Rock The Boat: Classic Disco By The HUES CORPORATION

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The terrific bouncy disco beat (reminiscent of such hits as "Aquarius," "Concrete And Clay" and a whole host of great songs by Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons spanning over two decades) made this song a sing along, dance along Hues Corporation Sensation when it first emerged on Top 40 radio.

We were secretly singing "Rock The Boat" when we were sitting in class. Clubs, discos and juke joints were firing it out all over the USA.

Ironically, the beat of this wonderful DiscoDAZZ re-discovery is also suitable for a light calypso (very apropos of the sailing lyrics) or for a slow and swinging meringue or merengue [Did I spell that correctly either time?].

Find out more about this "M" dance which is wild to mix up with a hustle -- which will ultimately confuse the crap out of your dance partner, who had best have a great sense of humor, as well as balance -- by visiting The Westchester Ballroom Blog or Website.

Enjoy this perfect gold nugget of early discomania [DAZZcomania ?]. Either click on the link or on the embedded YouTube video player:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dndAXxqJbc0&feature=related



"our love is like a ship on the ocean/ we've been sailing with a cargo full of love and devotion/ so I'd like to know where/ you got the notion..." - THE HUES CORPORATION

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Michael Pagan

Michael has over 30 titles in the USA in American Rhythm Style and American Ballroom Dancing including Hustle and Salsa.

He has 25 years of teaching and performing experience in New York City. He is teaching group classes and private lessons in American Style and International Style Ballroom & Latin. 

Michael is also available for Pro Am Competition and Coaching.

Dazz digs this Latino Divino. Met him at The Westchester Ballroom, and instantly became thankful that I can sing and play a musical instrument...

because this gentleman dances and moves like no one's business, baby.

 

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Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe - DAZZlexia

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One of the catchiest, finest popular songs of the middle - late 1970s. Full orchestration, great backup vocals, sock-it-to-you message, super treble/twangy guitar instrumental in the middle of the pop single. This is an in-concert version performed in 1979 -- the first version was recorded in 1976.

This is not exactly about tough love... it's a bit more sophisticated, though subtle; it has to do with restraint, resilience and a bit of manipulation. Psychology majors welcome. In fact, D.J. Sherman, President of MPower Brands Partnership recommends that we all gain some valuable insight into love and the games people play by listening to this song and studying the lyrics. There may be a pop quiz on Monday.

Click on either the hyperlink or the video player below to savor this great song and exceptional live performance -- this guy might be almost as good as Bo Donaldson And The Heywoods!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM4RtUo5s0g



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Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen - Before "Men In Black"

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Patrice Rushen ... how she made us single gents sweat....

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Well before the movie "Men In Black" first came out, and probably when Will Smith had begun his first big role in "The Fresh Prince Of Belaire," funky disco singer Patrice Rushen had an iconic hit with "Forget Me Nots."

A haunting tune with a bit of recurring synth violin (sounding like a steadily, beating Alfred Hitchcock sound effect), electric piano and a snappy, punchy, unforgettable bass line (with a nice a capella solo in the middle of the song), I was dancing my platform heels off (actually, it was more like a drunken stagger) at Channel 80, a Disco in Long Island where 1) my friend George was always meeting girls and disappearing, and where 2) they had a free midnight buffet so I would feed my super-efficient [sigh] metabolism with mini-pizzas, egg rolls and cocktail weenies before walking out to the parking lot alone.

Of course George was long gone, which is why we took separate cars.

This song brings me back to my first apartment, with its agonies and occasional victories.

Turn up the volume, turn on the bass boost, clcik on the link or the video player below, and let your blood pulse to the riveting straight-four beat of Patrice Rushen. Is it my imagination, or is someone wearing Aramis, or perhaps Polo, by Ralph Lauren? Hmmmm.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amzp7W0RkPA&feature=related






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Baby It's You! - Smith (Cool 60's headgear).

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Mama Lion and Smith shook us up and knocked us down. (The reverse would be unthinkable).

When DAZZ was a mere innocent in the 1960's, he (I'm speaking in the third person for some reason -- perhaps too much Geritol) heard this song on the radio (performed by the unknown group Smith and sung with smoky, seductive subtlety by "Mama Lion") and he thought that it was mysterious, sneaky, haunting and every so slightly funkacious. The Beatles earlier version of the song never caught much traction. The Shirelles' original version of the song was was a bit better than the Beatles' version, but just fading into the archives while a good many of their other works are 1960's classics [my favorite being "Foolish Little Girl"].

Then, when I saw Smith perform on television, with Mama Lion looking very seductively 60's and with a psychedelic Peggy Lipton from Mod Squad kind of sexy 'lectricity, I was smitten. There was an intense psychedelic power rock sound to the group -- but the magic was that it was suppressed and bottled up, building up tension in every devout listener (I was one of those) until the refrain, when the band let it jump out of the cage.

Listen for the abrupt stops (tacets) after each full, explosive refrain. Amaxing dynamics, and iconic for the psychedelic sixties. They were, like far out, Man.

Pump up the volume, click on the link or video player below, sit back, and feel the jolt. As for Mama and Smith, I'm a loyalist, trying to wake up my sector of cyberspace to some fabulous music. Truly: Rock and roll never forgets. - RadioDAZZ


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Lightning Strikes! - Lou Christie - RadioDAZZ Classix

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I was a kid in elementary school when I first this song. Lou Christie's incredible on-and-off falsetto took me for a joyous ride. Brilliantly written, very complex, dramatic changes in dynamics and a full orchestra (deluxe with chick singers) laying out this politically-incorrect, primitive, sexist song of wild passion. A+ all around: writing (both music and hysterical lyrics), arranging, orchestration, and performance. Lou Christie was the "other" Jersey Boy of his day. Listen for the modulations, intense thundering drum rolls, electric bass rifts, and brass (saxophones, bones, trumpets...mmmmmm!) enough to set the hairs on the back of your neck tingling.

Rich, full orchestration. I dedicate this song to my daughter, Leslie who quickly adopted it as her anthem after she'd heard it played once or twice in my car (a super oldies tape), but when she had just graduated (summa cum laude) in potty training. She would sing this song over and over throughout the day. "Lightning Strikes". Just click to play.

As an added bonus, dedicated to my younger sister who was a rock and roller before I even realized that I was a nerd, I'm also giving you a bonus extra -- my favorite Lou Christie RadioDAZZ classic, "I'm Gonna Make You Mine." Tasty and terrific, with surround sound and positive energy enough to light up Metropolis. Great keyboards, great chorus. What a rush to the soul.

Cherish every sacred second of these songs, and make a fool of yourself if you dare! Sing out loud. You might just start something...

LIGHTNING STRIKES

http://youtu.be/LyRqdzF8swY



And now the bonus....


I'M GONNA MAKE YOU MINE




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