REISSUE: “Make That Move” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Shalamar

REISSUE: “Make That Move” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Shalamar Shalamar is Jody Watley, Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel. Their disco hits “Uptown Festival” and “Second Time Around” are classics from the disco era and their 1980 project titled “Three For Love” delivered a new sound for the trio. Produced by Leon Sylvers, III and portrays the sound of 80s funk in a polished manner. “Make That Move” is the single which follows closely to “Second Time Around” as the electronic funk edge pulls the trios lovely voices. Shalamar brings the 80s into a fresh new sound and also maintains the respect that is deserved. I have taken the 12” single of “Make That Move” and edited a ReStructure Mix for a tribute to Shalamar and the 80s funk scene. The guitar elements are reworked in several parts of this new arrangement keeping intact the original groove with just a touch of drop-outs and breaks for a new option.

REISSUE :“And The Beat Goes On” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – The Whispers

REISSUE :“And The Beat Goes On” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – The Whispers The Whispers are a soul group from the late 60s and throughout the 70s who left a string of ballads to keep any romance alive and in 1979 their anthem “And The Beat Goes On” did the same for dance floors. A big funk record and one big Dick Griffey transitional song for a group taking part in the disco and dance phenomena of the period. This one makes it seem easy for groove to take over and relay the intended message. I have taken the 12” version of “And The Beat Goes On” to replay the beats and groove in a new way for this ReStructure Mix. It is a bit more adventurous in looping and breaks and is intended to move it into a whole new realm. One of the big dance floor hits on my club and another reason why disco/soul and dance music has been so lasting.

REISSUE: "On The Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The B. B. & Q. Band

REISSUE: "On The Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The B. B. & Q. Band The B. B. & Q. Band (Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens Band) is a funk/disco project between producer Jacques Fred Petrus and arranger/conductor Mauro Malavasi - a big follow up from their very successful and familiar band Change from 1980. It is a move from Italo-disco to New York disco with the help of keyboards and the groove's created from the magic guitars of Chic from the late 70s. "On The Beat" is the LP and single from the 1981 LP which is one of the finest of the period in funk and disco. Being one of the most played funk tracks of the time and a refined old-school feel. I have ReStructured the song creating a mild intro with the groove and beats kicked up for a few to give the song a burst of energy and pizazz. It is one of my favorites and one of the few I can stop singing once I start.

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Undercover Girl" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sharon Redd

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Undercover Girl" 

- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sharon Redd

ReStructure Mix Update (8/27/20) “Slave To Love” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sammy Allen

ReStructure Mix Update (8/27/20) “Slave To Love” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sammy Allen

Sammy Allen is a German Euro-dance artist from the mid-80s who released 2 singles which helped to keep the electronic dance aura alive. “Slave To Love” is a single released in 1988 – produced by Alf Siol. This track follows the patterns of a rock anthem which may had relevance in the early 80s. A simple keyboard arrangement in the Asian-wave style of the late 80s dance floor. This German production was featured on the Night’n Day Records which has some major slick releases in the period. The sheer ecstasy in the vocal makes this one a bit camp and as always it worked on dance floors.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Slave To Love” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for the excitement of the Euro-dance sound of dance music. The arrangement has been stretched out and laid over a phantom percussion to give more of an underground sound to the track.

DISCO'S REVENGE! - An "explosion" this BIG will never go away!

DISCO'S REVENGE! - An "explosion" this BIG will never go away!

“Relight My Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dan Hartman - https://youtu.be/zC_W4YbwrnU

“Disco Power” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – U.N. - https://youtu.be/qscwtZn7fQg

"Don't Stop Dancing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - France Joli - https://youtu.be/dssAxBlwMIk

"Music Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Revanche - https://youtu.be/TlbMJtktyok

"Can't Stop The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People - https://youtu.be/k9k2yWKGRL4

PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZf_Di4CnGo0XPbQw3dxNA4WbGZaU8RS5

REISSUE: "Can't Stop The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People

REISSUE: "Can't Stop The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People The big close of an era of disco music is the climatic track from Village People and Jacques Morali, who produced and composed. The theme from the short-lived film which was awaited so as the big disco epic. It did not do so well in the theatre arena but picked up on the soundtrack end. And with Village People and The Ritchie Family as featured artists it was all disco fans needed. "Can't Stop The Music" is ReStructured from the 12" long version and given a few new pieces to remind you of the disco floor and it's allure. Dedicated to the boys from the troupe and their everlasting effect on the uplifting sound and period of disco music.

REISSUE: "Music Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Revanche

REISSUE: "Music Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Revanche
Perhaps one of the most perplexing of times online would be researching the life of Jacques Fred Petrus - there is much about the man but in many conflicting manners which take away some of the magic of his background. The bottom line is that his productions created a sound for disco that was taken to heart. From Macho's "I'm A Man" to his studio ensembles with Change ("Paradise", "A Lover's Holiday", etc.) his influence as a producer and contractor stand firm - this is some fantastic music. A cloud to escape on. Many of his productions are essential. Mauro Malavasi is the genius behind the music side along with many talented musicians and vocalist. "Music Man" is one of my all-time favorites in Petrus' style - I have taken the "bull by the horns" so to speak and chopped the heck out of this masterpiece. It's like 2 "Mona Lisa's" in one room!

REISSUE: "Don't Stop Dancing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - France Joli

REISSUE: "Don't Stop Dancing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - France Joli France Joli is the Canadian disco diva who took dance floors prisoner after the release of her first LP "France Joli" - tracks like "Come To Me", "Let Go" and "Don't Stop Dancing" were instant hits. It was the refined disco formula that had been in the works during the late 70s. I have ReStructured "Don't Stop Dancing" and edited the original album version to give the song a whole new arrangement and feel. It was a pleasure to hear the horns, strings, percussion and sound of this great period in disco history. The album was produced by Tony Green and arranged by Denis LePage

REISSUE: “Disco Power” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – U.N.

REISSUE: “Disco Power” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – U.N. U.N. is a disco project from producer Tony Green who also delivered classic by France Joli, Freddie James, Norma Lewis, Geraldine Hunt, Caroline Bernier and many early disco and high energy projects. This production features the lead vocals of Goldie Alexander (“Show You My Love”) and backing are The Sweethearts of Sigma (Barbra Ingram, Carla Benson and Evette Benton). “Disco Power” is the first release and pulls a punch with its tribute to the music of the time which created a unity and lasting feeling of good energy and celebration. This one is the essence of the energy which disco music became from the mid and late 70s. I have taken the album version of “Disco Power” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix which adds more of the riffs in places where it pumps more energy out of this geyser of disco percussion, handclaps and bass. It is a tribute to Tony Green and Denis Le Page who arranged this powerhouse album.

REISSUE: “Relight My Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dan Hartman

REISSUE: “Relight My Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dan Hartman Dan Hartman began his disco career with a bang - "Instant Replay" was a huge hit on dance floors in 1978 and ignited a high energy sound in clubs that began a new era of dance music. His second album "Relight My Fire" in 1979 was the time period for the height of disco madness. The title cut is now a classic along side the instrumental piece "Vertigo". I have taken "Relight My Fire" and have given it a new ReStructure Mix to place a new emphasis on the feel and importance of Dan's music both at the tail end of the 70s and during the early 80s. This mix works on the excitement of the strings, pianos and Dan's fabulous composition and theme. Sadly, Dan Hartman passed in 1994 - but his music lives on in the energy of disco and the hearts of many who experienced it. The music always gives way to new life and is here to create new memories for those willing to free their souls and feet. For you, lovingly, Mr. Hartman

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 8/26/20): "Let's Make It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vallerie Allington

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 8/26/20): "Let's Make It" 

- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vallerie Allington

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Slave To Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sammy Allen

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Slave To Love" 

- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sammy Allen

ReStructure Mix Update (8/26/20) “Unchained Melody/Need Your Love” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Clem Curtis

ReStructure Mix Update (8/26/20) “Unchained Melody/Need Your Love” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Clem Curtis

Clem Curtis is a singer from Trinidad, West Indies who was originally from a group called The Foundations from 1966 through 1968. The disco era was fortunate enough to have Clem record his cover version of The Righteous Brothers 1964 hit produced by Phil Spector, “Unchained Melody” with a disco arrangement produced by Tony Sadler. Clem’s single was released in 1979 on RCA Records and is one of the underground favorites among those DJ’s who did not miss it due to over saturation of this big disco year. This dance version allows Clem to deliver a wonderful vocal over a 70’s funky arrangement with guitars and the sweet strings sweeping across the groove. The titled “Unchained Melody” comes from the film that the song was featured in titled “Unchained” released in 1955.

I have taken Clem’s beautiful disco version and reworked a new ReStructure Mix which pays homage to The Righteous Brothers version and rearranges the original without the camp chorus girls. The vocal is extended as rightfully as it should for this new disco sparkler.

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 8/26/20): "Looking Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Oh, Romeo

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 8/26/20): "Looking Out" 

- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Oh, Romeo

IT IS MORE THAN THE PELVIC THRUST - IT'S DISCO DON'T YOU KNOW

IT IS MORE THAN THE PELVIC THRUST - IT'S DISCO DON'T YOU KNOW

"Fingers” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Lea - https://youtu.be/DTpoXxjAL3k

“Shout It Out” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Astaire - https://youtu.be/wN7gtj9-w-w

“Wastin' My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers - https://youtu.be/kjP7_2JgWTE

“Don’t Give Your Love (So Easily)” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kimyla - https://youtu.be/88AeG-lj4ls

"Computer Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q - https://youtu.be/Fw0UZByHozo

PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZf_Di4CnGo0wcupPJ-6unMQ2aWsx7z17

REISSUE: "Computer Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q

REISSUE: "Computer Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q
Suzy Q began a studio concept by Canadian producer, Jerry Cucuzzella - during the period of "Computer Music" which was released in 1985 lead vocals were performed by Angie Vileno. "Computer Music" is one of the 80s high-NRG gems. It has the lovely and sweet melodic disco diva welcoming fantasy for the dance floor and music pumping out an aerobic-like workout., I have taken the original 12" and ReStructured a journey for this track and added a few "computer" elements to fit into a new technology and meaning.

REISSUE: “Don’t Give Your Love (So Easily)” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kimyla

REISSUE: “Don’t Give Your Love (So Easily)” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kimyla Kimyla is a high energy disco project from producers Bobby Orlando and Don Oriolo and features the rolling synthesizer work and heavy drum percussion that made a statement for Orlando in the 80’s. It was his new formula that put the break before the chorus or verse and dance floors of the time period ate it up. “Don’t Give Your Love (So Easily)” is one of the most powerful pieces from Orlando and pulses out over and over with the begging female chorus with such distinction and emotion. It is one of my favorites of the dance period and brings back memories of crowded dance floors moving furiously to catch up with the rhythm. I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Don’t Give Your Love (So Easily)” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with more of that percussion divided into more parts and the chorus chopped and served into more breaks.

REISSUE: “Wastin' My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers

REISSUE: “Wastin' My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers Phyllis and Helen Duncan are the powerhouse vocals behind Sticky Fingers - they are also known as The Duncans, The Duncan Sisters and THP (THP #2). I have always favored their strong and sass-ful vocals that always end up resonating a beautiful edge. "Wastin' My Love" is a track from the Prelude album simply titled "Sticky Fingers" and was produced by Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison (THP, The Duncan Sisters, American Fade, Skatt Bros., The Immortals, Shayne Jackson, Southern Exposure and The Grand Tour). Simply the top disco producers with a wide range of orchestrated dance music. This LP was one of my favorite disco projects and continues to pull my heart and feet into it's excitement. I have taken "Wastin' My Love" and reshaped it like clay - trying hard not to take away from the original sound of it's layered production.

REISSUE: “Shout It Out” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Astaire

REISSUE: “Shout It Out” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Astaire Astaire is a high energy project from producers Nigel Stock and John Davies and on the UK high energy label Passion Records. The success of this sound of a pounding beat and keyboards that feel like a classical instrument are only the start here. Vocals for Astaire are provided early on by Tracy Ackerman and later Jill Saward. Many of the songs by Astaire are focused on the old disco concept of love, life and dancing. The massive impact of high energy music can be attributed to projects as this. I have taken the song “Shout It Out” which is the B-side to the 1985 release of “In The Name Of Love” – both wonderful dance tracks that bring to mind a whole new feeling and excitement of dance floors in the early 80s. I used much of the keyboard riffs and layered over pieces to not only lengthen the song but also work a deeper experience that could only happen in a discotheque.