Village People are one of the iconic disco groups from the late 70s and a creation of producer Jacques Morali who also gave us The Ritchie Family, Dennis Parker and Patrick Juvet. This group was adorned in outfits representing the “macho” or sexy positions in laborers or themes. Becoming the top recognized disco groups and releasing some of the most identifiable songs of the time period. The 1979 double album “Sleazy” is their farewell to the disco era and features “live” concert performances and four new songs which includes “Save Me”. The lead vocal on this number is performed by Ray Simpson (Valerie Simpson’s brother) who replaced Victor Willis. The song is an anthem love song which plays out with an energy which is nothing like “Y.M.C.A.” or “Macho Man” yet it is appealing for the group to play it out. The album was produced by Jacques Morali.
I have taken the album version of “Save Me” and worked the powerful emotion into a new ReStructure Mix. The lead in is more of a dub flavor and segments are introduced with slight drop-outs and into the songs continuance.
