"Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Quick

• "Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Quick

Colin Campsie and George McFarlane (both associated with Girls Can't Help It, Haywoode, Endgames) worked successfully with a studio group titled, The Quick in 1979 on "Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" - a fantastic driving number with a touch of "West Side Story" meets The Club.

The track was highly successful and one of the great send off tracks of the disco era during the close of 1979. The track was followed by a few more hits by The Quick - "Young Men Drive Fast" and the electronic and funk tribal number, "Zulu". The team moved on to producing an 80's feel with a few bands and vocalists throughout the 80's.

I have taken "Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" and grabbed several pieces that stood out to me most and ReStructured them into a new dance piece that contains most of the excitement with a new twist.

"Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Quick

• "Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Quick

Colin Campsie and George McFarlane (both associated with Girls Can't Help It, Haywoode, Endgames) worked successfully with a studio group titled, The Quick in 1979 on "Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" - a fantastic driving number with a touch of "West Side Story" meets The Club.

The track was highly successful and one of the great send off tracks of the disco era during the close of 1979. The track was followed by a few more hits by The Quick - "Young Men Drive Fast" and the electronic and funk tribal number, "Zulu". The team moved on to producing an 80's feel with a few bands and vocalists throughout the 80's.

I have taken "Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot" and grabbed several pieces that stood out to me most and ReStructured them into a new dance piece that contains most of the excitement with a new twist.

"Are You Lovin' Somebody" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debra Dejean

• "Are You Lovin' Somebody" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debra Dejean

In 1981 dance music was looking for a direction to head into. A new trend of nu-wave and dance oriented rock began to filter onto many dance floors evening out the trend of disco market making high energy nearly extinct in the US. Many artists like, Debra Dejean were continuing to release tracks that had similarity to high energy with a new edge.

"Are You Lovin' Somebody" is a track with a rock edge and more early morning sleaze elements to make it well-known for dance floors using a lower BPM formula of the time. It was a time for more experimentation and return to disco's roots soon after.

Produced by Bo Bohannon and Carl Marsh this track outlines more of a stand up cruise bar more than anything. It has always been a favorite of mine in the sleaze end of dance music.

I have ReStructured this track with a friend of mine, Danny B. who has always loved this song and made it more of an option for remixing. We have been through the music carousel from the early 80's through the 90's and it was a great ride.

This one is for you Danny - it is great to hear from you again!

"Are You Lovin' Somebody" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debra Dejean

• "Are You Lovin' Somebody" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debra Dejean

In 1981 dance music was looking for a direction to head into. A new trend of nu-wave and dance oriented rock began to filter onto many dance floors evening out the trend of disco market making high energy nearly extinct in the US. Many artists like, Debra Dejean were continuing to release tracks that had similarity to high energy with a new edge.

"Are You Lovin' Somebody" is a track with a rock edge and more early morning sleaze elements to make it well-known for dance floors using a lower BPM formula of the time. It was a time for more experimentation and return to disco's roots soon after.

Produced by Bo Bohannon and Carl Marsh this track outlines more of a stand up cruise bar more than anything. It has always been a favorite of mine in the sleaze end of dance music.

I have ReStructured this track with a friend of mine, Danny B. who has always loved this song and made it more of an option for remixing. We have been through the music carousel from the early 80's through the 90's and it was a great ride.

This one is for you Danny - it is great to hear from you again!

"I Like (What Your Doing To Me)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Young and Company

• "I Like (What Your Doing To Me)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Young and Company

Dance floors were exploring the lower BPM and funkier style of music in the early 80's. Much of the music generating this trend were the small independent labels. Many of these tracks are now labeled "old school" - a definition that gives the dance music with lower BPM and a influence on soul and funk.

Young and Company were certainly not unknown to dance floors during this time. Their single "I Like (What Your Doing To Me)" was a hit from the moment it was placed on the turntable. It contained many elements that sleazy disco music was made of and a funk instrumentation. The vocal and music may be a bit cheesy, but sometimes this makes it work well.

Produced by Billy Young and Mike Young. Vocals by Jacqueline Thomas

I have taken the groove of "I Like (What Your Doing To Me)" and gave it more of an after hours feel with allot of ambient spaces - this is probably where the fog machines come in handy.

"I Like (What Your Doing To Me)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Young and Company

• "I Like (What Your Doing To Me)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Young and Company

Dance floors were exploring the lower BPM and funkier style of music in the early 80's. Much of the music generating this trend were the small independent labels. Many of these tracks are now labeled "old school" - a definition that gives the dance music with lower BPM and a influence on soul and funk.

Young and Company were certainly not unknown to dance floors during this time. Their single "I Like (What Your Doing To Me)" was a hit from the moment it was placed on the turntable. It contained many elements that sleazy disco music was made of and a funk instrumentation. The vocal and music may be a bit cheesy, but sometimes this makes it work well.

Produced by Billy Young and Mike Young. Vocals by Jacqueline Thomas

I have taken the groove of "I Like (What Your Doing To Me)" and gave it more of an after hours feel with allot of ambient spaces - this is probably where the fog machines come in handy.

"Color My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fun Fun

• "Color My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fun Fun

Fun Fun was the brainchild of Italian producers, Alavro Ugolini and Dario Raimondi - their first release a single titled, "Happy Station". The dance market had made its complete shift where high energy disco music was being produced and marketed in Europe. Much of the electronic and innovative songs were produced in these markets.

The studio ensemble given the name Fun Fun was a refreshing sound with a sweet vocal approach. The original cast included Italian artist, Ivana Spagna and much of the vocal style was approached with her sound.

"Color My Love" was released in 1984 and created another stamp for high energy disco music and it's sweet and uplifting appeal on dance floors. This track is a classic among disco jockeys and dancers.

This ReStructure Mix of "Color My Love" is a chopping block of the elements of the song that ring most memorable and then laced together to create an alternative mix.

Dedicated to Alex Nitikin of Euro Flash - Italian Disco Music in review!http://www.euro-flash.net

"Color My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fun Fun

• "Color My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fun Fun

Fun Fun was the brainchild of Italian producers, Alavro Ugolini and Dario Raimondi - their first release a single titled, "Happy Station". The dance market had made its complete shift where high energy disco music was being produced and marketed in Europe. Much of the electronic and innovative songs were produced in these markets.

The studio ensemble given the name Fun Fun was a refreshing sound with a sweet vocal approach. The original cast included Italian artist, Ivana Spagna and much of the vocal style was approached with her sound.

"Color My Love" was released in 1984 and created another stamp for high energy disco music and it's sweet and uplifting appeal on dance floors. This track is a classic among disco jockeys and dancers.

This ReStructure Mix of "Color My Love" is a chopping block of the elements of the song that ring most memorable and then laced together to create an alternative mix.

Dedicated to Alex Nitikin of Euro Flash - Italian Disco Music in review!http://www.euro-flash.net

"Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Freddie James

• "Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Freddie James

Tony Green (France Joli, UN, Kebekelektrik, Carolyne Bernier, Monica Thornton, Cindy Valentine) produced Freddie James in 1979. "Get Up And Boogie" was the first release from this project. The impact of Green's high end disco production gave James instant appeal.

"Hollywood" began rotation in clubs soon after and took off as a dance floor favorite. The uplifting sound of these tracks created a celebratory atmospehere. Being the son of disco performer, Geraldine Hunt ("Can't Fake The Feeling") gave James the break he needed and as a young talent.

I let myself go wild in this ReStructure Mix and hoped to give the promise of excitement to the theme of the song.

Dedicated to Peter Godbold - Happy Birthday, Peter - you are loved deeply.

"Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Freddie James

• "Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Freddie James

Tony Green (France Joli, UN, Kebekelektrik, Carolyne Bernier, Monica Thornton, Cindy Valentine) produced Freddie James in 1979. "Get Up And Boogie" was the first release from this project. The impact of Green's high end disco production gave James instant appeal.

"Hollywood" began rotation in clubs soon after and took off as a dance floor favorite. The uplifting sound of these tracks created a celebratory atmospehere. Being the son of disco performer, Geraldine Hunt ("Can't Fake The Feeling") gave James the break he needed and as a young talent.

I let myself go wild in this ReStructure Mix and hoped to give the promise of excitement to the theme of the song.

Dedicated to Peter Godbold - Happy Birthday, Peter - you are loved deeply.

"I Wanna Rock You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

• "I Wanna Rock You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

Giorgio Moroder created "E=Mc2" in 1979 during the peak of disco nightlife. The project was one of Moroder's finest studio work along with his phrasing and lyrics.

"I Wanna Rock You" is a track from the LP which gave electronic synthesizers a stage for funkiness and groove. It is a memorable song from Giorgio's catalogue.

This ReStructure is has a few ambient touches to recreate the robotic track with a new sound.

"I Wanna Rock You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

• "I Wanna Rock You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

Giorgio Moroder created "E=Mc2" in 1979 during the peak of disco nightlife. The project was one of Moroder's finest studio work along with his phrasing and lyrics.

"I Wanna Rock You" is a track from the LP which gave electronic synthesizers a stage for funkiness and groove. It is a memorable song from Giorgio's catalogue.

This ReStructure is has a few ambient touches to recreate the robotic track with a new sound.

"Go Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Billy Moore

• "Go Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Billy Moore

Billy Moore's "Go Dance" saved dance floors with a wonderful execution of both synthesizers, disco beat and funky vocals. The track was a big surprise from Italy in 1979 at the end of the disco boom.

"Go Dance" was produced by G. Farnetti and Matteo Bonsanto (Kano, Dharma, Sphinx - the Italian electronic band, not associated with the Alec R. Costandinos group, Sabrina) and had enough electronic magic to move any dance floor. It remains a fun and uplifting track.

I have moved the song with an easier intro to get right into the mood and also many more breakdowns and surprises.
Dedicated to Rick and Dean in Australia for keeping me on my toes with the "best disco in town'! Thank you boys!

"Go Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Billy Moore

• "Go Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Billy Moore

Billy Moore's "Go Dance" saved dance floors with a wonderful execution of both synthesizers, disco beat and funky vocals. The track was a big surprise from Italy in 1979 at the end of the disco boom.

"Go Dance" was produced by G. Farnetti and Matteo Bonsanto (Kano, Dharma, Sphinx - the Italian electronic band, not associated with the Alec R. Costandinos group, Sabrina) and had enough electronic magic to move any dance floor. It remains a fun and uplifting track.

I have moved the song with an easier intro to get right into the mood and also many more breakdowns and surprises.
Dedicated to Rick and Dean in Australia for keeping me on my toes with the "best disco in town'! Thank you boys!

"Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

From Donna Summer's phenomenal "Bad Girls" double LP released in1979 comes the original track, "Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart". The track is a throbbing disco mover which I always new had more potential then then a segue to the next track in Donna's musical medley.

I have taken "Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart" steps deeper with a new industrial intro and breaks to create a longer and more satisfying journey for dancers who want to be swept away on the dance floor again. This song is a fine example of Donna's hold on the dance floors throughout the late seventies.

I dedicate this track to Andy and Loulou on Multiply - for sharing their disco energy and believing that it never ends.

"Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

From Donna Summer's phenomenal "Bad Girls" double LP released in1979 comes the original track, "Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart". The track is a throbbing disco mover which I always new had more potential then then a segue to the next track in Donna's musical medley.

I have taken "Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart" steps deeper with a new industrial intro and breaks to create a longer and more satisfying journey for dancers who want to be swept away on the dance floor again. This song is a fine example of Donna's hold on the dance floors throughout the late seventies.

I dedicate this track to Andy and Loulou on Multiply - for sharing their disco energy and believing that it never ends.

"Music Is My Way Of Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patti Labelle

• "Music Is My Way Of Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patti Labelle

Patti LaBelle is the voice of funk and soul.

Her presence in the 70's gave us a wide array of styles and music - from LaBelle's classic "Lady Marmalade" to her 80's return with "New Attitude" she has always returned with a great impact on music. In 1979 with the combination of producer Skip Scarborough and the disco elements brought in by John Luongo "Music Is My Way Of Life" was born. This track was an underground hit which reeks of the 70's nightclub scene - from lyrics, percussion and riffs.

I have taken a bit of concern in this ReStructure Mix that Patti does not get lost - it is her message of how music transforms her world into a place where survival is possible. I dedicate to mix to Michael R. from San Diego - whose life has been enlightening to me and his ever loving need for disco memories keeps me smiling.

"Music Is My Way Of Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patti Labelle

• "Music Is My Way Of Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patti Labelle

Patti LaBelle is the voice of funk and soul.

Her presence in the 70's gave us a wide array of styles and music - from LaBelle's classic "Lady Marmalade" to her 80's return with "New Attitude" she has always returned with a great impact on music. In 1979 with the combination of producer Skip Scarborough and the disco elements brought in by John Luongo "Music Is My Way Of Life" was born. This track was an underground hit which reeks of the 70's nightclub scene - from lyrics, percussion and riffs.

I have taken a bit of concern in this ReStructure Mix that Patti does not get lost - it is her message of how music transforms her world into a place where survival is possible. I dedicate to mix to Michael R. from San Diego - whose life has been enlightening to me and his ever loving need for disco memories keeps me smiling.

"High On Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Jacobs

• "High On Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Jacobs

Debbie Jacobs burst on the disco scene in 1979 with open arms and dancing feet welcoming her. Her first LP "Undercover Lover" was an outline for the new sound of mature disco music.

Produced by Paul Sabu the second LP "High On Your Love" was an equally, if not more anticipated. Sabu's wonderful productions echoed a 60's feel with swirling strings accenting funky lead and bass guitar tracks. It was a disco concept full of fire.

Debbie's outstanding vocal range pulls these tracks further into a classic realm and helps to maintain a sophistication that enables these tracks to continue to bring fond memories of the disco era.

I have taken "High On Your Love" and given the track several breakdowns and "highs" along this extended and played out mix.

Dedicated to Ms. Debbie Jacobs-Rock - this one is for you Debbie. Thank you for being so patient with me. The outline of your wonderful and "giving" career in and outside of music are still coming!

"High On Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Jacobs

• "High On Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Jacobs

Debbie Jacobs burst on the disco scene in 1979 with open arms and dancing feet welcoming her. Her first LP "Undercover Lover" was an outline for the new sound of mature disco music.

Produced by Paul Sabu the second LP "High On Your Love" was an equally, if not more anticipated. Sabu's wonderful productions echoed a 60's feel with swirling strings accenting funky lead and bass guitar tracks. It was a disco concept full of fire.

Debbie's outstanding vocal range pulls these tracks further into a classic realm and helps to maintain a sophistication that enables these tracks to continue to bring fond memories of the disco era.

I have taken "High On Your Love" and given the track several breakdowns and "highs" along this extended and played out mix.

Dedicated to Ms. Debbie Jacobs-Rock - this one is for you Debbie. Thank you for being so patient with me. The outline of your wonderful and "giving" career in and outside of music are still coming!