"Secret Agent Man" by Ultimate - ReStructure Mix and Video Edit by Glenn Rivera

"Secret Agent Man" by Ultimate - ReStructure Mix and Video Edit by Glenn Rivera

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Ultimate released their second LP featuring the track “Secret Agent Man” (a remake of the Johnny Rivers song from 1964) – this track went un-noticed by many dance floors since the track was only 3 minutes long. I have taken the number and extended it for a mild ReStructure and for eye candy edited scenes from 1966 action film, “The Silencers” with Dean Martin.

The song comes alive with Dean Martin, Cyd Charisse and Stella Stevens guiding the action from disco to super-spy video.

This video features “The Silencers” – RENT THE VIDEO!

ReStructure Mix and Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Secret Agent Man" by Ultimate - ReStructure Mix and Video Edit by Glenn Rivera

"Secret Agent Man" by Ultimate - ReStructure Mix and Video Edit by Glenn Rivera

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Ultimate released their second LP featuring the track “Secret Agent Man” (a remake of the Johnny Rivers song from 1964) – this track went un-noticed by many dance floors since the track was only 3 minutes long. I have taken the number and extended it for a mild ReStructure and for eye candy edited scenes from 1966 action film, “The Silencers” with Dean Martin.

The song comes alive with Dean Martin, Cyd Charisse and Stella Stevens guiding the action from disco to super-spy video.

This video features “The Silencers” – RENT THE VIDEO!

ReStructure Mix and Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Where There's Smoke There's Fire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ava Cherry

• Where There's Smoke There's Fire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ava Cherry

Ava Cherry’s “Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire” was released on Curtum Records (Curtis Mayfield’s label) in 1980. This was one of the highest disco productions to peak the clubs with some fine elements created by musicians from the era. This track was produced by Bobby Eli and featured some of disco’s finest musicians pounding out the rhythms and laying the ground for Ava’s fantastic vocals.

I have extended the original mix with some new rhythm tracks perking up only the foreground – the song stands majestically on it’s own. It is a wonderful song that should remain a part of disco’s historical trade.

Where There's Smoke There's Fire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ava Cherry

• Where There's Smoke There's Fire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ava Cherry

Ava Cherry’s “Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire” was released on Curtum Records (Curtis Mayfield’s label) in 1980. This was one of the highest disco productions to peak the clubs with some fine elements created by musicians from the era. This track was produced by Bobby Eli and featured some of disco’s finest musicians pounding out the rhythms and laying the ground for Ava’s fantastic vocals.

I have extended the original mix with some new rhythm tracks perking up only the foreground – the song stands majestically on it’s own. It is a wonderful song that should remain a part of disco’s historical trade.

"Underwater" by Harry Thumann - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Underwater" by Harry Thumann - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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At the peak of the disco era many artists were focusing their energy on the technological aspects of dance music. Some of the more refined projects were a combination of techno-keyboards and sequencers along with strings and manual instrumentation.

Harry Thumann's "Underwater" released in 1979 was apart of this sound.My first experience at hearing "Underwater" brought to mind Meco's production of "Star Wars" in 1977, but with a touch more of keyboard and sequencer technology.

This video is a combination of images from "Star Wars" and Thumann's classic track.

Scenes from "Star Wars" - RENT THE VIDEO!

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Produced by Ken Emmons

"Underwater" by Harry Thumann - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Underwater" by Harry Thumann - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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At the peak of the disco era many artists were focusing their energy on the technological aspects of dance music. Some of the more refined projects were a combination of techno-keyboards and sequencers along with strings and manual instrumentation.

Harry Thumann's "Underwater" released in 1979 was apart of this sound.My first experience at hearing "Underwater" brought to mind Meco's production of "Star Wars" in 1977, but with a touch more of keyboard and sequencer technology.

This video is a combination of images from "Star Wars" and Thumann's classic track.

Scenes from "Star Wars" - RENT THE VIDEO!

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Produced by Ken Emmons

I Caught Your Act - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Hues Corporation

• I Caught Your Act - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Hues Corporation

In 1977, The Hues Corporation returned from their success of "Rock The Boat" in 1974 - it wasn't an easy "act" to follow. Yet, "I Caught Your Act" had the sound which kept their reputation with loyal dancers along for the ride. "I Caught Your Act" is one of those clever songs which makes dancing fun. A string section which swirls and tempts your heart with beauty.

I have taken the track and laid out a new intro with a loop of some sorts on those wonderful string section breaks.


This ReStructure is dedicated to Alan - who has been so supportive and wonderful throughout time. Thank you with all of my heart, Alan - "I caught your act!"

I Caught Your Act - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Hues Corporation

• I Caught Your Act - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Hues Corporation

In 1977, The Hues Corporation returned from their success of "Rock The Boat" in 1974 - it wasn't an easy "act" to follow. Yet, "I Caught Your Act" had the sound which kept their reputation with loyal dancers along for the ride. "I Caught Your Act" is one of those clever songs which makes dancing fun. A string section which swirls and tempts your heart with beauty.

I have taken the track and laid out a new intro with a loop of some sorts on those wonderful string section breaks.


This ReStructure is dedicated to Alan - who has been so supportive and wonderful throughout time. Thank you with all of my heart, Alan - "I caught your act!"

"Hell On Wheels" by Cher - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Hell On Wheels" by Cher - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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Raquel Welch was "Kansas City Bomber" in 1972 - Cher was "Hell On Wheels" in 1979, who would of thought that pairing these ladies would be so explosive!

This video mix takes scenes from Raquel's short lived roller derby stint and makes it a dance ententre.

Footage from "Kansas City Bomber" - Rent the DVD!

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Hell On Wheels" by Cher - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Hell On Wheels" by Cher - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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Raquel Welch was "Kansas City Bomber" in 1972 - Cher was "Hell On Wheels" in 1979, who would of thought that pairing these ladies would be so explosive!

This video mix takes scenes from Raquel's short lived roller derby stint and makes it a dance ententre.

Footage from "Kansas City Bomber" - Rent the DVD!

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Put Your Body In It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

• Put Your Body In It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

From the Broadway success of "The Wiz" came Stephanie Mills into the disco scene. Mills was not new to music and performing - it was something that came very natural. With producers James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, Mills helped to keep disco in top form with dance cuts "Put Your Body In It" and "You Can Get Over".

"Put Your Body In It" has always been perfection - an outline for funk/soul/disco fusion. Mills moves around this track as if she were apart of the groove. This ReStructure Mix takes the track a strips away the boldness of the synthesizers and gives Mills another chance to tease your senses.

Dedicated to Daniel here in San Diego.

Put Your Body In It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

• Put Your Body In It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

From the Broadway success of "The Wiz" came Stephanie Mills into the disco scene. Mills was not new to music and performing - it was something that came very natural. With producers James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, Mills helped to keep disco in top form with dance cuts "Put Your Body In It" and "You Can Get Over".

"Put Your Body In It" has always been perfection - an outline for funk/soul/disco fusion. Mills moves around this track as if she were apart of the groove. This ReStructure Mix takes the track a strips away the boldness of the synthesizers and gives Mills another chance to tease your senses.

Dedicated to Daniel here in San Diego.

Found A Cure - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ashford & Simpson

• Found A Cure - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ashford & Simpson

The 1979 LP “Stay Free” from Ashford & Simpson placed the duo on dance floors for good. Much of their magnificent work was still hot and this only made their repertoire a must.

“Found A Cure” is reworked in this ReStructure to outline more of Jimmy Simpson’s (Valerie’s younger brother) mix to the hilt. The wonderful percussion added by Ralph McDonald is as much apart of this treasure as the wonderful theme and magic lyrics. This one is a sure keeper.

Found A Cure - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ashford & Simpson

• Found A Cure - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ashford & Simpson

The 1979 LP “Stay Free” from Ashford & Simpson placed the duo on dance floors for good. Much of their magnificent work was still hot and this only made their repertoire a must.

“Found A Cure” is reworked in this ReStructure to outline more of Jimmy Simpson’s (Valerie’s younger brother) mix to the hilt. The wonderful percussion added by Ralph McDonald is as much apart of this treasure as the wonderful theme and magic lyrics. This one is a sure keeper.

"Revenge" by Revanche - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Revenge" by Revanche - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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A strange mix of visuals from Stephen King's gothic horror novel and Brian DePalma's horror-classic, "Carrie" - mixed with Jacques Fred Petrus' production of Revanche's "Revenge"!

This is indeed a different take on the high energy sound of this dance floor gem. It is perfect "prom" music, as you will see.

"Carrie" was released in 1976 by United Artists. Rent the DVD.

This video mix was produced by Ken Emmons.

"Revenge" by Revanche - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Revenge" by Revanche - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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A strange mix of visuals from Stephen King's gothic horror novel and Brian DePalma's horror-classic, "Carrie" - mixed with Jacques Fred Petrus' production of Revanche's "Revenge"!

This is indeed a different take on the high energy sound of this dance floor gem. It is perfect "prom" music, as you will see.

"Carrie" was released in 1976 by United Artists. Rent the DVD.

This video mix was produced by Ken Emmons.

I Can Fly - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rainey

• I Can Fly - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rainey

"I Can Fly" is an incredible 80's dance anthem which emerged from a teen-dance motion picture titled, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." It has been covered several times, the closest contender being a Ian Levine production by Louise Thomas in 1988 on Nightmare Records. This version by Rainey has an uplifting feel and keeps the song in top form.


I have received a request for this one by Robert from the UK and could not resist - the song has a soaring feel to begin with. I took the instrumentation and looped the heck out of the percussion and bass lines, as well as the vocal tracks to create more af a dub feel.



This one should move more than clouds around - it in one of the best anthems of the 80's.

I Can Fly - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rainey

• I Can Fly - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rainey

"I Can Fly" is an incredible 80's dance anthem which emerged from a teen-dance motion picture titled, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." It has been covered several times, the closest contender being a Ian Levine production by Louise Thomas in 1988 on Nightmare Records. This version by Rainey has an uplifting feel and keeps the song in top form.


I have received a request for this one by Robert from the UK and could not resist - the song has a soaring feel to begin with. I took the instrumentation and looped the heck out of the percussion and bass lines, as well as the vocal tracks to create more af a dub feel.



This one should move more than clouds around - it in one of the best anthems of the 80's.

Right On Target - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Parker

• Right On Target - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Parker

The 80's dance scene may be the most exciting in dance history. Many musicians were performing music from what they gathered from the orchestral productions of the seventies and fusing electronic keyboards for a more simplistic feel. Patrick Cowley began weaving his futuristic sound in music by Sylvester and many remixes he was creating with a few disco artists in the late disco boom of the seventies.

In the 80's he began creating music for vocalist he felt suited his music well. Paul Parker is among the highest of his achievements. Parker was a male singer who made each song his own with his powerful vocals. "Right On Target" is the first of his solo releases and probably the most memorable. It moves in every directions striking the "target" each time.

This ReStructure mix is dedicated to Paul Parker for bringing so much to dance floors and at the right time. The arrangement is populated with many more breaks and pieces of mix-effect to create a whole new feel for this classic.

Right On Target - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Parker

• Right On Target - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Parker

The 80's dance scene may be the most exciting in dance history. Many musicians were performing music from what they gathered from the orchestral productions of the seventies and fusing electronic keyboards for a more simplistic feel. Patrick Cowley began weaving his futuristic sound in music by Sylvester and many remixes he was creating with a few disco artists in the late disco boom of the seventies.

In the 80's he began creating music for vocalist he felt suited his music well. Paul Parker is among the highest of his achievements. Parker was a male singer who made each song his own with his powerful vocals. "Right On Target" is the first of his solo releases and probably the most memorable. It moves in every directions striking the "target" each time.

This ReStructure mix is dedicated to Paul Parker for bringing so much to dance floors and at the right time. The arrangement is populated with many more breaks and pieces of mix-effect to create a whole new feel for this classic.

Walk Away - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• Walk Away - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

This cut closed the first act of the "Bad Girls" medley - it was a memorable song because it was an outline for Donna leaving Casablanca Records after flying high on the wings of disco success. It was all for the best, and she left behind a legacy of towering hits. This cut has been requested as a ReStructure Mix by several guests at Multiply and here on SOS. After letting go of my fear of touching such a classic - here are the results.

Donna feels as comfortable as she ever did singing disco on this track - it will stand as one of her most powerful tracks because it is so simple, yet gives so much. Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte produced and once again give us Summer Magic.

Walk Away - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• Walk Away - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

This cut closed the first act of the "Bad Girls" medley - it was a memorable song because it was an outline for Donna leaving Casablanca Records after flying high on the wings of disco success. It was all for the best, and she left behind a legacy of towering hits. This cut has been requested as a ReStructure Mix by several guests at Multiply and here on SOS. After letting go of my fear of touching such a classic - here are the results.

Donna feels as comfortable as she ever did singing disco on this track - it will stand as one of her most powerful tracks because it is so simple, yet gives so much. Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte produced and once again give us Summer Magic.

Get Down - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gene Chandler

• Get Down - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gene Chandler

Known as "The Duke" this master musician recorded one of soul's most popular tracks in 1962 - "Duke of Earl." Moving through the seventies he found the opportunity to make a mark in disco history with his 1978 LP "Get Down" which also included another single smash titled, "When You #1". The 12" disco mix was flawlessly executed by master, Rick Gianatos. I have taken his wonderful tracks and mixed them into a flurry with the bongo break being the main driving force behind Chandler's "funkytown" vocals.

Be advised that a track like this comes only once in a lifetime - and if you loose track of the chant, "get down" you may have only heard it somewhere else too much - this track is a sheer gift. Now, get down!

Get Down - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gene Chandler

• Get Down - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gene Chandler

Known as "The Duke" this master musician recorded one of soul's most popular tracks in 1962 - "Duke of Earl." Moving through the seventies he found the opportunity to make a mark in disco history with his 1978 LP "Get Down" which also included another single smash titled, "When You #1". The 12" disco mix was flawlessly executed by master, Rick Gianatos. I have taken his wonderful tracks and mixed them into a flurry with the bongo break being the main driving force behind Chandler's "funkytown" vocals.

Be advised that a track like this comes only once in a lifetime - and if you loose track of the chant, "get down" you may have only heard it somewhere else too much - this track is a sheer gift. Now, get down!

Over and Over - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Circus

• Over and Over - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Circus

Many disco projects that were assembled in the late 70's were a concoction of producers and musicians from earlier bands or LPs. This cut by Disco Circus is an example of how these productions took form. Jurgen S. Korduletsch produced many disco artists including Claudja Barry, Liptique, and Gaz during the early disco period. He moved on with trust from major labels that his work would work with his knowledge of dance floor ethics. "Over and Over" is an extreme example of his follow through.

The polished synthesizers and keyboards are a reminder of what he did with "Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes" with Ms. Barry - utilizing the talented musicians in his arsenal. This ReStructure is an extension of the futuristic and robotic feel of the original mix with some realigning of vocals.

Over and Over - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Circus

• Over and Over - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Circus

Many disco projects that were assembled in the late 70's were a concoction of producers and musicians from earlier bands or LPs. This cut by Disco Circus is an example of how these productions took form. Jurgen S. Korduletsch produced many disco artists including Claudja Barry, Liptique, and Gaz during the early disco period. He moved on with trust from major labels that his work would work with his knowledge of dance floor ethics. "Over and Over" is an extreme example of his follow through.

The polished synthesizers and keyboards are a reminder of what he did with "Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes" with Ms. Barry - utilizing the talented musicians in his arsenal. This ReStructure is an extension of the futuristic and robotic feel of the original mix with some realigning of vocals.

Weekend Two Step - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - THP Orchestra

• Weekend Two Step - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - THP Orchestra

This was a long awaited follow up for me. THP Orchestra was Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison's creation which took on the whole concept of what disco music was about. From their initial hit, "Two Hot For Love" it was obvious these guys meant business. "Tender Is The Night" was the second project simply billed as THP #2. This 4 cut LP remains a dynamite discovery for the sound which brought dance floors excitement and pure flowing disco music.

"Weekend Two Step" was a radio hit during it's release on many hard-core disco stations and became the name of what disco dancing was all about. Beautiful lush strings and the funkiest bass guitars come alive hear with plenty of horn sections to give you the pinch and remind you that your still awake. My ReStructure is dedicated the the followers of disco music throughout it's time!

Weekend Two Step - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - THP Orchestra

• Weekend Two Step - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - THP Orchestra

This was a long awaited follow up for me. THP Orchestra was Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison's creation which took on the whole concept of what disco music was about. From their initial hit, "Two Hot For Love" it was obvious these guys meant business. "Tender Is The Night" was the second project simply billed as THP #2. This 4 cut LP remains a dynamite discovery for the sound which brought dance floors excitement and pure flowing disco music.

"Weekend Two Step" was a radio hit during it's release on many hard-core disco stations and became the name of what disco dancing was all about. Beautiful lush strings and the funkiest bass guitars come alive hear with plenty of horn sections to give you the pinch and remind you that your still awake. My ReStructure is dedicated the the followers of disco music throughout it's time!