"Great Expectations" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - First Choice

• "Great Expectations" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - First Choice

First Choice may have fooled you. They are the longest running female ensembles - since 1973. But with each album they sound fresh and new.

"Hold Your Horses" was their LP released in 1979 - following the title single released a year earlier. The LP featured "Great Expectations" - produced by Mr. Tom Moulton and played by Munich's finest musicians. The strings in the track may sound a bit like Madleen Kane's "Rough Diamond" - many of the same players are involved - thank goodness.

"Great Expectations" is a promise of love and the outlook of a something wonderful to come - a fantastic song. My ReStructure is a tribute to the peculating synthesizer and jolting strings. It is a favorite of mine and I dedicate to Mr. Tom Moulton.

"Great Expectations" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - First Choice

• "Great Expectations" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - First Choice

First Choice may have fooled you. They are the longest running female ensembles - since 1973. But with each album they sound fresh and new.

"Hold Your Horses" was their LP released in 1979 - following the title single released a year earlier. The LP featured "Great Expectations" - produced by Mr. Tom Moulton and played by Munich's finest musicians. The strings in the track may sound a bit like Madleen Kane's "Rough Diamond" - many of the same players are involved - thank goodness.

"Great Expectations" is a promise of love and the outlook of a something wonderful to come - a fantastic song. My ReStructure is a tribute to the peculating synthesizer and jolting strings. It is a favorite of mine and I dedicate to Mr. Tom Moulton.

"Come On And Get It On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Soccer

• "Come On And Get It On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Soccer

Tony Valor began producing and arranging dance music in 1975 - his productions were closest to the sound of New York disco with the sophistication of Philadelphia dance productions.

Soccer is a group that Valor put together keeping intact much of the sound he created with his Tony Valor Orchestra productions. There is a progression in Tony's style and attitude towards disco music that can be felt in his latter productions in Fantasy ("You're Too Late") and Soccer.

"Come On And Get It On" is a groovy disco number that has always been a favorite of mine - and has one of the most beautiful sweeping strings sections that I could not help accentuate in this ReStructure Mix.

Dedicated to Tony Valor and his never ending talent and dedication to disco music. Check out Tony at his current music site at: http://www.tvirecords.com

"Come On And Get It On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Soccer

• "Come On And Get It On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Soccer

Tony Valor began producing and arranging dance music in 1975 - his productions were closest to the sound of New York disco with the sophistication of Philadelphia dance productions.

Soccer is a group that Valor put together keeping intact much of the sound he created with his Tony Valor Orchestra productions. There is a progression in Tony's style and attitude towards disco music that can be felt in his latter productions in Fantasy ("You're Too Late") and Soccer.

"Come On And Get It On" is a groovy disco number that has always been a favorite of mine - and has one of the most beautiful sweeping strings sections that I could not help accentuate in this ReStructure Mix.

Dedicated to Tony Valor and his never ending talent and dedication to disco music. Check out Tony at his current music site at: http://www.tvirecords.com

"Erotic Soul" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Larry Page Orch

• "Erotic Soul" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Larry Page Orch

Long before Erotic Drum Band and the fusion of jungle rhythms, jazz and disco music - there was Larry Page Orch. In 1977 his LP "Erotic Soul" was a whole new sound - the emphasis of rhythms, congas, strings and orchestral movements to a disco arrangement - along with funky keyboards and guitars.

"Erotic Soul" was a song I would hear back in 1978 at a teenage disco here in San Diego - and when those strings came in and echoed throughout the club I knew I was in love. It was one of the finest moments of hearing similar sounds of the symphonic elements of Alec R. Costandinos and Boris Midney set to percussive beats.

This ReStructure pays homage to the disco instrumental - the drum beats and fantastic breakdowns. It was more that excitement for me when I was introduced to this original concept - it was love.

"Erotic Soul" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Larry Page Orch

• "Erotic Soul" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Larry Page Orch

Long before Erotic Drum Band and the fusion of jungle rhythms, jazz and disco music - there was Larry Page Orch. In 1977 his LP "Erotic Soul" was a whole new sound - the emphasis of rhythms, congas, strings and orchestral movements to a disco arrangement - along with funky keyboards and guitars.

"Erotic Soul" was a song I would hear back in 1978 at a teenage disco here in San Diego - and when those strings came in and echoed throughout the club I knew I was in love. It was one of the finest moments of hearing similar sounds of the symphonic elements of Alec R. Costandinos and Boris Midney set to percussive beats.

This ReStructure pays homage to the disco instrumental - the drum beats and fantastic breakdowns. It was more that excitement for me when I was introduced to this original concept - it was love.

"Love Will Always Find You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Love Will Always Find You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

From the height of disco - when nothing seemed to go wrong - the "Bad Girls" LP by Donna Summer was a complete disco package. With tracks like "Hot Stuff", "Sunset People", "Walk Away", ""Our Love" who could turn their ears away?

"Love Will Always Find You" is a track featured on side one and always had the ability to life a dance floor higher with Donna's rock edged vocal, Giorgio Moroder's magic moog synth and those Munich horns! It is a true classic on it's own.

I have taken "Love Will Always Find You" to another level with a ReStructure Mix that leads to a closing break with some mechanical madness.

This version is dedicated to "Summer" Gus - who reminded me that this track should not sit on the shelf gettin' dusty!

"Love Will Always Find You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Love Will Always Find You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

From the height of disco - when nothing seemed to go wrong - the "Bad Girls" LP by Donna Summer was a complete disco package. With tracks like "Hot Stuff", "Sunset People", "Walk Away", ""Our Love" who could turn their ears away?

"Love Will Always Find You" is a track featured on side one and always had the ability to life a dance floor higher with Donna's rock edged vocal, Giorgio Moroder's magic moog synth and those Munich horns! It is a true classic on it's own.

I have taken "Love Will Always Find You" to another level with a ReStructure Mix that leads to a closing break with some mechanical madness.

This version is dedicated to "Summer" Gus - who reminded me that this track should not sit on the shelf gettin' dusty!

"Love It Up Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peaches and Herb

• "Love It Up Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peaches and Herb

Peaches and Herb had been around long before their disco hit, "Shake Your Groove Thing" in 1978 - they have been recording since 1967. It was their dance floor in discotheques that unleashed more promise for the pair.

The LP "2 Hot!" produced, written and arranged by Freddie Perren that exploded during the disco boom. "Love It Up Tonight" is a track from the LP which took back seat - but had more than enough juice to work an floor. This upbeat and magical number is taken into a new remix with more kick and trickle of percussion as well as more of that wonderful Perren production.

Dedicated by Saleem - who also has an affection for this track - ReStructured for him for a return to the sweet disco formula!

"Love It Up Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peaches and Herb

• "Love It Up Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peaches and Herb

Peaches and Herb had been around long before their disco hit, "Shake Your Groove Thing" in 1978 - they have been recording since 1967. It was their dance floor in discotheques that unleashed more promise for the pair.

The LP "2 Hot!" produced, written and arranged by Freddie Perren that exploded during the disco boom. "Love It Up Tonight" is a track from the LP which took back seat - but had more than enough juice to work an floor. This upbeat and magical number is taken into a new remix with more kick and trickle of percussion as well as more of that wonderful Perren production.

Dedicated by Saleem - who also has an affection for this track - ReStructured for him for a return to the sweet disco formula!

"Miami Heatwave" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

• "Miami Heatwave" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

Seventh Avenue is an early project produced by Ian Levine - from the 1979 LP "Midnight In Manhattan" comes "Miami Heatwave". A disco track that has been covered by "Love Twins" in 1982 with a similar production by Levine along with music genius, Rick Gianatos.

Later, in the 80's Seventh Avenue was repackaged for pop-success which they actually made AM radio in the US with "The Love I Lost" - great accomplishment for a disco band in the 80's.

The track is a beautiful disco track and I am taken pieces of both the percussion tracks, verses and choruses to shape the song into a fast moving dance number. Many of the strong points are here - much of the strings, which I love were excluded for this mix.

"Miami Heatwave" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

• "Miami Heatwave" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

Seventh Avenue is an early project produced by Ian Levine - from the 1979 LP "Midnight In Manhattan" comes "Miami Heatwave". A disco track that has been covered by "Love Twins" in 1982 with a similar production by Levine along with music genius, Rick Gianatos.

Later, in the 80's Seventh Avenue was repackaged for pop-success which they actually made AM radio in the US with "The Love I Lost" - great accomplishment for a disco band in the 80's.

The track is a beautiful disco track and I am taken pieces of both the percussion tracks, verses and choruses to shape the song into a fast moving dance number. Many of the strong points are here - much of the strings, which I love were excluded for this mix.

“Strive” by Gloria Gaynor – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Strive” by Gloria Gaynor – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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From her 1984 LP, “I Am Gloria” comes “Strive” – a very high energy and upbeat dance track. Produced by Joel Diamond (Silver Blue, The Invitations, Lew Kirton, Joel Diamond Experience, Jack Black, etc.) and featured keyboards by Marcus Barone (“Savage Lover” by The Ring”).Gloria gives another outstanding performance with a great message tagged along.

“A Chorus Line” –The Movie is featured as the visual for this Disco Video Mix – released in 1985 – it is the film version of the 12 times Tony Award winning Broadway play which ran for 6,137 performances. The late Michael Bennett (“Dreamgirls”) who passed in 1987 choreographed the original production.
Richard Attenborough directs the film.

The energy is in the hopes and dreams of these performers.

Featuring scenes from “A Chorus Line” – The Movie – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Strive” by Gloria Gaynor – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Strive” by Gloria Gaynor – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

WATCH AT DiscoVideoMix.com
WATCH ON MULTIPLY

From her 1984 LP, “I Am Gloria” comes “Strive” – a very high energy and upbeat dance track. Produced by Joel Diamond (Silver Blue, The Invitations, Lew Kirton, Joel Diamond Experience, Jack Black, etc.) and featured keyboards by Marcus Barone (“Savage Lover” by The Ring”).Gloria gives another outstanding performance with a great message tagged along.

“A Chorus Line” –The Movie is featured as the visual for this Disco Video Mix – released in 1985 – it is the film version of the 12 times Tony Award winning Broadway play which ran for 6,137 performances. The late Michael Bennett (“Dreamgirls”) who passed in 1987 choreographed the original production.
Richard Attenborough directs the film.

The energy is in the hopes and dreams of these performers.

Featuring scenes from “A Chorus Line” – The Movie – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Action Satisfaction" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Melody Stewart

• "Action Satisfaction" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Melody Stewart

Joe La Greca and Joe Marandola whose production include projects by Hydro, MTL Express, Kat Mandu, Carol Jiani, Caroline Bernier are at their highest level of energy along with Melody Stewart.

"Action Satisfaction" is the energy of the late 80's and also a groove bringing on the high energy feel of the 80's - a wonderful track that never lets up. "Get Down, Get Down" is another single by Stewart and these kings that is disco history.

I have stripped pieces of the track and looped others to give a opportunity for this track to "let you feet feel the beat!"

"Action Satisfaction" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Melody Stewart

• "Action Satisfaction" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Melody Stewart

Joe La Greca and Joe Marandola whose production include projects by Hydro, MTL Express, Kat Mandu, Carol Jiani, Caroline Bernier are at their highest level of energy along with Melody Stewart.

"Action Satisfaction" is the energy of the late 80's and also a groove bringing on the high energy feel of the 80's - a wonderful track that never lets up. "Get Down, Get Down" is another single by Stewart and these kings that is disco history.

I have stripped pieces of the track and looped others to give a opportunity for this track to "let you feet feel the beat!"

"Nighttime Fantasy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vicki Sue Robinson

• "Nighttime Fantasy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vicki Sue Robinson

Vicki Sue Robinson became an overnight sensation on the club scene during the mid-70's - following the release of "Turn The Beat Around" in 1976 it was no surprise. The song is still a dance floor classic.

Sadly, Vicki Sue left us in 2000. Her music continues to bring us face-to-face with the sound of disco's power and ominous effect.

"Nighttime Fantasy" is form the 1979 soundtrack of "Nocturna" - it is quite a track for Vicki Sue - her vocals are right at home. And along with a fantastic arrangement and production by Norman Bergen (Ralph Carter, Danny Bonaduce)and Reid Whitelaw (Moment Of Truth) this track is a wonderful piece of dance music.

I have ReStructured the track for a new intro and break - it was a please and was done for Edison of Mexico - I know this has a special meaning and I hope that it captures that wonderful moment again.

"Nighttime Fantasy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vicki Sue Robinson

• "Nighttime Fantasy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vicki Sue Robinson

Vicki Sue Robinson became an overnight sensation on the club scene during the mid-70's - following the release of "Turn The Beat Around" in 1976 it was no surprise. The song is still a dance floor classic.

Sadly, Vicki Sue left us in 2000. Her music continues to bring us face-to-face with the sound of disco's power and ominous effect.

"Nighttime Fantasy" is form the 1979 soundtrack of "Nocturna" - it is quite a track for Vicki Sue - her vocals are right at home. And along with a fantastic arrangement and production by Norman Bergen (Ralph Carter, Danny Bonaduce)and Reid Whitelaw (Moment Of Truth) this track is a wonderful piece of dance music.

I have ReStructured the track for a new intro and break - it was a please and was done for Edison of Mexico - I know this has a special meaning and I hope that it captures that wonderful moment again.

"Body Language" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners

• "Body Language" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners

Spinners started entertaining in 1961 and recorded many hit – “It’s A Shame” in 1970, “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” in 1972, “Then Came You” in 1974, “The Rubberband Man” in 1976- their LP “Dancin’ and Lovin” from 1979 was produced by Michael Zager and Jerry Love.

The LP had 2 big dance floor hits: “Working My Way Back To You” and “Body Language” – this is the spotlight for the follow-up hit, “Body Language” – Zager himself added his own personal touch with a segment from his earlier hit, “Let’s All Chant” (1977).

The track came as a request from Saleem S. from KY – it has been re-worked for him and dedicated to his support and love for disco music.

"Body Language" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners

• "Body Language" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners

Spinners started entertaining in 1961 and recorded many hit – “It’s A Shame” in 1970, “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” in 1972, “Then Came You” in 1974, “The Rubberband Man” in 1976- their LP “Dancin’ and Lovin” from 1979 was produced by Michael Zager and Jerry Love.

The LP had 2 big dance floor hits: “Working My Way Back To You” and “Body Language” – this is the spotlight for the follow-up hit, “Body Language” – Zager himself added his own personal touch with a segment from his earlier hit, “Let’s All Chant” (1977).

The track came as a request from Saleem S. from KY – it has been re-worked for him and dedicated to his support and love for disco music.

"The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" by Alec R. Costandinos - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" by Alec R. Costandinos - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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The masterpiece by Alec R. Costandinos is blended with the 1956 film version of "Notre Dame de Paris" - the beautiful and lush strings and funky disco bass outline the story with drama and emotion.

The film stars Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Quinn and Jean Danet - it was directed by Jean Delannoy.

Costandino's whose work in the disco arena is well respected and often referred to - his concept LPs were most popular on dance floors as well as audiophiles turntable to study the arrangements and beauty of his orchestrated disco sound.

Featuring scenes from "Notre Dame de Paris" - RENT THE DVD!Disco Video Mix by Glenn RiveraProduced by Ken Emmons

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Loulou from The Netherlands - the beauty of this story speaks to hearts and souls - thank you for giving mine so much.

"The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" by Alec R. Costandinos - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" by Alec R. Costandinos - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

WATCH ON DiscoVideoMix.com
WATCH ON MULTIPLY

The masterpiece by Alec R. Costandinos is blended with the 1956 film version of "Notre Dame de Paris" - the beautiful and lush strings and funky disco bass outline the story with drama and emotion.

The film stars Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Quinn and Jean Danet - it was directed by Jean Delannoy.

Costandino's whose work in the disco arena is well respected and often referred to - his concept LPs were most popular on dance floors as well as audiophiles turntable to study the arrangements and beauty of his orchestrated disco sound.

Featuring scenes from "Notre Dame de Paris" - RENT THE DVD!Disco Video Mix by Glenn RiveraProduced by Ken Emmons

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Loulou from The Netherlands - the beauty of this story speaks to hearts and souls - thank you for giving mine so much.

"Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

• "Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

Vivian Vee is the disco diva from Trieste, Italy.
Disco producers Claudio Simonetti and Giancarlo Meo who have given us productions by Easy Going and Capricorn as well as solo projects have always moved the dance floor with innovative keyboards in the early 80’s - here they give the same treatment to Vee.

“Remember” is most know as the B-side to Vee’s “Give Me A Break” in 1980 – however the track was released in 1979 on a self-titled LP. The song is an operatic and haunting track with some excellent layers on keyboards and synthesizers.

I have re-edit pieces of the song and reshaped the intro and breaks. A bit hard to take this into a new phase since I loved the original so much – this is merely an attempt o keep it alive.

"Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

• "Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

Vivian Vee is the disco diva from Trieste, Italy.
Disco producers Claudio Simonetti and Giancarlo Meo who have given us productions by Easy Going and Capricorn as well as solo projects have always moved the dance floor with innovative keyboards in the early 80’s - here they give the same treatment to Vee.

“Remember” is most know as the B-side to Vee’s “Give Me A Break” in 1980 – however the track was released in 1979 on a self-titled LP. The song is an operatic and haunting track with some excellent layers on keyboards and synthesizers.

I have re-edit pieces of the song and reshaped the intro and breaks. A bit hard to take this into a new phase since I loved the original so much – this is merely an attempt o keep it alive.

"Back Together Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -

• "Back Together Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -

Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway

Roberta Flack gives the dance floor a funky dance track called "Back Together Again" from her LP with Donny Hathaway - this one is a contagious rhythm experience complete with exuberant horns and a slick rhythm guitar.

This one come requested by my sister, Lolly and Stella - the real dancers who love the music.

"Back Together Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -

• "Back Together Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -

Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway

Roberta Flack gives the dance floor a funky dance track called "Back Together Again" from her LP with Donny Hathaway - this one is a contagious rhythm experience complete with exuberant horns and a slick rhythm guitar.

This one come requested by my sister, Lolly and Stella - the real dancers who love the music.

"Tangerine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Salsoul Orchestra

• "Tangerine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Salsoul Orchestra

In 1975, Vincent Montana, Jr. produced the LP that began a whole new sound for disco music - the orchestrated sound of Philly. This became a pivotal time for music - it was sophisticated and soulful.

"Tangerine" was written by Victor Schertzinger and lyrics written by Johnny Mercer in 1941 - the song was recorded by the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and became a standard. The Salsoul Orchestra's recording brought the song to the Top 20 list during it's release.

I have taken the short 4:35 movement and looped a few pieces and back-beat mixed some of the beautiful parts to create a new and un-heard of remix. This hopefully will bring the song a new aura and new ears

"Tangerine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Salsoul Orchestra

• "Tangerine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Salsoul Orchestra

In 1975, Vincent Montana, Jr. produced the LP that began a whole new sound for disco music - the orchestrated sound of Philly. This became a pivotal time for music - it was sophisticated and soulful.

"Tangerine" was written by Victor Schertzinger and lyrics written by Johnny Mercer in 1941 - the song was recorded by the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and became a standard. The Salsoul Orchestra's recording brought the song to the Top 20 list during it's release.

I have taken the short 4:35 movement and looped a few pieces and back-beat mixed some of the beautiful parts to create a new and un-heard of remix. This hopefully will bring the song a new aura and new ears

"Let's Go Round Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Average White Band

• "Let's Go Round Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Average White Band

One of the most powerful dance tracks in 1980. Average White Band better known for their jazz-infused tracks like "Pick Up The Pieces" and "Person To Person" this production was a disco-fied pop thanks to David Foster (Lisa Dal Bello, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Deniece Williams ("I've Got The Next Dance"), and Bill Champlin).

This is a soaring number that utilizes strings, horns and percussion in places where the dance floor needs it most.

My ReStructure is a homage to the end of the disco era of the 70's and in hope that someday we can "go round again..."

"Let's Go Round Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Average White Band

• "Let's Go Round Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Average White Band

One of the most powerful dance tracks in 1980. Average White Band better known for their jazz-infused tracks like "Pick Up The Pieces" and "Person To Person" this production was a disco-fied pop thanks to David Foster (Lisa Dal Bello, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Deniece Williams ("I've Got The Next Dance"), and Bill Champlin).

This is a soaring number that utilizes strings, horns and percussion in places where the dance floor needs it most.

My ReStructure is a homage to the end of the disco era of the 70's and in hope that someday we can "go round again..."