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Although this self-titled LP was recorded in Philadelphia in 1979, it might as well have been recorded in Berlin, Stockholm, or Milan - that's because Ultimate's music is about as Euro-disco as it gets. The production is extremely European sounding, which is exactly what producers Juliano Salerni and Bruce Weeden were going for when their company, South Philly Productions, brought this project to Casablanca (home of Donna Summer and the Village People) in the late '70s. Back then, Philly was giving the world a lot of dance floor classics, but most of them weren't terribly European sounding - think of club-minded artists who recorded in Philly during the Disco Era (Double Exposure and Moment of Truth, among many others), and you tend to think of artists who blended the disco beat with gospel-influenced passion and a strong awareness of disco's soul roots. Ultimate, however, sounds nothing like those artists and is influenced by European acts like Cerrone and Love and Kisses. Ultimate was ignored by pop and R&B radio in the U.S. but was well-received by club DJs who loved the lush, high-gloss approach of tunes like "Take Me to Chinatown" and "Ritmo de Brazil." Dance clubs were especially receptive to Side 1, which brings the songs "Touch Me Baby," "Love Is the Ultimate," and "Dancing in the Night" together for a 14-minute nonstop dance medley. Rock critics, of course, hated this LP with a passion, calling it contrived and campy. And, to be sure, Ultimate is both of those things, but it's still a fun and infectious piece of ear candy. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dcfixql5ldde
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What year did disco crisps come out?
1970s
What is the name of the teenage magazine in the 1970s in the UK that had the lyrics for pop songs at the time?
Think it was called Disco 45
Why was disco named disco?
Because it was the kind of music they played at discos in the 1970s. The word disco (short for discotheque) means a dance club where music is played by a DJ instead of a live band. So, the style of music that was played at 1970s discotheques came to be called "disco music." Probably because of its association with 1970s disco music, hardly anybody uses the word "disco" or "discotheque" anymore to describe those kinds of dance clubs. Most people just call them "nightclubs" or "dance clubs" now.You know the movie Saturday Night Fever with John Travolta? That's what a disco was. It was a specific kind of music and dancing, in a specific kind of nightclub with lots of colored lights and disco balls. Sort of like a 1970s version of the raves kids go to today (which also feature a specific kind of music and dancing).
What 1977 movie made disco music popular?
Saturday Night Fever (1977), starring John Travolta is credited with starting the disco music craze of the 1970s.
What genre of music would you classify the Silver Convention in?
The Silver Convention were a group that produced music in the disco genre when it was really popular in the 1970s. They were originally called the Silver Bird Convention and then the Silver Bird.
What does 'musica disco' mean when translated into English?
Musica disco is Italian for disco music. Disco music was popular from the mid 1970s to the late 1970s. Musical influences include Latin, soul and funk beats.
When did the disco dance style come about?
The 1970s
What year did disco crisps come out?
1970s
What is the name of the teenage magazine in the 1970s in the UK that had the lyrics for pop songs at the time?
Think it was called Disco 45
What is the type of music that people listen to in the 1970s?
Rock and Disco
What is the name of the 1970s song where the singer says at the end my Chiffon is wet darling?
It's Get Dancin by Disco Tex and his Sexolettes..1975 disco hit.
Why was disco named disco?
Because it was the kind of music they played at discos in the 1970s. The word disco (short for discotheque) means a dance club where music is played by a DJ instead of a live band. So, the style of music that was played at 1970s discotheques came to be called "disco music." Probably because of its association with 1970s disco music, hardly anybody uses the word "disco" or "discotheque" anymore to describe those kinds of dance clubs. Most people just call them "nightclubs" or "dance clubs" now.You know the movie Saturday Night Fever with John Travolta? That's what a disco was. It was a specific kind of music and dancing, in a specific kind of nightclub with lots of colored lights and disco balls. Sort of like a 1970s version of the raves kids go to today (which also feature a specific kind of music and dancing).
When was disco invented what year?
Disco music emerged in the early 1970s, with its roots in funk, soul, and Latin music. It grew in popularity throughout the decade, reaching its peak in the mid to late 1970s before declining in the early 1980s.
What were some popular symbols in the 1970s?
Some popular symbols in the 1970s were peace signs, disco balls, platform shoes, and bell-bottom pants. The peace sign was particularly prominent due to its association with anti-war movements. Disco balls and bell-bottom pants were iconic symbols of the disco era, reflecting the fashion and music of the time.
Is the a band called sitting at the disco?
panic at the disco
What was a song called Sonny from the 1970s?
A number of artists released a song called "Sunny" - e.g. Dusty Springfield in the 1960's and Boney M (German disco) in the 1970's. (see the related link for one)
What 1977 movie made disco music popular?
Saturday Night Fever (1977), starring John Travolta is credited with starting the disco music craze of the 1970s.
