Oh man, I love Cerrone — but I had no idea about his Club Med or record store origins! I don't think I actually heard his music until maybe 25 years ago, when I really started exploring Eurodisco for the first time; before that, his was a name that I would see on the Billboard charts in the 70s, but (like you) never heard on the radio.
He played a major role in shaping Eurodisco, and his catalogue still holds up today, an impressive legacy. I’m with you, Dan, I love his work too. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. Enjoy your weekend!
Such a fascinating read. Your vast knowledge and writing skills never fail to amaze me. I didn't know the record but I'm loving it and I'm ALL FOR provocative album covers 😅 Very, very interesting also to read about the genesis and history of Eurodisco. Thanks for the continued education!
Wow Andy, such kind words, thank you! And I totally agree with you about those provocative covers. Disco had more than its fair share. There'll be more in the coming episodes 😁 Thanks for your support. Have a great weekend!
This is a fascinating in-depth write-up, should be in a magazine really. I learned a lot here, and I say that as someone who thought he knew a little about (NY) disco. Thanks!
Interesting to read about Cerrone's chain of record supermarkets. Towards the end of the seventies here in the UK, the discounting of albums by priority acts in both specialist stores and general outlets became a major component of record marketing. Be interesting to know if the situation was similar in other European countries. Although Trident was a state of the art studio, when it came to the recording of electronic disco in the immediate post-Moroder era, UK studios weren't considered to be up to scratch, particularly when it came to the toughness of the rhythm sound. I remember this causing great frustration amongst the Human League in their early days.
Oh man, I love Cerrone — but I had no idea about his Club Med or record store origins! I don't think I actually heard his music until maybe 25 years ago, when I really started exploring Eurodisco for the first time; before that, his was a name that I would see on the Billboard charts in the 70s, but (like you) never heard on the radio.
He played a major role in shaping Eurodisco, and his catalogue still holds up today, an impressive legacy. I’m with you, Dan, I love his work too. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you, Pe — you too!
Such a fascinating read. Your vast knowledge and writing skills never fail to amaze me. I didn't know the record but I'm loving it and I'm ALL FOR provocative album covers 😅 Very, very interesting also to read about the genesis and history of Eurodisco. Thanks for the continued education!
Wow Andy, such kind words, thank you! And I totally agree with you about those provocative covers. Disco had more than its fair share. There'll be more in the coming episodes 😁 Thanks for your support. Have a great weekend!
Thank you! Looking forward to it. Hope you have a great weekend too! 😊
This is a fascinating in-depth write-up, should be in a magazine really. I learned a lot here, and I say that as someone who thought he knew a little about (NY) disco. Thanks!
Interesting to read about Cerrone's chain of record supermarkets. Towards the end of the seventies here in the UK, the discounting of albums by priority acts in both specialist stores and general outlets became a major component of record marketing. Be interesting to know if the situation was similar in other European countries. Although Trident was a state of the art studio, when it came to the recording of electronic disco in the immediate post-Moroder era, UK studios weren't considered to be up to scratch, particularly when it came to the toughness of the rhythm sound. I remember this causing great frustration amongst the Human League in their early days.