On The Groove Train - Volume 2: 1974-1985

On The Groove Train - Volume 2: 1974-1985

On The Groove Train - Volume 2: 1974-1985

A second volume of rarities from the international back catalogue releases of legendary disco producer Giorgio Moroder - ranging from the late great Donna Summer, whose career he launched, to many of his lesser-known protégés. Moroder’s Musicland Studios produced the most influential disco music outside America in the 1970s and 1980s, and this collection dating from 1974-85 takes in the genre’s heyday. Acts featured include studio house band Munich Machine, bearded, sometime Miami Vice actor Richard T Bear, American chanteuse Roberta Kelly and Moroder himself duetting (as Giorgio and Chris) with female singer and pianist Chris Bennett. Americans Janis Ian and Melissa Manchester also collaborated with Moroder, the former with the 1979 hit single ‘Fly Too High’, the single edit of which is included here. In-depth liner note by Michael Heatley details the many different vocal and instrumental permutations Moroder used to create his music. Expertly remastered – superb sound - top quality reproduction. The best in the business!

Tracklist

CD 1:

01. Kung Fu’s Back Again – Part I – ROBERTA KELLY – Single A-side (Germany) Atlantic ATL 10542, ℗ 1974

02. Moonshiner – TRACEY DEAN – Single A-side (Germany) Decca D 29230, ℗ 1974

03. Boy On The Ball – TRACEY DEAN – Single B-side ‘Moonshiner’ (Germany) Decca D 29230, ℗ 1974

04. Denver Dream – DONNA SUMMER – Single A-side (Belgium) Lark Records INS 7510, ℗ 1975

05. Something’s In The Wind – DONNA SUMMER – Single B-side ‘Denver Dream’ (Belgium) Lark Records INS 7510, ℗ 1975

06. Bump The Twist – SPEED LIMIT – Single A-side (Germany) Oasis 16892, ℗ 1976

07. Disco Man – CHRIS BENNETT – Single A-side (UK) Bradley’s Records BLAK 1001, ℗ 1976

08. This Perfect Day – CHRIS BENNETT – Single B-side ‘Disco Man’ (UK) Bradley’s Records BLAK 1001, ℗ 1976

09. Doctor Funk – SMILEY introducing KAREN TAYLOR – Single A-side (France) Barclay 620321, ℗ 1977

10. Love Is You – THE BEEPERS – Single A-side (Germany) Oasis 15517, ℗ 1978

11. Love Now, Hurt Later – GIORGIO & CHRIS – Single A-side (Mexico) RCA Victor SP 5150, ℗ 1978

12. Let This Night Go On For Days – GIORGIO & CHRIS – Single B-side ‘Love Now, Hurt Later’ (Mexico) RCA Victor SP 5150, ℗ 1978

13. Fly Too High (Single Version) – JANIS IAN – Single A-side (UK) CBS 12-7936, ℗1979

14. You Can (Single Version) – MADLEEN KANE – Single A-side (Italy) Durium DE 3188, Chalet Records, ℗1981

15. Don’t Wanna Lose You – MADLEEN KANE – Single B-side ‘You Can’ (France) Trema 410165, ℗1981

16. Mon Amour – MADLEEN KANE – Single B-side ‘You Can’ (USA) Chalet Records C 1225, ℗1981

17. Playing For Time (Single Version) – MADLEEN KANE – Single A-side (France) Trema 410201, ℗ 1981

18. Thief Of Hearts (Short Version) – MELISSA MANCHESTER – Single B-side ‘Thief Of Hearts (Dance Mix)’ (Germany) Casablanca Records 880308-1, ℗1984

19. The Runner – RICHARD T. BEAR – Single A-side (Germany) Teldec 614435, ℗1985

20.Pandora’s Box (Single Version) – DONNA – Single B-side ‘Virgin Mary’ (Netherlands) Groovy GR 1215, ℗ 1975

21. Kung Fu’s Back Again – Part II – ROBERTA KELLY – Single B-side ‘Kung Fu’s Back Again’ (Germany) Atlantic ATL 10542, ℗ 1974
CD 2:

01. Virgin Mary – DONNA SUMMER – Single A-side (Netherlands) Groovy GR 1215, ℗ 1975

02. The Disco Twist – SPEED LIMIT – Single B-side ‘Bump The Twist’ (Germany) Oasis 16892, ℗ 1976

03. Funk You Very Much – SMILEY introducing KAREN TAYLOR – Single B-side ‘Doctor Funk’ (France) Barclay 620321, ℗ 1977

04. Love Trap – THE BEEPERS – Single B-side ‘Love Is You’ (Germany) Oasis 15517, ℗ 1978

05. Love Now, Hurt Later (Vocal) – ANN JOY – Single A-side (Belgium) Unidisc UNI 1009, Igloo Records Ltd. ℗ 1978

06. Playing For Time (Special 12” Version) – MADLEEN KANE – Single A-side (US) Chalet Records, CH 804, ℗ 1982

07. The Lonely One – MADLEEN KANE – Single B-side ‘Playing For Time’ (US) Chalet Records, CH 804, ℗ 1982

08. Thief Of Hearts (Dance Mix) – MELISSA MANCHESTER – Single A-side (Germany) Casablanca Records 880308-1, ℗1984

09. The Runner (Long Version) – RICHARD T.BEAR – Single A-side (Germany) Teldec 620486, ℗1985

10. Shannon’s Eyes (12 Inch Version) – GIORGIO MORODER & PAUL ENGEMANN – Single A-side, (Germany) Oasis 620412, ℗1985

11. Giorgio Moroder Medley – GIORGIO MORODER – (Mixed by Blue Eyed D.J.) Taken from the album promo-release ‘Disco Circus 1983 – Program 2’ (Netherlands) Wise Records WR 010, ℗1983

12. Space Warriors (Blue Eyed DJ Remix) – MUNICH MACHINE – Taken from the album promo-release ‘Disco Circus 1983 – Program 2’ (Netherlands) Wise Records WR 010, ℗1983

Release Information

  • Catalogue Number: REP 5280
  • Format: 2CD (Slipcase)

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