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R&B Classic of the Night: "Disco Lady" by JohnnieTaylor (1976) What some considered an odd release for someone whose prior singles were "I Believe In You" and "Cheaper to Keep Her". Believe it or not, this tune was banned by some radio stations because of its supposed "suggestive" lyrics. We've certainly come a long way since then. If i'm not mistaken this was the first certified platinum single. (nice little guitar solo too.)
Shake it up, shake it down Move it in, move it round, disco lady Move it in, move it out, move it in round about, disco lady Shake it up, shake it down Move it in, move it around, disco lady Well, hey sexy lady Said I like the way you do your thang Lord have mercy girl You dance so fine and you're right on time Girl you ought to be on T.V., on Soul Train When you get the groove there ain't no stoppin' Just can't help it, but I'm finger poppin' Shake it up, shake it down, move it in, move it round, disco lady Move it in, move it round, move it in, round about, disco lady Shake it baby shake it, baby shake your thang Shake it baby shake it, baby shake your thang You've got me groovin' I feel like movin' You've got me movin' Can't sit still I'm groovin' (I like that funky stuff) Shake it up, shake it down, move it in, move it around, disco lady Move it in, move it out Shove it in round about, disco lady Hey, sexy lady Girl, you drive me crazy You dance so fine and your right on time Girl, you driving me out of my mind, ya If it wasn't for the girl sittin' next to me I'd jump right up and outta my seat you see You got me hyp-no-tized, so mes-mor-ized Girl, your movin' me Girl your groovin' me Shake it up, shake it down Move it in, move it round, disco lady, ya Move it in, move it out, shove it in round about, disco lady Hey, you got me so set here in this discotheque Girl, you're movin' me Girl, you're groovin' me Shake it baby shake it, baby shake your thang Props to DavidEye for the thread concept and format.  [This message was edited Wed Mar 10 0:17:58 2004 by theAudience] "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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I always thought he was talking about the "Hokey Pokey" |
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I always thought he was talking about the "Hokey Pokey" The "Hokey Pokey"? 
I guess "That's what it's all about".  "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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After the short drum intro listen to the way the electric piano, bass, and guitar arrangement all melt into each other...at one point it becomes so subtle it's almost like the lead geetar phrase picks up where the electric piano melody leaves off, finishing the piano's melodic thought like the geetar knew what it was going to say...they roll into each other like butta, I tell ya...then the piano picks it right back up again...that intro is just damn sublime, I play it over and over, and over....it's Bootsy, Glen Goins, and Bernie Worrell.  This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: After the short drum intro listen to the way the electric piano, bass, and guitar arrangement all melt into each other...at one point it becomes so subtle it's almost like the lead geetar phrase picks up where the electric piano melody leaves off, finishing the piano's melodic thought like the geetar knew what it was going to say...they roll into each other like butta, I tell ya...then the piano picks it right back up again...that intro is just damn sublime, I play it over and over, and over....it's Bootsy, Glen Goins, and Bernie Worrell.
Aha. 
So that's why that track grooves the way it does. 
Thank you for the knowledge.  "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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funny,I was just watching one of my Soul Train videos from 1976,and it featured Johnnie Taylor on it.When he sang this song,the crowd went wild when he says "Girl,you oughta be on TV...on Soul Train ."He comes back to do two other songs,including "Somebody's Gettin' It".
But anyways....this song is da bomb!! I remember hearing it so much in spring/summer of 76.And yes,it was the first single to be certified platinum.It eventually sold over 2 million copies,which was unheard of back then. | |
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Am I the only one who thought these lyrics were kinda funny?
"Move it in,move it out,move it in,round about Disco Lady"  When I was kid,I used to laugh at that | |
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ahhhhh summer of 76...awesome year... awesome summer, id love to go back to that summer just for a day.... | |
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TheRealFiness said: ahhhhh summer of 76...awesome year... awesome summer, id love to go back to that summer just for a day....
We need to find some type of time machine,because I wanna go back to 1976 too | |
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DavidEye said: TheRealFiness said: ahhhhh summer of 76...awesome year... awesome summer, id love to go back to that summer just for a day....
We need to find some type of time machine,because I wanna go back to 1976 too lol... yeah but i dont wanna go back as me now.... but me when i was a wild 10 year old  | |
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TheRealFiness said: DavidEye said: We need to find some type of time machine,because I wanna go back to 1976 too lol... yeah but i dont wanna go back as me now.... but me when i was a wild 10 year old Actually,I'd rather go back there as me NOW,as an adult.A kid wouldn't be able to get into the discos!! | |
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DavidEye said: TheRealFiness said: lol... yeah but i dont wanna go back as me now.... but me when i was a wild 10 year old Actually,I'd rather go back there as me NOW,as an adult.A kid wouldn't be able to get into the discos!! stick wit me kid  | |
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TheRealFiness said: DavidEye said: Actually,I'd rather go back there as me NOW,as an adult.A kid wouldn't be able to get into the discos!! stick wit me kid so you were partying in the discos at 10-years old? LOL | |
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DavidEye said: TheRealFiness said: stick wit me kid so you were partying in the discos at 10-years old? LOL dj'n functions..not at clubs n shit... Park joints | |
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In 1976,I was seven years old,just getting into the disco scene
I think that's the year that I really got into music and listening to the radio. | |
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DavidEye said: In 1976,I was seven years old,just getting into the disco scene
I think that's the year that I really got into music and listening to the radio. well, it was one hell of a year for Music | |
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TheRealFiness said: DavidEye said: In 1976,I was seven years old,just getting into the disco scene
I think that's the year that I really got into music and listening to the radio. well, it was one hell of a year for Music 
"You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" by Lou Rawls "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart" by Elton John and Kiki Dee "Moonlight Feels Right' by Starbuck "Summer" by War "Falling Apart at The Seams" by Marmalade "Love Is Alive" by Gary Wright "Show Me The Way (live) " by Peter Frampton "Don't Fear The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult "Love Hangover" by Diana Ross "Movin" by Brass Construction "If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago "You Should Be Dancing" by Bee Gees "Love Machine" by the Miracles "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown "Get Closer" by Seals and Crofts "Dream Weaver" by Gary Wright "I Want You" by Marvin Gaye "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder "Boogie Fever" by the Sylvers "Baby I Love Your Way (live)" by Peter Frampton "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight" by England Dan and John Ford Coley "Who'd She Coo?" by Ohio Players "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" by Roy Ayers "Getaway" by Earth Wind and Fire "More,More,More" by Andrea True Connection do you remember all those songs? | |
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TheRealFiness said: ahhhhh summer of 76...awesome year... awesome summer, id love to go back to that summer just for a day....
Yep! The best summer evuh! *swoon*
Oh, yeah! And Disco Lady was funky and suggestive. Johnnie Taylor had some hot trax. Might be time to invest in a comp. | |
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Anybody remember a dance called the Watergate? This song makes me think about it. Also, I can't listen to this song without thinking about Disco Stu from the Simpsons. You know he wants you to be comfortable while he does his thang. | |
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I'm listening to "I Need a Freak" (radio@netscape) right now. Don't remember this song. It's kinda funky, it's got an 80s feel to it. | |
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Oh to be 4 years old again! Those songs played an impressionable and important role in my love for music. Now as for this song, which songs great over 20 years later, it is really suggestive still. I always thought this would be a great work out song. It gives instructions on what to do. "Funkyslsistah… you ain't funky at all, you just a little ol' prude"!
"It's just my imagination, once again running away with me." | |
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UptownDeb said: I'm listening to "I Need a Freak" (radio@netscape) right now.
Was that a veiled threat?
"You dance so fine and you're right on time Girl you ought to be on T.V., on Soul Train" [This message was edited Wed Mar 10 11:38:29 2004 by theAudience] "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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Supernova said: ....it's Bootsy, Glen Goins, and Bernie Worrell.
Hey, I just found out, from a very reliable source, that Gary Shider (guitar) and Tiki Fulwood (drums) were on that track. Thought you'd like to know. "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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The track was Bootsy, Bernie and Tiki--Funkadelic. Not sure if Eddie Hazel was there. | |
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theAudience said: Supernova said: ....it's Bootsy, Glen Goins, and Bernie Worrell.
Hey, I just found out, from a very reliable source, that Gary Shider (guitar) and Tiki Fulwood (drums) were on that track. Thought you'd like to know. Interesting. My info says the former. No matter, it's part of the PFunk empire. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: Interesting. My info says the former. No matter, it's part of the PFunk empire.
True. Please don't take this the wrong way. But I spoke with one of the guys that played on the track. He said the rhythm section was Bootsy, Gary Shider, Bernie Worrell and Tiki Fulwood. Just thought i'd pass along some info directly from the source is all. It IS all PFunk. 
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theAudience said: Supernova said: Interesting. My info says the former. No matter, it's part of the PFunk empire.
True. Please don't take this the wrong way. But I spoke with one of the guys that played on the track. He said the rhythm section was Bootsy, Gary Shider, Bernie Worrell and Tiki Fulwood. Just thought i'd pass along some info directly from the source is all. It IS all PFunk.
One love. Oh, it's not that I didn't believe you. No harm, no foul. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: theAudience said: True. Please don't take this the wrong way. But I spoke with one of the guys that played on the track. He said the rhythm section was Bootsy, Gary Shider, Bernie Worrell and Tiki Fulwood. Just thought i'd pass along some info directly from the source is all. It IS all PFunk.
One love. Oh, it's not that I didn't believe you. No harm, no foul. actually according to the liner notes for the remastered cd version, you guys are both right and wrong... bernie, bootsy, glen goines... no mention of tiki or gary shider in the cd... jerry jones plays drums on the track and has played on a few cds with bootsy and george clinton, although i don't know if he was ever a member of p-funk... anyhow, you should pick up the remastered version of "eargasm"... jamming sound and 2 bonus tracks... an extended version of "disco lady" and an instrumental version of "somebody's gettin' it"...  Mr. Ellis Dee-licious, the Official NPGigolo 
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theAudience said: Supernova said: Interesting. My info says the former. No matter, it's part of the PFunk empire.
True. Please don't take this the wrong way. But I spoke with one of the guys that played on the track. He said the rhythm section was Bootsy, Gary Shider, Bernie Worrell and Tiki Fulwood. Just thought i'd pass along some info directly from the source is all. It IS all PFunk.
One love. MAKE MY FUNK THE PFUNK, I WANTS MY FUNK UNCUT!! | |
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