"Crazy Legs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donald Austin

"Crazy Legs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donald Austin

Donald Austin (Donald Rae Austin) is a guitarist from the early 70s who also performed with Ron Banks, Denise LaSalle and Fuzzy Haskins. His funk album from 1973 titled "Crazy Legs" is one of my favorite "funky-fests" of the time. Some great grooves and the work of strings that make soul and funk music of the early 70s period a groovy experience.

The title track "Crazy Legs" is one I can remember hearing from my childhood and always finding mesmerizing. I have take the 2:38 album track and extended with a ReStructure Mix to outline the early funk which influenced the soul and disco genres.

Always reminded me of the porno-soundtrack feel - and marks an excellent moment for guitar werk!

“Did You See That Girl?” by Lime - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Did You See That Girl?” by Lime  - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Lime is a high-energy group from the early 80s – Denis and Denyse Le Page – well known for the fantastic light-hearted love songs and dance anthems they created. Their 1986 album, “Take The Love” continuing on the electronic dance formula that wore feet out throughout the 80s and 2002.

I have taken the track “Did You See That Girl?” from the “Take The Love” project and blended it with the 1966 television sitcom, “That Girl” starring Marlo Thomas and Ted Bessell – using the backdrop of the aspiring actress with the fun-loving high energy song.

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Denis and Denyse Le Page

Featuring scenes from “That Girl” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Spellbound” by Arpeggio – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Spellbound” by Arpeggio – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Arpeggio is a disco group created by producer Simon Soussan – featuring Jessica Williams, Fred Sawyers, Jason Reed and Jerry Scott. “Love and Desire” is the first album and disco hit from 1978. The group released a second album titled “Breakout” in 1980 which had two dance floor hits “Saturday Night” and “Showdown”.

I have taken the single “Spellbound” from the “Love and Desire” LP and blended it with the 1954 Hitchcock psychological mystery thriller, “Spellbound” starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck – the film works on the love interest between psychoanalyst and the head of a mental asylum. It is one of the Hitchcock films that mystified me at a young age so using it with a romantic disco track was a twist – but wonderful to do.

The film was directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock

Featuring scenes from “Spellbound” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Morning Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Siren

"Morning Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Siren

Siren is a disco group from John Davis - who also gave us The Monster Orchestra ("Ain't That Enough For You". "Love Magic") and productions by Ruth 'Silky Waters ("Never Gonna Be The Same Again"), Philly Devotions, Universe City, John Travolta, Phyllis Hyman, Carol Douglas and Jet Brown. His sound hi is familiar with his John Davis and Monster Orchestra projects.

"Morning Music" is the flip-side to the 12" single "Open Up For Love" released in 1979. I have taken the 12" version of "Morning Music" and have given it a ReStructure Mix for an alternative version with an extended ware on the vocal verses and percussion breaks.

“Fly” by Pegasus – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Fly” by Pegasus – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Pegasus is a disco band produced by Jack Conrad (The Bottom Line) and had a minor disco hit titled, “Fly”. The big track was a percussion driven groove with lots of accented choruses whom were obviously quoting the theme from “Rocky” (“Gonna Fly Now”) with a new disco emphasis and energy. It was a big hot for me – since percussion is one of the big attractions to disco music.

I have taken an edited 12” version of “Fly” and paired it with the 1972 Blaxploitation film, “Superfly” starring Ron O’ Neal. The story of a cocaine dealer escaping the underground drug scene and the effects it had on the ghettos and its people. However, the original groovy soundtrack from “Superfly” by Curtis Mayfield should never be misplaced – this is only another view and edge on the action.

The film was directed by Gordon Parks, Jr.

Featuring scenes from “Superfly” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Bring It On Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love Unlimited Orchestra

"Bring It On Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love Unlimited Orchestra

Love Unlimited Orchestra is Barry White's 40-piece extravaganza whose classic piece. "Love's Theme" from 1973 helped to introduce a whole new sound and energy into soul music. The sweepings and funky guitars are the classic staple of early 70s dance music slowly emerging into a form of disco music which took dance floors into a whole new realm of fantasy and grooves.

"Bring It On Up" is from the 1975 album "Music Maestro Please" and is the classic sound of this ensemble. I have taken the 4:23 minute version of this funky and sophisticated piece and have given it a new ReStructure Mix. Working on the beautiful arrangement in a new way and adding some play on the intro - which can be remembered by most jocks as the into to the infamous "Party" Mix by Mach.

“The Genie” by Patti Austin –Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“The Genie” by Patti Austin –Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Patti Austin is a pop/jazz vocalist who is well known in the dance community for her hits, “Rhythm Of The Streets”, “Do You Love Me” and “It’s Gonna Be Special”. From her 1981 album, “Every Home Should Have One” comes the single “The Genie” – produced by Mr. Quincy Jones.

I have taken scenes from the television sitcom from 1965, “I Dream of Jeannie” with Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman to create the fantasy this great dance track creates.

Featuring scenes from “I Dream of Jeannie” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“New York” by MCL – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“New York” by MCL – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

MCL (Micro Chip League) is Alexander Henninger and Ken Taylor – an industrial/electronic German duo who released their album “Code Numbers” in 1987. The group is better known for their single “Carmen (Danger In Her Eyes)” with Deborah Sasson in 1988. This is one of my favorite industrial and hardcore groups and sounds of the late 80s.

I have taken their track “New York” (also featured on Razormaid) and blended in in this Disco Video Mix along with the 1980 psychological thriller, “Cruising” with Al Pacino with the mysterious and dark edge of this piece. The film about a cop going undercover in the gay hardcore leaver and S&M scene works like a horror flick as ominous as the crashing and thumping synth and drum effects.

The film was directed by William Friedkin

Featuring scenes from “Cruising” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Funky Monkey" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mandrill

"Funky Monkey" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mandrill

Madrill is Bundie Cenac, Carlos Wilson, Charles Padro, Claude "Coffee" Cave, Fudgie Kae, Louis Wilson, Neftali Santiago, Omar Mesa and Ric Wilson - a Latin-influenced funk/disco band.

"Funky Monkey" is from their 1977 LP "We Are One" produced by Jeff Lane - it is the funkiest disco track of that year and one of my further excursions into the realm of disco-fied grooves. It is old-school at it's finest.

I have taken the 12" single and have given it a new ReStructure Mix with a new intro and some disco-pulsed breaks along with a sample that is appropriate!

"Get Up, Action" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Digital Emotion

"Get Up, Action" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Digital Emotion

Digital Emotion is a Dutch group from Adams and Fleisner - who are G. Hessing, A. Mol, E. van Prehn, C. Bergman and E. Veerhoff. They are also known as Gazuzu, Tempo Rubato, Video Kids and X-Ray Connection. This is the early 80s answer to disco-continuance! Simple electronic dance music with a crazy overall feel.

"Get Up, Action" is from their first self titled LP - although the single was released in 1983 on Break Records. Elements, like the looping guitar are similar to "Funky Town" and follow along the same type of fun and whimsical sound and themes.

I have taken the original 12" version of "Get Up, Action" and have given it the ReStructure Mix treatment - adding a few breaks and also looping and creating some new pieces out of the electronic fun.

"Poppers" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Elite

"Poppers" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Elite

Elite is David Vinson, J. Pickett and Michelle Wilson - a fabulous and chic trio and produced by Tony Carrasco (Klein & M.B.O.) and arranged and conduced by Celso Valli (Tantra, Passengers).

"Poppers" is from the album "Boys On Hollywood Blvd" and is a statement for amyl nitrate which was a party favor on dance floors during the late 70s. This track si campy and fun - even though the outline is a bit silly. It has the full orchestration that we heard from Celso Valli with his Tantra and V.I.S.A. project. Great Italo-disco/high energy.

I have taken the album version of "Poppers" and recreated a ReStructure Mix to enhance the existing power-play production. It was a big hit in my club during the release of the album and has always been a favorite of Celso Valli and Tony Carrasco.

Dedicated to the two gentlemen who made Italo-disco a FAVOR on dance-floors" Mr. Tony Carrasco and Celso Valli

"Sorcerer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Jean

"Sorcerer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Jean

Norma Jean is a familiar name and voice in disco history. Not only is her voice apart of the magic of the band Chic - she is also the singer who made the weekends exciting with her 1978 dance floor track, "Saturday", Her self titled album from 1978 contained this hit and her follow-up single, "Sorcerer". The production is the masterful sound of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. The guitars and rhythm do not get any more serious than this.

I have taken the 12" version of "Sorcerer" - which is one that I have 3 copies of from wearing out both on turntables and rewinding on cassettes - and re-worked it into a new ReStructure Mix - creating new beat lops with some of the guitar fame of Chic and working Norma's lyrics and theme deeper and deeper.

A favorite and a great time to spend reworking this great track!

"Bad Reputation" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ritchie Family

"Bad Reputation" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ritchie Family

The Ritchie Family's 1979 album "Bad Reputation" had to have been the most anticipated release of that year - after all it was The Ritchie Family who made the dance floor a main stage - with their "Best Disco In Town" This production from Jacques Morali and Henry Belolo is one of the most exciting sounds of disco.

The vocals by Vera Brown, Jacqui Smith-Lee and Theodosia "Dodie" Draher simply "kick-ass"! This is my kind of disco!

I have taken the album version of "Bad Reputation" and have given it a new ReStructure Mix. This mix adds to the excitement and energy of the deceitful lover. Well, on to the next best thing...a Ritchie Family remix!

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Hans R. de Vries for his non-stop support of the great divas of disco: The Ritchie Family! Thank you, Hans...you have a "good reputation" with me.

"Never Get Enough Of Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Street People

"Never Get Enough Of Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Street People

Street People is a disco project from 1976 - produced by Mr. Ray Dahrouge - long before he made us feel the magic of his own album "Rendezvous With Destiny" in 1979. Street People is one of the soulful sounds of disco music. Many of the arrangements give the vocal group a wonderful opportunity to sing wonderful love songs.

"Never Get Enough Of Your Love" is from the 1976 album "Street People" and was the first single originally released in 1975 on Vigor Records. I have taken the album version and have given it a new ReStructure Mix outline to extend the groovy keyboards and funky guitars.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Mr. Ray Dahrouge in appreciation for his great work and continued connection to those who are in awe of his talent...as myself!

“Dancing Is Dangerous” by Noel – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Dancing Is Dangerous” by Noel – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Noel is one of the memorable disco projects of 1979. The album produced by Ron Mael and Russell Mael of Sparks fame displayed the sound created by computer-disco genius, Giorgio Moroder. It was the thumping and pulsating synthesizers which dance floors were ready for at this point when disco had reached its peak. “Dancing Is Dangerous” is the first release and the most classic productions of the electronic disco era.

I have taken the 1980 slasher film “Prom Night” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Leslie Nielsen to the storyboard of this disco piece and worked the disco prom theme along with the killer on the loose creating havoc on this celebration with a disco beat … and plenty of “getting’ down”!

The film was directed by Paul Lynch

Featuring scenes from “Prom Night” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"My Forbidden Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tapps

"My Forbidden Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tapps

Tapps is Allan Coelho, Barbara Doust, Candy Berthiaume and Tony DaCosta - a high energy group from the early 80s. Their big track "My Forbidden Lover" is one of the high energy preludes to the impact that dance floors would feel again during the mid and late 80s.

The single was produced by Jean Zevers who also produced Ambiance

I have taken the original 12" vocal and instrumental and created a new ReStructure Mix to tease the synths, vocals and beats of this classic song. It beats as a familiar 80s dance track - yet has it's own feel.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to high energy fans everywhere!

“Goddess Of Love” by Soif de la Vie – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Goddess Of Love” by Soif de la Vie – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Soif de la Vie is a disco group from Germany featuring Rosay Wortham on lead vocals for the 1985 high energy track, “Goddess Of Love”. The band was heard with two releases following both with different vocalists. “Goddess Of Love” caused quite a stir on high-energy dance floors with its rolling sequencers and roaring vocals and a theme of a temptress working her mystery.

I have taken the 1954 film, “The Barefoot Contessa” starring Ava Gardner and Humphrey Bogart – the story about the life and loves of a fictional Spanish sex symbol, Maria Vargas. With Ava Gardner playing the lead there is no question where my direction was here.

The film was directed by Joseph l. Mankiewicz

Featuring scenes from “The Barefoot Contessa” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Searchin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean

"Searchin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean

Hazell Dean is a British pop-high energy artist who is an early diva icon of the Stock, Aitken and Waterman machine. Her 1984 album "Heart First" has the big high energy hit, Searchin"" which became the sounding drum for high energy dance music in the early 80s. It was a big moment for dance floors - only is it could keep up.

I have taken the original 12" version of "Searchin'" and created a ReStructure Mix - breaking the song into more segments and using parts of the vocals to tease the flow of the remix. It is one of many dancers favorite singles of 1983 and continues to remind us of the excitement and fun dance music is all about.

"Every Home Should Have One" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pattie Austin

"Every Home Should Have One" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pattie Austin
Patti Austin is a pop/jazz/dance singer from New York who began her recording career in 1976 with her album "End Of The Rainbow". Her 1981 project with Quincy Jones was "Every Home Should Have One" - featuring the singles, "Do You Love Me", "The Genie", the ballad "Baby, Come To Me" with James Ingram and the title track.

I have taken the 12" version which is the album version of 3:31 and have given it a ReStructure Mix - accenting it with a new length and some breaks and few extended verses and choruses. It is one of my favorite pop dance tracks which could never be played due to not only it's short length but also it lacking a club feel.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Ms. Austin and all of the die-hard mean and women who support dance music and the fabulous divas!

"You Make Me Feel Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ann Joy

"You Make Me Feel Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ann Joy

Ann Joy is a disco artist produced in Canada by the the master of disco percussion, Mr. Peter DiMilo. This project was released in 1980 and featured a cover of Giorgio & Chris' "Love Now Hurt Later". Ann displays the favor of the classic disco chanteuse - with plenty of sexy notes and emotions.

"You Make Me Feel Good" is a track off of the album which displays the sound of DiMilo's classic drums as we heard in his Erotic Drum Band projects. My ReStructure Mix takes pieces of a couple of DiMilo classics and adds them to the new edit and production.

Dedicated to Mr. Peter DiMilo in thanks for making the dance floor go 'BOOM' in the late 70s. An experience that can never be replaced or forgotten.