90's up new genres and sub-genres of music, regular new finds on Tidal and Qobuz. I listen and enjoy the best of probably every genre of music ever conceived, my playlists reflect that. Right now is the best time ever to be an audiophile and music lover!


Tlong 1958
Were you looking for intulectual music or music that was beautiful and made you feel good?   If an artist could do both,  good for them. 

Perhaps those such as yourself threatened because disco was the biggest genere to come out of the music scene since rock music was invented.

Some of your favoririte rock bands had good disco success. A couple of examples.

Rod Stewart passion December 1980Blondie heart of glass 1979 call me Feb 1980 rapture December 1980 - the bands biggest and most successful songs of their career
The bee geesKylie Minogue can't get you outta my head Feb 2002


I can go on with a few more.  And if I were to look into your music catalogue,  I be willing to bet you have a couple of village people songs in your stash.

Disco never died.   It still lives on.
Do not forget even Kiss had a massive disco hit with ...

I was made for loving  you!
@slaw 

This is a classic thread my friend, getting a kick from some of the replies and reminders of some great music.