Herb
Jimmerson and Vi Ann are Paradise Express – perhaps one of the most
perfect disco bands of the disco era during the late 70s. With Vi Ann’s
distinct bluesy vocal and Herb’s adventurous electronic production they
made dancers feel as though they could fly. “Star In My Life” is from
the first album and is a cover of a track from 1976 recorded by Humble
Pie. This is a grand example of a disco cover taking a rock ballad to
another level. It features Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes (The Weather
Girls, Two Tons ‘O Fun) on backup and is a small revival. One of my
favorite recordings of the disco era that stand out away from the dance
floor.
I
have taken the album version of “Star In My Life” and recreated a
lengthier and pumped up ReStructure Mix to give the song a new message.
It is homage to the duo – Herb Jimmerson and Ms. Vi Ann for their
glorious contributions to disco music.
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