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I remember in the winter of 1977,my mother took me to go see the movie "Saturday Night Fever".I was only 8 years old and in retrospect,it was probably not an appropriate film for a young kid to see...lol...LOTS of cuss words,sex scenes,some nudity,etc."Star Wars" it wasn't...lol...but I think the movie is spectacular.It uses the disco scene as it's backdrop,but it's so much more than just a "disco film".It's a powerful urban tragedy,with a meaty storyline and incredible acting.John Travolta has never done a better film than this,with the possible exception of "Grease",but even that films' soundtrack,as charming as it is,can't compete with 'SNF'.It's simply one of the strongest soundtrack albums ever.The Bee Gees were at the top of their game,delivering some of the most impressive tunes of their entire career.Side One of this album is musical bliss...the funky R&B of "Staying Alive" followed by the sublime love ballad "How Deep Is Your Love"....then comes the infectious,mesmerizing "Night Fever" followed by the lush,sparkling,Philly Soul-styled slow jam "More Than A Woman".Side One concludes with a top-notch number from Yvonne Elliman, "If I Can't Have You",a song that (surprise,surprise) was also written by The Bees (they recorded their own version a year or so earlier).Those 5 songs alone make this album a true late-70s masterpiece. But wait,there's more.This party is just getting started.The rest of the album consists of some of the finest disco,funk and R&B jams of the era.Kool and The Gang's intoxicating "Open Sesame" is one their finest moments.The Trammps really shine on the relentless "Disco Inferno",and Tavares deliver a faster version of the aformentioned Bee Gees song "More Than A Woman" ,a song that the Gibb brothers wrote especially for them.There are also some powerful instrumental tracks,such as "K-Jee" by MFSB,a few more Bee Gees jams from their previous albums,and even a catchy KC and The Sunshine number "Boogie Shoes".It was difficult for anyone to dislike disco after hearing this album,which sold an astonishing 22 million copies (probably more) which was unheard of back then.Throughout the late part of 1977 and pretty much all of 1978,this was the album to have. To the "old schoolers" out there...what are your thoughts? What are your favorite songs and memories associated with this landmark soundtrack? I also saw this movie when it first opened. Being so young, a lot of the drama in the movie, I couldn't get into. BUT, I liked John from his time in one of my all time fave t.v. shows "Welcome Back Kotter". Anyway, overall, I liked the movie, mainly cuz of the music. A few days later, I got the album. I didn't know a soul who didn't own this. "If I Can't Have You" "Tavares version of "More Than A Woman" "How Deep Is Your Love" "Disco Inferno" are the standout cuts for me. Radio, black radio included, at this time, 77-78, WORE this album out. Since first seeing it, I've seen it SEVERAL times since. The movie is o.k. It has it's moments. But u can't beat the music. As far as a movie, I've always dug "Thank God It's Friday" so much more. It's interesting that the Bee Gees had already cut all of thier songs before the movie was even made. This material was to be their follow up album. Amazing. It just goes to show how much "magic" existed in the 70's. When things are meant to be baby, it's no stopping it. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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This is a great album from start to finish. I love all the Bee Gees tracks, especially "You Should Be Dancing". The first time I ever heard the Bee Gees, I thought they were black women. They have great falsettos that sound like no one else's. To this day, when they make a new record, I recognize their voices instantly.
"Open Sesame" was funky as hell. I love the long version of "Disco Inferno". Even something as nerdy as "A Fifth Of Beethoven" was turned into something funky as hell. I love this album. It is one of my favorite soundtracks of all time. Did anyone see the Broadway version of "Saturday Night Fever" recently? I thought they absolutely crucified those songs. They tried to sing them all "proper" where you could here all the "ing's" and "s's" in the words. I ended up laughing throughout the whole show and I ain't never seen so much ass twistin' in my life!  Andy is a four letter word. | |
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Saturday night fever is such a feel-good movie
& it's so funny 2.I love the date scene with him & Stephanie. I never cared about that lousy sequal Staying alive tho'. It's more or less forgotten 2day but Saturday night fever still holds. I really like Tavares version of "More like a woman". /peace Manki | |
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Great movie and soundtrack  | |
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blackguitaristz said: DavidEye said:
I remember in the winter of 1977,my mother took me to go see the movie "Saturday Night Fever".I was only 8 years old and in retrospect,it was probably not an appropriate film for a young kid to see...lol...LOTS of cuss words,sex scenes,some nudity,etc."Star Wars" it wasn't...lol...but I think the movie is spectacular.It uses the disco scene as it's backdrop,but it's so much more than just a "disco film".It's a powerful urban tragedy,with a meaty storyline and incredible acting.John Travolta has never done a better film than this,with the possible exception of "Grease",but even that films' soundtrack,as charming as it is,can't compete with 'SNF'.It's simply one of the strongest soundtrack albums ever.The Bee Gees were at the top of their game,delivering some of the most impressive tunes of their entire career.Side One of this album is musical bliss...the funky R&B of "Staying Alive" followed by the sublime love ballad "How Deep Is Your Love"....then comes the infectious,mesmerizing "Night Fever" followed by the lush,sparkling,Philly Soul-styled slow jam "More Than A Woman".Side One concludes with a top-notch number from Yvonne Elliman, "If I Can't Have You",a song that (surprise,surprise) was also written by The Bees (they recorded their own version a year or so earlier).Those 5 songs alone make this album a true late-70s masterpiece. But wait,there's more.This party is just getting started.The rest of the album consists of some of the finest disco,funk and R&B jams of the era.Kool and The Gang's intoxicating "Open Sesame" is one their finest moments.The Trammps really shine on the relentless "Disco Inferno",and Tavares deliver a faster version of the aformentioned Bee Gees song "More Than A Woman" ,a song that the Gibb brothers wrote especially for them.There are also some powerful instrumental tracks,such as "K-Jee" by MFSB,a few more Bee Gees jams from their previous albums,and even a catchy KC and The Sunshine number "Boogie Shoes".It was difficult for anyone to dislike disco after hearing this album,which sold an astonishing 22 million copies (probably more) which was unheard of back then.Throughout the late part of 1977 and pretty much all of 1978,this was the album to have. To the "old schoolers" out there...what are your thoughts? What are your favorite songs and memories associated with this landmark soundtrack? I also saw this movie when it first opened. Being so young, a lot of the drama in the movie, I couldn't get into. BUT, I liked John from his time in one of my all time fave t.v. shows "Welcome Back Kotter". Anyway, overall, I liked the movie, mainly cuz of the music. A few days later, I got the album. I didn't know a soul who didn't own this. "If I Can't Have You" "Tavares version of "More Than A Woman" "How Deep Is Your Love" "Disco Inferno" are the standout cuts for me. Radio, black radio included, at this time, 77-78, WORE this album out. Since first seeing it, I've seen it SEVERAL times since. The movie is o.k. It has it's moments. But u can't beat the music. As far as a movie, I've always dug "Thank God It's Friday" so much more. It's interesting that the Bee Gees had already cut all of thier songs before the movie was even made. This material was to be their follow up album. Amazing. It just goes to show how much "magic" existed in the 70's. When things are meant to be baby, it's no stopping it.  Ditto. I definitely like TGIF better. | |
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I've always loved the soundtrack (a great guilty pleasure), but the movie I never really cared much about either way.
Bee Gees are a favorite, and I absolutely love KC and the Sunshine Band. It's harmless in the way I miss-it's still fun. I think now too many things try to have those catchy qualities (the modern state of pop music), but it's either way too watered down or just is horrible to begin with. This soundtrack to me was always more about crafting a catchy, well-written song and everything else falling into place. I think the Bee Gees showed that quite well. | |
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'Thank God It's Friday' has it's merits and it's a fun,enjoyable movie,but in no way can it compete with 'Saturday Night Fever'.I think that Casablanca and Motown were trying too hard to come up with their own 'SNF' and they didn't quite succeed.The soundtrack has several gems ("Last Dance" by Donna Summer and the underappreciated "Trapped In A Staircase" by Paul Jabara),but it's not as consistent and focused as 'SNF'. | |
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DavidEye said: 'Thank God It's Friday' has it's merits and it's a fun,enjoyable movie,but in no way can it compete with 'Saturday Night Fever'.I think that Casablanca and Motown were trying too hard to come up with their own 'SNF' and they didn't quite succeed.The soundtrack has several gems ("Last Dance" by Donna Summer and the underappreciated "Trapped In A Staircase" by Paul Jabara),but it's not as consistent and focused as 'SNF'.
Do even remotely as many people remember that anyway? | |
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subhuman09 said: DavidEye said: 'Thank God It's Friday' has it's merits and it's a fun,enjoyable movie,but in no way can it compete with 'Saturday Night Fever'.I think that Casablanca and Motown were trying too hard to come up with their own 'SNF' and they didn't quite succeed.The soundtrack has several gems ("Last Dance" by Donna Summer and the underappreciated "Trapped In A Staircase" by Paul Jabara),but it's not as consistent and focused as 'SNF'.
Do even remotely as many people remember that anyway? Nope.It was a box office bomb when it came out in May 1978 | |
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DavidEye said: subhuman09 said: Do even remotely as many people remember that anyway? Nope.It was a box office bomb when it came out in May 1978 
Great soundtrack, flawed movie-as is many others. You know I think SNF had a big thing to do with the soundtrack as we know it now-being as big an event if not in some cases bigger. | |
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DavidEye said: subhuman09 said: Do even remotely as many people remember that anyway? Nope.It was a box office bomb when it came out in May 1978 "who's dave?, im Babakazoo" i loooooved TGIF and btw quick tip a very young actress, who later became the lead singer of Berlin, had the lead part  | |
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TheRealFiness said: DavidEye said: Nope.It was a box office bomb when it came out in May 1978 "who's dave?, im Babakazoo" i loooooved TGIF and btw quick tip a very young actress, who later became the lead singer of Berlin, had the lead part Yeah,many of the actors in this film later became big stars... Terri Nunn plays "Jeannie",one of the young underage girls who tries to sneake into the disco.She later became the lead singer of Berlin,the 80s band who scored with songs like "Take My Breath Away". Jeff Goldblum plays the club owner.He later starred in "The Fly" and one of the "Jurassic Park" films. Debra Winger plays "Jennifer" in this film.In the 80s,she starred in several big hits,like "Urban Cowboy" with John Travolta. Donna Summer was on the verge of superstardom when she appeared in 'TGIF'.She then became the biggest female artist of the late 70s. Sadly,Ray Vitte,who played the DJ,died in 1983. | |
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DavidEye said: TheRealFiness said: "who's dave?, im Babakazoo" i loooooved TGIF and btw quick tip a very young actress, who later became the lead singer of Berlin, had the lead part Yeah,many of the actors in this film later became big stars... Terri Nunn plays "Jeannie",one of the young underage girls who tries to sneake into the disco.She later became the lead singer of Berlin,the 80s band who scored with songs like "Take My Breath Away". Jeff Goldblum plays the club owner.He later starred in "The Fly" and one of the "Jurassic Park" films. Debra Winger plays "Jennifer" in this film.In the 80s,she starred in several big hits,like "Urban Cowboy" with John Travolta. Donna Summer was on the verge of superstardom when she appeared in 'TGIF'.She then became the biggest female artist of the late 70s. Sadly,Ray Vitte,who played the DJ,died in 1983. Bobby Speed died?.. Nooooo  i didnt know that hey uwouldnt happen to have a good copy of the movie would u? mine is tired and worn tha fuck out.. lol | |
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me and my sister watched this movie over and over and over. we still love it. my sister would go around the house shouting "attica! attica!", and we were not little either. Can you imagine 2 grown black women acting out parts of Saturday night fever? it would crack you up. my sister used to put some the songs from the soundtrack on her voicemail. this movie is the shit! i did not read all the posts before mine so i'm sure yall mentioned the girl that liked john travolta so much. me and my sister felt bad for her. we thought he was such an ass. like it was real  i have no real abundance of info to add, i just love this movie. | |
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heybaby said: me and my sister watched this movie over and over and over. we still love it. my sister would go around the house shouting "attica! attica!", and we were not little either. Can you imagine 2 grown black women acting out parts of Saturday night fever? it would crack you up. my sister used to put some the songs from the soundtrack on her voicemail. this movie is the shit!
i did not read all the posts before mine so i'm sure yall mentioned the girl that liked john travolta so much. me and my sister felt bad for her. we thought he was such an ass. like it was real i have no real abundance of info to add, i just love this movie."i love watchin u daaaaance tony... I love watchin u daaaaance" i felt sooooo bad for her.. | |
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TheRealFiness said: heybaby said: me and my sister watched this movie over and over and over. we still love it. my sister would go around the house shouting "attica! attica!", and we were not little either. Can you imagine 2 grown black women acting out parts of Saturday night fever? it would crack you up. my sister used to put some the songs from the soundtrack on her voicemail. this movie is the shit!
i did not read all the posts before mine so i'm sure yall mentioned the girl that liked john travolta so much. me and my sister felt bad for her. we thought he was such an ass. like it was real i have no real abundance of info to add, i just love this movie."i love watchin u daaaaance tony... I love watchin u daaaaance" i felt sooooo bad for her.. | |
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Would ya just watch the hair.
Ya know, I spend a long time on my hair and he hit it; he hit my hair. | |
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The soundtrack is pure class, best songs being all the ones the bee gees wrote, plus that funky instrumental (beathoven something). | |
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CinisterCee said: Would ya just watch the hair.
Ya know, I spend a long time on my hair and he hit it; he hit my hair. Classic! Great movie, Great soundtrack, Great dancing! Classic all around!Did you order a pizza ma'am? Prince- UTCM | |
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DavidEye said: John Travolta has never done a better film than this,with the possible exception of "Grease",
David, David, Daaaviiid... This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: DavidEye said: John Travolta has never done a better film than this,with the possible exception of "Grease",
David, David, Daaaviiid...
So you don't like "Grease"? LOL | |
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TheRealFiness said: DavidEye said: Yeah,many of the actors in this film later became big stars... Terri Nunn plays "Jeannie",one of the young underage girls who tries to sneake into the disco.She later became the lead singer of Berlin,the 80s band who scored with songs like "Take My Breath Away". Jeff Goldblum plays the club owner.He later starred in "The Fly" and one of the "Jurassic Park" films. Debra Winger plays "Jennifer" in this film.In the 80s,she starred in several big hits,like "Urban Cowboy" with John Travolta. Donna Summer was on the verge of superstardom when she appeared in 'TGIF'.She then became the biggest female artist of the late 70s. Sadly,Ray Vitte,who played the DJ,died in 1983. Bobby Speed died?.. Nooooo i didnt know that hey uwouldnt happen to have a good copy of the movie would u? mine is tired and worn tha fuck out.. lolLOL...my copy is worn out too.Bought it in the mid-90s on VHS,but it's a very poor quality copy.Just wait though...eventually,it will come out on DVD. | |
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Oh, girl I've known you very well
I've seen you growing everyday I never really looked before but now you take my breath away. Suddenly you're in my life part of everything I do you got me working day and night just trying to keep a hold on you. Here in your arms I found my paradise my only chance for happiness and if I lose you now I think I would die. Oh say you'll always be my baby we can make it shine, we can take forever just a minute at a time. More than a woman, more than a woman to me more than a woman, more than a woman to me more than a woman, oh, oh, oh. There are stories old and true of people so in love like you and me and I can see myself let history repeat itself. Reflecting how I feel for you thinking about those people then I know that in a thousand years I'd fall in love with you again. This is the only way that we should fly this is the only way to go and if I lose you I know I would die. Oh say you'll always be my baby we can make it shine, we can take forever just a minute at a time. More than a woman, more than a woman to me more than a woman, more than a woman to me more than a woman, oh, oh, oh.  | |
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DavidEye said: TheRealFiness said: Bobby Speed died?.. Nooooo i didnt know that hey uwouldnt happen to have a good copy of the movie would u? mine is tired and worn tha fuck out.. lolLOL...my copy is worn out too.Bought it in the mid-90s on VHS,but it's a very poor quality copy.Just wait though...eventually,it will come out on DVD. and floyd.... became "otis day" of Otis Day and the Knights mr.DeWayne Jesse | |
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From the book 100 Best Selling Albums of the 70's, by Hamish Champ (an experienced music journalist who has written for a wide range of publications including Billboard and Music & Media, and edited Music Business International Magazine), here's what he has to say about Saturday Night Fever, based on the RIAA's sales figures and facts showing album sales from the date of first release right up to the present day.
Saturday Night Fever, (came in 5th out of 100). Album sales: 15,000,000 Release date: November 1977 Just a few years before Saturday Night Fever hit the screens in 1977, the Bee Gees' music had so fallen out of favour that Atlantic, their record company, refused to release one of their albums. Yet the Bee Gee's soundtrack to the movie was so commercially successful that, until the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller in 1982, no album could match its sales. Saturday Night Fever dominated the US album chart for the first half of 1978 with 24 weeks at Number One and also reached Number One in the UK. The album that still defines the sound of disco spawned one US and UK Number One single for the Bee Gees ('Night Fever'), two new US Number Ones ('How Deep Is Your Love' and 'Stayin' Alive') and a Number One for Yvonne Elliman with the Bee Gees-penned 'If I Can't Have You'. It also included previous chart-toppers 'Jive Talkin' and 'You Should Be Dancin'. Number One singles: US: Stayin' Alive How Deep Is Your Love If I Can't Have You A Fifth of Beethoven Jive Talkin' You Should Be Dancin' US & UK: Night Fever Grammy Awards: Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Arrangement for Voices - Stayin Alive Producer of the Year Label: US: RSO UK: Polydor Recorded in: Paris, France Personnel: Robin Gibb Maurice Gibb (d.2003) Barry Gibb Yvonne Elliman Walter Murphy David Shire Ralph MacDonald Kool & The Gang KC & The Sunshine Band MFSB Tavares The Trammps Producers: The Bee Gees Karl Richardson Albhy Galuten Carious Total Album Length: 76 minutes ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4th: Boston's album "Boston" sold 17,000,000 (released June 1977) 3rd: Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" sold 19,000,000 (released February 1977) 2nd: Led Zeppelin's "IV" sold 22,000,000 (released November 1971) and the number one album of the seventies... #1: Pink Floyd's album, "The Wall" sold 23,000,000 (released December 1979) |
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moderatorSome of these songs are starting to experience the afterlife in a recent flood at Discoteques around town. I'm hearing them everywhere. Where did the remakes come from? | |
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All my work on the SNF stats, and no one cares...  |
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DavidEye said: Supernova said: David, David, Daaaviiid...
So you don't like "Grease"? LOL Grease is good  I just don't consider either film his apex. Ya know. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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June7 said: All my work on the SNF stats, and no one cares...
I paid attention and cared. But any of my comments would be thread jacking, because I would have gone on a tangent about the other albums in the list.  This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: June7 said: All my work on the SNF stats, and no one cares...
I paid attention and cared. But any of my comments would be thread jacking, because I would have gone on a tangent about the other albums in the list.
But, I didn't write the list...
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