"It's My House" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diana Ross

"It's My House" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diana Ross

Diana Ross made the disco era complete with her 1979 LP "The Boss" - it was one of the moments in music history where the puzzle seemed complete. The title single of course is a landmark hit single for Diana - yet, "It's My House" being the second single release was just as powerful in a lower energy form.

I have taken the 12" remix by Jimmy Simpson and have given it a new electro-vibe ReStructure Mix - using lots of the fantastic horns and strings arranged by John Davis to a new sound. The song is one that you can't stop singing once you have started - so "come on in!"

Special guest appearance by Rupaul!

"New York City Rhythm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Barry Manilow

"New York City Rhythm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow brought the 70s a wonderful collection of pop ballads in a style all of his own. He is truly one of the talents who made love songs feel even warmer.

His memorable disco era hit "Copacabana (At The Copa)" is one of the pop-dance tracks which made disco music alluring for many artists to dabble themselves. His double album "Barry Manilow LIVE" from 1977 featured "New York City Rhythm" which gave the city another meaning for the excitement and diversity of such a city.

I have taken the LP version and ReStructured the song with a few new angles - extending the Latin breaks and accentuating some of the wonderful lyrics for a deeper listening and dance experience. It is an uplifting Broadway-meets-discotheque sound.

Thanks to Paul C. for requesting this little gem. I appreciate the love you have for your city. I can feel it again, in this song.

"Get Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Tex and The Sex-O-Lettes

"Get Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Tex and The Sex-O-Lettes

Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes is Sir Monti Rock III and his outrageous rock and roll review. The project featured many familiar players: Charlie Calello, Denny Randell, Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan. This album plays out like a out-of-bounds concert with a burlesque show and pop and lockers entertaining.

"Get Dancin'" is the the second track from the two sided medley and takes it's sound from the "boogie" sound of the mid-70s. As disco music has always evolved with the times this project may as well been influenced by outrageous tracks like "Disco Duck".

I have take "Get Dancin'" to give it the ReStructure Mix treatment adding a new bass guitar loop and some new beats and effects. It is extended a bit further than the original 4:08 LP version. It was quite fun to work with by trying on my patience, as the beats drop in and out of the original mix.

NOTE: Sir Monti Rock also appears in "Saturday Night Fever" as the club Odyssey DJ ("Love that polyester look...")!

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Alex from youtube.com/cohetedisco - thank you for the suggestion and "hear" you go!

"Pride" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grace Jones

"Pride" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grace Jones

Grace Jones is truly the "muse" of disco music. The Jamaican diva has truly left an image in the sound of disco, reggae, funk and new wave sound. Her recording career of the disco era was a unique experience for dance floors and became the forefront of its true essence.

"Fame" is Grace's 1978 LP produced by disco extraordinaire, Mr. Tom Moulton. The side one medley was one most celebrated disco productions of its time. I have taken "Pride" from the medley and created a new ReStructure Mix to remind those of us who were there of what excitement it was - and any new listeners to wonder what it must have been like.

Thank you, Mr Tom Moulton - you are the king in disco castle and have made it last forever!

"He Said, She Said" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Venus Dodson

"He Said, She Said" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Venus Dodson

Venus Dodson is a disco artist who worked closely with Leroy Burgess and Patrick Adams - she appeared in many projects including Sine, Herbie Mann's "Super Mann", Phreek, Kay Gee's "Burn Me Up" a few album by The Salsoul Orchestra.

"Night Rider" is Venus' solo LP - which is one of my favorites of 1979. The production by Patrick Adams and Leroy Burgess is the finale disco sound of the late 70s and also has Venus as the chanteuse of the disco arena of the time - check out that cover!

I have taken the 12" version (same as LP) and given it a whole new ReStructure Mix to once again give those "tattle tales" a chance to tell their stories and Venus an opportunity to defend her man.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Venus Dodson - thank you for the emails, Venus!

You may find Venus Dodson at: http://www.imaramusic.com/Venus/ and http://www.myspace.com/venusdodson

"You Are A Danger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary Low

"You Are A Danger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary Low

Gary Low (Luis Romano Peris Belmonte) is one of the earliest Italo-disco artists to ring in the sound which dominated progressive dance floors of the time.

"You Are A Danger" is his first recording wa produced by Paul and Peter Micioni, a Italian disco production team. It was a big hit on its release and made Gary a star on European dance floors.

I have taken the original 12" version of "You Are A Danger" and ReStructured the track into new arrangement - adding only a few new touches. It has one of the catchiest riffs from the period and also some killer keyboard and synthesizer work!

"Imagination" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Helen Reddy

"Imagination" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Helen Reddy

Australian born singer, Helen Reddy dominated the charts in the early 70s with many of her singles. She is one of the well known artists with lasting talent for singing and songwriting.

Her dance repertoire in the late 70s disco scene began with a cover of Kelly Marie's "Make Love To Me" from her 1979 LP "Reddy:. In 1983 her album "Imagination" was the source of her single by the same name. The 12" single was played by those jocks who could program this high-energy/early morning track cleverly. It has always been a favorite of mine and the instrumental has sound that disco bands like Space or Romanelli would weave.

I have take the 12" single and created a new ReStructure Mix adding some "imagination" and new beats. It is a very nice swirling number and deserves a place in the 80s dance movement.