Rainy Days, Stormy Nights - Impact
As smooth as disco songs come. Not the most dance focused, but every once in a while we all need to slow down and realize the heartbreak can come in a smooth package. That piano line invokes images of standing on a street corner in a rainstorm. Also, the “rain, rain, go away” bit brings a little grin to any face. Put this song on in the next rain storm and see what happens.
Golden Flamingo Orchestra (featuring Margo Williams on the vocals) - The Guardian Angel Is Watching Over Us
Feel the stomping “Another One Bites The Dust” beat as you take a trip across New York City’s Subway line. The steady beat is the train running over the tracks while an infrequent piano chimes in as the whistle. I can see the yellow street lights of New York City that great you as you disembark from your train, heading slowly but consistently into the night. Knowing that whatever awaits you won’t be bad because you have the Guardian Angel’s on your side.
As an aside, listen for how the “It’s Alright” lyric is reminiscent of “Lady Stardust”.
Inner Life - I’m Caught Up (In One Night Love Affairs)
This is kind of all that I love about disco. It’s about late nights, it’s got some funky guitars and beats, and has a great vocal track.
Deputy of Love (Single Version) - Don Armando’s 2nd Ave. Rumba Band
This song is good until they start making noises like bit-bit-bit-belitalit, then it becomes great.
Warning: At the end of the song, after a second of silence, a loud static noise comes in.
Mtume - So You Wanna be a Star
Disco done right.
