"Don't Take Away The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tavares

"Don't Take Away The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tavares

Tavares is Feliciano Tavares, Arthur Tavares, Perry Tavares, Antone Tavares and Ralph Tavares - they were originally a group founded in 1963 called Chubby and The Turnpikes. In 1973 they began recording as Tavares under Capitol Records.

Their 1976 LP "Sky High" had a few hits that mark the dance era of the time. "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" is a classic disco track that remains on many retro-disc jockey lists. Another big track from the LP "Don't Take Away The Music" was another big hit for the group. Under the production of Freddie Perren it was a sure light to brighten up dance floors.

This ReStructure Mix is intended to bring the song back with a few new tweaks and movements here and there. The song is an all-time favorite and makes the world of disco music seem a bit more complete.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated lovingly to Larry Sanders - who has kept the sound of disco music true to his heart and the many dancer and fans who follow him. Thank you, Larry :)

"Don't Take Away The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tavares

"Don't Take Away The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tavares

Tavares is Feliciano Tavares, Arthur Tavares, Perry Tavares, Antone Tavares and Ralph Tavares - they were originally a group founded in 1963 called Chubby and The Turnpikes. In 1973 they began recording as Tavares under Capitol Records.

Their 1976 LP "Sky High" had a few hits that mark the dance era of the time. "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" is a classic disco track that remains on many retro-disc jockey lists. Another big track from the LP "Don't Take Away The Music" was another big hit for the group. Under the production of Freddie Perren it was a sure light to brighten up dance floors.

This ReStructure Mix is intended to bring the song back with a few new tweaks and movements here and there. The song is an all-time favorite and makes the world of disco music seem a bit more complete.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated lovingly to Larry Sanders - who has kept the sound of disco music true to his heart and the many dancer and fans who follow him. Thank you, Larry :)

"Sunshower" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

"Sunshower" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band was formed in1974 consisting of Stony Browder, Jr., August Darnell, Cory Daye, Andy Hernandez and Mickey Sevilla. They are most remembered by their big hit in 1976, "Cherchez La Femme".

Their self titled LP was a sound that brought the 70's back into perspective on music. Orchestral arrangements and torch music once again became popular and in fashion. On the same LP "Sunshower" was a light and rumba-driven track that always caught my attention.

This ReStructure gives the song a new intro - funky and thumping beat and a few breakdown points to stage the song on a whole new platform. It was clear that I did not want to totally bury Cory Daye's lovely vocals under a complete beat - so I broke the mix up into several segments.

"Sunshower" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

"Sunshower" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band was formed in1974 consisting of Stony Browder, Jr., August Darnell, Cory Daye, Andy Hernandez and Mickey Sevilla. They are most remembered by their big hit in 1976, "Cherchez La Femme".

Their self titled LP was a sound that brought the 70's back into perspective on music. Orchestral arrangements and torch music once again became popular and in fashion. On the same LP "Sunshower" was a light and rumba-driven track that always caught my attention.

This ReStructure gives the song a new intro - funky and thumping beat and a few breakdown points to stage the song on a whole new platform. It was clear that I did not want to totally bury Cory Daye's lovely vocals under a complete beat - so I broke the mix up into several segments.

"Whole Lotta Love" by The Wonder Band - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Whole Lotta Love" by The Wonder Band - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The disco concept LP reaches for the classic rock genre with the LP "Stairway To Heaven" by The Wonder Band - the project from 1979 features two Led Zeppelin songs beautifully transformed into disco orchestrations complete with strings and brass.

The LP was produced by Silvio Tancredi, Israel Sanchez and Armando Noreiga (Simbora Orchestra "Brazuca" and appears on Easy Going's "Fear").

"Whole Lotta Love" is a wall of disco sound that uses every piece of disco satisfaction to build a fantastic piece of dance fantasy.

I have taken scenes from the 1997 film "Boogie Nights" starring Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds and Julianne Moore - a story of the 70's porn scene and the uprising star whose life becomes a roller coaster ride on it's tracks. The association is a bit odd, but work well with the 70's feel and energy.

The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

Featuring scenes from "Boogie Nights" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Whole Lotta Love" by The Wonder Band - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Whole Lotta Love" by The Wonder Band - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The disco concept LP reaches for the classic rock genre with the LP "Stairway To Heaven" by The Wonder Band - the project from 1979 features two Led Zeppelin songs beautifully transformed into disco orchestrations complete with strings and brass.

The LP was produced by Silvio Tancredi, Israel Sanchez and Armando Noreiga (Simbora Orchestra "Brazuca" and appears on Easy Going's "Fear").

"Whole Lotta Love" is a wall of disco sound that uses every piece of disco satisfaction to build a fantastic piece of dance fantasy.

I have taken scenes from the 1997 film "Boogie Nights" starring Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds and Julianne Moore - a story of the 70's porn scene and the uprising star whose life becomes a roller coaster ride on it's tracks. The association is a bit odd, but work well with the 70's feel and energy.

The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

Featuring scenes from "Boogie Nights" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Chinatown" by Cruisin' Gang - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Chinatown" by Cruisin' Gang - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Italo disco ensemble, Cruisin' Gang are Laura Fadinger, Ombretta Marsigli and Sabrina Morroya - produced by Ennio Manuel, Vallicelli and Trevisani. There was a new vision to dance music in Italy during the early 80's and many producers, musicians and artists were taking their concepts and making them a part of the dance movement.

"Chinatown" is a release from an LP by the same name that captures the essence of Cruisin' Gang - a mystical ambient-like disco track with fantastical and sensual vocals. The use of synthesizers and keyboards follows a mild energy but delivers on the atmospheric flow.

I have taken one of my favorite "film-noir" masterpieces, "Chinatown" to fill the visual end focusing on Faye Dunaway and Jack Nicholson - capturing the chemistry and some drama along with the song's drawn out suspense aura.

The film was released in 1974 - and was directed by Roman Polanski

Featuring scenes from "Chinatown" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Chinatown" by Cruisin' Gang - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Chinatown" by Cruisin' Gang - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Italo disco ensemble, Cruisin' Gang are Laura Fadinger, Ombretta Marsigli and Sabrina Morroya - produced by Ennio Manuel, Vallicelli and Trevisani. There was a new vision to dance music in Italy during the early 80's and many producers, musicians and artists were taking their concepts and making them a part of the dance movement.

"Chinatown" is a release from an LP by the same name that captures the essence of Cruisin' Gang - a mystical ambient-like disco track with fantastical and sensual vocals. The use of synthesizers and keyboards follows a mild energy but delivers on the atmospheric flow.

I have taken one of my favorite "film-noir" masterpieces, "Chinatown" to fill the visual end focusing on Faye Dunaway and Jack Nicholson - capturing the chemistry and some drama along with the song's drawn out suspense aura.

The film was released in 1974 - and was directed by Roman Polanski

Featuring scenes from "Chinatown" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"I Don't Need No Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - TJM

"I Don't Need No Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - TJM

Thomas Jerome Moulton (TJM) did for disco music in the 70's what Berry Gordy created for Motown in the 60's. There was a distinct sound that Moulton created - it was the essence of soul recaptured in a modern and innovative package. It was about many faucets: from arrangement, mix down and execution. It was the final phase for dance music in the early and mid 70's to begin the work o many influenced by it's power.

TJM is a project produced by Tom Moulton which I call the finale of real disco music. It has the feel of all that Moulton worked for in disco music from his projects as a "disco re-mixer", producer, and his ideals and concepts.

I have taken the track "I Don't Need No Music" and placed it in the ReStructure format - which is a dance mix for the moment and by the moment in the true essence of what I know as the disco mix.

Dedicated to Mr. Tom Moulton

"I Don't Need No Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - TJM

"I Don't Need No Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - TJM

Thomas Jerome Moulton (TJM) did for disco music in the 70's what Berry Gordy created for Motown in the 60's. There was a distinct sound that Moulton created - it was the essence of soul recaptured in a modern and innovative package. It was about many faucets: from arrangement, mix down and execution. It was the final phase for dance music in the early and mid 70's to begin the work o many influenced by it's power.

TJM is a project produced by Tom Moulton which I call the finale of real disco music. It has the feel of all that Moulton worked for in disco music from his projects as a "disco re-mixer", producer, and his ideals and concepts.

I have taken the track "I Don't Need No Music" and placed it in the ReStructure format - which is a dance mix for the moment and by the moment in the true essence of what I know as the disco mix.

Dedicated to Mr. Tom Moulton

"Stand Up - Sit Down" by AKB - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Stand Up - Sit Down" by AKB - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

From Andy Kahn (who also wrote and produced "Hot Shot" by Karen Young on the West End label) wrote, produced and arranged tunes including "Stand Up Sit Down" on the RSO label. Along with Philadelphia DJ Kurt Borusiewicz, Andy was one-half the collaborative team of AKB in 1979.

I have taken the 1935 film "Top Hat" starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and placed the excitement of tap dancing on the disco beat.

The film was directed by Mark Sandrich

Featuring scenes from "Top Hat" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Stand Up - Sit Down" by AKB - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Stand Up - Sit Down" by AKB - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

From Andy Kahn (who also wrote and produced "Hot Shot" by Karen Young on the West End label) wrote, produced and arranged tunes including "Stand Up Sit Down" on the RSO label. Along with Philadelphia DJ Kurt Borusiewicz, Andy was one-half the collaborative team of AKB in 1979.

I have taken the 1935 film "Top Hat" starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and placed the excitement of tap dancing on the disco beat.

The film was directed by Mark Sandrich

Featuring scenes from "Top Hat" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Crown Heights Affair

"Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Crown Heights Affair

Soul and disco combined well are the craft that Crown Heights Affair mastered well. Their 1976 LP "Do It Your Way" was an early sign that soul music was quite comfortable on the disco dance floor.

"Dancin'" is now an old school favorite with the 60's psychedelic keyboards and funky guitars. A killer track. I have ReStructured this piece with several new added parts and pieces. Bringing the song a new feel.

The album was produced and arranged by Britt Britton and Freida Nerangis

"Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Crown Heights Affair

"Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Crown Heights Affair

Soul and disco combined well are the craft that Crown Heights Affair mastered well. Their 1976 LP "Do It Your Way" was an early sign that soul music was quite comfortable on the disco dance floor.

"Dancin'" is now an old school favorite with the 60's psychedelic keyboards and funky guitars. A killer track. I have ReStructured this piece with several new added parts and pieces. Bringing the song a new feel.

The album was produced and arranged by Britt Britton and Freida Nerangis

"Always Something There To Remind Me" by Viola Wills - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Always Something There To Remind Me" by Viola Wills - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Viola Wills contribution to disco music is majestic. Several of her cover versions of rock and pop songs are embedded on dance floors all over the world. "If You Could Read My Mind" from 1980 being one of the most memorable.

In 1981 she released a cover of "Always Something There To Remind Me" - a beautiful ballad written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David - covered again by Naked Eyes in 1982. Viola's production was by Jerry McCabe and Nick Straker.

I have taken the track and paired it up with the 1990 film, "Ghost" starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore - the story of a soul unable to leave his love as he protects and reminds her of a very special love. The concept is perfect with the mood of the song and the angle of the mix.

The film was directed by Jerry Zucker

Featuring scenes from "Ghost" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

This Disc Video Mix is dedicated lovingly to the memory of Viola Mae Wilkerson (1939 - 2009) - thank you Viola - your memory will always live on!

"Always Something There To Remind Me" by Viola Wills - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Always Something There To Remind Me" by Viola Wills - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Viola Wills contribution to disco music is majestic. Several of her cover versions of rock and pop songs are embedded on dance floors all over the world. "If You Could Read My Mind" from 1980 being one of the most memorable.

In 1981 she released a cover of "Always Something There To Remind Me" - a beautiful ballad written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David - covered again by Naked Eyes in 1982. Viola's production was by Jerry McCabe and Nick Straker.

I have taken the track and paired it up with the 1990 film, "Ghost" starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore - the story of a soul unable to leave his love as he protects and reminds her of a very special love. The concept is perfect with the mood of the song and the angle of the mix.

The film was directed by Jerry Zucker

Featuring scenes from "Ghost" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

This Disc Video Mix is dedicated lovingly to the memory of Viola Mae Wilkerson (1939 - 2009) - thank you Viola - your memory will always live on!

"Workin' and Slavin' (I Need Love)" by Midnight Rhythm - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Workin' and Slavin' (I Need Love)" by Midnight Rhythm - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Joe Long and Robby Adcock assembled a studio session in 1978 full of funky disco band elements and orchestrations that fit the period like a tuff pair of disco skates.

"Workin' and Slavin' (I Need Love)" was a single from the LP that solidified the excitement and growth of disco music. It was uplifting, hardcore and definitely taking dance floors by surprise. The pounding riffs and uplifting bridge were everything that disco aspired to be.

I have taken the 1976 comedy film "Car Wash" and tagged the disco track to a whole new meaning - it stars Darrow Igus, Otis Day, James Spinks, The Pointer Sisters, and Richard Pryor. The daily routine of hard work and the need for a little downtime for love are used in bits and pieces.

The film was directed by Michael Schultz

Featuring scenes from "Car Wash" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Ramon Sandoval - thanks for your work on Midnight Rhythm - a disco gem!

"Workin' and Slavin' (I Need Love)" by Midnight Rhythm - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Workin' and Slavin' (I Need Love)" by Midnight Rhythm - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Joe Long and Robby Adcock assembled a studio session in 1978 full of funky disco band elements and orchestrations that fit the period like a tuff pair of disco skates.

"Workin' and Slavin' (I Need Love)" was a single from the LP that solidified the excitement and growth of disco music. It was uplifting, hardcore and definitely taking dance floors by surprise. The pounding riffs and uplifting bridge were everything that disco aspired to be.

I have taken the 1976 comedy film "Car Wash" and tagged the disco track to a whole new meaning - it stars Darrow Igus, Otis Day, James Spinks, The Pointer Sisters, and Richard Pryor. The daily routine of hard work and the need for a little downtime for love are used in bits and pieces.

The film was directed by Michael Schultz

Featuring scenes from "Car Wash" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Ramon Sandoval - thanks for your work on Midnight Rhythm - a disco gem!

"He's The Greatest Dancer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sister Sledge

"He's The Greatest Dancer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sister Sledge

The disco era was one of the most exciting in music history with contributions by groups like Sister Sledge. Their 1978 LP "We Are Family" contained the formula which disco music was waiting for - both pop-wise and collective for it's own style. With the help of producers Bernard Edwards and Nile Rogers who began working production wonders with their classic guitar work.

"He's The Greatest Dancer" with it's funky lead and bass guitars and lush strings and lyrics make the disco beat come alive. It is perhaps one of the smooth disco tracks ever recorded.

I have taken the song into an extended ReStructure and added a few new pieces: new beats and bongos to give it a new direction to move with.

"He's The Greatest Dancer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sister Sledge

"He's The Greatest Dancer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sister Sledge

The disco era was one of the most exciting in music history with contributions by groups like Sister Sledge. Their 1978 LP "We Are Family" contained the formula which disco music was waiting for - both pop-wise and collective for it's own style. With the help of producers Bernard Edwards and Nile Rogers who began working production wonders with their classic guitar work.

"He's The Greatest Dancer" with it's funky lead and bass guitars and lush strings and lyrics make the disco beat come alive. It is perhaps one of the smooth disco tracks ever recorded.

I have taken the song into an extended ReStructure and added a few new pieces: new beats and bongos to give it a new direction to move with.