So it's with him in mind that I list 13 of the best-selling songs of the disco era. #13 was played at John's celebration of life, and I like to think that he was happy and whole again, cutting a heavenly rug.
- Gloria Gaynor — “I Will Survive” (1978)
- Chic — “Le Freak” (1978)
- Bee Gees — “Stayin’ Alive” (1977)
- Rick James — “Super Freak” (1981)
- Lipps Inc. — “Funkytown” (1979)
- The Trammps — “Disco Inferno” (1976)
- Village People — “Y.M.C.A.” (1978)
- Patrick Hernandez — “Born to Be Alive” (1979)
- Bee Gees — “Night Fever” (1977)
- Pointer Sisters — “I’m So Excited” (1982)
- A Taste of Honey – "Boogie Oogie Oogie" (1978)
- Peaches & Herb – "Shake Your Groove Thing" (1979)
- Diana Ross – "Love Hangover" (1976)
Except for #1 and #9, I don't like any of them. Which is not to say that I couldn't sing along with any of them on karaoke night. That's how pervasive disco was when Top 40 radio was still king.
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I guess I am like your friend because I liked disco. We even went to a few disco places in Newport Beach, CA in the late 70’s after college. This was before kids.
ReplyDeleteI even bought the Saturday Night Fever Album.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest sister was obsessed with the Bee Gees! I'm with you, though, I know all the words to each of these songs but they definitely are not my go-to listening.
ReplyDeleteMy brother went through a disco phase in the '90s when it had a kind of ironic resurgance. We were small children in the disco era of the '70s. So, it sounds like childhood to me.
ReplyDeleteThis was my music when I was a teenager, and we played some of these songs in my band. YMCA in particular was always a request. I can still see the lead singer, Ann, standing up there making the "Y M C A"" motions as she sang. I like to listen to disco when I'm cleaning.
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