Artist: VA Title: Studio 54 5th Edition: The Biggest and Best Disco Collection Ever! Year Of Release: 2006 Label: Sony BMG Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco, Synth-pop Quality: mp3@320 kbps Total Time: 6:29:19
Studio 54 was the epicenter of '70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolise an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.
The compilation “VA - Studio 54 ‘5th Edition’, The Biggest And Best Disco Collection Ever! [2006]” is a remarkable homage to the pulsating and transformative period of disco, with a special focus on the legendary Studio 54. Released in 2006, this collection embodies the quintessential music that characterized this vibrant era.
Situated in the bustling metropolis of New York City, Studio 54 was not merely a nightclub. It was a cultural revolution that amalgamated music, fashion, and celebrity in an unprecedented manner. During its heyday in the late 1970s, Studio 54 was the nerve center of the disco dance and music movement. The club was famed for its discerning and subjective admission policies, which were based on an individual’s style and appearance, fostering an ambiance of glamour and exclusivity.
The music that reverberated through the halls of Studio 54 was a vital element of its charm. The tracks in this box set mirror the diverse array of genres that resonated within the club, spanning electronic, hip hop, Latin, funk, and soul. This assortment of musical styles is a testament to the inclusive and exploratory ethos of the era.
The “VA - Studio 54 ‘5th Edition’” is more than a mere assortment of tracks. It is a sonic time machine that whisks listeners back to the core of the disco era. It encapsulates the dynamism, creativity, and exhilaration of a time when music was a binding force that drew people together on the dance floor. This compilation is a tribute to Studio 54, a venue that etched an indelible imprint on the music landscape and continues to shape pop culture. It is an essential acquisition for those yearning to experience the enchantment of the Studio 54 era anew. (B)
Tracklist
CD 1 01. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove 04:07 02. Pointer Sisters - Fire 03:28 03. Bill Withers - Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix) 04:08 04. Emotions - Best Of My Love 03:41 05. Four Tops - Loco In Acapulco 04:32 06. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Baby Don't Change Your Mind 03:14 07. Heatwave - Boogie Nights 03:37 08. Average White Band - Pick Up The Pieces 04:00 09. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real 03:25 10. O'Jays - Backstabbers 03:06 11. Rose Royce - Best Love 03:49 12. Peter Brown - They Only Come Out At Night 04:14 13. Deniece Williams - It's Your Conscience 03:48 14. Drifters - Kissing In The Back Row Of The Movies 03:32 15. Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down 04:05 16. Isley Brothers - It's A Disco Night 04:12 17. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - I Wonder If I Take You Home 03:23 18. Quick - The Rhythm Of The Jungle 04:00 19. Toto - Georgy Porgy 05:07 20. Maynard Ferguson - Ganna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky) 04:24
CD 2 01. Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground 03:44 02. Dan Hartman - Relight My Fire 03:45 03. Billy Ocean - Nights (Feel Like Gettin' Down) 04:42 04. Labelle - Lady Marmalade 03:14 05. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 03:58 06. Odyssey - Going Back To My Roots 05:25 07. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica 03:52 08. George Duke - Shine On 03:48 09. Dee C Lee - Selina Wow Wow 03:07 10. Full Force - Alice! I Want You Just For Me 03:46 11. Tony Terry - Lovey Dovey 03:34 12. Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing 03:18 13. Malcolm McLaren - Something's Jumpin' In Your Shirt 04:53 14. Harvey Mason - Groovin' You 04:47 15. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time 03:59 16. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - The Love I Lost 03:33 17. Modern Talking - You're My Heart, You're My Soul 03:20 18. Melba Moore - This Is It 03:30 19. Brick - Dazz 03:22 20. Tyrone Brunson - The Smurf 03:38
CD 3 01. Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band - Cherchez La Famme 05:45 02. Trammps - Love Epidemic 04:50 03. Vicki Sue Robinson - Turn The Beat Around 03:51 04. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) 03:32 05. Time Bandits - Live It Up 03:59 06. Tina Charles - I Love To Love 03:04 07. MFSB & The Three Degrees - T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) 03:45 08. Liza Minnelli - Losing My Mind 04:08 09. Evelyn 'Champagne' King - Shame 02:59 10. Rodney Franklin - The Groove 03:14 11. Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid 03:30 12. Teena Marie - Ooo La La La 04:01 13. Intruders - She's A Winner 02:25 14. Marlena Shaw - Love Dancin' 04:36 15. Flame - On The Strength 03:59 16. Chimes - 1-2-3 03:24 17. Hugh Masekela - Don't Go Lose It Baby 05:52 18. Cheryl Lynn - Shake It Up Tonight 04:08 19. Heatwave - The Groove Line 04:18 20. Reddings - Remote Control 04:00
CD 4 01. KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up 04:08 02. London Beat - I've Been Thinking About You 03:51 03. Pasadenas - Tribute (Right On) 04:17 04. Three Degrees - The Runner 03:40 05. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady 04:22 06. O'Jays - For The Love Of Money 03:45 07. Dan Hartman - Instant Replay 03:23 08. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Taste Of Bitter Love 03:41 09. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out 04:56 10. George Duke - Reach For It 03:52 11. Earth, Wind & Fire - In The Stone 04:27 12. Deniece Williams - Free 03:45 13. Bruce Johnstone - Pipeline 03:59 14. Rebbie Jackson - Centipede 03:10 15. The Limit - Say Yeah 04:22 16. Esther Phillips - What A Difference A Day Makes 03:39 17. Krystol - After The Dance Is Through 04:16 18. Mtume - Juicy Fruit 03:14 19. Billy Paul - Thanks For Saving My Life 02:57 20. Average White Band - Cut The Cake 04:04
CD 5 01. Hall & Oates - I Can't Go For That 05:07 02. Weather Girls - It's Raining Men 03:33 03. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music 03:03 04. Isley Borthers - That Lady 03:59 05. Pointer Sisters - Jump 04:20 06. Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band - I'll Play The Fool 04:48 07. Billy Ocean - Loverboy 04:08 08. Dj jazzy jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime 04:28 09. Emotions - I Should Be Dancing 04:15 10. Herbie Hancock - Tell Everybody 03:58 11. Q - Dancin' Man 02:36 12. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much 03:43 13. Andrea True Connection - More More More 03:01 14. Fox The Fox - Precious Little Diamond 04:00 15. Pia Zadora - Dance Out Of My Head 03:35 16. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair 03:00 17. Peter Brown - (Love Is Just) The Game 04:11 18. Angela Bofill - Holdin' Out For Love 03:16 19. Jacksons - Can You Feel It 04:01 20. Ramsey Lewis - Sun Godess 04:05