Throughout my early period of discovering disco musicit was always a thrill for me to hear a redit or remix of a piece of music that I was familiar with.

It was a necessity for the underground feel of a disco hit that it contain the elements which dancers and deejays were accustomed to, and so desired.

With today's dance music it is typical to have 4 to 5 varied mixes to suit different club environments. Most of these customized mixes conform a song with new sound. At times a song may be unrecognizable within 2 mixes.

I have taken several classics and rare selections to reedit and create what I call "ReStructure Mixes" - some are pieces of the original and others are edited remixes. Most of these cuts I have used the original LP or 12" mix - straying from another engineers remix. This is to maintain my own sound with the original recording.

I hope you will enjoy them - please let me know by sending me an email at info@restructuremix.com or let me know if there are any classics you would like me to perform a "ReStructure Mix" on

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•  Nightlife - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

Donna Summer is one of the icons of music. Her career was one of the most exciting in the music industry that her talent was always underestimated. Her first project, “Love To Love You Baby” was a sexy innuendo and gave her the title “The First Lady of Love” – one that she would have to live with and one she refused to fade away with when the disco era began to change. Her initial vocals in the sexy track “Love To Love You Baby” many regarded less as talent and more of a voice which was not promising – except for those growing fans who listened closely and could her range and power in even the simplest tracks. “Nightlife” is from Donna’s 1980 album titled “The Wanderer” where she claimed her “Disco Queen” prize and wanted to continue her career as an artist wherever change was in her and necessary. The entire project was aimed at stripping away the disco production and giving her a rawer environment to work her magic. This one has the feel of the disco scene as it is titled yet we do have the opportunity to her that powerful gift in a whole new way.

I have taken the album version of “Nightlife” was worked into a new ReStructure Mix with the intent of extending as well as spotlighting. New drum tracks beat the energy into a new purpose and several new breaks give it that disco remix feel.

•  Lost In A Dream - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nick John

Nick John is 80’s artist/producer whose career began on the legendary San Francisco record label Megatone Records – founded by Patrick Cowley and Marty Blechman. “Lost In A Dream” is Nick John’s 1987 high energy release which also features JoLo (Jo-Carol and Lauren Carter of The Patrick Cowley Singers) on backing vocals. This one is an inspired mood created from heartbreak and a distanced ex-love. The play on the fantasy seems to bring out the lure of dance in this one. Nick plays his keyboards here with many sequenced elements and breaks. It is one of the songs that always sound best echoing through a dance palace,

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Lost In a Dream” and reworked the track into a new ReStructure Mix as homage to Nick John and the 80’s high energy sound. The keyboards are reedited for a new feel and arrangement.

•  Don't Stop - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Digital Emotion

Digital Emotion is a Dutch electronic disco group with Cickie De Beer, Jean François Colombo and Myrna Balrak – and produced by Adams & Fleisner. The early 80’s began to utilize the elements left from disco music of the 70’s in many hardcore areas of those who had not yet received their fill of dancing. Digital Emotion is a take on that energy and groups like this re-wired dance floors for “high energy” music throughout the rest of the 80’s. “Don’t Stop” is their 1983 release and is a segmentation of effects and rolling synthesizers that build the power behind this style. The vocals are only the chants and mantras of the theme in each piece. Even the title of the band or project emphasizes the complete digitalized world of electronic music.

I have taken the 12” version of “Don’t Stop” and have given it a whole stripped down identity in this ReStructure Mix. The chorus become the alter and the sequencer help to layer in the breaks and guest appearance from another disco classic.

•  Someday (I'm Coming Back) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lisa Stansfield

Lisa Stansfield is a vocalist who cannot be mistaken for. From the start of her career she brought a soulful edge to her pop-dance music and was always a promising bet for something better to come. Her single “Someday (I’m Coming Back)” from 1992 – produced by Andy Morris and written by Dave Crawford (Candi Staton). It was also a part of the soundtrack to the film “The Bodyguard” with Whitney Houston. The track is another loving piece from Lisa and although a problem in the past her vocals are always sincere and bring a promise to love.

I have taken the 12” of “Someday (I’m Coming Back)” and have given the two mixes a unifying connection in this ReStructure Mix. There is more of the wonderful jazz feel as well as some new surprises from this very talented lady.

•  Under The Lights Of Montreal - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Montreal

Montreal is a disco project from producer Joe Le Greca and features an introduction to the fabulous voice of Carol Jiani (labeled as Uchenna Ikejiani. This disco production is one of the Canadian sounds which echoes the rhythms and power of sessions from Kat Mandu, Hydro, Nightlife Unlimited and the heavy percussion and bass grooves making dance floors move. “Under The Lights of Montreal” is a nice instrumental number from the project which uses the percussion and heavy bongos as a guide to the beautiful interludes of music. It has always reminded me of a concept from Erotic Drum Band and their powerful contributions to dance music history.

I have taken the album version of “Under the Lights of Montreal” and remarked the mood in this ReStructure Mix for another disco night on the town. A few 50’s lounge numbers are placed in the break areas to give this night out an interesting twist.

• Crisis - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rhetta Hughes

Rhetta Hughes is funk/soul singer who began a recording career in 1965 and brought this talented lady into the dance arena of the early 80’s. Two big singles were to her credit and a nice staying power it was – “Angel Man (G.A.)” and “Crisis” – both produced by Kenny Lehman (Lemon). Both tracks pulled in some wonderful riffs and dance elements and help to bring the soul diva onto the dance floors of 1983. “Crisis” is just that – a woman fighting to keep her troubled relationship from breaking to the last piece of love and care. It can all be heard in Rhetta’s vocals once again where she makes the point several times and then brings it home.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Crisis” together for this ReStructure Mix and worked a new angle for this one. A new focus on intro and also the breaks where all of the wind down is a waste of time.

• Love Queen Boogie - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nonchalance

Nonchallance is a disco project from producer Tony Richard and lead by Patricia Snaric. Released in 1978 the single “Love Queen Boogie” is pure disco camp and more of what the magic realm of sexy disco music was for. The simple melodies are delivered in a light weight fashion along with our chanteuse giving her private fantasies reality. The track is a hidden gem for many of the hardcore French disco lovers and gives us another peak at the world that was formulated so many beautiful disco divas pouring out their hearts.

I have taken the 12” version of “Love Queen Boogie” and rewound the song into a new delivery using an iconic classic as an outline for this ReStructure Mix. There is a winding path now for the sensual yearning that is delivered and now as a pumping that cannot be midnight.

• You'll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bill Fredericks

Bill Fredricks is a soul vocalist from an ensemble titled The Drifters and his career eventually lead him through the 70’s and 80’s dance movement where he recorded a cover of the Lou Rawls Philly classic of “You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine”. This dance cover was produced by Jerry McCabe (Viola Wills) and Nick Straker. More of an homage to the track in a simple of sincerity of delivering this beauty back to the dance floor in the 80’s manner. Bill leads into a nice warm vocal and leaves one wanting more of his own style in the timely cover.

I have taken the 12” version of Bill Fredricks' cover of “You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” and rewired the track for a new ReStructure Mix. There are parts of the original instrumental placed to bring back the feeling in some segments and more of Bill’s wonderful simplistic take on this classic.

• Love In 'C Minor - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sphinx

Sphinx is an Italian disco project with Luciano Ninzatti, Matteo Bonsanto, and Stefano Pulga. The trio also brought us Kano and Jimmy Ross. The electronic production is one of the albums which made the transition to the 80’s a slick move to hold on to many of the dance elements left from disco rein in the 70’s. Cerrone’s “Love In C Minor” is covered here and displays a wonderfully arranged instrumental with all of the bass and key segments intact. This venture gives the trio a nice credit to their musical abilities and also concludes how close their minds were attentive to the disco era of the 70’s. A close resemblance is the title of their group being “Sphinx” and the original song being written by Alec R. Costandinos who also has a disco group titled “Sphinx”.

I have taken the album version of Sphinx’s “Love In C Minor” and realigned the production into a new ReStructure Mix. Using the major pieces of the song to make this new version homage to the original in another new way.

• Baby Gets High - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Brown

Peter Brown has made a mark in dance music history as one of the multi-talented musicians and writers in the industry. His work speaks for itself and lends to an achievement where each new release captures a new essence of his sound. The 1983 project titled “Back To The Front” is again one of his surprises where he takes pieces of his dance experience and ignites a new torch to carry. “Baby Gets High” is one of the releases from the project which is still one of the tracks which many has not received the club play but is a gem among jocks and collectors. This number is a night life stimulant with it light fuzzy sound and of course, Peter’s recognizable and mildly exciting vocal.

I have taken the 12” version of “Baby Gets High” and stripped as much of the rhythms that come into play for this ReStructure Mix. Added are a couple of new breaks and a bongo riff to dress up the new version.

• Silent Morning - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Noel

Noel Pagan is a Cuban-American vocalist who took hold of a freestyle groove in his track “Silent Morning” from 1987 and made dance floors move. This street-beat pounding rhythm of freestyle has been used early in the 80’s taking a new approach at breaking down the beat from the disco formula and adding a Latin feel with percussion and light keyboard riffs. It was a whole new sound that dance floors from New York, Miami and across the West Coast began to make a new stage for. Noel’s “Silent Morning” is one of the tracks produced by Paul Robb and features David Cole from C&C Music Factory on keyboards which emphasize the true maturity of this sound.

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and instrumental of “Silent Morning” and re-patterned the beats and style of the track for this ReStructure Mix. A downbeat is placed in segments of the track to introduce the Miami street beat in a whole new way.

• Stop - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - valery Allington

Valery Allington is An Italo-disco project from Maurizio Sangineto (aka Sangy) – whose song titled “Stop” released in 1982 was a gift for those admired the electronic disco feats that had creased during the late 70’s. Italian disco has reformatted the whole arrangement with a simple structure of keyboards and sequencers along with vocalists relaying the message. As Vallery Allington informs her lover here that time is running out on their relationship when he constantly leaves her alone. This one was an instant hit in many of the progressive clubs who jocks could weave in this percolating energy into a program. It also gave was to Ms. Allington as a new act from a producer whose career took off into many direction in the 80’s. An Italo-disco gem!

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub mix to re-blend a new energy into this ReStructure Mix. Taking using of those filters sound to make the song once again relive its exciting elements.

• Love Will Find A Way - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pablo Cruise

Pablo Cruise is a 70’s soft-rock band whom started recording in 1975 and created an elegance of fans throughout the early 80’s. Their project from 1978 titled “Worlds Away” contained their big single “Love Will find A Way” – produced by Bill Schnee. Even though the song was a top radio hit in the rock arena it emphasized the rolling bass lines which made up the disco formula and although it is a soft rock styled ballad the sweetness, build and uplifting edge always gave me the pop-disco feel. The song’s vibrancy lives on with the many wonderful elements including the lead vocal by David Jenkins.

I have taken the album version of “Love Will Find A Way” and redefined the song in this ReStructure Mix. A more rhythm defined outline is created by using elements of the original song. Also, a segment from a classic Mike Oldfield project is injected to bring to mind the fusion in rock music during the early and late 80’s.

• L'amour Toujours L'amour - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Leonore O'Malley

Leonore O’Malley is a pseudo-artist produced by Michaele, Lana & Paul Sebastian – the trio that also gave us Madleen Kane, Theo Vaness, and Pacific Blue. Leonore released two projects and the first in 1979 titled “First..Be A Woman” which gives us the title track which gained some popularity and play and also “L'amour Toujours L'amour” which is homage to the heart and soul of love. The lead vocals are performed by Catherine Russell – and as many disco projects were to relay an image or so did this outline.

I have taken the album version of “L'amour Toujours L'amour” and realigned the funky drops and rolling energy into a new ReStructure Mix. The essence of the song is delivered in a new way and more of the full-on power is outlined.

• Exotic and Erotic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sandy Marton

Sandy Marton is a singer from Zagreb, Croatia who began his recording career in the early 80’s and his arena followed the synth-pop sound with the Italian disco flare. “Exotic and Erotic” is a big single from his 1986 project “Modern Lover” and produced by Italian producer, Claudio Cecchetto (Bizzy and Co., Taffy). The track is one of the pieces which stand out with a chorus which builds from a story of an encounter with a woman who is eye catching and hypnotic. This was one of Sandy’s big numbers as became a club favorite for those who could not stop moving to that uplifting and energetic Italian disco.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Exotic and Erotic” and revamped the energy in this ReStructure Mix. I have added some new bongos to help the story along and also more of the bass driving this song into a frantic pace as it builds.

• Planet of Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Le Pamplemousse

Le Pamplemousse is W. Michael Lewis and Laurin Rinder – the duo who brought the underground to the surface with their funky and laid back dance tracks. Formerly El Coco and Discognosis these talented musicians are responsible for setting the 70’s disco movement into a new realm of rhythmic songs and compositions that extend into a light orchestral flare. “Planet of Love” is from the 1979 project by the same title and is one of the funkiest numbers created by Rinder and Lewis. It engages in an erotic motion of this play land where a groove makes it all seem real. Lead vocals by Carmen Twillie are an extra added sense of fantasy here. It is another hit for Le Pamplemousse and gives way to a new disco funk that in the hands of this group was created on the dance floor – for the dance floor.

I have taken the album version of “Plant of Love” and reworked a new takeoff for this ReStructure Mix. Some down beats are added to give the flimsy percussion a run for its money.

• Just A Gigolo - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People

Village People are the essence of the disco era. The fantasy, the escape, the groove. Created and produced by Jacques Morali who brings to the period a whole new feel of artistry and stage appeal. The second album by Village People is perhaps the most memorable for the underground cult following as its title presents “Macho Man” – one of their greatest stamps to their own commodity. Included in this package is also a cover of Louis Prima’s “Just A Gigolo” which is fitting once again for the outline of the group and also another opportunity to discover Victor Willis’ fabulous lead vocal which are soulful and spastically disco!

I have taken the album version of “Just A Gigolo” and recreated a fantasy ReStructure Mix bringing home Louis Prima’s version to warm up spots of this new version. Also beats pump up the already movin'’ energy to a new place for a new break and fade.

• Put A Little Love In Your Lovin' - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gene Page

Gene Page is a musician whose first project from 1972 was the soundtrack to “Blacula” – a black exploitation film. His work during the early 70’s including many talents from the jazz arena. His final solo project from 1980 titled “Love Starts After Dark” is one of the pieces from that disco-funk arena which brings some great tracks to life. “Put A Little Love In Your Lovin’” is an anthem within itself. It has a positive and uplifting message and many powerful moments when it is told by guest vocalist, Alex Brown. The track was one that I would enjoy breaking into a peak set and watching the rhythm and energy take over the floor. It was a nice hidden gem to break out every once in a while.

I have taken the album version of “Put A Little Love In Your Lovin’” and worked into the deeper edge of this ReStructure Mix. Giving way to the powerful vocals from Ms. Brown and the funk infused energy of the song. A new message is given in a whole new way.

• Unexpected Lovers - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pseudonym

Pseudonym is a high energy dance project from British producer, Nigel Stock – who also brought us Astaire, Charade and Mirage. This focus is on the 1985 Lime song “Unexpected Lovers” and a mild cover of the classic written by Denis and Denyse Le Page. The track is presented in the Passion Records flavor with heavy rolling bass and a dedicated arrangement to the original with only a switch on lead where it becomes “her” story rather than “his”. The beauty of the composition where two strangers suddenly find themselves falling in love overnight is a hard one to resist for a club record.

I have taken the 12” version of Pseudonym’s “Unexpected Lovers” and recreated a new arena for this ReStructure Mix. Some reminders of the power of the 80’s group Lime are sprinkled throughout the remix and the bass loops are used again to outline the new direction.

• Band On The Run - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney and Wings

Wings are a band from the early 70’s featuring Paul McCartney one of the disbanded members of The Beatles. They recorded throughout the 70’s and produced several pop-hits including “Goodnight Tonight”, “Live and Let Die” and “Band On The Run” which is spotlighted here as a new variation of dance fusion with its pop-rock edge. The track builds to a paced energy where the title outlines an escape of some sorts which most likely has a social attachment. It is one of the memorable moments from the early 70s in rock history and gives way to another sound and edge created by Mr. McCartney.

I have taken the album version of “Band On The Run” along with a previously released instrumental version to rework a new ReStructure Mix for this rock classic. It is driven by new beats and some percussion and yet still gives it the homage for pop-rock that it marks in history.

• Free - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kate B

Kate B is an 80’s new beat/house project from Frank De Wulf and J.P. Ruelle and features Caty Teirlynck and vocals. This hypnotic piece is one of the finales of the Belgium Beat era during the late 80’s. Heavy beats and bass are taken from the house movement and placed over more scarce arrangements as done with this somewhat airy piece of love song where Kate B implores an acquaintance of her availability for going the round. The keyboards here are simple yet effective. They play out in a segment in parts of the track that add to the eerie feel of the song.

I have taken the 12” versions from “Free” and added a more beat conscience base to this ReStructure Mix. It gives the after-hours sound to this already deep grinding recording. The vocals play out again as the sensual overtones and are kept along with the original feel from the keyboards and bass.

• More, More More - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dayl

Dayl is an Italian disco project from producers Danny Fisher and Tommy Evans. If you are familiar with this duo as a production team then you are aware of the disco magic they performed on many of their project during the late 80’s under their own title: Evans and Fisher. This cover of Gregg Diamond’s production of Andrea True’s More, More, More” from 1976 is a Las Vegas crescendo explosion with a synthesized symphony accompanying Dayl’s sweet and light vocal. It is a showgirl extravaganza and plays out quite beautifully and in a new way. As this being one of the first disco tracks to catch my attention as a teenager this one is a must to preserve and no one other than Evans and Fisher make it work in a new way.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of “More, More, More” and reunited the groove with more of a segmented approach on tis ReStructure Mix. I added some new drums and carried some of the existing percussion along for an extra punch.

• Take Away The Rain - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sidewalk

Sidewalk is high energy/electronic project from producers Ian Levine and Steven Wagner. Following their work on high energy dance music throughout the late 70’s and early to mid-80’s a perfected outline and arrangements. High energy music, a continuum of disco music had reached the peak of its own sound during the mid-80s. “Take Away The Rain” is one of the dance tracks which play out with perfection in arena for which it was created. The swirling sounds of electronic strings are the disco compass of time. The vocals have a touch of the 80’s free form and work well over the smooth arrangement which both Ian Levine and Steven Wagner created many times before and once again with this release.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Take Away The Rain” and recreated a dance storm for this ReStructure Mix. More of the bass sequencer patterns are used in several areas to give this new version a whole new direction.

• Disco Darling - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Top Secret

Top Secret is disco project from Canadian producers, George Lagios and Pat Deserio – both responsible for Bombers and Bob-A-Rela. This 1979 project is an electronic dance layout with the sensual vocals lending to the hypnotic beat of each track. One of the more popular tracks is a cover of the 1975 Walker’s song, “Dance On (Disco Darling)” which plays out as another “Dancing Queen” with the identity similar and the spotlight ion the same direction. This version from Top Secret is close to perfection as the female vocal winds in and out of the track with just the right amount of sex appeal and excitement. It is one of those sexy disco pieces that outlines the disco era in its space.

I have taken the album version of “Disco Darling” and recreated a new device for this ReStructure Mix. A new rhythm and clap track are used to bring the song into a more ecstatic arena and the ooh’s and ahh’s are once again used in new ways.

• Where's Your Love Gone - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Julie Stapleton

Julie Stapleton is an artist from the early 90’s who recorded the deep house track titled, “Where’s Your Love Gone” produced by Alexandre Kalunszynski, Chris Forbes and Nick Austin (better known as V4 Visons). This eerie piece has a whispery delivery from Julie when she states to her lover that is amicably over. The distance from the deep house edge and her somewhat carefree vocals work well in the mixture. Although this one may resemble one you may have heard during this extensive fusion period of house music it has many great qualities to remain in a memorable piece.

I have taken the 12” inch version of “Where’s Your Love Gone” and worked the deep bass mix into a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to this period of house music. There is a new rhythm track to bring out the mellow edge of the song and a new fade out that calls for more closure.

• Keep It Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - L.U.P.O.

L.U.P.O. is Lutz Ludwig – a DJ of a Munich nightclub who took his mixing craft into recording his conceptual house music on the Low Spirit Recordings label in 1990. “Keep It Up” is his first single and one of the underground tracks which caught the attention of the hardcore club jocks. The emphasis on the groove is the power behind this one and the light spoken rap is an antidote for any party on the floor. This one is perhaps one of the cutting edges of new beat and house music where the groove is hard core art form and the layers working above are the fascination of an offbeat subject.

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and afterhours mix of “Keep It Up” and moved this party into another space for this ReStructure Mix. Not only do we have a dialogue by “Cathy” here but also a cameo from another party starter from the 70’s, Ms. Gloria Gaynor.

• Midnight Rhythm - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Midnight Rhythm

Midnight Rhythm is a disco session project from producers Joe Long and Robby Adcock. This album released in 1978 is one of the monumental sounds of the shit and popularity of disco music. A full orchestra with layers of strings and horns along with the soon to be high energy feel which the end of the 70’s disco era demanded. The first single from the project “Workin’ and Slavin’ (I Need Love)” is one of the uplifting songs of that year and one of the big hits on dance floors. “Midnight Rhythm” is a single from the project which encompasses the nightlife as it moves and becomes a fantasy playground. This one is the sound of disco as it moved onto its final stages and uses the excitement that this period will always be known for.

I have taken the album version of “Midnight Rhythm” and rewired a new play for this ReStructure Mix. I have added some new drums and used the existing pieces that give the song its magic in a new edit.

Special thanks to Mr. Ramon Sandoval from Facebook who worked in this production bringing us the power of disco music forever.

• Work Hard - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode is an English electronic band who became one of the innovators of the 80’s dance sound. Their rein began quickly and lasted to this day and their sound continues to resonate with their original edge intact. The band consists of Alan Wilder, Andrew Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Martin L. Gore and Vincent John Martin. “Work Hard” is a single recorded in 1983 as a B-side to their hit “Everything Counts”. This is one of the moody and somewhat diabolical sounding tracks with their haunting vocals expressing the reality of life. It is one of my favorites as during its release it also created a new style of 80’s mixes where a sudden still may occur at any time in the song no matter what the energy level or typical flow may have allowed.

I have taken the 12” “East End Mix” and reworked the track for this ReStructure Mix giving more attention the into and of course a few new breakdowns. There are some great keyboards riffs which I have extended and recreated a new path for this new version.

• Get Ready To Go - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tantra

Tantra is an Italian disco project from La Drogueria Di Drugolo, Quelli Del Castello and arranger, Celso Valli. Their project titled “Hills Of Kat Mandu” from 1979 is one of the wonders of dance music with its haunting yet enlightening sound. The session plays out like a mystic journey through each song as it gives an explanation of what is now and to come. It truly is one of the masterpieces of recordings. “Get Ready To Go” is a track from this project that also gives off a deep sense of understanding and mind full thinking with the tambura breaks giving off the powers of a meditative soul. The production is also one of the key factors where each track although somewhat similar give off its own energy. A trait with arranger Celso Valli many do not even realize the power of his work.

I have taken the album version of “Get Ready To Go” and took a deep dive into the piece as the outline for “Hills Of Kat Mandu” achieved. This ReStructure Mix gives a introduction to the answer and then plays out the lesson these verse from the chours bring to the light.

• I Can't Live Without You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor is a disco artist produced by disco pioneer, Jacques Morali (Village People, The Ritchie Family, Phylicia Allen) in 1983 and released on West End Records. This jittery electronic love song has some nice qualities which welcome Morali into the early 80’s dance arena where all of his big orchestrations are covered by heavy synthesizers and keyboards. This single was another of his new ventures as was his stint with the Earth Kitt disco tracks of the early 80’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “I Can’t Live Without You” and reimaged the track with a more melodic mix as the song intends. Breaking up the percussion breaks along with verse and the roaring chorus into a new ReStructure Mix.

• Zero - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gepy and Gepy

Gepy and Gepy are a disco group headed by Italian singer, Giampiero Scalamogna. Their 1979 project titled “Body To Body” is one of the early sings of disco music still holding its court in the early 80’s. Geoff Bastow who also gave us the 80’s gem “Don’t Stop” by K.I.D. arranged the tracks and does a beautiful job with “Zero”. This one always reminded me of an Engelbert Humperdinck love song cast to the disco beat. There is desperation of love here and a plea that creates a wonderful resonance for this love song. It is one of the pieces that fit into many of my high energy sets although the melody gives off a swirling orchestral like edge.

I have taken the 12’ version of “Zero” and redirected the love again for this ReStructure Mix. A new hardline beat and percussion are added to stir up the feet as well as more emotions.

• Barry White Medley - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Band of Gold

Band of Gold is an ensemble pieced into a session group by Dutch producer Jaap Eggermont – the man who made the “Let’s Do It” Medley into “Stars on 45” during the early 80’s. This 1984 project features a medley of hits by Barry White and done quite beautifully with the arrangements and these session vocalist reinterpreting the soul and disco hits again. This one was more of an impact with the top line production and gives each one of the cover versions a new appeal. From the early 70’s when Barry White was bringing his new orchestral fusion to soul music and bringing disco into the light – is captured here with the motion and heart.

I have taken the 12” version of Band of Gold’s “Barry White Medley:” and focused on the beautiful strings and swirling crescendos in disco form for this ReStructure Mix. Much of the content is rephrased and used only in pieces along with some new percussion and extended melodic parts of the dub version.

• I'll Dance To That - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

Sylvester is alive again with this track titled, “I’ll Dance To That” – from his 1980 album titled “Sell My Soul”. Produced by Harvey Fuqua and Sylvester this track gives us a nights celebration where life is good and promising so that the dance floor is “thanks”. A big chorus makes this one irresistible and uplifting. One of the great tracks from Sylvester which missed it opportunity as a big dance floor mover if released as a 12” remix – however Fantasy Records may have been grooming him for a big change as we find a year later in his jazz-fused “Too Hot To Sleep” project. It was the music that 1982 brought with Megatone Records which is what Sylvester was made to create.

I have taken the album version of “I’ll Dance To That” and rewired the energy for this ReStructure Mix to fill in lost time with this very talented man. Sylvester’s message gets relayed again with a more extensive move into the dance realm. It is what we know of Sylvester and will never forget.

• I'm Your Boogie Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Digital Game

Digital Game is an Italian disco project with Alessandro Novaga leading the project. They released three singles in the early and mid-80’s which were covers of K.C. and The Sunshine Band – with the electronic twist. “I’m Your Boogie Man” is their 1983 initial release which gives the bouncy rendition from the disco horns of the original version. Vocoders dictate the verses and chorus in an obviously robotic flare to give off a camp-like feature. The sequencers here are the sticks that make this Italian disco piece play out as a sort of mystery. It is clever and hard to resist for anyone who can remember doing “the bump” to the original.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub mix of Digital Game’s “I’m Your Boogie Man” and recreated a new kind of mischief for this ReStructure Mix. There are more flash edits to make the notes jump out into the crowd and a breakdown for the close.

• Burnin' Hot - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson is the oldest of The Jackson family and is also one of the successful solo artists of the 80’s. His work from a solo artist beginning in 1972 always displayed another talented man from the Jackson family. His 1980 project titled “Let’s Get Serious” contained another sensational dance track titled “Burnin’ Hot” which plays out just as it sounds. Another winding track with a funky baseline which builds into a rolling break full of energy. Produced by Jermaine and has some wonderful riffs which hold up the works where his success in the latter part of the 80’s gets real.

I have taken the album version of “Burnin’ Up” and rewired a new ReStructure Mix taking complete control over the breaks and flow of the new remix. There are several new segues into drop breaks and a winding fade out.

• Freak Your Boom Boom - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hank Ballard And The Midnighters

Hank Ballard and The Midnighters is a vocal ensemble whose recording career began in 1958. The group went through several member changes – Hank Ballard, Henry Booth, Charles Sutton and Sonny Woods are the members who recorded their 1979 disco single, “Freak Your Boom Boom” – which was produced by Hank Ballard (also writer) and Luther Dixon. This track takes the soulful road with vocals that express that deep groove which plays out with a bass guitar and a lite drum beat. One of the great pieces which was lost in the many releases of that year. “Freak Your Boom Boom” is the outline that disco music was built on where the dance floor follows along and works out to the record. A nice return to the retro disco sound of the era.

I have taken the 12” version of “Freak Your Boom Boom” and resurfaced the song for this ReStructure Mix. There is a new heavy drum beat added along with some percussion to bring this one back to the floor for more.

• Premintal - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - D.A.N.

D.A.N. is an Italo-disco project from 1982 and produced by Romano Trevisani. This instrumental track uses heavy bass rhythm guitars to work a groove. It is one of the early Italo-disco pieces which once again took musicians utilizing their present skills to take part in the formulation of what this music from Italy was all about. It was the reshaping of the disco sound in a whole new way. “Premintal” is one of those pieces which may have been used for a transition mix, but the recording itself still plays out as a forerunner in a new style of music which would last throughout the 80’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “Premintal” and focused in a whole new direction for this ReStructure Mix. The new version plays out with excerpts from the 1976 version of “A Star Is Born” and features pieces of the soundtrack as a placement for this exercise.

• Catch Me (I'm Falling In Love) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Marsha Raven

Marsha Raven is a high energy vocalist from the U.K. whose first single titled “Catch Me (I’m Falling In Love)” began a whole new era of dance music called ‘high energy’. Produced by Ian Anthony Stephens in 1983 this powerhouse spectacle brings together the electronic age of disco arrangements with drums and soaring strings. The track itself has a built that takes on several movements and with Marsha Raven at the helm of vocals this one makes the return of the “disco dolly” inevitable for the 80’s. The song is one of the big moments dance floors again shifted into a “high” gear literally and also made dance labels aware that people were not quite finished with disco yet, again.

I have taken the 12” version of “Catch Me (I’m Falling In Love)” and rewired the energy into a ReStructure Mix which extends once again the energy and excitement. There is a cameo from Fontella Bass to clear the air and more breakdowns than ever thought possible for this classic.

  

• Love and Desire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gina Desire

Gina Desire is an electronic disco project from Bobby Orlando. One of the big moments again for Orlando as he gained his momentum with projects and releases – where this single “Love and Desire” paints a similar edge to his past work yet plays out fresh. This single is a simple statement however the rolling bass synthesizers are the magic once again. It is as hypnotic as his earlier work at the start of the 80’s yet this one gives us the camp-side of high energy disco/dance music in a form that works. The vocals are provided by a studio vocalist in a sexy and vigorous performance.

I have taken the 12” version of “love and Desire” and re-lit the fire for this burning love song in this ReStructure Mix. The new power comes in loops and edits which outline the percussion and some of those heavy bass drops.

• The Promise - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - When In Rome

When in Rome are Andrew Mann, Clive Farrington, Michael Floreale and Rob Juarez. This English ensemble created one of the unforgettable dance tracks from 1987 titled “The Promise”. Produced by Ben Rogan this immediate hit was all over dance floors with its pleading vocals leading the chorus into many feet and minds. The track was a radio hit also where the band gained some notoriety and released a follow up CD in 2006. A heart fond of the love and dedication to their music makes this piece an old-school classic.

I have taken the 12” vocal. Dun and instrumental and reworked “The Promise” for this ReStructure Mix and in a new way. I focused on an underground and more after-hours feel for this version and have added the keyboard riffs for an airy and moody effect.

• Romance - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Billy Newton Davis

Billy Newton Davis is a soul, gospel and jazz singer/songwriter who released a singer titled “Romance” in 1981 – produced by Boh Tanasijczuk. This track is one of those pieces which have the elements of a classic underground number. It has a nice rhythm guitar and bass lead and rolls over and over into a fulfilling destination. It was one of the secret weapons that I would use to either win down a high energy night set or beef up an after-hours program. The production is dance floor intended and along with Billy’s vocals this track works like magic. Appears to be a simple execution but there is more under this great dance song as you let yourself go with it.

I have taken the 12” version of “Romance” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to homage to both Billy as the leader of this recording and also the songs underground feel. I have reintroduced it with a new downbeat intro and a couple more added breaks.

• Rush Rush - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry is an icon of the 70’s. Her career beginning with Blondie, a nu-wave band made her move onto a solo career a lasting presence throughout the 80’s. “Rush Rush” is a single she released in 1983 – produced by Giorgio Moroder and is featured on the soundtrack to the motion picture, “Scarface”. This electronic pulsating piece has Moroder’s 80’s sound at the start of the transition. A wind-pipe sounding effect gives the song a nice rhythmic sound which echoes a touch of nu-wave-ish feel with the off notes and pattern. Debbie does another wonderful sexy delivery here that gives the song more mystery and movement for its play.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Rush Rush” and re-ignited a new force for this ReStructure Mix. There is a new strip down on the bass and some new pounding beats added atop the already frantic mix.

• Pump Up The Volume - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - M|A|R|R|S

M|A|R|R|S is Alex Ayuli, CJ Mackintosh, Dave Dorrell, Martyn Young, Rudy Tambala, Russell Smith and Steven Young. This innovative dance project was aimed at the house music sound which was becoming the outline for remixes and a new genre of music in the late 80’s. “Pump Up The Volume” is one of the big dance tracks of 1987 and plays out with emphasis on the scratch DJ and the rolling bass line. This one uses samples from pretty much all arenas and gives initial exposure to vocalist Ofra Haza. A medley of sorts yet it contains more of an art form of pieces and parts all united in one song.

I have taken the 12” club, instrumental and dub version of “Pump Up The Volume” and resliced the track in a new ReStructure Mix. My concept here is a step back to the disco rule and a few of the big riffs which made the dance floors move. There is more of a medley feel here and also a breakdown of some of those segments.

• We Must Believe In Magic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gregg Diamond Bionic Boogie

Gregg Diamond Bionic Boogie is one of the forerunners of the early disco generation to create the outline of the music of its time and what was to come. His arrangements and productions were a touch of musicians playing out the groove along with the orchestral strings and rhythmic percussion of the dance floor fantasy. “We Must Believe In Magic” is from the first project from 1977 and features on vocals Gwen Guthrie, Yolanda Mc Colclough and Zach Sanders. The track is one of the uplifting anthem-like pieces from Diamond and plays out with a great deal of heart and soul. Like most of Diamond’s work there is an alternating message in the track that works within its own. A great piece from a classic album and the master mind of Gregg Diamond.

I have taken the album version of “We Must Believe In Magic” and refocused on extending this wonderful message. The intro has more of a whirling sensation applied and a closing with a fade out is provided for a reoccurring chance.

• Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tears For Fears

Tears For Fears is Curt Smith and, Roland Orzabal. Their recording career began in 1983 and leads them onto releasing an 80’s anthem which outlines the sound of the synth-pop era. “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” is a rolling dance track which creates a hypnotic and realistic thought of where we are now. The chorus is perhaps one which holds on through time and falls well into the lyrics and power of the songs dynamic. Tears For Fears makes the 80’s seem more real than many songs of the time.

I have taken the 12” version and instrumental of “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” and reimagined the song as an early morning dirge to the suns rising. This ReStructure Mix takes pieces of the song and reworks the arrangement and adds a few new breakdowns and breaks to give it a lasting feel.

• Love On The Rocks - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lama

Lama is an electronic dance project from La Drogueria Di Drugolo and Quelli Del Castello also known as Katmandu Productions. Best known for their work on the Tantra/”Hills Of Kat Mandu” project along with conductor and arranger, Celso Valli (Passengers, V.I.S.A., Nuggets, Tantra) the magic is once again achieved in this cover of Lucio Battisti's song "Il Veliero" from 1976. The arrangement here transforms the original acoustic feel into a whirling pattern of sequencers and echoes of piano overtures. “Love Is On The Rocks” is a moody piece which works well with the genre that Katmandu Productions is best known for in the Italian disco genre. The vocals are as haunting as the silent yet crashing effects that seem to portray a relationship heading for disaster.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of Lama’s “Love Is On The Rocks” and reweaved a ReStructure Mix for another trip down this road. It features a new drum track and some percussion added to give the haunting effect of the song more of a push of energy.

• Drums On Fire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gazuzu

Gazuzu is a group from The Netherlands led by Adams & Fleisner – a production team also known for tracks by Digital Emotion, Dr. Groove and Tempo Rubato. The full electronic assemblage was the sound of the mi-80’s with a touch of the street beats to give it flair. “Drums On Fire” is their 1982 single and plays out as it states – a drum beak with lots of ad-libs and fun along the way. A jungle disco in the works is more of a description. The group consists of Annelies Graave and René Portegies and is one of the pieces that made my dance floor party even more when the drums were placed on the dance floor.

I have taken the 12” long and instrumental versions of “Drums On Fire” and relit a new ReStructure Mix. This time around more of the crazy pieces of the feedback from the clan are extended and presented with new edits

• Pilot Error - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Mills is a diva among discophiles. Her music has been an effect on the dance floor from start which creates a powerful and lasting dance experience. “Pilot Error” is her 1983 release from the album “Merciless” – produced by David Wolfert and Gary Klein. This funk-disco track is an outline of a relationship whose problems arise from the lack of experience in dealing with issues – as the song portrays a serious moment gone awry. The production is one that plays out well with the beats and bass as the song catapults into an emotional disaster – but the dance aura works in the opposite direction.

I have taken the 12” version of “Pilot Error” and remapped the track into a new trip for this ReStructure Mix. Pieces of the percussion are used in new ways and there are some trigger loops to make up some new breaks.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Steven Greer – for his everlasting love for this great diva.

• Music Box - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evelyn "Champagne" King

Evelyn “Champagne” King is a voice that will not soon be forgotten. The impact her talent made on the music industry is one that begins a soulful experience in disco music. Her single “Shame” from 1977 bridged the sound of soul and emotions to the disco arena. The effect was instant and gratifying giving this wonderful voice a stage for her music and energy. “Music Box” comes from her follow-up project from 1979 by the same title. Produced by Sam Peake and Theodore Life – along with Instant Funk and Luther Vandross as musicians and backing. This single is another example of Ms. King’s powerful vocal which play out with a rendition which gives the soul a moving experience. The piece is just as effective as her initial hit with a build and breakdown which makes the dance floor once again pay close attention.

I have taken the 12” version of “Music Box” and rewired a new ReStructure Mix to give this one another place. There are a few new breaks and looping edits to give it a new shine with the original soul intact.

• C'mon And Get My Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - D Mob introducing Cathy Dennis

D Mob is a British house music producer named Danny Poku – his venture with vocalist Cathy Dennis in 1989 is a Euro-house track that brought her to the forefront. Cathy Dennis became one of the club artists who seemed to pump out hit after hit during the early 90’s. “C’mon And Get My Love” is a fantastic track and gives Cathy an opportunity to exude her sensual and hypnotic vocal appeal. It would be her mainline to a new audience and a dance floor awaiting her next move.

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and piano mixes of “C’mon And Get My Love” and rehoused the song with some new breaks and elements for this ReStructure Mix. Cathy’s sweet vocals are broken into segments for the beats and house bass to play a whole new game.

• Love Comes Easy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vera

Vera is one pf those dance projects which mark for me a period of new discovery and excitement. Following the fading of the disco era for myself there were a shortage of dance tracks that were beautiful, melodic and built of a pulsating beat. Vera is a project which was began by producer and musician Louis Toteda along with Patti Masi at the vocals – which created an instant club classic titled “Take Me To The Bridge” released in 1980. The production was a new found energy for dance and although it encompassed the disco edge the sound created a new need for this concept in the early 80’s. It was magic for me to hear a beautiful voice over sweeping music once again. “Love Comes Easy” is a single from Vera released in 1984 and was produced by Louis Toteda and Joe La Greca. It is another fine example of the new energy being created in the 80’s for dance music.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version to recreate a new ReStructure Mix for those homage to the talented individuals involved. There are some new percussion riffs added and a cameo from The Commodores as fitting with the lush but tame energy here.

• In The Heat Of The Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tapps

Tapps are a high-energy/dance project from Allan Coelho and Tony DaCosta and features vocalists Barbara Doust and Candy Berthiaume. Their music from 1983 to present has always been a welcomed feat to dance floors. Many of their singles are club classics that are now featured and rediscovered by many dance music enthusiasts. “In The Heat Of The Night” is their 1985 single – produced by Carolynne Saxton and John Forbes. This track is a departure from their fast moving energy pieces and takes on more of an 80’s rock-anthem in the after-hours form. A bit moody and emotional yet the essence of the single is the Tapps recipe which always brings together the group as a standing project for the dance floor.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental version of “In The Heat Of The Night” and reworked them for this new ReStructure Mix. There is more of the vocal and verse laid out for the power of this heartache in the night track. New drums are also added to give it a new shine.

• Prison - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Space

Space is a French disco project from Jean-Philippe Iliesco, producer and Ecama, and Roland Romanelli, arrangers. This band was a forerunner in the synth-electro sound where innovation was taking their sound into a realm in a futuristic arena. Their 1977 project titled “Deliverance” is one of their most incredible contributions in this genre of disco music. As Cerrone and Alec R. Costandinos set precedence for Euro-disco in the mid-70s – so did Space for this futuristic sound and delivery. “Prison” is the initial track from the album and features a powerful vocal from Ms. Madeline Bell – a vocalist who always has a recognizable and extreme edge to her tones. This track paints the story of an outside influence on an individual trapped in a torturous relationship and a plea to flee to arms that can release them. It is always the most incredible emotions in music Space and on the side of the spectrum their instrumental always relay a force beyond our own planet.

I have taken the album version of “Prison” and relaunched it in to new sound for this ReStructure Mix. There is a new intro to ready us for the drama ready to begin and more of the drums and percussion added to give this rhythm a new place.

• Want Ads - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ullanda

Ullanda McCullough is a voice that you have heard in dance tracks by Michael Zager Band, Thelma Houston, Joel Diamond, Quincy Jones and Rice and Beans Orchestra. Her debut solo album released in 1979 titled “Love Zone” gave this lady an opportunity to work her talented voice throughout several big disco numbers. The project was produced by Bernard Drayton, George McMahon and Leon Pendarvis. This package included a cover of the soul classic “Want Ads” from Honey Cone originally released in 1971.This polish disco version is a drama in a new way with the full arrangement bringing this song to life again. It is Ullanda’s step out into the spotlight and it was an exciting moment to hear this talent grow.

I have taken the 12” version of Ullanda’s “Want Ads” and redelivered it in a new package for this ReStructure Mix. Snippets of the original are placed for memorable moments and more of the track in reworked into a new play.

• Valley Of The Dolls - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

Giorgio Moroder is the master player whom brought electronic music to the surface in the mid-70’s and on to becoming a motion picture composer using his own skills. His early disco projects are not only classics in the disco arena – they are also a plateau for many current artists and music followers. His trademark has always been the phasing of electronic keyboards and sequencers – the sound he brought to life with Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love”: in 1977. “Valley Of The Dolls” is another piece created for the motion picture “Foxes” release in 1980 – where he also produced several dance tracks on the double album. This movement of music contains points of the film where the drama plays out in extreme circumstances and relays the emotion and danger the film displays. Although it is most known to his hardcore followers it has the elements of Moroder and his best.

I have taken the album version of “Valley Of The Dolls” and rein spired a ReStructure Mix that aims right to the heart of the score itself for the dance floor. The fantastic rolling bassline is used over and over to give this new version a face that is indelible.

• On Hold - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jolo

Jolo is Jo-Carol and Lauren Carter – two ladies who are better known as The Patrick Cowley Singers (along with Paul Parker). Performing on Cowley’s first two albums gave these ladies exposure and an audience. “On Hold” is their 1983 single – produced by Maurice Tani, Arthur Adcock and Jolo. This piece has a pop-edge to the sound and feel – it may have been an influence to mold to the rock-dance sound. Their harmonies are a bit more directed at a more Go-Go’s type of sound. This was a Megatone 12” single which marks the history of dance music from the masters who helped to take over the 80s – following the disco era of the 70’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “On Hold” and have given it a complete re-wiring for this ReStructure Mix. Adding some new downbeats and using the existing drum fills to give it more of a bold club feel. There is an edit on the arrangement and strip down closing to a drop out.

• Beat Of The Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maggie

Maggie is a Canadian disco project from the one and only Mr. Robert Ouimet – the man who is one of the talented individuals who have dedicated his life to making dance/disco music his cause and reputation. His production here with “Beat Of The Night” from 1984 is one of the pieces I always considered “spectacle” disco where the heart and soul is set on celebrating the aura of the club scene. The mood sets a fantasy of a night filled with excitement and always something to lift the spirit. It is the true essence of what I always believed disco music was about also. Maggie does a wonderful time here with her convincing lure of promise where the song makes the temptation hard to resists.

I have taken the 12” club and instrumental version of “Beat Of The Night” and reworked the “beats” to focus a new direction in this ReStructure Mix. I have pulled the fabulous drum beats into several new areas where the display of the “beats” makes way for a new experience.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Mr. Robert Ouimet – thank you for life’s work in making the mirror ball shine on-and-on!

• High Energy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Timbuli

Timbuli is a Euro-house/techno cover of Evelyn Thomas; 80’s classic, “High Energy” – produced in Germany by Rachid Nouri, Amir Saraf, Mehmet Sönmez and Ulli Brenner. This cover is aimed at the techno dance floor where the beats reave up faster and faster to keep pace with a hopping dance floor. It is quite mild and flowing along with the new vocal from Timbuli which is somewhat buried in the back but adds a new mystique in the new experience. The pulsating beats make this as exciting as the context of the track where the new energy is definitely “high”.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of Timbuli’s “High Energy” and reignited it for this ReStructure Mix. There are pieces of the original version produced by Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench to punch up moments of the new remix and pieces of the new version that are extended and re-flashed.

• Under The Boardwalk - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tom Tom Club

Tom Tom Club is a spin off from Talking Heads led by Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz. Their big club hit “Genius Of Love” from 1981 gave them a led in an alternative synth-pop dance arena. Always a sense of creativity and innovation in their sound and approach to dance music. “Under The Boardwalk” is a cover of The Drifters 1964 pop/soul hit. This again another creative approach at a remake where a reggae stylized rhythm is applied and the cartoonish-like vocals fit perfectly and snug in their place. This was a big hit for my club and also for many nights where a wind-down was required and this one always worked magically.

I have taken the 12” version of “Under The Boardwalk” and reapplied the rhythms here to a new ReStructure Mix. The original plays a part in this version and also gives way to a longer and more laid back arrangement.

• Warlord Part 2 - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Immortals

The Immortals are an electronic disco project from Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison – the duo who brought us some of the most phenomenal dance projects including. THP Orchestra, The Grand Tour, The Duncan Sisters, Sticky Fingers and Skatt Brothers. This venture from the disco productions of the 70’s to the synth-pop of the 80’s was a curve ball for their game. “Warlord Part 2” is the B-side to their 1979 release is a sense of power in the direction to where dance music was headed. This fantasy tale of a “game of thrones” feel of players is an all most make shift for a theme for action as it plays out with a reality. It is one of their turns into a new area and genre of dance music and is successful as many underground disco fans are aware of this club record.

I have taken the 12” version of “Warlord Part 2” and have taken the fantasy into a new ReStructure Mix. The beats have been electrified and pulsed up for a new groove for this almost theatric sound and imaginative feel.

• Tie U Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

The Three Degrees are one of the golden voices of soul and disco music. Many of their hits are made thanks to their beautiful harmony and delivery. “Tie U Up” is from their 1989 project titled “..And Holding” – produced by Buzz Amato and John Abbey. A departure from their high energy disco numbers of the late 70’s and early 80’s and onto a funk-driving bass and kick drums. A touch of the Jimmy Jam – Terry Lewis feel from Janet Jackson’s “Control” project. This one gives the ladies a bit of defiant love and dedication to a heart. The chorus is self-explanatory and gives this piece a touch of sleaze but still elegant thanks to these three ladies.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Tie Me Up” and re-secured it for this ReStructure Mix. There are some new beats and percussion added to guide the funk of the groove into a hardcore dance track.

• Together Forever - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rick Astley

Rick Astley (Richard Paul Astley) is a singer from the U.K. whose voice ignited the mid-80’s with beautiful and soulful results. His first project produced by Stock Aitken and Waterman is one of the most memorable of the time. Rick has a fantastic voice which has the effect that Barry White had in the early 80’s. It was a romantic feel and the dance tracks which SAW created were perfection for this celebrated new star. “Together Forever” is from his 1987 album “Where Ever You Need Somebody” and is the outline of the powerhouse productions that the three producers were well at creating and along with Rick’s vocals the music is still intriguing and uplifting.

I have taken the 12” version of “Together Forever” along with a short instrumental the new “reimagined” ballad piece and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for this classic. The bass synths are realigned and re-patterned and a break in the energy is put to a halt for a slow climb back to the energy.

• Rock City - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Roderick Falconer

Roderick Falconer is a glam rock artist from the mid-70's. His second album titled “Victory In Rock City” from 1977 featured the track “Rock City” – which is a tribute to the rock genre and mentioned artist, The Beatles and their contribution at creating rock and roll history. Falconer’s single became a part of the disco single phenomena thanks to it 60’s edge groove and upbeat rhythm. It is one of the pieces that are a crossover during a time when rock and disco could share their identities calmly. This one works for those who love alternate tracks that move like a club anthem.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Rock City” and have re-wired the song for this ReStructure Mix. The fantasy that exists within Falconer’s lyrics playout as The Beatles make their cameo several moments within this mix.

• You Can't Help (Sentimental Sunday) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Flesh

Flesh is Coral Gordon, Janice Hoyte, Stephen Lironi and Douglas Macintyre – an ensemble produced by Steve Harvey from 1985. “You Can't Help (Sentimental Sunday)” is one of my favorite club records of that year. A big hit for my dance floor and one that was infectious drawing more and more to the floor as the track played on. There is so much in this track that it feels complete and secure within its own sound. I always pictured this as an underground hit for The Pointer Sisters at the time – however Flesh is one with two great female vocalists who make the songs lesson – where meeting a new love interest on Saturday makes Sunday feel “sentimental”. It has everything from great keyboard breaks to vocal riffs.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “You Can't Help (Sentimental Sunday)” and rewired the energy into this ReStructure Mix. I have extended the intro and placed more of those gospel-hard hitting organ breaks into play in this mix.

• Donna Rouge - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fake

Fake is a Swedish band whose big hit “Donna Rouge” from 1982 is an Italo-disco gem. A touch of the 80’s synth-pop edge on the reminiscent vocals and has always brought to mind the “new romantic” sound of the 80’s, This slick piece of dance material flows like a wonderful melody in the Italian disco flair. It is perhaps one of the most influential for those who were hearing this sound for the first time. Produced by Fabio Sbaragli – this one bears all of the innovation that Italian disco music had successfully utilized brining the 80’s a new catalogue and artists and songs such as Fake’s “Donna Rouge”.

I have taken the 12” version of “Donna Rouge” and the 7” instrumental to rework its magic into a new ReStructure Mix. A heavy downbeat brings this version into more of house feel and some elements that are used to push the limits a bit more are a part here.

• Ending Up On A High - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

Seventh Avenue is a high-energy project from “the masters”, Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench. This is a concept group which began in 1979 with their album “Midnight In Manhattan” and then revised in 1984 with the release of the single “I Hear Thunder” which brought their upbeat Broadway celebration feel disco arrangements into a new dance period with a full electronic arrangement. A new line up of men were assembled for the group and a make-over created a whole new, yet reminiscent view of the concept group. “Ending On A High” is another bright and swirling love song with the two discovering a new found affection when close to a break up. The track did quite well in the dance palaces which featured anthem dance tracks as a norm and club that clamored for high energy.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Ending Up On A High” and as being a favorite of my own, I reignited the piece for this ReStructure Mix. The accapella intro has become the movement of the remix and some new arrangements on verses and choruses are newly placed.

• Stop In The Name Of Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor is disco music’s muse. Her voice has been the soulful sound of disco music since the inception of her recording career in 1975. “Stop In The Name Of Love” is her cover of the Motown classic from Diana Ross and The Supremes. It is from her project “Gloria Gaynor” released in 1982 and produced by Amir Bayyan. This is one of the most in-depth approaches at a cover of a classic where it is completely edged with a new sound as Gloria’s vocals transform the pop track into a soulful rendition. A nice rhythm and blues arrangement and sound make it shine as if it were bringing the song to light for the first time.

I have taken the 12” version of Gloria’s “Stop in The Name Of Love” and revised it again for this ReStructure Mix. There is a longer intro and a take on the original arrangement for a new approach.

• Money Runner - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Scotch

Scotch is an Italian disco ensemble created in the early 80’s and features
Fabio Margutti, Franz Felleti, Franz Rome, Manlio Cangelli and Vince Lancini. Their single “Money Runner” from 1985 is one of the pieces which helped to move Italo-disco into a new sound utilized the power beats and keyboards with a touch more of the house-sample touches along the way. It is one of their strongest dance tracks and a story that is up to whatever you feel within the chants and verses. It is produced by Zambelli Bros and has a lasting crescendo that will bring back that brightly lit dance floor igniting from the motion and energy of the music.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Money Runner” and retouched the song for this ReStructure Mix. The rap segments are removed and more emphases are placed on delivering that breaks and chorus pieces.

• What Have I Done To Deserve This? - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys / Dusty Springfield

Pet Shop Boys are the magic of the 80’s. Their contribution to the 80’s is priceless when you look closely at the music and their main focus which has always been to deliver a dance track celebrating that entire disco created in the 70’s. Their clever wits and phrases helped to make their new sound as alternative as possible while feeding beats and rhythm into the dance floors. “What Have I Done To Deserve This” is a fine example of a feeling of walking into the middle of a conversation and still understanding its presence. It is from their 1987 album titled “Actually” and shines along with a guest vocal from Dusty Springfield – making this more confusing and even more of a gem.

I have taken the 12” and dub version of “What Have I Done To Deserve This” and descrambled their message in this ReStructure Mix. It is displayed as a montage pf the song itself and reworked to give itself a whole new identity.

• Too Hot To Stop The Rock - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Keith Zorros

Keith Zorros is a rock artist from the late 70’s who recorded one of the big energy dance tracks of 1980 – “Too Hot To Stop The Rock”. This single was a big hit for many clubs that were breaking the rock edge with their disco program as this piece is a cross between pop-rock and disco. The vocal plays out with a nice rockin’ feel and also breaks down in parts of the track with some nice harmonies. This one is recognizable piece and gives off the disco era when many artists were still friendly and attempting to delve onto the dance floors to give the disco edge their own flavor.

I have taken the 12” version of “Too Hot To Stop The Rock” and broke it down to recreate this ReStructure Mix. There are more of the bongo fills and some breaks that appear from chorus lines and that rolling bass line.

• Nasty Girl - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vanity 6

Vanity 6 is Vanity (Denise Katrina Matthews), Brenda Bennett and Susan Moonsey. This trio is one of project brought together by Prince who was moving in many directions at the time with his music and talent. “Nasty Girl” is there single from 1982 and has a rolling funk beat pattern which is a strip down of the groove itself. It is a sleaze number that always raised quite a few feet and eyebrows. Now an 80’s old school/.funk classic this one plays out as always in the deepest of eroticism.

I have taken the album version and instrumental of “Nasty Girl” and rewired the segments into a fast moving ReStructure Mix. The rhythm is pumped with more drum tracks and the vocal are spared with a more censored application.

• Mind Over Matter - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - E.G. Daily

E.G. Daily is an 80’s artist whose recording career began in 1985 and a big club hit produced by Harold Faltermeyer titled “Love In The Shadows” – which became an instant dance floor anthem. Her singe “Mind Over Matter” was released in 1987 and was a Stock Aitken and Waterman powerhouse dance track. It was the sound that made the 80’s worth dancing to and along with E.G.’s driving vocal this one is always remembered. One of the big peak songs for my club and always a welcomed piece for those tea dances.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Mind Over Matter” and have given it a new ReStructure Mix for a tribute to a great combination of artists and producers. The main ingredients are still intact where I have only added a new dropout break and a few new percussion pieces.

• Runaway - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - One-Two-Three

One-Two-Three is a dance project from producer Bobby Orlando in 1983 – and features Bobby Orlando, Debby Gaynor and Tony Caso on vocals. The electronic dance project opened with the single “Runaway” which is another tale of a man distraught over the grattude for assisting a lover through hard times – very much a continuum of Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me”. The eerie feel of this track gives you more of the ominous heartbreak and disposal of ones necessity in a shattered relationship. This one is another one of Orlando’s brain-child projects of the time and gives us another outline of what his talent can create.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Runaway” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix feeding off of the moody sound of the original. I have placed a few pieces of soundtrack from Ennio Morricone into the mix for a sound that plays out just as mysteriously as the song itself.

• Love Is Calling - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ella Toy

Ella Toy is an Italo-house project from Walter Cremonini and Mario Albanese released in 1991. Following the success of the 1990 Italian group Black Box it was the open gates for the Italian house movement to create their own style of bass driven dance music. More of the sample feels as in the M.A.R.R.S. track “Pump Up The Volume” and a unique edge where recorded vocals could be used in the same manner. “Love Is Calling” is an infectious piece in this genre that makes it all worthwhile. The intricate weaving of the big band horns are the energy that makes the song work like magic. This was always a favorite of mine and one that lit many nights a fire on dance floor.

I have taken the 12” club and dub versions of “Love Is Calling” and rewired the pieces into a new ReStructure Mix. I have spaced apart the vocal and added a new drum beat along with a fierce kick to guide the song in its new form.

• It's A Way - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lucrethia & The Azoto 14,008

Lucrethia & The Azoto 14,008 is an Italo-disco project from producer and arranger Celso Valli from 1978. This is one of the Italian disco projects which headed the end of the 70’s onto a whole new sound for disco music. The electronic sequencers and keyboards became a standard outline for the energy as it evolved. “It’s A Way” is the initial track from the project and it one of the happiest tracks with an uplifting feel. It outlines the chorus of carnival in celebration. This may have been one of the influences of productions like Peter Jacques Band during the mid-70’s. Celso Valli leads this project again and you feel and hear his influence over the magical arrangements where even mandolins are used to accentuate the rhythms. It is one of the great disco albums with more of what was to come later in disco history,

I have taken the album version of “It’s The Way” and reworked the synthesizers and joyous keyboards for this ReStructure Mix. There are more breaks along the road here and a fade out for the excitement to slowly subside.

• Standing In The Shadows of Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

Fever is a group featuring Dennis Wadlington, Joseph "Joe" Bomback and Dale Reed. Their self-titled first project from 1979 is disco classic and was produced by Dale Reed, Marty Blechman (Megatone Records) and Johnny Hedges. The 2 sided double medley contains some of the most exciting dance tracks from the period. The production is an early sign of the disco sound and production maturing into a synth-pop vehicle for the 80’s and eventually become high energy. Fever has always delivered the dance tracks that made an innovative statement. “Over The Edge” is the finale track from the side two medley and is the focus of this ReStructure Mix. I have used the slamming piano tracks and percussion to recreate a closing of the powerful statement that this group has made in the closing of the disco era.

I have taken the album version of “Over The Edge” and placed it in a montage of the Fever project for this ReStructure Mix. It moves along with some new drum tracks to beat the power up a few and also some new breaks.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Mr. Dennis Wadington and his work with Fever and his contributions to disco history.

• Over The Edge - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fever

Fever is a group featuring Dennis Wadlington, Joseph "Joe" Bomback and Dale Reed. Their self-titled first project from 1979 is disco classic and was produced by Dale Reed, Marty Blechman (Megatone Records) and Johnny Hedges. The 2 sided double medley contains some of the most exciting dance tracks from the period. The production is an early sign of the disco sound and production maturing into a synth-pop vehicle for the 80’s and eventually become high energy. Fever has always delivered the dance tracks that made an innovative statement. “Over The Edge” is the finale track from the side two medley and is the focus of this ReStructure Mix. I have used the slamming piano tracks and percussion to recreate a closing of the powerful statement that this group has made in the closing of the disco era.

I have taken the album version of “Over The Edge” and placed it in a montage of the Fever project for this ReStructure Mix. It moves along with some new drum tracks to beat the power up a few and also some new breaks.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Mr. Dennis Wadington and his work with Fever and his contributions to disco history.

• Walk Like A Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Divine

Divine is one of disco performers who landed in the right direction during the early 80’s. His early career as John Waters’ cult movie icon was a definite twist for a 6’2” transvestite to find his way to the disco stage. His early recording with disco producer, Bobby Orlando captures the camp and energy that his stature presented as a performer. In 1985 Divine released a cover of the 1963 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons hit “Walk Like A Man” – this time around done in a more camp-esque fashion. The single was produced by Barry Evangeli and gives a full electronic production for this diva to play in. Lots of sequencers mimicking the Moroder “I Feel Love” outline and of course just enough percussion to give it that Dead Or Alive feel.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental to the cutting board for this ReStructure Mix and worked this one with more of arrangement based on the vocals. There is a new drop bear added and some jaw harp accepts to fulfill the western edge of the song.

• New York - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Flower

Flower is a singer who is known in the late 70’s as a sexy playmate turned disco singer. Her first project was produced and arranged by Ritchie Rome (The Ritchie Family) and gave her the underground classic “How” in 1979. Her career moved throughout the 1983 where her sensual voice still echoes the sound of the disco era. “New York” is her single from her 1982 project produced by David Chackler – a song which emphasizes a distraught lover whose love is taken away by the glitz and glamour of New York City’s nightlife. This one fits into the early high energy genre for not only the fast moving chorus but also the pumping rhythm section. It was a welcome track on my dance floor for the time and gave the peak hour a nice workout.

I have taken the 12” of “New York” and rewired the song for this ReStructure Mix. I have used one of the keyboard riffs as the outline for a new dub-like mix. More breaks are dragged into the scene here and Flower again is given her stage.

• Time Bomb - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angie Gold

Angie Gold (Angelina Fiorina Kyte) is one of the high energy vocalists whom helped to bring the era to excitement. Her big dance floor hit “Eat You Up” from 1985 was a track that made dancers move to the threats of a disheartened romance in a new outline. The Passion label is the force behind the productions by Les Hunt and the piercing vocals by Ms. Gold. The same year she released “Time Bomb” which is another track that made dance floors go “boom”! It was the delicate approach that Angie takes to her delivery and those in a chorus can add the energy to the crescendo. She is always known for this style and is one of the most celebrated of it.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of “Time Bomb” and reignited a ReStructure Mix using more of the instrumental to add to the fuse. There is build every so often to remind us of the power of Angie Gold.

• Satisfied - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madeleine Uzho

Madeleine Uzho is a vocalist whose 1983 project “Satisfied” was released on Galaxy Records – produced by Tommy Ekman and Christer Sandelin from Sweden. The single “Satisfied” was included on Disconet Records (Volume 5 Program 12) and received her much deserved exposure to discotheques whose jocks were giving a taste of lower bpm electronic funk. This one plays out in a sexy manner as Madeleine tempts her lover into the realm of being complete and the effect lingers on. This is one of those import singles for the US which was discovered only by those DJs who knew what to place and where.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Satisfied” and re-erected a new ReStructure Mix moving a new intro and some new elements to the mix. This is more room for Madeleine to take her stance and some drop outs to take the rhythm seriously.

• Don't Let Me Down Again - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - M.B.O. 99

M.B.O. 99 is an Italodance project from Mario Boncaldo and Angelo Valsiglio. The theme of the band is an obvious continuum of their 1982 project Klein and M.B.O. and the sharp electronic riffs and girlish vocal by Naimy Hackett. “Don’t Let Me Down Again” is a slick moving high energy piece with the hand claps which make the foundation of the song rock and the down beat synthesizers to move the floor. This one will capture the attention of anyone who is a lover of Italo-disco. It has a wonderful arrangement and a few riffs that may hold on to your senses.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Don’t Let Me Down Again” and refocused on using the pieces that make this magic for a ReStructure Mix. Some pieces of the song are used in a new way and the vocal is once again yearning for understanding.

• Against All Odds - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Willie & Co.

Willie & Co. is an Italo-disco project from the Disco Magic Record Company. Their 1993 release of “Against All Odds” is an Italodance piece that is a cover of the Phil Collins song from the same film title. This execution is similar to the style of Double You and their cover of “Please Don’t Go” a year earlier in 1992. The house beats are the formation of the rhythm and pump on and on as most house music of the end of the 80’s and early 90’s create. This one has a familiar vocal also which directs the source from that era of dance music. It is done quite well with the melody placed into the dance beats and also is successful in creating emotion for the dance floor.

I have taken the 12” versions of Willi & Co. and their cover of “Against All Odds” and reworked the arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. A longer intro and some new drum beats are added to give the song more of a stage appeal

• Together - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

Lime is Denis Le Page and Denyse Le Page and this duo changed the direction of dance music in the early 80’s. Their sound became iconic on dance floors from the inception of their first single in 1980 titled “Your Love”. The heavy percussive framework, igniting keyboard riffs and their unique vocals made the 80's the right place and time. “Together” is from their 1983 project titled “Line 3” and again is the genius of Denis Le Page and his dedication to creating an electric symphony of sound for his love songs and unusual themes. This piece is the groups sound rolled into one offering. It has Denis leading the vocals into a mesmerizing love song which pours out heart with a sweet and simple melody. It is the energy which made the 80’s a great place to dance.

I have taken the album version of “Together” and reworked the track again for this ReStructure Mix. Adding new drum beats and some percussion to help emphasize the love and excitement and also rearranging the choruses to give it a new flair.

• Fire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Radiorama

Radiorama is a Euro-synth band from Italy with a hardcore edge for any lover of Italo-disco. Their music created by Mauro Farina and Giuliano Crivellente is always a bit mystical in execution. “Fire” is from their 1988 project titled “The Legend” and has a powerful punch with several riffs which create a fantasy and play with the obvious ‘fire’ brought on by desire. It has always been one of my favorite of the genre and still presents that glorious celebratory feel with its imaginative arrangement.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental and rewired this track for this ReStructure Mix. Blending more of the instrumental into this remix are the guidelines to give way to more of the playful theme and energy of the song.

• Calling All Boys - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Flirts

The Flirts are a female trio created by producer Bobby Orlando. Their first album titled “Dime A Dance” was an 80’s sensation as it introduced the trio with an electro-new wave sound and also a synth-pop dance arena. Not only did the alternative dance floors favor their tracks, so did the dance floors whom were wondering into a new era of dance music from 70’s disco. “Calling All Boys” is one of the pieces that 1982 welcomed with the percussion driven and heavy synthesized arrangements that Bobby Orlando was bringing to dance floors. The piece is a campy rip into women adoring the hot shots on the horizon and letting them know. It is pure fun and has always been a favorite of fans of The Flirts.

I have taken the 12’ version of “Calling All Boys” and rewired the track for this ReStructure Mix. A new neutron beat is laid over the original and the pieces of the song that emphasize the most are given a new stage.

• Always On My Mind - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys are the 80’s super group in the direction of keeping dance music alive in the electronic age of synth-pop. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe were creating a new edge of music which encompassed a moody feel in many new areas and themes. In 1987 their production of a dance version of Willie Nelson’s 1982 ballad “Always On My Mind”. Quite a feat for the raised energy and sound of the new Pet Shop Boys venture with a symphonic edge layering the rolling sequencers. This one was an instant hit for the duo and for me kudos to them for taking one of the beautiful ballads and placing it on the dance floor in a whole new way.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of Pet Shop Boys’ “Always On My Mind” and rewound the recording for this ReStructure Mix. I have used more of the bass beats as a foundation for the new layout and also added a few new beats and percussion for the finishing touch.

• High - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Skyy

Skyy is a New York City funk/disco group produced by Randy Mueller (formerly of Brass Construction). The band included Anibal Sierra, Bonny Dunning, Delores Dunning Milligan and Denise Dunning Crawford with a sound that became the New York funk explosion and later fused the early 80’s with the Prelude label funk era. “High” is from their 1980 album “Skyway” and is a love anthem with many wonderful riffs which explain how this band and Randy Mueller were able to make them an icon and now classic band. The track is one of their signature numbers that not only lays out their ability to create a groove but also bring back the disco-funk era in full.

I have taken the album version of “High” and reworked the track for this ReStructure Mix and homage to the Skyy-sound. The beats are given some new tread with some percussion and the arrangement is separated for a lengthier message.

• Disco Squeeze - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Extensive Care

Extensive Care is a disco ensemble from producer Peter Di Milo – the master who brought us early underground club disco from Erotic Drum Band and also pieces from Ann Joy and The Pussycats. Extensive Care is one of his early 80’s releases and makes disco music as exciting as it was during the mid-70’s. The fast rolling energy of this piece titled, “Disco Squeeze” is a workout for the feet and again gives Di Milo his creative freedom to give the disco chorus more than a place for fantasy. This one is from start to finish the high energy sound which became the crescendo of the disco era.

I have taken the album version of “Disco Squeeze” and rerouted the energy into this ReStructure Mix. The percussion riffs are broken down throughout the new arrangement and more placement of the excitement is created.

• Jealous Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean

Hazell Dean is another voice in the early 80’s who brought high energy music to the board. Her 1983 dance floor hit “Searchin’ (I Gotta Find A Man)” was a contribution to that period of dance music and helped make the transition a welcomed moment. Hazell had been recording since 1975 and made her move onto dance floors seem somewhat effortless – but there is plenty of talent behind this woman. “Jealous Love” is her single from 1983 produced by Willi Morrison and Ian Guenther – who were responsible for THP Orchestra, The Grand Tour, The Duncan Sisters, Southern Comfort and Sticky Fingers. This was also their moment to transition from their big band disco productions of the 70’s into the electronic high energy sound of the 80’s. “Jealous Love” is a last-chance for romance for a lover who makes every opportunity for drama. The sequencers and percolating keyboard effects make this one a flowing number with enough of the diva to make us connect to its force.

I have taken the 12” version of “Jealous Love” and reworked the track with more of a dub-feel for this ReStructure Mix. There is a new under beat to kick up the drama and of course the sequencers working again, overtime!

• The Rain - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Oran "Juice" Jones

Oran “Juice” Jones is a vocalist who helped bring the end of the 80’s to a full-funk closing with his 1986 track “The Rain” – produced by Russell Simmons and Vincent F. Bell. Also on the early Def Jam Recordings label with a hard beats foundation which was being used as dub-mixes from popular tracks being stripped down. This story of double sorrows occurring simultaneously with a romance. The song was quite the answer to the soulful and funk necessities of its time and remains one of the memorable moments on dance floors at the time.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub beats versions of “The Rain” and brought them into a new ReStructure Mix and a few pieces of new grooves. The Spinners and Grace Jones make unusual cameos and help to make this groove one with more than just heartbreak taking place.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to John Manning – with thanks for requesting it as a project along with the Spinners classic and also for being just an all-around good guy.

• Mind Warp - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

Patrick Cowley is one of the early musicians who could fuse the sounds of melting sound waves onto a dance floor and create energy. Following the steps of pioneers like Giorgio Moroder, he moved the 80’s into whole new realm of music with his talent and devotion to dance music. “Mind Warp” is from the album of the same name and is a continuum of his “Menergy” phase where a weaving of sequencer and keyboards play out like a rolling wave. This one is hos simplest of programming yet contains all of the pieces which create his art in the basic form. Cowley made the 80’s a psychedelic disco arena and many dancers followed.

I have taken the album version of “Mind Warp” and recreated a new trip for this ReStructure Mix with Cowley’s purpose in focus. I have added a few accepts from Dr. Timothy Leary to bring some knowledge to the mind willing to use it.

• Now That We Found Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Third World

Third World is a Jamaican reggae band who fused soul, funk and disco with their rhythms. Their 1978 album “Journey To Addis” contained their single “Now That We Found Love” which also made a big move to the dance floors and gave the band their first disco 12” single. The track is a unifying anthem which takes the elements of reggae and transforms the song into an anthem. Produced by Alex Sadkin and written by the Philly-legendary team, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. A big dance treat for those who love the alternative dance tacks.

I have taken the 12” version of “Now That We Found Love” and worked a new ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to Third World and this classic number. More beats and percussion are added to give the rhythm more emphasis. The winded remix uses all of the energy with more love added.

• Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taylor Dayne

Taylor Dayne is one of the 80’s notable pop-dance artists who made dance floors come alive with excitement. “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love” is her 1993 cover of Barry White’s soul/disco classic – produced by Robert Clivillés and David Cole of C & C Music Factory, This one is an example of how a new voice can capture the magic over again with a deviate delivery and range. The production is close to the arrangement as the original although the double 12’ remixes released during the album were hardcore club house trax. Taylor gives this number her own style yet she brings more emotion to the realness of this love song.

I have taken the 12” extended album club mix of “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love” and also the instrumental to bring to play a new ReStructure Mix. The extended intro is one of the pieces that give this new take more mystery and the works on Taylor’s word play are also re-traced.

• Get Ready For The Future - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Winners

Winners are Andrew Gadsden, Bobby Gene Hall, Jr., Herbert Ford, John M. Wells, Michael L. King, Steve Scales, Tinker Barfield and William Armour. A funk/disco band produced by Steve Tyrell and Fred Frank on one lone album and various singles. “Get Ready For The Future” is from their 1978 self-titled project and is one of the well-known underground classics from The Loft during its rotation. The piece is a funky mood with plenty of bongos, keyboards and psychedelic synth breaks – a close following of The Temptations 60’s hip approach. This one plays out with a groove that is contagious and continually rolling. One of the big hits from this band and still sounds like a disco standard.

I have taken the album version of “Get Ready For The Future” and revamped the beats and funk-fest with some new beats and percussion. More of an intro is used to bring the mood into focus and more breaks are added with those space-luster breaks.

• I Need Yoour Lovin' - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teena Marie

Teena Marie is a music icon. Her work has always encompassed emotion and an edge of funk which is her own style. Throughout the 80’s her blend of dance and ballad numbers have made us dependent on her talent and image. Being one of the artists who received support from Mr. Rick James also. “I Need Your Lovin’” is from her 1980 project “Irons In The Fire” and is a lifting melody in spirit and groove. This unique sound is one that Teena Marie worked with soul and gave us tracks that will always compare to the greatest of the 80’s in more than one way.

I have taken the album and instrumental version of “I Need Your Lovin’” and reworked this beautiful love song into a new ReStructure Mix. I have stripped away parts of the bass and groove to use as a new break over this new remix and also faded out the end to give this piece center stage.

• Popcorn - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slotmachine featuring Gemini 7

Slotmachine is Günther Eckert and Torsten Hartmann – a German techno ensemble who created the 1992 cover of the Gershon and Kingsley song “Pop Corn”. This techno fused version is a rolling explosion with all of the elements of the 90’s techno period to make it official. The vocoders guiding the musical elements into the fast moving rhythms are the toppings for this dance desert – and for those who cannot get enough of this classic a new fav. Production is like a joust of energy with some breaks that make the outline work as well as ever.

I have taken the 12” version of “Pop Corn” by Slotmachine and reworked the segments as they are new in this ReStructure Mix. There is a longer intro to fade into the song and a few new musical breaks to make the melody echoes out into the slowly fade to robotic heaven.

• In The Name of Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire

Astaire is an 80’s high energy project from John Davies and Nigel Stock – and also from the Passion Records collection. One of the vital parts of the early 80’s dance transition from disco to high energy. “In the Name Of Love” is their 1985 single and once again marks a moment when the rolling drums and heavy beats made the dance floor shake with excitement. The vocals provided again by Tracy Ackerman are the sweetness which create the emotion and stir the energy into a hypnotic sound. Much like their early releases this piece is more centered on effect in many ways as the words seem to project heartache and despair even though the build within the song is always celebratory. A wonderful number and one of my favorites from Astaire.

I have taken the 12” version of “In The Name Of Love” and reworked the sequencers and keyboards for this ReStructure Mix. The intro fades in from a sweeping keyboard arrangement and some new percussion guides our story along in a new way.

• So Far, So Good - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton was a voice which started in 1981 and from a “whisper to a scream” Her initial pop-radio sound notable thanks to her fantastic range and energy which she wrapped into her songs. It was the 80’s synth-pop scene which became her placement following her big 1983 hit “Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)”. It was very comfortable arena for Sheena and she took this step further and further till you found yourself dancing to one of her new dance floor hits without even knowing it. “So Far So Good” is a track she recorded in 1986 which was from the film “About Last Night” – it was produced by dance greats Nile Rogers and Narada Michael Walden. It has that 80’s overall feel with a definite place for Sheena to once again “strut” her stuff.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “So Far So Good” and have given it a new “go” in this ReStructure Mix. More of a Latin flare is added with some new percussion and drums to give it a new shine and also new groove.

• You Killed The Magic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Arpeggio

Arpeggio is Jessica Williams, Fred Sawyers, Jason Reed and Jerry Scott. A disco ensemble by producer Simon Sousson in the late 70’s and throughout the 80’s. Their first album titled “Let The Music Play” from 1978 contained their biggest hit, “Love and Desire”. It was a complete sound for disco music of the time as innovative for technical and orchestral sounds for the time – it was all new and very exciting. “Breakout” is the follow-up project released in 1980 and even though the disco backlash had affected the industry the excitement and disco craft was evident. “You Killed The Magic” is a bitter sweet love song on a romance gone wrong and just why. The signal in this number is the funky rhythm guitars which take the song into a hypnotic dance effect. This again was a display of Soussan’s touch with a “chic” edge to his disco music and the vocalists and studio musicians who gave off the attitude in a wonderful display.

I have taken the album version of “You Killed The Magic” and rewired the drama for a new ReStructure Mix. A new disturbed drum pattern is overlaid in some segments to represent the “magic” becoming less consistent. The vocal arrangement is also broken into a few more pieces and then rewound for a new experience with Arpeggio.

• Shake It Up, Shake It Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Managers

The Managers is Richard Finch of K.C. and The Sunshine Band and Ish Ledesma from Foxy. Their single “Shake It Up, Shake It Up” from 1982 is that Miami disco sound that was so truly disco during the golden years. Lots of rhythm guitars and bass to move the planet. The arrangement is quite simple – a few words and “shake it up”! A formula which was the emphasis of “boogie” music. This one is more of an experimental piece for the time to find those hardcore dancers. It is on the Henry Stone Miami “Sunnyview” Records label and is one of the many released on it after the closing of T.K. Disco.

I have taken the 12” vocal and “your mix” versions of “Shake It Up, Shake It Up” and realigned the rhythm into new segments for this ReStructure Mix. I pulled away most of the moving pasts to reconnect the track in a new way.

• Mar de la Tranquilidad - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azul y Negro

Azul y Negro is an electronic band whose place in the 80’s became a wall of sweeping synthesizers pouring into a robotic mixture. Their big hit from 1982 titled “The Night” is one of the underground club pieces that resonate over and over. “Le Edad De Los Colores” is their project from 1981 and contains the instrumental “Mar de la Tranquilidad” which sounds like a spaghetti western soundtrack put to a disco arrangement. It is a wonderful fantasy play and gives Azul y Negro their style for giving disco music an artistic slant in the 80’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “Mar de la Tranquilidad” and reworked the mysterious guitar segments into a new ReStructure Mix. There are breaks that are new and give the musical piece a club underground touch.

• Dance - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Snoopy

Snoopy is an Italo-disco project from Franco Finotti, Massimo Monti and Vincenzo Giuffrè from 1982 on the Il Discotto Productions label. This single is an early Italian dance track which plays out with funky rhythm guitars and deep beats. This one is an innovative approach for Italo-disco where many of the projects focused on synthesizers and keyboards to guide the groove. The break downs are infectious and give off an endless energy to this rack.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Dance” and shaved away much of the chorus and replaced it with edits of the guitars and beat elements for this ReStructure Mix. This new version is more like a dub with the best of the tracks taken apart and fused together in a new way.

• Follow Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Real Man

Real Man is Jan Vanroelen and Theo Linder – an 80’s electronic group who released three singles from 1988 – 1990. “Follow Me” from 1988 is a cover of the Amanda Lear disco classic which is created with heavy downbeats and a steel plate driven keyboard arrangement which sounds a bit Belgium Beat with a high energy twist. The vocals are also a nice take with a whispery male vocal recreating the Faust-ian tale of the dark side and a convincing lure into selling ones soul for pleasure. This take is one of the musty welcomed of the time as it not only follows closely on the original – but it also adds to it with the heavy beats and its mysterious sound.

I have taken the 12” versions of Real Man’s “Follow Me” and revisited the track with a new edit for the piece. There is a longer intro into the swirling sound of this temptation. A few new drop off section provide the new breaks.

• Ooh, La La - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Princess Bay

Princess Bay is disco project from Joe La Greca and M. L'Esperance with a pulsating energy dance floor “goody” released in 1985. A blend of high energy and Italo-disco with a polished and indelible result of drama and a sweeping chorus which is somewhat haunting. The uncredited vocal is one of my favorite and echoes out like a Nancy Wilson standard with rhythm. One of my all-time favorites that I always believed missed its glory and should be a classic in the vaults. The story goes that a “strange” turn in a relationship leaves out heroine in dismay and questioning her distant lover. The arrangement is fast and heated leaving the dance floor in its wake. A wonderful high energy blend with fabulous production.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental to re-weave the drama here into a new ReStructure Mix for tribute to this gem. There is a much longer intro and a replacement of the chorus to give us more of a reason to feel the energy.

• Can't Believe - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin (Nancy Catherine Julian Martinez) is a Canadian singer who brought a large list of dance classics to the dance floors in the 80s. Her initial talents were known in the 1982 project Jade – “I’m Gonna Get Your Love” – produced by Marc Racine and Danny Tallon. Her 1983 album “Lay It Down is one project that I was driven to with the great high energy pieces that were accompanied by Nancy’s beautiful voice. “Can’t believe” is a single released in 1982 – produced by Dominic Sciullo and follows the electronic dance explosion of the period with a hypnotic low pulse rhythm and Nancy giving it a new feel with her unique style. This one was one of my favorites and may have been played out in a matter of weeks in my club. It has many nice hooks and of course mystiques feel that I always admired.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Can’t Believe” and re-wired the energy into a new ReStructure Mix. I have added my own mystique with a touch of “Oz” magic and a few new breaks using the bass synths in pieces and new arrangements.

• Three Steps From True Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Margaret Reynolds

Margaret Reynolds is a soul/disco singer who began her recording career in 1974 and throughout the late 80’s continued to bring dance floors into her wonderful performances. “Three Steps From True Love” is her 1985 single produced by Joe Gibbs and a cover of the 1975 classic by The Reflections. The conversion from the original soulful male lead by Margaret is a nice turn. The electronic dance arrangement gives the new 80’s version the same shine that the original had with more of a crescendo for Margaret’s range and soul adlibs. One of the big dance floor hits for me and in memory is one of those tracks that once you hear in a club t sticks with you for a while.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub versions into the ReStructure Mix arena and re-lifted the song with some new segments added. There is more of the break pieces used in this new version and Margaret stays right on top where she belongs.

• Litterbug - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gentle Persuasion

Gentle Persuasion is Leza Holmes, Renee Johnson and Sharon Williams. These three ladies were obviously being targeted as the new Three Degrees as the trio here has some beautiful effects. Many hardcore disco music followers may remember them on the first USA European Connection album titled “Come Into My Heart” – where they made both the title track and “Love’s Coming/Baby Love” a success along with Boris Midney. “Litterbug” has the feel of a First Choice production with the stomping horns and a tale of heartache. These ladies once again make the song sweet and a pure Philly disco droplet. The production here is from Jerry Ross and Meco Monardo along with Van McCoy arranging. It is one of the early periods of disco music where the dance floor began directing the music as well as the disc jockeys.

I have taken the 12” version of “Litterbug” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with a new foundation of kick beats to drive it up a few. There are the lovely voices of our ladies and more breaks to give the stage to the dancers.

• The Look of Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - ABC

ABC is Martin Fry, David Palmer, David Robinson, Mark White, Stephen Singleton and Mark Lickley. After joining with producer Trevor Horn (Chromium, The Buggles, Yes and Frankie Goes To Hollywood) in 1982 the band became one of the most recognized sounds of the 80’s. Martin Fry taking the lead vocals in with a bold and unique style takes each number as if he were performing in 50’s nightclub as one of the brat-pack. “The Look of Love” is their single from the album “he Lexicon Of Love” and is a lush and orchestrated track with the electronic funk of artists like D-Train. A very nice blend of worlds which work incredibly well. The song was released with several 12” editions with various mixes and dissections of the incredible production.

I have taken the album, 12” and part 2 versions of “The Look of Love” and rewired the track with much of the orchestra alive and some dub-breaks and effects. The vocals are still intact but are broken into different segues of the new layout.

• Valparaiso - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paula Moore

Paula Moore is a singer/songwriter who recorded the single “Valparaiso” in 1983 – produced by Daniel Vandgarde who also gave us Gibson Brothers and Who’s Who. This piece is one of the laid back disco numbers that makes the room fill with a hypnotic rhythm and vibe that is close to the 50’s lounge sound. The beauty of this song holds to the wonderful vocal which Paula Moore delivers in a heart of fondness and memories. This one made its way to many jocks at the time who knew how to start off an evening or close an early morning all night dance party.

I have taken the 12” version of “Valparaiso” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to keep this wonderful swirling number alive. I have added a few new percussion elements to fill in the exotic sound of the lasting call.

• Double Trouble - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diva

Diva is a session ensemble from prouder, Joe La Greca and arranger Denis Lepage. One of the early 80’s definitive sounds is this energy bolting out over and over. The electronic arrangement of Denis Lepage in the period was his most effective. The horns and strings painted a slight variation to a James Bond flick and the heavy percussion was the new guideline. “Double Trouble” also features Denyse Lepage with her recognizable sweet delivery that is a take on the dance energy itself. One of the great projects on the side and the mood set is one to be dealt with.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Double Trouble” and rejoined the rhythm for another ReStructure Mix. Some new piece open the drama and a percussive challenge sloes it.

• Tobacco Road - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bob-a-Rela

Bob-a-Rela is a space disco project from producers George Lagios and Pat Deserio from Canada. The disco explosion could never have occurred without their work with Bombers and the talent which came from their sessions. “Tobacco Road” is a cover of the John D. Loudermilk 1960 classic. This is a prime example of the genius of these musicians who use the original to push out more of it with electronics and modern riffs. The Bob-a-Rela project is one of the best of that finale of disco orchestrations with that ring around it as Saturn has. This one plays on with the ragged feel of the original and a few shinning disc touches,

I have taken the album version of “Tobacco Road” and also the 12” remix by Richie Rivera and created a new ReStructure Mix. This one pays tribute to my favorite period of disco and two of the great producers who interpreted it very well.

• Disco Kicks - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Original Mass

The Original Mass is a disco project from Mark Lindsey and Perry Botkin Jr. – creating the dance anthem for the end of the disco era and a new start for the 80’s dance scene. “Disco Kicks” was released in 1981 and features the energy of the finale stage of the disco arrangement. A rolling bass and a few excerpts of horns and strings make this one a definite anthem for the period. The track was also recorded by San Francisco’s Boys Town Gang the same year from their “Disc Charge” album. This one will always bring to mind the dance era of the end of the 70’s and the 80’s new high energy roots.

I have taken the 12” version of “Disco Kicks” and resliced a touch of energy for this ReStructure Mix. It features a new surprise from one of the 80’s dance shows and again, the magic of those rolling bass lines that define disco.

• Tell It To My Heart - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taylor Dayne

Cameron is Rafael Cameron – a funk/disco singer from Georgetown, Guyana. His work on Salsoul Records are the relative funk fused production from Randy Mueller (Tamiko Jones, Skyy, Funk Deluxe) who moved the 70’s disco scene with his grooves worked on throughout the end of the 70’s and on to the 80’s., Cameron is a 1980 disco/funk project which plays out with more of the teasing sounds which he produced with Skyy – yet each track has its own life. “Together” is a bit of Cameron’s touch with a sensual breakdown and rolling bass line which follows. Mueller once again creates that infectious groove that achieved with Tamiko Jones’ classic “Can’t Live Without Your Love”. It is a nice piece of romance layered out with a beat. One of the tracks from the album which breaths with the sultry air that would make the early 80’s remember where dance floor owned its allegiance – the disco era.

I have taken the album version of “Together” and recreated a new arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. I have added a light touch of new drums and a few percussion elements to add to the lightly mastered original. I have kept the wind down of the original intact to only explode back into that groove for more energy.

• Together - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cameron

Cameron is Rafael Cameron – a funk/disco singer from Georgetown, Guyana. His work on Salsoul Records are the relative funk fused production from Randy Mueller (Tamiko Jones, Skyy, Funk Deluxe) who moved the 70’s disco scene with his grooves worked on throughout the end of the 70’s and on to the 80’s., Cameron is a 1980 disco/funk project which plays out with more of the teasing sounds which he produced with Skyy – yet each track has its own life. “Together” is a bit of Cameron’s touch with a sensual breakdown and rolling bass line which follows. Mueller once again creates that infectious groove that achieved with Tamiko Jones’ classic “Can’t Live Without Your Love”. It is a nice piece of romance layered out with a beat. One of the tracks from the album which breaths with the sultry air that would make the early 80’s remember where dance floor owned its allegiance – the disco era.

I have taken the album version of “Together” and recreated a new arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. I have added a light touch of new drums and a few percussion elements to add to the lightly mastered original. I have kept the wind down of the original intact to only explode back into that groove for more energy.

• I'm Leaving - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joy

Joy is an Italo-house project from producers Corrrado Rizza, Alvaro Ugolini and Dario Raimondi. This one is a leading piece in the elements that make up the house drive at the end of the 80’s. Released in 1989 and plays out like as a heartbreak message to a lover who is being left behind. Joy vocals are sweet and a bit unthreatening yet the message is given with a sincere departure. One of the nice Italo-house projects of the time and a notable from the producers who worked this formula for dance floors at the time.

I have taken the 12” ‘disco mix’ and ‘anxious mix” into a new ReStructure Mix taking the pieces that pumps the most energy for this new arrangement. There is a new beat added to the foundation and some new percussion.

• Takin' It Straight - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cori Josias

Cori Josias is an artist who created a stir on dance floors with her 1983 single “Takin’ it Straight” – produced by Colin Green, Steve Barnacle and Cori. This is a blend of an electronic arrangement which sounds like the Italo-disco feel of the period and yet contains its own balance. Along with Cori giving heartache no sympathy with her stance on dealing with an unfaithful lover with defiance and a nice rippling groove. This one surprised many DJs with its sound and found itself on many playlists as an underground number. I have always remembered the dance floor becoming alive at the touch of this bass driven sequencer taking on the floor.

I have used the 12’ vocal and instrumental of “Takin’ it Straight” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to Cori Josias and her dance classic. There are parts of the original mix used in new ways to give the track a new life.

• California Dreaming - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Midnight Shift

The Midnight Shift is a studio project from producers, Ian Anthony Stephens, Ian Gant and Robin Wright – three major motivating individuals in the high energy music scene of the 80’s. “California Dreaming” is their cover of The Mamas and the Papas pop classic from 1970 and follows closely on duplicating their sound with a Euro-house bass and beat. This production is of their best with many dance elements working with the outline and mood of the song. It features Issy Van Randwyck on vocals and also has a wonderful sound that brings to life harmony over the thumping beats. A big dance floor hit in 1990 on its release and also played a very important role in being on many hardcore underground house playlists for a Euro-house release.

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and instrumental versions of The Midnight Shifts “California Dreaming” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix. The original finds its way into this mix and also leads to the unation of what this cover stick close to the original and makes magic before our eyes and feet.

• Bahamas - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kangaroo

Kangaroo is a disco project from producer, Harry Thumann who also gave us the dance floor classic, “Underwater” and “American Express”. His work was always refining and innovating music production along with his creative process. The best example is “Underwater” from 1979 where an electronic symphony echoes throughout outer=space. Kangaroo is a studio project where he worked with the very talented Lucy Neale (Silver Convention, Giorgio, Marsha Hunt, Donna Summer, Munich Machine) as she wrote the lyrics to outline his showcase music. “Bahamas” is a Calypso celebration with a touch of that light hearted mood. It was a huge hit for me in my club for peaks and also T=dances where a party could occur at any given moment. The production here is a layering of drums and percussion along with some funky rhythm guitars and breaks to give it a place on the dance floor.

I have taken the album version of “Bahamas” and reinvented more of the energy and excitement in for this ReStructure Mix. More of the percussion is empathized throughout the new remix and some new pieces are inserted to give this celebration a few more surprises.

• The Freeze - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spandau Ballet

Spandau Ballet is one of the 80’s more successful New Romantic groups. Members include Gary Kemp, John Keeble, Martin Kemp, Steve Norman and Tony Hadley. Their first album titled “Journey To Glory” from 1981 was produced by Richard James Burgess. The single from the project titled “The Freeze” is their first synth-pop releases which outline the 80’s dance scene in vigor and excitement. The electronic elements are the influence of many years prior during the funk, disco and boogie layouts and only applied with a new goth-like edge. “The Freeze:” is a poetic sounding piece which always makes segues more exciting throughout the arrangement. A great dance number for a new layer of music to keep dance music alive.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of ”The Freeze” and revamped a new ReStructure Mix for this special 80’s edition. The energy is guided throughout the new remix with only samples of what had originally existed.

• Satisfied - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Allen

Donna Allen takes the 80’s by “funk force” in 1986 with her album “Perfect Timing” – produced by Lou Pace and injected with his beat master arrangements. “Satisfied” is one of the singles from the project which plays out like a sensual call to a lover where Allen plays it with a bit of dare and lots of promises. One of the funk moments of the 80’s when the arrival of a new voice and energy was obvious. This one beats into a nice groove and then plays out with Donna’s wonderful soulful performance.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “Satisfied” and replanted a heavy thumpin’ bass beat to give this ReStructure Mix a touch of that early am dance floor mystique. It takes on a whole new feel and gives the purpose a new edge.

This one is dedicated to Ray Duran Jr. who requested the work on this classic. Thanks, Ray and as always, you are so right!

• One Less Bell To Answer - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pearly Gates

Pearly Gates (Viola Billups) is a vocalist from the early 70’s whose career leads her into the arms of high energy producers, Ian Levine and Steven Wagner. Their 1989 rendition of the Burt Bacharach and Hal David classic “One Less Bell To Answer” (originally sung by Marilyn McCoo) is brought to life here in this moving dance version. The tracks is a solid piece of heartbreak with great lyrics and preface which makes this venture an win for Pearly and those who can’t get enough of the swirling ballads turned to high energy anthems. It plays out with allot of keyboards pounding out the rhythms and Pearly playing the femme fetal in this episode.

I have taken the 12” version of “One Less Bell To Answer” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for this return to the drama. A slight twist of the original instrumental is added for a fade in and out of this heart wrenching work.

• Stars On 45 - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stars On 45

Stars On 45 is an 80’s dance project produced by Dutch producer Jaag Eggermont and was inspired by a popular disc jockey medley titled “Bits and Pieces III – Let’s Do It Again” from 1980. The medley was a mix of various hits – disco, pop and rock blended over the beat/clap track of “Nanu, Nanu (I Wanna Funky Wich You” by Daddy Dewdrops. The medley was extended in the Stars On 45 version and released in several volumes featuring many genres of music and artists. It was a successful venture for the period and brought back the attention to many past pop hits.

I have taken the opening segues to the Stars On 45 medley’s and recreated a separate mic for this ReStructure Mix. Using parts of each and adding new percussion to give the new layout some energy.

• I Only Have Eyews For You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bonnie Forman

Bonnie Forman is a high energy project from Bobby Orlando from the early 80’s and during the reformation of dance music. Bonnie had a single released in 1982 titled “Walk Away” which charted very well on the dance charts and drew some attention to her raspy and rock edged vocal delivery. Here in this cover of The Flamingo’s classic “I Only Have Eyes For You” she gives another edge to the song which blends Bobby Orlando’s hardcore synthesizer and heavy percussion as a tough and raw love song – almost as a hard rock version would. This one is quite a surprise where an odd approach works in more than one way. Bonnie’s version was a welcome to those who wanted that 80’s edge and a rough of the upcoming high energy feel that was new for the period.

I have taken the vocal and instrumental of “I Only Have Eyes For You” and reedited a new ReStructure Mix for this winding and punchy version. There is a touch of the original doo-wop version injected to give those who love the piece another chance to find themselves lost in it again.

• Can You Feel It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cindy and Roy

Cindy and Roy are Cyndi Wallman and Roy Wallman. This talented pair is husband and wife and also has shown a dedication to their music as they continued to entertain currently as The New Censations. Their disco project from 1979 was produced by Walter Kahn who also gave us Karen Young and Mizz. “Can You Feel It” is the single which received the most play and gave them a short lived prominence among the fading disco era into the 80’s. The production is one of the full on orchestrated moments and gives way to the end of the majestic disco period with a nice touch. The Casablanca Records finale in the new artist regime was one of substance for these two since they shared a talent in music as they continue to display today.

I have taken the album and 12” version of “Can You Feel It” and reworked both into more of a dub-like mix for this ReStructure Mix. It adds a few new elements via drum tracks to give the new “feel” a new sound. It is a tribute to the talents of Cindy and Roy and also the great Walter Kahn – who left us in 2013.

• The Man With The 4-Way Hips - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Tom Tom Club

Of Love” from 1981 became an instant classic for funk and alternative dance floors. Their unique style and execution always gave a groove something to study and move to. “The Man With The 4-Way Hips” is from their second album titled “Close To The Bone” from 1983. More energy in this single than their first trial gives a new drum in an Afro-theque ritual a run for the words and money. Their tale of a man whom can move to any groove makes this one a perfect contender for the bands alternative use of synthesizers and feedback. It is one of the surprises from the period and kept the band in the midst of where the 80’s had gone and was going.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental/dub versions of “The Man With The 4-Way Hips” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for this tribute to The Tom Tom Club. I placed the original; percussion pieces in a new edit of breaks and some special lifted samples.

• So Glad - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pepper Watkins

Pepper Watkins (Carolyn Watkins) is a vocalist who performed in The Alabama State Troupers and Mount Zion Singers. Her solo career gave us a single from 1986 titled “So Glad” – produced by Ross Vannelli who also gave us Gino Vanelli’s “I Just Wanna Stop”. This Euro-disco piece is one of the singles released on TSR Records which echoes the specialized dance etiquette the label was dedicated to. The high energy edge to this electronic production is given a beautiful vocal from Pepper Watkins which moves closer to a standard vocalist creating this love song.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “So Glad” and rearranged the dance track in a new way for this ReStructure Mix. It works on the percussion riff and then uses the heavy synthesizer elements to keep it moving in a new way.

• Cruising - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sinitta

Sinitta is a UK artist who also happens to be the daughter of high energy singer, Miquel Brown (“So Many Men, So Little Time”). Her 1984 single “Cruising” is one of the moments of HI-NRG when the return to the basics payoff. This flirty track produced by George Hargreaves and Mick Parker is a mover that takes sweetness and brings the power that the early 80’s high energy marked. The rolling synthesizers and heavy sequenced hand claps pump up the song to several crescendos. This one was another excitement for dance music when a breath of energy was needed.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Cruising” and retaken the energy into a ReStructure Mix that plays to the hilt. A slight replacement of the original that pulls out a new arrangement and a few new breaks.

• Two Pillows - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joanne King

Joanne King (Léona Mills) is an 80’s pop singer from Germany who released a single titled “Two Pillows” in 1982. The track was produced by Idris Cheba and Michael Andrew. This heartbreak tale is an interesting blend of disco and synth-pop with a few riffs that give the song a bit of mystique, The bird call loops throughout the song give it a haunting edge and flow with the uncertainty of the waiting if the forlorn. This piece is one of the nice transitions to 80’sdance music with the direction in the disco realm. The lead vocal is a nice blend of sweetness with that touch of defiant heartbreak.

I have taken the 12” version of “Two Pillows” and have worked on a new ReStructure Mix to give this classic a lift. There is a new lengthy intro into the Calypso feel vibes and the hard hitting breaks,

• Vision Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Topazz

Topazz is Alex Saltos, Evette Vera and Jesse Ramos. This 80’s hi-energy/euro-house trio has brought the late 80’s a finale jolt of house energy. “Vision Love” is their first release from 1988 which was an independent label release and in the realm of what real disco music has in its ability to produce excitement from Indi-artists to add to the spectrum of dance music. This rolling track is a bit of a break on break sound where the keyboards take hold of each segment and make it whole. One the exciting pieces of its genre and another reason how disco music has survived throughout time.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Vision Love” and added some new but well known elements to this ReStructure Mix, I have extended the riffs which make it memorable and given it a tribute for the world of dance music and how it has influenced and survived.

• Flash - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Flash Back Band

The Flash Back Band is an Italo-disco project from Gilberto Gattei and Max Sierra and was released in 1983. The prime time for innovative Italian disco music was the period where many releases held a unique form and sound along with the heavy beats, bass and sequencers. “Flash” is originally a segmentation of jazz fell horns dueling with the disco keyboard riffs. A single that held many riffs which took the edge of dance music from the period and placed them into a new realm. This one was more of an early evening warm up track which would build and drop into complete silence. More of a jam session complete with the sequencers and breaks.

I have taken the 12” version of “Flash” on the Il Discotto Productions ‎label and realigned the instrumental with some new energy and theme. Adding the main theme from the 1980 film “Flash Gordon” performed by Queen into the mix to give the title new drama. There are some breaks along the way and hope that this “Flash” can rejuvenate your ears.

• You Make It Hard To Love You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Abbe

Abbe is Abbe Lane is an entertainer whose career began in the mid-50’s. Her long list of recording along with her bandleader husband. Xavier Cugat is the outline of the lounge and club sound which helped to bring Latin rhythms to America. Always known as a “sexpot” she eventually landed in the 70’s disco period when she recorded her album “Rainbows” in 1980.The project was produced by Norman B. Ratner who produced Bob McGilpin and various disco artists from the mid 70’s. “You Make It Hard To Love You” is the single with the most impact from her return to the mic experience. This one is a heartbreak tag with lots of the electronic disco elements that became the staple of dance records. One of my favorite pieces that play out with a diva from the past blending into the disco world.

I have taken the album version of “You Make It Hard To Love You” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix playing tribute to Abbe Lane and the Butterfly Disco Label. There are some new elements added to pound out that disco rhythm with more of the percolating edge that was exciting for the time.

• Charming Prince - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvie Stone

Sylvie Stone is an Italo-disco project from producers Ennio Manuel (Cruisin’ Gang) and Enzo Vallicelli (Max-Him, Hugh Bullen). This 1983 single is one of the fantastic pieces of early Italo-disco which displays the heavy synthesizer influence and creativity. The strange theme is also of interest where it points to a title “Charming Prince”. The vocal is a childlike delivery and plays out to a promise of intimate closure. This one was a big hit for me during the early 80’s and always brought the curious record seekers asking of the artist and title. The vocal always sounded to me like an Angela Bofill in a different setting.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of ”Charming Prince” and reworked this fairy tale dance track in a new ReStructure Mix. I have taken the wonderful rhythm pieces and reassembled them along with a cameo by Donna Summer.

• Dancing With You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - PAX

PAX is a German dance project lead by Robert Poerschke (Slizzy Bob) whom creates a beautiful Euro-pop track titled “Dancing With You” from 1994. This song is one of the nice laid back pieces that bring to mind the great dance palaces where morning music was the vital piece to the event. The vocal here is a nice blend of Martika like jazz echoes with a nice smooth energy. It has always been among my favorites of this genre of dance music and even today brings many nice emotions to the surface with its haunting sound.

I have taken the 12” dance extended version and ballad track to recreate a new magic for “Dancing With You”. I have made the intro more of a fade to a new fantasy where romance is all about dancing and loving the one you are doing it with.

• Wonderful City - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Marika

Marika is Andrea Delfino – an Italo-disco vocalist who began recording in 1989 and with the single “Wonderful City” with her captivating sound. The single was produced by Franco Diaferia and Marika and features a percussion driven arrangement which has an anthem like quality n its simplicity and wonderful piano segments. It is one of the lovely pieces from the Italo-disco world and even today sounds as beautiful.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Wonderful City” and remapped a new ReStructure Mix and plays out with more of the samba-feel bongos. There are more pieces edited and looped for some new changes within the play.

• Move This - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Technotronic

Technotronic started as a Belgium Beat studio concept and eventually became one of the 80’s most prominent sounds and echoes. This electronic movement was a cross between house music’s deep beats and heavy bass and a nu-new wave essence in style and arrangement. Lead by producer Jo Bogaert and eventually becoming the new riff for rap. It was another period in dance history where two mediums of dance united for excitement. “Move This” is one of the singles from the “Pump Up The Jam” project from 1989 and again features Felly on simple words and energy. This one is a touch of flavor for the end of the 80’s and a huge influence on dance music in the 90’s.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Move This” and rejammed a ReStructure Mix using more of the pieces to recreate some new sound. There is more bass pumping in and out of the mix and some fades that give the vocal a new spot.

• Sweet Dreams - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hip On Ice

Donna Summer is not only one of the most incredible voices in the music industry – she is also one of the most driving in momentum for keeping her music and presence alive. Following the disco she released several projects displaying her vocal and versatile talents. “Tokyo” is from her 19863 album titled “She Works Hard For The Money” – produced by Michael Omartian. The track is a slight shift from her pop-synth dance material with a touch of light jazz infused. The tale of her travel and fond connection to this place make way for a nice transformation for her vocals again as most hardcore fans could never get enough of. The bridge of this track are what lure me into it in memory and paying tribute to it and Ms. Summer are always in the back of my mind.

I have taken the album version of “Tokyo” and pitched it up a few for this ReStructure Mix. I have added a few new percussion riffs and played with the existing drum and keyboard parts to create a more under-tone to the song.

• Tokyo - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

Donna Summer is not only one of the most incredible voices in the music industry – she is also one of the most driving in momentum for keeping her music and presence alive. Following the disco she released several projects displaying her vocal and versatile talents. “Tokyo” is from her 19863 album titled “She Works Hard For The Money” – produced by Michael Omartian. The track is a slight shift from her pop-synth dance material with a touch of light jazz infused. The tale of her travel and fond connection to this place make way for a nice transformation for her vocals again as most hardcore fans could never get enough of. The bridge of this track are what lure me into it in memory and paying tribute to it and Ms. Summer are always in the back of my mind.

I have taken the album version of “Tokyo” and pitched it up a few for this ReStructure Mix. I have added a few new percussion riffs and played with the existing drum and keyboard parts to create a more under-tone to the song.

• Give Me Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Fun Fun

The Time is Morris Day, Jesse Johnson and Jerry Hubbard – one of the 80’s leading funk-dance ensembles. This band was produced by The Starr Company who is also 80’s artist Prince and his dedication to keeping new talent rolling. “Ice Cream Castles” is from their album by the same name released in 1984 and following their appearance in the film “Purple Rain” which brought them into focus. This track always gave me attention from the first beats with its wobbly bass effect over driving funk drums. It is one of the elements of the song that makes it a dance floor hit from the start. The tale here is a lyrical fantasy of falling in love and comparing it to an enchanted placed where the wonderful dreams overflow. One of the magical pieces of this one is the connection to Prince’s organization and talent yet maintains its own. A great number from the 80s and The Time and another salute to the dance/funk of the period.

I have taken the album version of “Ice Cream Castles” and reworked the groove which was something I welcomed for this ReStructure Mix. The double vinyl was the only way to play out this one during its time which always made the dance floor or stand up patrons catch on to the groove also.

• Ice Cream Castles - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – The Time

The Time is Morris Day, Jesse Johnson and Jerry Hubbard – one of the 80’s leading funk-dance ensembles. This band was produced by The Starr Company who is also 80’s artist Prince and his dedication to keeping new talent rolling. “Ice Cream Castles” is from their album by the same name released in 1984 and following their appearance in the film “Purple Rain” which brought them into focus. This track always gave me attention from the first beats with its wobbly bass effect over driving funk drums. It is one of the elements of the song that makes it a dance floor hit from the start. The tale here is a lyrical fantasy of falling in love and comparing it to an enchanted placed where the wonderful dreams overflow. One of the magical pieces of this one is the connection to Prince’s organization and talent yet maintains its own. A great number from the 80s and The Time and another salute to the dance/funk of the period.

I have taken the album version of “Ice Cream Castles” and reworked the groove which was something I welcomed for this ReStructure Mix. The double vinyl was the only way to play out this one during its time which always made the dance floor or stand up patrons catch on to the groove also.

• Dance In America - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Boogie People

Boogie People are Bruno Perri, Yves Charbonneau and Vincent Ciambrone. This Canadian based project is a disco extravaganza with the focus on percussion and a bass groove along with the showgirl chorus celebrating an era of dance. “Dance In America” is the studio ensembles first project and plays out like a disco anthem. This may have been the last of the crescendos of the disco era and plays out quite dramatically as such. A stripped down production with the feel of a Euro-disco piece.

I have taken the 12” version of “Dance In America” and rewired the feel of this track for a new ReStructure Mix. I used the percussion once again as the mainframe and added only a few more rearranging of the chorus girl segments.

• Don't You Want Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Jody Watley

Jody Watley is one of the artists from the 70’s who successfully transformed herself into funk singers who made a light of her own career. From her first appearance as a “Soul Train dancer” and then onto being a member of one of the most exciting disco groups of the late 70’s – Shalamar. Throughout the 70’s it seemed as though her singing career had become the worthy investment and in the 80’s her solo career was the big win. “Don't You Want Me” is from her first solo project and was produced by Bernard Edwards of Chic. This track is one of the most iconic pieces which give off Jody’s aura of a gentle sweetness and yet a hard hitting funk edge. One of my favorites of mine from productions to the last vocal piece it is hypotonic.

I have taken the 12” club version, dub and vocal dub into a dreamy like arrangement for this ReStructure Mix of “Don’t You Want Me”. There is an added hint of Jody’s past and also a few new breakdowns and a fade.

• (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Modern Rocketry

Modern Rocketry is Morey Goldstein and Ken Kessie. Their disco project from the early 80’s is a studio ensemble keeping dance floors moving with an electronic arrangement and a new energy. “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” is a cover of the Paul Revere and The Raiders 1966 rock song in a bass rolling arrangement. The 12” version was a top pick for a changing sound in the early 80’s and in the wake of new-wave and pop rockabilly releases of the time. The San Francisco Disco edge here is the sound that Megatone Records used throughout the 80’s in various production and artists.

I have taken the 12” vocal version of “(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone” and reworked this ReStructure Mix for a new turn in placement and arrangement. I have utilized the cowbell percussion to the hilt for more of a pulse in this new version.

• Garden Of Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Don Ray

Don Ray (Raymond Donnez) is an arranger and musician who are well known as one of the pioneers of the European disco sound as it progressed in the mid and late 70’s. Along with Cerrone and Alec R. Costandinos this man achieved a notation in the creative process of symphonic disco productions. “Garden Of Love” is the title track to the 1978 project produced by Cerrone and Don Ray along with many other talents from the Euro-disco pool including Madeline Bell, George Rodi, Ray Cooper, Kay Garner, Mo Foster and Sue Glover. This number is one of the nice Calypso-disco feel rhythms with a smooth vocal provided by Lee Rich and Rob King. One song that was least to receive the play due to the big disco energy pieces “Got To Have Loving” and “Standing In The Rain” but every bit as exciting and worthy.

I have taken the album version of “Garden Of Love”: and worked on playing more on a down beat in this ReStructure Mix. The aura of the smooth and whimsical melody is intact with more of a kick-drum rhythm track placed to give it a new energy.

• Mommie (Erotic) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kryptonite

Kryptonite is a Canadian disco project which began in the early 80’s along with producers Joe La Greca and John McDiarmid Their initial singles featured a production with heavy percussion and bass sequencers rolling out the energy – very close to the feel of Denis Le Page and his Lime sound. Kryptonite was taken over by Italo-disco producer Biagio Farina in 1986 and a new antidote was created for a single titled “Mommie”. The new sound was a mambo-like track that encompasses a mystique and edge as if it were a theme from a James Bond film. It plays out in a clever arrangement where a confession from a loyal boy to his mother gives us a teasing reading. One of the big numbers in my club for the time and no stranger for Farina who is known for his work with various dance projects in the 80 are including Ray Vista, Judy B., Claudia Hart, and Kim Lamour. Another wonderful production by Biagio who always displayed his dedication to dance music by the great results,

I have taken the 12” version of ”Mommie” and rewired the track for this ReStructure Mix. There is more laid out using the fantastic percussion track and some play with the segments to take this version on another new path.

• Get Down Saturday Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Oliver Cheatham

Oliver Cheatham is an r&b singer whose career spanned from 1982 through 2002. His big dance hit “Get Down Saturday Night” from 1983 is one of the tracks that received a notable amount of play and also one of the pieces which was produced by Al Hudson, Dave Roberson and Kevin McCord of One Way (“You Can Do It”). This one is a slick dance number that carries out the message that resonates throughout the disco and 80’ synth-pop era which was the excitement to come on each weekend while stepping out. Oliver does perform this song with the mild enthusiasm and funky style which makes it hard to resist. The production is a soulful approach with a nice appeal for disco crowds as well as the laid back funk edge.

I have taken the album version of “Get Down Saturday Night” and rewired the song for a new ReStructure Mix. A longer intro with a touch of Earth Wind and Fire’s “Boogie Wonderland” bringing the promise of a little more and a few new breakdowns to move the soul.

• Jump Into My Life - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Stacy Lattisaw

Stacy Lattisaw is singer who began a career at the early age of 12 and worked a path on dance floors in the early 80’s following her classics “Dynamite” and “Jump to the Beat”. Her music displayed the youthful energy of the 80’s dance scene and gave her an immediate response of welcome. “Jump Into My Life” is a single from her 1986 project titled “Take Me All The Way” – and was produced by Kashif. This track is one of the outlines of Stacy’s lure which is a funky rhythm along with her lovely and gentle vocals. It plays out as a love song where the excitement of things to come is the promise of love and fort us an energetic dance play. One of my favorites from this spectacular lady and a big dance floor hit for me for the time.

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and instrumental to recreate a new ReStructure Mix for “Jump Into my Life”. There are pieces of Stacy’s two classic hits added to remind us of the place that she made for us to feel good about the music and ourselves.

• Heroes - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Big Ben Tribe

Big Ben Tribe is Renato Posani, Riccardo Persi and Stefano Previsti. This trio released three singles from 1983 and 1984 and caught the attention of Italo-disco lovers with their melodic and somewhat sultry sound. Heavy on drum-like percussion from a jungle feel and synthesizers pulling along whimsical themes is the basis of their arrangements. A cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” is their second release and one of the most memorable. This one plays out with the romantic fantasy which Bowie created in the original with a full on synth-pop sound. It is quite haunting and works well for the band. This one always worked for me early in the morning for afterhours set and makes the mystery of the song more enticing than ever.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental in the ReStructure Mix arena for another spin on "Heroes”. There is a new intro featuring spots from Bowie himself and also a drop for breaks along the new version.

• Love and Fantasy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Eskimo

Eskimo is an Italo-disco project from producers Mauro Farina, Giuliano Crivellente and Florian Fadinger. This trio transformed the Italo-disco sound into a high energy feel with many of their releases during the late 80’s and early 90’s. “Love and Fantasy” is their 1990 release on Asia Records and displays the vibrant energy which became the rolling sound of disco and high energy with a lighter edge. The vocals by Antonella Melone and Daniela Rando are reminiscent of the early 80’s Italian productions by Fun Fun and Chip Chip – however their harmonies create a unique sound which works well with the wind up energy number. This is the execution of both worlds where dance music takes us to another world.

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and bonus beats to create a new version for this ReStructure Mix. A longer play with the chorus and an added beat track from the Dazz Band give this new edge more of a breakdown on energy.

• Don’t You Want My Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Nicole

Nicole (Lillie Arlene Nicole Jade McCloud) is one of the exciting voices of the mid-80’s dance movement. Her first solo album titled “What About Me?” is one of the productions from Lou Pace (Donna Allen, Stacy Lattisaw, Joy and Pain). The single from the project titled “Don’t You Want My Love” are one of the explosions of the dance floor during the period. It encompassed the energy of the pop-80’s dance scene and also along with Nicole enticing vocal makes this one a bomb. One of the floor-packers in my club and amidst the energy there was always the recollection of watching the hard hitting horns take on a reaction from the crowd. This one is a promise of lasting energy since there is no way to put it out.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and dub of “Don’t You Want My Love” and reworked a new found energy in this ReStructure Mix. The synth pieces are aligned more as the foundation and the kick-ass beats are the motivation now. It has always been one of my favorites and now expressed in a club feel environment.

• Sleepin' (Now That You're Gone) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cabballero

Cabballero is Ricco Raggazzi, Ronald Bähr – a Eurodance studio group whose repertoire includes their covers of classic 80’s dance tracks and a few disco classics. Their electronic productions are powerful and motivating where the riffs take over and create a techno influence. “Sleepin’ (Now That You’re Gone” is their cover of Rick Astley’s 2001 track – and although their version was released in 2004 there is newness with energy about this dance version. The vocals are close to the original and play out as a nice heartbreak drama over the pumping Eurodance groove. This track is one of those that is haunting for the mind and moving for the feet.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of Cabballero’s “Sleepin’ (Now That You’re Gone)” and redesigned a ReStructure Mix. This one lends more to the sound of those bass sequencers and thumping of those beats – a classic Moroder riff is used throughout to make this one pop even more.

• Hymn - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Magna Charta

Magna Charta is Helmut Meyers and Walfried Böcker. This duo creates an ambient/trance experience for dance music in the early 90’s. “Hymn” is a single released in 1990 which originally followed the path of Enigma’s “Sadness” complete with the Gregorian Monk chants intact but this time around there is a house bass neat which pumps up the energy and also the direction. It was one of the big floor stompers in my club at the release and continued to make its way onto many afterhours’ sets and of course ambient mix projects. The entirety of this track is an emotion feel with the piano and strings melodically painting a picture for the romantic interlude.

I have taken the 12” club and instrumental of “Hymn” and reworked a ReStructure Mix adding a few new drum beats and also a movement from Madleen Kane to complete this new segment. There are more of the bass winding drum beats and a breakdown for the energy.

• Too Late - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

Shawne Jackson is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose career began at the age of 15 and eventually leads her into the early 80’s. She recorded the track “Loveline” (which was also recorded by Tavares in 1981). The production is executed by Willi Morrison and Ian Guenther of THP Productions and also responsible for Duncan Sisters, THP Orchestra, Skatt Bros, and American Fade. The slick electronic keyboards help this rekindling a nice update and some nice riffs make it a transition for the big disco productions of their past a wonderful sound. Shawne executes the sexy vocal in her own unique sound and make the sound her own on more than one way. It is a nice shift from the hardcore disco of the late 70’s into a funk driven 80’s.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Loveline” for a new version in this ReStructure Mix. It features a use of both vocal and instrumentation that it pieced into several new breaks a funk foundation for Shawne.

• Loveline - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shawne Jackon

Shawne Jackson is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose career began at the age of 15 and eventually leads her into the early 80’s. She recorded the track “Loveline” (which was also recorded by Tavares in 1981). The production is executed by Willi Morrison and Ian Guenther of THP Productions and also responsible for Duncan Sisters, THP Orchestra, Skatt Bros, and American Fade. The slick electronic keyboards help this rekindling a nice update and some nice riffs make it a transition for the big disco productions of their past a wonderful sound. Shawne executes the sexy vocal in her own unique sound and make the sound her own on more than one way. It is a nice shift from the hardcore disco of the late 70’s into a funk driven 80’s.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Loveline” for a new version in this ReStructure Mix. It features a use of both vocal and instrumentation that it pieced into several new breaks a funk foundation for Shawne.

• On The Road Again - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rockets

Rockets are Claude Lemoine, Alain Groetzinger, Alain Maratrat, André Thus, Bernard Torelli, Christian Le Bartz, Fabrice Quagliotti, Gerard L'Her and Sal Solo. This futuristic styled band in the late 70’s became an underground hit with their sound engaging a mix of synthetic effects with a rock fused style. “One The Road Again” is from their 1978 project by the same title and is one of their signature tracks. A touch of doo-wop meets disco/space funk. Their sound changed in the 80’s to more of a nu-wave influence and also gave them more of an opportunity to utilize their unique stage presence. Rockets are in indeed one of the sounds of the late 70s which was unique and ahead of its sound.

I have taken the 12” version of “On The Road Again” and worked it into a new ReStructure Mix. A bass beat with more of a union for this space age piece is added for a rhythmic feel and more of the sequencers are placed among the journey here.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Antonio Fisichella – thanks for requesting this great band for a remix and may the force stay with you!

• You Came 2 Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Susanne Jackson

Suzanne Jackson is a vocalist who works with Italian house producers Frank Minoia and Max Minoia on this majestic Italo-house track titled “U Came 2 Me” from 1991. The 90’s were a new arena for club music which used the legacy of house music and Italian dance producers took the elements of this genre and made it their own. A fresh edge was Italo-house which embodied the heavy bass and piano riffs into a sweeter and more energetic phase. The outline of “U Came 2 Me” is a confession of a love from the heart and mind of an adorned woman who is represented by Suzanne Jackson with a nice blend. This track was the top piece in my club for months after its release and represented the power that previous songs by Black Box, Lil’ Louis and many of the pop-artists who included a house remix in their single releases. The beautiful sweeping of pianos and the funky keyboards are the outstanding moments if the song. A house topper for producers who gave us several releases dedicated to this Italo-house more shine for us all.

I have taken the 12” version from “U Came 2 Me” and worked to pay tribute to Italo-house contributions in dance music history. This ReStructure Mix takes the high energy edge of each mic into an arrangement with a few new elements to give on a new edge.

• Born To Be Alive - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Connection

Disco Connection is Eddie De Gucht – producer of electronic covers of disco classics. His work from the early 80’s was exciting to disco audiophiles like myself who found a new version of a disco standard refreshing. At the end of the disco era much of the hardcore dance music was produced and released in the UK, Germany and Italy. Many of the contenders were new fusions of dance music which centered on the fact the world had not finished dancing yet. Disco Connection takes the 1979 Patrick Hernandez disco classic into the reprise mode with a full on electronic stripped down arrangement. The melody plays the identifier and only the rolling sequencers formulating the energy. Another release by this studio project emerged including a cover of George McCrae’s “Rock Your Baby”. The classic disco sound was being electrified and kept alive for those who could not get enough.

I have taken the 12” versions of Disco Connection’s “Born To Be Alive” and used the segments that make up the original tribute and some of the new interludes for this ReStructure Mix. This plays out more like an addition to the original with a few chorus pieces and new added percussion and beats.

• Midnight Lover - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - People Like Us

People Like Us is Paul Crossley, Terry Owen and vocalist Cindy Dickinson – and together they gave the end of the 80s several high energy tracks. These discs were fittingly an appropriate closing for the end of the high energy era of the 80s. The production and outline of People Like Us were the intense homework done from dance floors during the 80’s from groups like Lime, Charade, Miquel Brown and Hazell Dean. The energy derived from the use of percussion, rolling sequencers and strong lead vocal were all set for the genre and this crew used each part to the dance floors advantage. “Midnight Lovers” is a nighttime fantasy with a desperate cry for the day to pass and a reunion of two lovers in the night becomes a reality. A high energy number for the tail end of the 80’s in the Passion Records tradition.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Midnight Lover” and created a new Restructure Mix with more of the percussion riffs worked and some new segues into the excitement. The vocal by Cindy Dickinson has always been the desperation and feel of the song and is maintained.

• You're The One - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rory Block

Rory Block is a blues guitarist who began a recording career in 1968 covering country and Mississippi Blues. The end of the 70’s brought her into the disco era where she experimented along with soul/disco producer Bobby Eli for a project aimed at dance floors. “You’re The One” is the single which became the headliner from the project and gave way to a classic percussion riff. Rory’s vocal are the fitting edge of the project which gives a soulful and bluesy sound to many of the disco motivated tracks. Performances on the session include Dexter Wansel and disco percussionist Larry Washington. Bobby Eli’s work here is the upmost for the period of disco and gives Rory a comfortable place to rest her vocals in.

I have taken the 12” version of “You’re The One” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to give homage to Rory and Bobby Eli. The track is laid out with more extended pieces from the intro and also a couple of new breaks.

• You're My Heart, You're My Soul - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Creative Connection

Creative Connection is an Italo-disco project featuring Athina Haikali, Leroy Skeete Davis and Lian Ross. The group is one of the 80’s electronic synth bands that helped to keep the 80’s dance scene moving. Their cover of Modern Talking’s “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul” from 1985 is one of the true praises to a sound which made a big impact on dance music. Creative Connection takes the melody and outline of the original and recreates it to the standard with a few new elements - one being a wonderful vocal from Lian Ross who later became a solo artist and recorded the classic dance track “Fantasy”. The magic of Modern Talking’s classic love song is alive here and the recreation is worth its own weight as it gives homage to the sound of the 80s.

I have taken the 12” version of Creative Connection’s “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul” and reworked the essence of the recording for this ReStructure Mix. There is a new break surrounding the love notes a new arrangement on the vocal.

• The Music Takes-U-Away - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Panthera

Panthera is Ferre Baelen and Thierry Thielemans. This acid-house club track titled “The Music Takes-U-Away” was released in 1989 at the peak of house and techno music and dance floors were heavily relying on beats and bass to stomp out a rhythm. The Technotronic take over the same year made a mild rap a big part of house productions using the hip-hop chant to bring a new break for the ingredient. The pop world had taken hold of this new genre and moved it into a standard. “The Music Takes-U-Away” is one of the singles that worked a peak dance floor into frenzy during this period for me. The pumping beats are the outline of what the dance floors were craving. This production is more of the house touch and some acid pieces to bring it to the “new dimension” that our rap entails. Many of the parts that join the song are nice riffs that make this style what it was as it made itself home.

I have taken the 12” version and beats from “The Music Takes-U-Away” and reworked a new arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. The single versions are extended here with more elbow room for the rhythm to make itself a center stage.

• Electricity - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ashaye

Ashaye (Trevor Julian Ashaye) is a singer who began his career with Earthline Connection and eventually introduced him to producers Fiachra Trench and Nick Glenny Smith who featured him on a medley of Michael Jackson hits. After charting in the UK he was brought on to a project with producers Andy Sojka & Rick Dejongh and the single “Electricity”. One of the dance tracks that were fittingly arranged the song with a blend of electronic street beats meet high energy. The arrangement follows the innovative style of Sojka and Dejongh’s work on their past work project by Atmosfear and Contact-U. “Electricity” is a piece that feels like a mild tremor and then builds to a mild energy that is hypnotic. Ashaye performs his vocal with an ease that creates another lure into this wonderful dance number.

I have used the 12” vocal and dub version of “Electricity” to perform a ReStructure Mix on this 80’s dance track. There are more definitive street beats added to give the song more of a stripped down feel.

• The Only Way Is Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Yazz

Yazz (Yasmin Marie Evans) is a vocalist from Britain who is the focus of a house project produced by Coldcut (Jonathan More and Matt Black). This experimental acid-house sound was a big spot in the late 80’s and utilized the format and sound created by DJs in the formulation of a simpler and raw approach at dance music. Many of the pop bands and artists of the period used this style as a part of the 12” remix package for disc jockeys to customize the track for their format or a block of house music played during a sweaty response on the dance floor. “The Only Way Is Up” is not only an anthem with the unity, peace and love infused in the mood and lyrics but also gives way to Yazz as a new underground house figure. Following successes like Deelite and Rupaul used house music and its aura to project their own mission of a peace loving dance culture. The sound here is almost leaning heavily into the high energy sound as the power behind the drive is ominous in execution – which is why this track is a classic!

I have taken the 12” original club version and dub (“Bad House Music”) to reposition this mover into a ReStructure Mix. The beats play the main stage and give another shot at feeling the unity and hope – overall a good uplifting emotion which is what disco music has always provided.

• Get Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maria Verano

Maria Verano is a disco artist from The Netherlands who started her singing talents as a young child. A Dutch producer, Jacques Zwart discovered her in the early 80’s and created a sensation with her 1980 single titled, “Get Up” and gave Verano a new audience to share her passion to. The song has a nice rock edged vocal that definitely takes over the track with a powerful presence. One of the nice transition pieces from the end of the disco era onto a new generation of synth-pop and high energy. This one made a big mark on my dance floors during peak hours when the floor was ready for some motivation.

I have taken the 12” version of “Get Up” and rewired the song using its own electronic keyboard parts in durations for this ReStructure Mix. I have also added another 80’s classic to the mix using the Patrick Cowley bassline as a new foundation.

• My Baby Holds The Key - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge is a disco project from Mike Leander – a British producer who worked from the early sixties onto the 90’s including artists Marianne Faithful, Tom Jones and Gary Glitter. One of his 80’s dance projects was Slimline and the 1982 track “If You Can Dance You Can Do It” are one of the hidden electronic dance gems of the time period. “My Baby Holds The Key” is a song written by Paul Da Vinci (The Rubettes) and flows like a beautiful wave of heart and emotion which display a feat in transposing the love song into a dance number. The rhythm track with its beat and clap patterns play out a nice foundation for the melody. This one was a favorite of mine since it gave us another beautiful disco track in 1983 when it was difficult to locate such a piece following the disco fade.

I have taken the 12” version of “My Baby Holds The Key” – using the vocal and the instrumental to rework a ReStructure Mix. A new intro and use of the pieces that build the high end of this number are used in the new arrangement for a new effect.

• (I Know) I'm Losing You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Uptown

Uptown is an electronic dance project from producer Scott Yahney. The project released a cover of the Motown classic, “(I Know) I’m Losing You” – recorded by The Temptations in 1966. The twist on the arrangement is a winner in itself – a Detroit soul production translated effectively in a pulsating street beat format. The vocals are another part of the magic where The Temptations soul rendition is disco-fied by a lyrical female chorus. It is one of the big sleep hits of 1983 and resurfaced again in 1989 with a killer remix to bring back this force again. This classic dance floor piece was one of the sleeper hits of its time and still brings it all back.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of “(I Know) I’m Losing You” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to give this one another beat to pound into your feet. More of the instrumental is blended to give more distance between the verses and new breaks.

• New Toy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Flirts

The Flirts are one of Bobby Orlando’s female groups created in the early 80’s to help move his new high energy music into play. The ensemble has changed vocalist throughout time but have always remained dedicated to the rolling bass and energy of the driving dance energy which Orlando worked in many variations on many of his studio sessions. “New Toy” is from the 1985 album “Blondes Brunettes & Redheads” and takes the trio into the New York beats and samples werk that was a sensation of the time. It is a catchy track that is simple and yet plays out with these ladies as a perfume of lure with lots of sensuality once again.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and dub of “New Toy” and reworked a play thing for this ReStructure Mix. Adding a classic Cerrone piece as the anchor for rhythm and bass this time out the energy in more pumping.

I have taken the 12” versions of “No Good Boy” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for a tribute to Todesco and Bonzanni and their club work in keeping dance music alive. There are new breaks and segments using some new percussion to give this one a new chance to move the house bones in you.

• No Good Boy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maxi Shannon

Maxi Shannon is an Italo-house project from 1991 and executed by Raff Todesco and Sergio Bonzanni. The late 80’s brought house music into the light with many variations on a style which focused on a heavy bass loop and kick beats to fetter the beats. It was soon to take over the 90’s and create a whole new style influence on disco, techno, and pop-music. With the success of studio groups as Black Box and Inner City using the elements of this transition began a new audience and dedication to the unity and celebration of dance music. “No Good Boy” is in the mash-up tradition which Black Box created with “Ride On Time” in 1989 – a play with a classic club track using vocals or segments of the song along with a new arrangement and production to create a whole new meaning. Bonzanni and Todesco take the club song “You're No Good For Me’ by Kelly Charles from 1987 and redirect the original into an Italo-house ride. This one was huge in my club during its release and I have to thank Dean Ferguson for his high recommendation of it.

I have taken the 12” versions of “No Good Boy” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for a tribute to Todesco and Bonzanni and their club work in keeping dance music alive. There are new breaks and segments using some new percussion to give this one a new chance to move the house bones in you.

• Revelation Day - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - First Vision

First Vision is an Italo-disco project from producers Franco Zasa and Tony Travagliante – who also released singles under the name Los Angeles T.F.

“Revelation Day” is their single from 1983 and reflects the innovative period of dance music from Italy which helped to reinvigorate the dance community in the early 80’s. The electronic keyboards are the magic here and play out with the patterns which hypnotized dancers to a whole new dimension of imagination and movement. The mood is a moody rhythm that works over layers of pulsating keys and sounds. It may have been the influence of work by Giorgio Moroder from the late 70’s and influenced house, techno and new age dance on to the 90’s. “Revelation Day” has a biblical reference that is obviously twisted into a somewhat uplifting message? This myth is one which always captures the attention of those who emphasize the destruction of a soul that does not follow – here, it is used in a most romantic edge with a strange haunting chorus.

I have taken the 12” single of “Revelation Day” – using the vocal and instrumental to work this new ReStructure Mix. The best of the keyboard elements are used in a transformation for this eerie sound.

• Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Koffie

Koffie is a disco singer who along with producers Warren Schatz and Mitch Farber brings the 1983 rock anthem “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” from Bonnie Tyler.to life again for the dance floor. This rendition is certainly the disco edge of the 80’s with the flowing drama and the twist of the raspy rock edge of the original to the vigorous diva workout of a disco chanteuse. The production is a percussive foundation with the keyboards pouring the energy into Koffie’s vocal performance. One of the more predicted disco covers yet it still plays out in an interesting manner.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of Koffie’s “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” and laid out a whole new transition for this ReStructure Mix. Using the original percussion to give pieces of the original more of the resonating power of the song and this remake.

• Backstreet - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patti Whatley

Patti Whatley is a vocalist who sang tribute to the 70’s discotheque “Backstreet” in Atlanta, GA. The track simply titled “Backstreet” was released in 1979 on Ray Caviano’s RFC subsidiary of Warner Bros. Records – and produced by Angelo Solar and Carlos Glover. It is a simple party track that holds dear to many who experienced or frequented the club during its monumental period. The energy is driving here and the vocal is a bit dropped below the level of being a bit faint. Any tribute to the great fantasy and escape locations of the disco era are surely worth keeping alive.

I have taken the 12” version of “Backstreet” along with the instrumental which was mixed by discos one and only Mr. Jim Burgess and resent a message to the memory of this dance palace within this ReStructure Mix. More of the percussion plays a heavier role as well as the uplifting chorus.

• Mandrill - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Colby

Patrick Colby is an Italo-disco project from producers Alex Cundari and Max Sierra. The single was released in 1985 and was an Italo-disco number in the mature stages of high energy and the rolling hypnotic sequencers weaving patterns. “Mandrill” is a story about a tough kid who falls into a new world when he is free on the dance floor. The energy here is nice and blends into the pop-iconic vocals which Patrick amerces himself into when the chorus rides into a nice crescendo. One of the mid-tempo gems for my club of the time and a favorite of mine which I always remember from the sweet melody.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Mandrill” and reapplied a new arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. A new break with a guest appearance by Tito Puente is added to give the Latin fantasy some reality.

• Turn Me, Turn Me, Turn Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mary Love

Mary Love is a soul and gospel singer who joined the disco sensation of 1979 with her single “Turn Me, Turn Me, Turn Me” – produced by Jay Kessler and Pardo Jones. Featured on the classic disco 12” label T.K. Records. The track has some wonderful riffs including the space-like chorus which Lu Janis (writer) used in many of his productions and also some nice percussion and horn segments. A simple love song on how love changed the world of a lonely girl forever and a great chorus to disco down to with a reverberating edge. The piece has always been one of my favorites from the T.K. catalogue and still holds up with the sound which brought it down on many club turntables.

I have taken the 12” version of “Turn Me, Turn Me, Turn Me” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for a new take on the song. Using the original beats and bongo tracks as a new emphasis on the breakdown.

• Everything She Wants - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - WHAM!

WHAM! are George Michael and Andrew Ridgley – a British pop-duo with more 80’s influence on the time period and its shift in both sound and attitude. The band released their second album in 1984 titled “Make It Big” – which included the track “Everything She Wants” which is homage to a love long lost where material objects become more important than heart. This one gave George Michael another opportunity to deliver a soulful pop rendition of love gone wrong with all of the drama in-between. A nice synth-pop number which many may remember the 80’s being a strong flavor of which this one delivers.

I have taken the 12” version of “Everything She Wants” and reworked the bongos and synths into a new ReStructure Mix. More of the rhythm is pounded out in this new version and a few new breakdowns are created.

• When The Fuel Runs Out - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chuck Jackson

Chuck Jackson is a soul singer who began a recording career in 1957 and continued throughout the millennium with many variations of r&b, blues and soul to his credit. In 1979 he recorded a disco single – “When The Fuel Runs Out” – originally recorded by Executive Suite in 1973 and written and produced by Earl Young, Norman Harris and Ron Baker of the Salsoul Disco Machine of the late 70’s. This one became a classic in many ways as it gave soul music a lift up into the upbeat disco sound that was being shaped in the early 70’s and eventually became what 1979 was most celebrated by. The track is recorded with Chuck’s soulful edge in a beautiful way and gives way to another moment where dance music places itself in a framework for things to come. This Chuck Jackson version is produced by Alan Schwatzberg, Stan Khan and Horace Ott.

I have taken the 12” version of “When The Fuel Runs Out” and recreated a new edit for this ReStructure Mix and salute to the magic 3 men of Salsoul Disco’s legacy. A longer feed into the track is provided and more of Chuck’s soulful and effective vocals are added.

• The Blue Danube Hustle - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rice and Beans Orchestra

Rice and Beans Orchestra is an early disco ensemble from producer Pepe Luis Soto – who also gave us Celi Bee and worked with Miami Sound Machine in the early 80’s. The sessions included Carlos "Kiko" Melendez, Eduardo "Sabu" Rosado, Hector Garrido, Raul Paonesa, Tato Rossi and Pepe Luis Soto. Their first self-titled project from 1976 which included a disco-fied version of Stauss’ “The Blue Danube”. This 70’s funky version is in pure disco camp as many movie themes and classic standards were dipped into the disco arena with the pop-mainstream in mind. The wah-wah guitars and rolling bass are the foundation for this disco orchestral piece. Rice and Beans Orchestra are one of the early disco ensembles to relay the new standard of disco music created by dance floors and disc jockeys early on.

I have taken the 12” version of Rice and Beans Orchestra’s “The Blue Danube Hustle” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with added beats and percussion from the original track. A longer intro paces the new version and excerpts of the majestic “Blue Danube” are placed within this mix.

• Love Pains - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lorenza Johnson

Lorenza Johnson is a vocalist performing a cover of the classic Yvonne Elliman song from 1979 – “Love Pains”. This song has lasted throughout time with many artists taking on the emotion and yearning in its lyrics. This high energy cover produced by Marvin Howell is a taste of the 80’s genre of dance music with its fury of percussion and adorning of the pounding disco beat. Was another cover necessary? It never hurt and this one plays out much like a lounge version of the song with the diva in the echoes of the club singing her heart out. The electronic production has some mighty nice riffs including the pounding percussion and a few bluesy saxophone interludes. One of the dance palaces of the 80’s hidden gems.

I have taken the 12’ versions of “Love Pains” by Lorenza Johnson and recreating a new version for this ReStructure Mix. I have sprinkled more of the percussion amongst the track and also given it a non-apologetic fade out.

• Party Boy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sean Heyden

Modern Rocketry is a San Francisco based disco/high energy project from producers Ken Kessie and Morey Goldstein – and features on vocals Jo-Carol, Kathy Kennedy and Katie Guthorn. Their 1985 project featured several dance floor singles which were successful in helping to create the outline for high energy music. “Thank God For Men” is an anthem that follows the celebratory state of machismo and all about it lure. This one may have been the sequel to “It’s Raining Men” with the uplifting feel and gospel lingering. The full on electronic production is one of the style that the label Megatone Records was popular for during the early and mid-80’s.

I have taken the 12” remix version of “Thank God For Men” and rewired the track for this ReStructure Mix. The airy feel in the mix is now covered with some added percussion and pieces of the action disbursed in a new way.

• Thank God For Men - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Modern Rocketry

Modern Rocketry is a San Francisco based disco/high energy project from producers Ken Kessie and Morey Goldstein – and features on vocals Jo-Carol, Kathy Kennedy and Katie Guthorn. Their 1985 project featured several dance floor singles which were successful in helping to create the outline for high energy music. “Thank God For Men” is an anthem that follows the celebratory state of machismo and all about it lure. This one may have been the sequel to “It’s Raining Men” with the uplifting feel and gospel lingering. The full on electronic production is one of the style that the label Megatone Records was popular for during the early and mid-80’s.

I have taken the 12” remix version of “Thank God For Men” and rewired the track for this ReStructure Mix. The airy feel in the mix is now covered with some added percussion and pieces of the action disbursed in a new way.

• Summer Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lipstick

Lipstick is a Euro-house project from Francesco Bontempi and Roberto Arduini. This Italo-house cover of the classic disco track “Summer Love” by Musique is a sweeping and lusty number. It is presented here with less of the orchestration and more of the deep bass and beats of the house scene of the late 80’s and in this case the release in 1990. The vocals are not as charged as the original but the outline is centered more on a lyrical bass beat and the full electronic sweeping keyboards representing Patrick Adams’ classic arrangement. This cover is one of the obvious choices for an Italian production in any form and it is presented here in a beautiful and lyrical outline to pay an appropriate homage to the disco number that made be believe in the beat.

I have taken the 12” version of Lipstick’s “Summer Love” and used the vocal, club, instrumental and piano mix to recreate a new ReStructure Mix. This time around I focused on some new elements created by the existing house beats and the bass thumps

• Magic Nights - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Zara-Thustra

Zara Thustra is Alfons Weindorf, Berthold Weindorf, Clemens Weindorf, Eberhard Wilhelm, Hermann Weindorf, Maximilian Spenger and Walter Schwarz. A German progressive rock ensemble who gave us a classic club track titled “Magic Nights” in 1986. The song was produced by Pete Waterman of Stock, Aitken and Waterman who brought us all of the Hit Factory singles from the U.K. This piece is one of the anthems that brought to life a whole new generation of music for dance palaces. It is beautiful, lyrical and packed with the emotion that many of these genres possess. One of my favorite records of this end and most likely a change for the rock group as they lay out a new dance number that evokes the heart and soul of the dance floor.

I have taken the 12” version of “Magic Nights” and revisited the song with a new ReStructure Mix. The new version is laid out more plainly and simple with some new breaks and effects along the way. Some percussion is added to give it more energy.

• Gimme Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Shy Rose

Shy Rose is a cover name for singer Valeria and is one of the mid-80’s productions to keep the high energy vein moving on dance floors. Produced by Antonio d'Addezio and creating some of the most loved dance tracks which leave no excuse for a concerto synthesized piano and plenty of rolling percussion and bongos assisting. The big points in high energy in this vein in as sexy as Donna Summers’ “Love To Love You Baby” on steroids. “Gimme Love” is from 1989 and is a cover of Cerrone’s 70’s classic. This full on electronic production gives a satisfying reedition with more of a drop beat rhythm and Shy Rose’s soft and subtle vocal lighting up the sweetness. The original release also credits Toney D. and The Lovetrip Orchestra.

I have taken the 12” version of “Gimme Love” and stripped it away from the medley for this ReStructure Mix. I have reversed the arrangement with the strings starting out the need and more loops and breaks taking you to the climatic closing.

• Baby I Don't Know - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kryptonite

Kryptonite is a disco project from Dee Jay Productions (Joe La Greca and John McDiarmid) who have also been responsible in part for heating up dance floors with pieces from Bombers, Eve John, Walter Rossi, Kat Mandu, Hydro, Melody Stewart, Lime and Carol Jiani. A reputation of making the disco beat pays its dues for the long run. Kryptonite is a dance project in keeping the disco aura alive in the early 80’s. The shift of instrumental to full electronic based arranged was the big influence of high-energy music which took over in the mid-80’s. This sound was an early sign of which Canadian disco producers dedicated their time and talent and benefited many more years and even now the influence in pop-dance music.

“Baby I Don’t Know” has the essence of a sound which was stamped on many of these productions which was heavy percussion and 'no more fooling around’ bass and rhythm guitar riffs. The true surviving and powerful elements of what maturing disco became in 1979. The hand claps that echo over the deep bass beats are the groove which made the 80’s a new disco era in itself. This track also shines with a masculine and defiant vocal which follows a simple rule of melody and level to fit into a synth-pop 80’s culture. A nice edge of the cliff relationship love song that makes the time seem simpler but at times more appealing.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Baby I Don’t Know” and worked on transferring the existing energy into a new outline for this ReStructure Mix. I used many of the existing parts to achieve the familiar production yet piece it a new way to make the excitement return once again.

• Love Resurrection - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alison Moyet

Alison Moyet is a voice which helped shape the early 80’s into a progressive and full of promise. With producer and musician Vince Clarke they formed Yazoo which introduced an innovative style of synth-pop driven by Moyet’s powerful vocal. “Love Resurrection” is her solo release project titled “Alf” from 1984 – produced by Tony Swain and Steve Jolley. This number is a haunting song which gives an opportunity to feel that need to be needed. A big hit for my club at the time and lasted throughout a few years following

I have taken the 12” version of “Love Resurrection” and re-weaved a new ReStructure Mix using parts and pieces of the original and segmenting them in a new way. There are more breaks and also more of Alison.

• I Love You So - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Manny's

Manny’s is producer Manuel Dopazo and his 1983 single “I Love You So” which became one of the favorites among hardcore club enthusiast during its release. Very much a part of the 80’s dance continuum and the energy side is obvious here. Lots of heavy percussion and patterned hand claps make this one an irresistible dance piece for the time. The vocal is performed with a slight twist again where the edge falters among alternative. The lyrics are simple and there are several breakdowns which mark the timing of the songs energy and enthusiasm. One of my secret weapons for those all night parties when the dance floor needed to be cooled down slightly.

I have taken the 12” vocal and Instrumental of “I Love You So” and rework the song into a new ReStructure Mix. There are more breakdowns using the instrumental pieces and making way for more of the yearning of our diva here.

• Touch Me Baby - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ultimate

Ultimate is one of the early Euro-disco projects to become main stream in disco music during the peak. Produced by Juliano Salerni and Bruce Weeden with the sound that Casablanca Records artist Alec R. Costandinos had made a new sound along with music by Cerrone. It was take on the Barry White and Philly sound which was full of funky bass and drums with an orchestral accompaniment. The European disco sound that Boris Midney enhanced around the same time with his own experimental take with USA European Connection. “Touch Me Baby” is a piece from the “Ultimate” album – that was conceived by Marc Paul Simon and is the true essence of that disco sound that was becoming the standard during the following years. The production on Ultimate is one the most driven outlines in disco of the time and brings a soulful rhythm into a disco arena.

I have taken the piece “Touch Me Baby” from the album Medley-“Love Is The Ultimate” and reworked its magic into a new ReStructure Mix. New percussion is added and the arrangement is rewired to give the song a new vitality.

• Let's Make Love To The Music - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pattie Brooks

Pattie Brooks is an iconic singer and disco artist. Her work initially as a back-up singer gave her the endurance and work necessary to create her solo endeavors. Her first solo album from 1977 titled “Love Shook” was produced by Simon Soussan and featured his own studio ensemble called The Simon Orchestra. “Let’s Make Love To The Music” is one of the lyrical disco numbers that plays out in the mid-70’s fashion with a beat providing the rhythmic edge of the song. Pattie is in her early stages of becoming one the disco era’s most loved and talented performers. The session features more of disco music giants including Elton Ahi, Lauren Rinder and Michael "El Coco" Lewis*.

I have taken the album version of “Let’s Make Love To The Music” and placed it in a ReStructure Mix fantasyland. I have added a new drum track to give the flowing sound a new edge and also reworked some of the existing percussion in a new way.

• Thank You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Judy B.

Judy B. is an electronic dance ensemble from Biagio Farina (Claudia Hart, Ray Vista, and Kryptonite) and released 2 singles in 1982. “Thank You” is the second release and is one that follows a catchy riff where keyboards light up ala “Funkytown”. The funky downbeats are the groove that makes this one work along with several nice keyboard riffs. This one made my dance floor come alive early evening and during peak hours. A touch of funk type bass licks make it even more irresistible. A great 80’s dance track that should bring back the period well.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of “Thank You” and recreated a new version for this ReStructure Mix. A placement of arts of the song in new areas and extended grooves are added to give in a new flavor.

• Hot Feet - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tschai Prender

Tschai Prender is a disco artist produced by Charles Blackwell who also gave us Larry Page Orchestra from the mid-70. The disco era was constructed on many independent labels and ventures into disco productions. The sound of classic disco was created on dance floors with many of the disc jockeys giving feedback from the dance floor. Many of disco music’s characteristics are based on camp and over dramatized orchestrations – “Hot Feet” is camp all around as it returns the height of the disco boom when people found themselves dancing all night long. It is a sexy moment for Tschai Prender as she gives up the floor for a woman who just can’t stop dancing. It is the essence of where disco music was intended for the feet to move to. The production follows the fast rolling hustle sound that is being covered in 1980.

I have taken the 12’ version of “Hot Feet” and retraced a new edit where the rhythm tracks are dissected in this ReStructure Mix. The outline is in more of a slice of what works best in the song.

• Hey,You Should Be Dancing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gene Farrow

Gene Farrow is a disco artist from 1977 and with a classic dance track titled “Hey, You Should Be Dancing” made an impact on the growing disco trend of the time. This track is an obvious take on the Bee Gee’s “You Should Be Dancing” – with a slight alteration and a heavy drum and conga outline added. This one plays out as the disco-pop sound yet with the drums and conga sections it makes a nice edge. Gene Farrow released his album in 1978 titled “Move Your Body” which contained this single and a few more pieces with a nice rhythmic outline. The song is infectious and has a bit of a sound ala-The Archie’s which is what I hear – overall a nice disco classic to remind of the huge impact the motion picture “Saturday Night Fever” made on the nightlife.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental dub of “Hey, You Should Be Dancing” and recreated a new pounding and tingling ReStructure Mix for this classic. I have used more of the drum breaks in a new arrangement and offered more of the verse and chorus to bring it into a new sound.

• Leave That Boy Alone! - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Poussez!

Poussez! Is a disco project from producer Alphonse Mouzon and contributed to the 1979 dance phenomenon. The project titled “Poussez!” contained not only 4 tracks which all make the classic disco lists but also the vocalist who made it all happen – Ms. Christine Wiltshire (Musique, Center Stage, Phreek, Class Action, Aural Exciters). The vocal delivery on the initial album is the essence of Poussez! The single “Leave That Boy Alone” is from their second album released in 1980 and minus Ms. Wiltshire features Connie Harvey and Janet Wright. The production is less chic disco and more into the electronic 80’s disco camp. The sound is more camp edged and falsetto. The anticipation of the project is what maintains it as a remembered moment in disco history.

I have taken the 12” version of “Leave That Boy Alone” and reweaved a new ReStructure Mix and bring back Ms. Wiltshire in a cameo. The outline had a bit more of a dub conciseness and more play with the concept of the song.

• Out Of Control - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evelyn "Champagne" King

Evelyn “Champagne” King is one of the soulful voices of the disco era. Her classic “Shame” from 1977 is one of the tracks which helped to unite soul and disco into a formula which would make dance floors move for years on. “Out Of Control” is from Evelyn’s 1984 project “So Romantic” and features a deep groove with a fantasy aura injected. One of the hardcore pieces from Ms. King and perhaps one of my most favorite since it focuses on the beats, bass and drums as the arrangements focus. It is one of the pieces that I would qualify as an after-hours anthem. Produced by Jimmy Douglass and powered by Evelyn’s ad-libs and infectious calls this single was quite different for her past repertoire.

I have taken the 12” vocal, instrumental and dub of “Out Of Control:” and re-directed this ReStructure Mix in a new after-hours feel. More of the keyboard riffs stand in segments where they are framed and a few new breaks give way to the space-out feel of the groove.

• We're The Right Combination - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - French Kiss

French Kiss is a studio band created by producer Simon Soussan in 1979 and features Jessica Williams, Lamarr Stevens, Muffi Durham and Yvette Johnson. The success of his group Arpeggio gave him another opportunity to give dancers another explosive disco outline in his symphonic and electronic driven style. “We’re The Right Combination”: is a track from the project which stands out once again thanks to the soft-vibrato vocals which Soussan us known for in his productions. This love song is a wonderful serenade and keeps moving along with the strings tweaking at the breaks. The album titled “Panic!” is one of the great releases of 1979 and maintains the magic of the disco era.

I have taken the album version of “We’re The Right Combination” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix giving it a new intro and some play with the verse. There is an extended use of the handclap groove that moves throughout this new arrangement.

• He's A Pretender - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - High Inergy

IHigh Inergy is a girl group from Motown Records featuring Barbara Mitchell, Linda Howard and Michelle Rumph. The group was formed in 1977 and became one of the top soul pics for the mid-70’s following their hit “You Can't Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turning Me On)”. Their last project titled “Groove Patrol” from 1983 was a powerful beat driven track produced by George Tobin and Mike Piccirillo. This one is a slammin’ dance piece telling the confessions of a woman who will not play into a “player". One of the big Motown promises of the year and the perfect stage for the ladies.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “He’s A Pretender” and re-stomped a new ReStructure Mix for the finale chapter of High Inergy. The new groove gives way to a longer and more flowing arrangement for the feet and heart.

• Hot Lunch Jam - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Irene Cara

Irene Cara is a 70’s icon who made her way through the film and music industry. In 1980 she starred in the motion picture “Fame” and also sang the title track along with “Hot Lunch Jam” and a ballad titled “Out Here On My Own”. Irene Cara’s career was in top form during this run and it lead to another follow up in the film “Flashdance” where she also sang the titled track – produced by Giorgio Moroder. “Hot Lunch Jam” is a segment of the film where student of an art academy ad-lib a session in the lunch hall. It is one of the memorable moments from the film and gives this track a lasting memory.

I have taken the album version of “Hot Lunch Jam” and recreated a new intro and outline for this ReStructure Mix, I have centered on using the intro beats as the guide for this new experience of a “hot” number.

• Get On Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q

Suzy Q is a dance music project from Jerry Cucuzzella – a Canadian disco producer who is known for his work on the 1979 project Nightlife Unlimited on Casablanca Records. His dedication to disco and dance music continued throughout the 80’s with projects like Suzy Q where in this edition of “Get On Up” is vocalist Michelle Mills (Mizz). “Get On Up” is from the album titled “Get On Up And Do It Again” released in 1981 and is another one of the infectious grooves that continued to move dance floors in the early 80’s with the disco tradition. The vocals by Michelle Mills are quite delicious in that they flow with a sensual edge yet deliver that overpowering and definitive party mood. One of my many favorites from Suzy Q and a great way to start any weekend.

I have taken the vocal and instrumental versions of the 12’ of “Get On Up” and recreated a new party for this ReStructure Mix. I have used some of my favorite pieces of the song and added a few new riffs and breaks along the way.

• Future Brain - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Den Harrow

Den Harrow (Manuel Stefano Zandri) is an Italian disco studio project which became one of the most requested songs in my club during the release. The ominous keyboard arrangements take over the song like a wave of energy and along with the ethereal chorus it is a roaring segment that takes over the sense. It is one of the tracks that make Italo-disco unique and powerful. The song “Future Brain” is produced by Miki Chieregato and Roberto Turatti. The arrangement is almost haunting as the story is told of a super computer who begins taking over love and pairing of humans. The music is a wonderful mid-80’s experience and keeps the energy driving throughout the track.

I have taken the 12” version of “Future Brain” and recreated a new act for this ReStructure Mix. A longer intro using pieces of a Kraftwerk classic give it a new introduction. New breaks and also a new fade are added.

• Breakaway - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pure Energy

Pure Energy is a disco project from producer Wade Marcus – and features Curtis Hudson, Lisa Stevens and Raymond Hudson. Their big dance floor hit “Party On” from 1980 is one of the classics that maintain the reputation of independent label underground disco. The feel of this one is funky at best yet the disco aura is here with the strings and heavy percussion. The lead vocal once again takes the center stage as Lisa Stevens gives us the rundown on the lowdown of a relationship gone sour. The funky bass guitars and rhythm section give a smooth groove that plays out like most of Pure Energy’s evanescent disco/funk numbers. This one is another one of the examples of the essence of disco music surviving into the 80’s.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Breakaway: and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with a twist on some of the main elements. There are new breaks and segments that are extended to provide more energy pumping out this nice track over again.

• Show Your Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kiwi and Tess

Kiwi & Tess are a sister group from Denmark featuring Anette Wilk Vesteraer and Susanna Wilk Kavċg. Their recording career began in 1988 with the single “Show Your Love” produced by First Productions. This piece is a nice synth-pop dance track that follows tight keyboard arrangement with lots of gadgetry working in the background to keep the rhythm secure. It was one of the big hits in my club for quite some time and always brought the crowd into frenzy into the chorus. Vocals are reminiscent of a Stock Aitken and Waterman sound with the same type of formula guiding it. It is one of the nice pieces of the late 80’s which embodied both pop dance and a club record.

I have taken the 12” version of “Show Your Love” and reedited a new ReStructure Mix which works out the rippling effects in a new arrangement. It has more of the uplifting chorus and also a few new breaks.

• Ten Percent - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Double Exposure

Double Exposure is Charles Whittington, Joe Harris, Leonard Davis and James Williams. One of the groups that emerged in the mid-70’ The Salsoul sound was quickly becoming an outline for New York disco and many clubs began to play this groove that emerged from the Sound of Philadelphia from years earlier. The more complete edge that this production team lead by Ron Baker, Norman Harris and Earl young was a full on club mix down in the new disco format. “Ten Percent” is from their 1976 album by the same name and is a classic by all means the same effect as a song by the Temptations is a classic in the Motown genre. One of the great pieces on the Salsoul and one which deserves that long lasting play as a one of the disco “greats”.

I have taken the 12’ and instrumental versions of “Ten Percent” and reworked a more defiant ReStructure Mix. More of a dub and playful EQ is laid in the groove and gives the verses and chorus pieces a new meaning. This one is for the Salsoul enthusiasts who never seem to get enough.

• Touch Me Now - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bravo

Bravo is Romano Trevisani and Serse May – a duo that have produced many electronic disco-funk releases throughout the 80’s. This project is a curve on the disco sound which became an outline of disco music with more of the electronics that pioneers like Giorgio Moroder paved the road for. “Touch Me Now:” is from 1980 and from Bravo’s self-titled project which features a four songs and medley of pieces of music lead by Santana’s “Soul Sacrifice”. The outline of this and many other Italian disco projects focused more on instrumental parts of each track where a funky groove was accompanied by a high end chorus which again followed the disco formula of the female ensemble in Cerrone’s side long productions. This is a simple outline of the sexy side of disco music meets the Italian groove.

I have taken the 12” version of “Touch Me Now” and stripped away at the parts of the song that make it “werk” and recreated this ReStructure Mix. More of the percussion elements guide the segments that break up the song into a funky experience. This one is homage to the early 80’s Italian disco sound and how it has changed the dance floors of the time.

• American Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire

Say When! Is Elvira Valentine and Ingrid Simons a dance group duo who released several singles in the late 80’s. “Save Me” is a house/synth-pop dance track released in 1987 and was produced by Fluitsma & Van Tijn. This one became one of the most played new releases of 1987 in m club thanks to its driving rhythm and sweet vocal melodies which lead eventually to a chorus that is uplifting. The drums and bass beats are deep and infectious and are an instant magnet for the feet. This one always brings me back to the essentials of dance music which is always played out in the manner this song displays – slick and a work out to dance to.

I have taken the 12” version of “Save Me” and recreated a new arrangement and flow for this ReStructure Mix. The energy flows more consistently and there are a few sampled pieces of an 80’s dance hit to remind us of the moments that were great of the time.

• Save Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Say When!

Say When! Is Elvira Valentine and Ingrid Simons a dance group duo who released several singles in the late 80’s. “Save Me” is a house/synth-pop dance track released in 1987 and was produced by Fluitsma & Van Tijn. This one became one of the most played new releases of 1987 in m club thanks to its driving rhythm and sweet vocal melodies which lead eventually to a chorus that is uplifting. The drums and bass beats are deep and infectious and are an instant magnet for the feet. This one always brings me back to the essentials of dance music which is always played out in the manner this song displays – slick and a work out to dance to.

I have taken the 12” version of “Save Me” and recreated a new arrangement and flow for this ReStructure Mix. The energy flows more consistently and there are a few sampled pieces of an 80’s dance hit to remind us of the moments that were great of the time.

• Maccaroni Radio - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eddy Trauba & M.M. Greco

Eddy Trauba and M.M. Greco (Mario Mangiarano) is a pair of Italo-disco players united for a 1983 powerhouse synth-track titled “Macaroni Radio”. Produced by Riccardo Cioni and on the Italian dance label Master Dee Jay Records. This piece is of the early electronic dance projects in the Italo-disco progressive format which used heavy synthesizers for the driving energy in a mid-tempo outline. The song is a tribute to the dance sound of Italy of the time and plays out as a sing along anthem. A bit wacky and camp for the heavy edge sound yet this formula played out in a light hearted manner.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Macaroni Radio” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to the early Italo-disco sound. This remix places more emphasis on the driving synthesizers and heavy beats. A new percussion line is added for a sprinkle of energy.

• I Got Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peggie Blu

Peggie Blue is a soul/r&b vocalist who released her first project in 1980 with a production by Jerry Ragovoy. “I Got Love” is the album title and the release that circulated the club scene on many disc jockey lists which leaned towards an r&b format. The piece is beautifully produced and has the riffs that make it a disco spotlight and the soulful edge of Ms. Blue’s vocals which make it an anthem of its own. This one is another one of the hidden treasures of the early 80’s and is fitting for any time on most dance floors.

I have taken the album version of “I Got Love” and recreated a new work for this ReStructure Mix. There is a down beat added to give it more energy and several breaks to bring the soaring chorus to a dance floor edit and dub like feel.

• Dim All The Lights - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Upfront

SUpfront is a dance project from Jeff Halverson and Steve Berman. They released a cover of Donna Summer’s 1979 hit “Dim All The Lights” with an electro-beat arrangement that sounds closely and impressively to Kraftwerk. This on works very well thanks to the soaring vocal provided by Adrienne who makes the new version her own message. It has plenty of the 80’s feel with pounding street beats and yet the sensual feel of Donna’s self-written hit maintains its romantic aura. One of the favorites of mine from 1991 where dance music began to take another shift into techno and rave.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and dub mix of “Dim All The Lights” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix with all new pieces of the original and Upfront’s sound. It makes the classic piece sound like home again and more of the fabulous new vocal is added.

• Keep Doin' It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Showdown

Showdown is a disco project from Jay Ellis and Meco Monardo – known in the recording industry as The Disco Corporation of America. They have been responsible for many of the new paths dance music took in the early and mid-70’s. Responsible for the big Gloria Gaynor “Never Can Say Goodbye” project and the extended disco format that soon became the 12’ single. Showdown is Casey Spencer, Eugene Pitt, and Richard Harris and “Keep Doin’ It” is from the 1977 album. One of the tracks that resemble the Miami disco sound close to the K.C. and the Sunshine Band feel. This one is a gift to dance floors as it incorporates the excitement of the moment and then takes on an uplifting chorus that disco music was built on. It is truly a moment for dance music history when the music grew unto itself.

I have taken the 12” version of “Keep Doin’ It” and reworked a ReStructure Mix for a longer and more exercised trip. The elements that make the song a piece of dance magic are intact and only accentuated by new beats and percussion.

• Rain Forest - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Hardcastle

Paul Hardcastle is a British producer and musician who helped to shape the 80’s dance music scene with his use of street beats, keyboards and imaginative riffs. His big dance floor track “Rain Forest” from 1984 is perhaps one of the most changing of styles and sounds in its time. The blending of hard street beats and smooth melodies was a new sensation – as Kraftwerk also exhibited in “Tour De France” in 1983. “Rain Forest” presents a landscape of rhythm and relaxing music box edge. The 80’s dance scene was a creative spot for artists as Paul Hardcastle and his creative mind. He continues to work in the music industry where his energy in still living.

I have taken the 12’ single of “Rain Forest” and reweaved a ReStructure Mix breaking the arrangement into pieces of beat box grooves and pieces of the melody. It gives more of the break in a dub-like manner as most of the 80’s influenced the 90’s with his outline.

• You Made Me Believe - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Collins & Collins

Collins and Collins are a group from 1980 which featured the track “You Made Me Believe” – produced by John Davis. The project followed the disco era and into the 80’s new rendition of what dance floors were looking for. It is laid out in a rhythm & blues fashion which presents a challenge for the arrangement from John Davis – although you can hear his trademark bongo rhythms below this one. The soulful vocal from the Collins duo is an uplifting part of this song which was lost unfortunately in the early 80’s where most dance releases were not being promoted as they should have. Still this dance number has some great qualities as well as the energy from the delivery.

I have taken the album version of “You Made Me Believe” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to Mr. John Davis and his contributions to dance music. There is a new percussion riff added to express more of a disco element and the breaks are centered on the drop out effects.

• Medley: I Don't Mind / Take Everything -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eugene Record

Eugene Record is a soul artist and vocalist who as the lead singer of The Chi-lites took control of many hearts and souls of those who were longing for emotion and range. His career spanned a solo recording period from 1977 through 1981. His disco recording from 1979 is a single with two tracks united in a medley – “I Don't Mind” and “Take Everything”. This 12” single was a nice soulful vocal presented over a disco arrangement with the traditional breaks and lead in instrumental. One of the big disco/soul numbers of the big 1979 dance pool.

I have taken the 12’ version of “Medley: “I Don't Mind’ / “Take Everything” and blended the two pieces over a new arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. Pieces of the great percussion breaks are sprinkled throughout the mix top give it more of the feel that it deserves

• You Set My Heart On Fire -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evans and Fisher

Evans and Fisher are Danny Fisher and Tommy Evans - an Italo-disco production team who revamped the Tina Charles 1975 disco classic “You Set My Heart On Fire” (originally produced by Biddu) into a flowing electronic dance piece. This cover features vocals from Italian singer, Daphne. The arrangement is similar to the original and gives Evans and Fisher one of the most beautiful 80’s dance tracks. The heavy percussion is a nice foundation for the magic that ensues.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of Evans and Fishers cover of “You Set My Heart On Fire” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for a new edge. It takes some of the riffs into a new arena where the theme makes it point all over again.

• Touch Me Baby -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - O'Hara

O’Hara is Leslie O'Hara – a disco performer produced by Charles Algarra, Youssif Achir Chemouny and Humbert Petrucci. The single “Touch Me Baby” is from 1984 and one of the underground gems of the mid-80’a. A synthetic feel with sensuality is explored over and over here with O’Hara’s moaning and avid purring. It is an early morning dream. The production is a light electronic pulsation of disco grooves and light funkiness. This one almost fits into the aura of classic club records like “Magnifique” with more of the syrup of disco to make it a touch campy and sexy.

I have taken the 12” of “Touch Me Baby:” and recreated the aura into a more flowing ReStructure Mix. A borrowed drum track from Elton Ahi is placed to bring it down further into a beat driven climax.

• Pretty Woman -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Scott Allan

Scott Alan is a singer who is best known for his 1979 single “I Think We’re Alone Now/Will You Love Me Tomorrow” on T.K. Records – a fantastic medley of the 1967 song by Tommy James and The Shondells along with The Shirelles’ “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”. His second recording took a similar route with a cover once again of Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman” – produced by Bobby DeSantis and released in 1982 on Disconet Volume 5 – Program 2. A great outline for a disco version since the guitar riffs carry a heavy rhythm and Scott takes on Orbison with success. Another big number for this artist and a reminder of the hidden unreleased singles that Sugarscoop would lay out for the hungry jocks.

I have taken the Disconet version of Scott Allan’s “Pretty Woman” – which was mixed and mastered by Mike Arato and placed it along with pieces of the original with a blend of old and new for the care of this nice dance piece.

• Jackie -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Blue Zone U.K.

Blue Zone U.K. is ANDY Morris, Ian Devaney and Lisa Stansfield. A trio whom released “Big Thing” in 1988 – a project which contained the single “Jackie” which took clubs by storm not only because the vocal from Lisa Stansfield was irresistible – but also the production and song itself were a wall of energy and perfect for the time period. This one was a huge success immedietly following the 12” single release and made another promise that was short lived for a fabulous singer like Stansfield. Her big sound with a soulful edge always worked a number and with “Jackie” it was ominous. One of my favorites of the time and many others, I am sure.

I have taken the US 12” vocal and dub version to recreate another opportunity for “Jackie” in this ReStructure Mix. All of the percussion and drum effects are from the original recording so the sound is still intact with only a new arrangement.

• Infactuation -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Up Front

Up Front is An 80’s club ensemble featuring Winston Negron and Karen Diggs. Their electro sound brought a definition to 80’s dance music fused with soul and funk. “Infatuation” is their single from 1983 and is one of the New York Club records which took dance floors hostage the summer of its release. One of the pieces from the time period which reaches far beyond the existing grooves and may have been a spark that lit a need for a new definition of music. The vocals here are as New York Street as the early 80’s could deliver and work well over the lesson being told. It is truly one of the great stamps for the night life in theme and sound.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Infatuation: and recreated a new rippling sound for this ReStructure Mix. Adding some new drums and using the existing trip to take us a bit further.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Marialisa Maiman– thank you for your friendship!

• Cannonball -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Supertramp

Supertramp is a rock band whose recording career began in 1970 and brought them to a crossover to 80’s club dance music with their “Brother Where You Bound”. The single “Cannonball” is a jazz-edged number that pulled off many new faucets for this band. It is a continuum of rhythms and a groove that takes the energy into a movement that for Supertramp is monumental. The song reveals a one sided relationship that is hit hard and strikes back with a rhythmic revenge. One of my favorites for the 80’s club scene and a memorable sound that makes Supertramp a new angle in dance history.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental and rewound the elements into a new ReStructure Mix. This time around many of the riffs are combined and reworked to give the free sound a new tag. There are more loop pieces to give this song a whole new face lift.

• Nobody Else -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Karen Silver

Karen Silver is a Canadian artist who made the disco set in 1979 with her big single “Hold On I’m Coming” produced by John Driscoll and Gino Soccio. The heavy bass synths and electronic forces are one of the great offerings to the disco/techno world. Karen has always brought a unique sound to dance music as her delivery always was a reflection of soft rock of the 70’s. “Nobody Else” is another Soccio touch given with Silver’s talent as the funky new age feel with a shaky rhythm track. This one gives a funky moment for Karen to transform herself into the “soul-mama” and does so in her own manner. It is one of the 1981 releases that dominated the disco-edge into the electronic funk of the 80s

I have taken the 12” version of “Nobody Else” and transformed the unmistakable rhythm track into a new ReStructure Mix. This one pays again a tribute to both Silver and Soccio in their uniforms that made them so much a part of the early 80s and the shift in dance music.

• Destiny -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gwen Jonae

Gwen Jonae is vocalist best known for her recordings as Paul Sabu’s ensemble Sister Power (“Gimme Back My Love Affair”) from 1979. Gwen began her solo career along with Paul Sabu in 1982 starting with the single “Red Light Lover” which featured Sabu’s 80’s transition to heavy electronic productions in an early high energy formula. “Destiny” is from 1983 and is an anthem of hope and dedication to one’s own and has an empowerment feel. It has more of the rock edge with Sabu created very effectively with his own releases and also the fabulous vocals of Ms. Jonae. One the big celebrated releases from the San Francisco based label C&M Records and a big continuance of the dance music flair.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Destiny” and moved more of the powerful instrumental and drums parts into this ReStructure Mix. It also adds a techno piece from the 90’s into the ingredients to piece together two wonderful periods in dance music history.

• Frogs In Spain -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fake

Fake is Erik Stromblad, Janne Fagerberg, Stefan Bogstedt, Stefan Sverin, Tony Wilhelmsson and Ulrica Örn – a Swedish disco group who released their album “New Art” in 1984. The category here is Italo-disco which plays out in a whimsical manner on the single “Frogs In Spain”. A troubled relationship apparently is distracted by unusual and bothersome issues – like frogs in Spain. The song has a deep driving synth-bass that takes over and makes this one infectious. It was one of the odd releases of the time yet fit perfectly in the Italo-disco adventure theme.

I have taken the 12” version of “Frogs In Spain” and reworked in an underground manner using new beats and a wired new arrangement. It plays out in the same fashion without the oddness of the lyrics and some of the chants.

• Magnifique -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jersy Devil Social Club

Jersey Devil Social Club is Morgan Geist – a producer and musician who has taken the 1979 club classic “Magnifique” – originally produced by Anthony Monn and initially released under the group name Charisma and then changed to Magnifique. The tail end of the disco era was hit with a wall of synthesizers rolling along with a sexy female ensemble weaving a mysterious chant. This was the future of the 80’s high energy scene and became a cult classic immediately. Jersey Devil Social Club takes this classic into a stripped down into an impressive cover where even the thought of recapturing the song is worthy.

I have taken the 12” versions of Jersey Devil Social Club’s cover of “Magnifique” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for homage to their efforts. This winding journey includes a few surprises and lifts the song back to where it belongs

• Edge Of The Razor - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Mills brought to dance music a soulful and soothing aura with intensity and emotion. Her 1979 hits “Put Your Body In It” and “You Can Get Over” were monumental tracks for the dance floor. Her Broadway experience in the show:”The Wiz” prior to her disco excursion made her entrance most welcome. “Edge Of The Razor” is from her 1984 album “I’ve Got The Cure” – produced by George Duke. This electronic funk-dance track is a darker side of the night as a meeting with taken partner becomes her stance to continue the danger and mystique. It is a track that does not use much of Stephanie’s range and power – but it is still a nice pop-synth number.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Edge Of The Razor” and reworked this night out in an extensive dub-like manner for this ReStructure Mix. More breaks are added and some play with loops and the existing synths are a big part of this remix.

• Dance Right Back Into Heaven - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ernest Kohl

Ernes Kohl is a successful figure in the third generation of dance music artists. His music has always focused on the power of disco music and in his own way has created many classic covers and irresistible originals for the dance floor. His dedication to the dance community has always been directed at giving his best and working the energy in his own style. “Dance Right back Into Heaven” is his single from 1990 and is a track that he recorded along with co-high energy producer and artist Mr. David Diebold. This piece of fast moving electronic high energy is what dance floors kept moving to a sincere dance sound that always gave the lyrical feel of disco music. The pace here one of Ernest’s best and is one that I can remember using at peak hour for the secret weapon. A nice anthem that makes it easy to understand why so many years of dance music is still celebrated.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Dance Right Back into Heaven” and gave this one a ReStructure Mix to salute to Mr. Ernest Kohl’s long playing dedication to keeping the beat alive. There are some new percussion elements added and more of the sweet and driving crescendo intact.

• I'm Your Boogie Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - K.C. & The Sunshine Band

K.C. & The Sunshine Band is the founders of the Miami disco-funk sound. Harry Wayne Casey (K.C.) and producer, Richard Finch are the driving forces behind the
Bands success from the 1974 release throughout current day – as the band continues to release projects to present day. “I’m Your Boogie Man” is a single from their 1976 project titled “Part 3”. This funky take on the dance generation of the time and transforming a love song with a soulful and rhythmic edge. This is probably one of the classics from K.C. and The Sunshine Band which brings back the magic all together.

I have taken the album version of “I’m Your Boogie Man” and also an independent instrumental version to recreate a deeper groove for this ReStructure Mix. The more dub-feel is a side of this number that was embedded in my head when I began to break the track into pieces.

• Try My Love On For Size - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sharon Redd

Sharon Redd is a force in dance music that always makes her an iconic figure. Her inception onto dance floors was the big disco hit “Love Insurance” as she sang lead for a session group titled Front Page. From there on her solo career took off in many winning directions. Her first project was produced by Willie Lester and Rodney Brown (Gayle Adams, Bobby Thurston) and was a step in the New York funk arena with the big dance floor piece “Can You Handle It”. However, much of Sharon’s talent is hidden within each project as it is here with “Try My Love On For Size”. It is a sexy and driving soul-disco track that transforms itself into a vocal stage for Redd who always flows with the music to stay on track. An alternative song for many adventurous jocks and one of my favorites from Sharon Redd.

I have taken the album version of “Try My Love On For Size” and reworked the drum pieces into a new foundation to work this ReStructure Mix. There are a few new breaks and more of Sharon in cuts and loops.

• (They Call Me The) Queen Of Fools - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams is one of dance music’s prized divas. Her work has spanned a period of disco music with performances in groups Arpeggio, French Kiss, and Romance. The power of Jessica Williams is fitting on the dance floor with her energy and presence of taking each song and dominating the rhythm with her vocals. “(They Call Me The) Queen Of Fools” is her 1983 single and take of her big disco hit “Queen Of Fools” from 1979 – produced by Simon Soussan. This continuum makes magic again with Jessica’s heartbreak and the exciting energy of the production. It is truly one of dance music’s anthem that will always live in the hearts and feet of those who danced to it at one time or another.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “(They Call Me The) Queen Of Fools” and recreated a ReStructure Mix pay homage to Jessica’s blockbuster. It realigns the song ion a whole new arrangement and gives an opportunity for the original to tell its own story.

• Say It Again - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Santana

Santana is a Latin-rock group assembled in the 60’s by Carlos Santana. The band began their recording career in 1969 and was highly acclaimed by fusing Latin rhythms with rock music which gave them a lasting career though present day. In 1985 the band released their project titled “Beyond Appearances” produced by Val Garay – the project featured a single, “Say It Again” which was a dance number bringing them into the pop-dance spotlight. The single did quite well in clubs and dance palaces as it builds up to a chorus with an uplifting message. This one did quite well for me in the many sets of high energy and synth-pop sets which worked on peak time.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Say It Again” and reworked the track into a new ReStructure Mix. The verses are extended into new crescendos and much of the percussion is utilized throughout the new mix. A classic Santana piece is also added for good measure.

• Dancing In The Dark - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen is an American icon in rock music. His song writing became a brand that made his music more poetic to fans. His 1984 album “Born In The U.S.A.” is an iconic return for Springsteen as it contained many tracks that stood out and also like “Dancing In The Dark” transformed this rocker into a synth-pop star. The track follows his hard delivery which fits into this play into a moment where stripping away the meaningless tasks of the day for his lover is expressed simply in their midst. The rawness of the love and the attitude are pure rock ‘n roll yet the energy play out well in the 80’s dance scene.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “Dancing In The Dark” and recreated a new synth driven ReStructure Mix to pay homage to the 80’s dance scene and Bruce’s part in adding his mark in dance music history.

• Young Men Drive Fast - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Quick

The Quick is Colin Campsie and George McFarlane and began their dance floor reign in 1979 with their big dance floor hit “Sharks Are Cool Jets Are Hot”. Their electronic work is rolling and driven as high energy music in the mid-80s. “Young Men Drive Fast” is from their 1982 album titled “Fascinating Rhythm” which features another take on the early high energy sound. This follow up single was club favorite and followed closely the disco arrangement with breaks and plenty of builds and light echoes of work from Giorgio Moroder with Sparks.

I have taken the 12” version of “Young Men Drive Fast” and reworked the energy into a new ReStructure Mix with more of a breakdown. The rock edge I felt is tapered into another 80’s pop rock 'n roll tribute in the break.

• I Believe - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mko Mission

Miko Mission is Pier Michele Bozzetti and created Miko Mission, an Italo-disco project which produced many dance singles in the uplifting style of this genre. “I Believe” is a single he released in 1988- arranged by Mario Natale and produced by Graziano Pegoraro. This number is an anthem that sounds like a unation of ones soul as it speaks generally among a self-awareness. The chorus may immolate a touch of the “We Are The World” yet it flows wonderfully over the full on electronic orchestration. One of the big early evening numbers in my club and also a great number for those theme tapes with the freedom and unity the world can be at times.

I have taken the 12” versions of “I Believe” and reworked this anthem into a new ReStructure Mix for another turn on the flowing sound. It filter in with a rippling bass and wanders out the same way. It is a nice song from Miko Mission and pays a great tribute to the Italo-disco sound.

• Exposed To Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Exposé

Exposé is a trio from producer Lewis A. Martineé - along with Ann Curless, Jeanette Jurado and Gioia Bruno as the most known of the chorus. The exception which applies here is the single “Exposed To Love” which features Alé Lorenzoon lead vocals. These ladies were a big part of the mid and late 80’s as their stage presence brought a sharp and sophisticated view of pop-dance music. “Exposed To Love” is a nice play on the group’s title and rings Miami freestyle rhythms to a new audience and dance floor wanting new experiences. The street sounds are emphasized in a sharp delivery in the clean cuts of kicks between heavy dub beats. It is one of the transfers from the disco beat to a full on street production. “Exposed To Love” also gives the ladies an opportunity to claim the femme-esque and sexy side of Miami freestyle.

UI have taken the 12: vocal and dub of “Exposed To Love” and recreated a new beat driven dub with triple beats pounding out the new sound. More of the Latin flair keyboards are emphasized throughout this ReStructure Mix.

• Shake What You Got - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pulse

Pulse is a disco band from 1978 with members James Aaron Johnson and Jim Johnson. Their single “Shake What You Got” is a nice blend of soul and pumping disco with a great hook that makes the mood irresistible. It was one of the singles that fit perfect for that independent disco label sound. A breakout of many new dance companies backing the disco theme. This one is one of favorites of its style and makes the time period come right back into the feet.

I have taken the 12” version of “Shake What You Got” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for a trip back to 1978. More percussion is beefing up those blaring horn sections and a surprise break from a disco classic is blended in as treat.

• Spend The Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bob-A-Rela

Bob-A-Rela is a disco project from producers George Lagios and Pat Deserio – best known for their work with the group Bombers (“Everybody Get Dancin’) and Kebekelektrek (“Magic Fly”, “War Dance”). An innovative move here on disco music with a space age feel to the grooves with keyboards emulating space ships soaring through the galaxy and whooshing noises that echo through an eternal galaxy. The musicians here are from many Canadian disco projects and include Busta Jones on those funky guitars. “Spend The Night” is a touch of rock love with the female ensemble pulling an attraction into a carnal arena. It is one of my favorites tracks from the project although the entire session is worthy of accolades.

I have taken the album version of “Spend The Night” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix and in the outline of my work used portions in segments to recreate this aphrodisiac. There in a new intro and fade with utilize those space references that I adore.

• Heaven Knows - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

Donna Summer marked the height of her career and also in disco history in 1978 with her double record project “Live and More”. The 3 sided concert pressing is a display of Donna Summer’s fantastic vocals in a concert environment – even in play with her early recordings where she transformed the soft sexy tracks into her now emerging vocal abilities. “Heaven Knows” is one of the new songs from the project and features Brooklyn Dreams on backing vocals. It is one of Donna’s beautiful love songs and also marks a new phase of her career as the Queen of Disco. The production is another wonderful time when disco music was perfected with orchestrations and funky elements supporting the arrangement.

I have taken the 12” version of “Heaven Knows” and recreated a new outline for this ReStructure Mix. It has more of a dub feel and breaks the original into more breaks for a new edit and experience.

• Don't Challenge Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Makers

Makers is an electronic/funk and experimental project written and produced by disco pioneer. Boris Midney. His work from the late 70’s took on a whole new sound and identity during the big disco era. His work on projects USA European Connection, Beautiful Bend, Caress, Masquerade, Festival, Companion and Double Discovery have displayed his unique approach to taking the disco beat and stripping each layer of rhythm with European disco flavors accenting his arrangements. Makers are one of his earliest works and there is an early sign of his style with play on both the groove and moody and dreamlike feel. This work from 1972 is placed as Midney’s claim to a greater fame with disco music in 1978 where clubs became exposed to what would be known as “Art Disco”.

I have taken the 7” version of “Don’t Challenge Me” and focused on paying tribute to Midney’s work by dissecting this psychedelics mood into a disco fare. A new drum beat and pattern pound out the early morning sound of this track and some of Midney’s later magic is added to fulfil the dynasty of disco music he has created.

• Life's A Bitch - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Green Olives

Green Olives is David Sion, Fulvio Zafret and Sergio Portaluri – an Italian Euro-house band who released 3 singles in late 80’s and bridged the house period into the 90’s. This ensemble created a wonderful portrait of the nightlife in each of their tracks. Their smooth rolling house grooves are accented with the classic Chicago piano riffs and along with their falsetto vocals their style is very slick. “Life Is A Bitch” is their 1989 single and takes a look at the flip side of the world in a trial of obstacles and then the wake of appreciation when out on the town. This one screams the energy of the Italian singles of the late 80’s with the touch of dance music and the uplifting mood it resonates

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub beat tracks of “Life’s A Bitch” and reworked a ReStructure Mix as a new arrangement for this house classic. The percussion and key riffs are pieced into new elements to provide some new energy.

• Non-Stop - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tina Fabrik

Tina Fabrik is a disco/funk singer who released 2 singles on the Prism Records label in the early 80’s. “Non-Stop” was produced by Mike Pabon who also gave us Geraldine Hunt and Pure Energy. The single was released in 1982 and was welcomed with open arms on dance floors as it blended a soulful vocal with an electronic arrangement and the energy of what disco music created. Prism Records was one of the dance labels which helped to maintain dance floors that were continuing to move and demand fast moving energy in their nightlife régime. “Non-Stop” brought a funky edge to the rolling energy that it builds up in to and Tina’s vocal gives off a sweetness that plays out well in the mix. One of the most played tracks for me during the mi-evening when dancers were being persuaded to take on the dance floor.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Non-Stop” and reworked a new definition of the song in this ReStructure Mix. Using parts of the energetic breaks and builds to introduce the track and then play out the excitement.

• Wanna Feel - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

Vivian Vee is an Italian singer who at the age of 18 joined forces with producer Claudio Simonetti and Giancarlo Meo – the duo who also brought us Easy Going, Capricorn and Goblin. A power force in the early 80’s with dance music which filtered many areas of energy and theme. Vivian’s 1983 project titled “With Vivian Vee” is one of the effected productions from successful dance floor projects like Jacques Fred Petrus’ Change (“Glow Of Love”). This movement where electronic pieces worked in a more funk driven style It became the mother of US producers like Kashif who took the sound and made it a soulful experience. This movement from European disco to a funkier edge was a new sound for Vivian Vee and this project proved that she took it to heart. “Wanna Feel” is a sweet love song that follows closely the Change edge with a touch of Kashif – you can hear the sounds and influences. One of my favorite periods where dance music influenced its own.

I have taken the album version of “Wanna Feel” and stripped away the rhythm and grooves to reassemble them in this ReStructure Mix. A few new breaks and bridges are added using the original riffs. This is a salute to Meo and Simonetti who are the geniuses of Italo-disco in its early form.

• Disco Train - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dance Reaction

Dance Reaction is a disco group from Belgium that brought a style close to a rejuvenation of disco music to the early 80’s. The track “Disco Train” from 1981 was produced Frank Sauter and simply outlines the disco classic “Vertigo” from Dan Hartman – which was the introduction to the big dance floor hit “Relight My Fire”. The group ad libs spoken and light harmonies of a simple chorus riff in this electronic dance piece. It is simply one which stands out since the melody is so familiar. It is a basic arrangement with a few moments of underground early morning style energy.

I have taken the 12” version of “Disco Train” and placed it into a new context in this ReStructure Mix. Pieces of Dan Hartman’s original are added to bring the flow into perspective and more of the adlibs are rearranged.

• Feel The Spin - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry takes on the 80’s with a dance sound that gives her an introduction into synth-pop. “Feel The Spin” is a track released in 1985 and featured in a dance flick soundtrack titled “Krush Groove”. Produced by John “Jellybean” Benitez and Doreen Dorian this one is a simple rhythmic number with a Calypso styled keyboard. It reflects the time period and the street beat sound which the bass keyboard elements a big part of the Stock Aitken and Waterman sound of the late 80s. The mood here is celebratory and Debbie once again recites an excursion into another world. And although the lyrics portray madness in mind it is still fun the way this diva recites and performs.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “Feel The Spin” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix using more of the bass line keyboards as the factor here. There is an ending taking the upbeat keyboard riff into the final phase of the excitement.

• Be My Lady - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vanessa

Vanessa is an Italo-disco project from Giacomo Maiolini, Giuliano Crivellente and Mauro Farina. “Be My Lady” is the first single which features Clara Moroni on lead vocals. This one is a swirling piece of Italo-dance fest with allot of the girl-twirl elements which took over the late 80’s with a vengeance. It was the energy of the high energy scene with more sweeteners added. “Be My Lady” was a huge success in my club and may have been there for months. It was a recognizable track that was also a heck of a lot fun to dance to. There a few similarities to Sabrina’s “Boys” yet this one still hold its own sexy feel and energy.

I have taken the 12” version of “Be My Lady” and reworked the synths and drums into a new ReStructure Mix. The male rap is separated and played out in a new way throughout the mix.

• The Politics of Dancing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Re-Flex

Re-Flex is an 80’s band featuring Baxter, Paul Fishman, Roland Vaughan Kerridge and Nigel Ross-Scott. In 1983 their track “The Politics Of Dancing” became one of the alternative dance numbers which fit into the 80’s with every sound in place. The production by John Punter was on spot with rhythms that down-beat and a filtered percussion accompaniment which added to the infectious vocal. The 80’s became the period where nu-wave, punk, alternative and rock were blended well with synth-pop and left a sound that again, was mastered out of the elements of disco for the time period. “The Politics Of Dancing” is a clever take on world leaders and heads and the control on which they decide for all. This number transforms the premise into a nice little “message” which seems to glorify and detest the many effects – either positive or negative.

I have taken the 12” version of “The Politics Of Dancing” and stomped out an alternative arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. There is more of the emphasis on the groove here rather than the warning. A few new breaks roll out the news and much of the existing percussion is reworked.

• Let's Make It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vallerie Allington

Valerie Allington is an Italo-disco artist from the early 80’s who was introduced with a track titles “Stop” released in 1982. This experimental and innovative time was perfect for Italian producer Sangy to work his 70’s influenced keyboards into the new Italian disco sound. “Let’s Make It” is her second release from 1984 also produced by Sangy and every bit as exciting and powerful. This is an uplifting message of love put into a reverberating love song that follows the edge of Kraftwerk with pieces of their hit “Numbers”. This pretty much has it all for the time period as it was always requested and I kept it alive throughout the year.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Let’s Make It” and focused on a percussive foundation to represent a carnival experience. The breaks are dragged out until the groove jumps right back at the floor. It is quite a great time for this song and feeling.

• I Wanna Groove - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Arlene Duncan

Arlene Duncan is a Canadian singer who also records under the name of Kairene. Her single “I Wanna Groove” from 1982 was produced by Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison who are better known as THP Orchestra. This duo also produced The Duncan Sisters (no relation to these ladies), Sticky Fingers, Southern Comfort and The Grand Tour. THP move into the 80’s was a daring time since music was morphing from a full scale disco production which these two men helped to create, into am 80’s synth-pop sound. This track has a heavy jamming beat which outlines the disco feel but the keyboards and arrangements we simple I assume to test the waters of the dance floors at the time. The track has a moving energy that maintains THP’s reputation and is brought here again to remind us of the 70’s to 8’s conversion of dance music.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “I Wanna Groove” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for a new experience. I have played with the existing keyboards and bass to add more breaks and segues to the groove.

• Pick Me Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Marz

Marz is an Italo-disco project from 1984 with Bill Pettaway, Dwayne Herndon, Gerard Mackell, Gregory Mackell, Keith Rowel, and Marvin Ennis. Their big track “Pick Me Up” is an unforgettable song that echoes out a touch of sophisticated funk along with the innovative feel of Italian disco which became its own brand of funk during the early 80s with bands like Change and Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens Band. “Pick Me Up” is a beautiful New York funk stylized piece and has many qualities and riffs that stand out to give a bravo at the closing.

I have taken the 12” on Italian label F1 Team label and reworked the electronic funk to a new ReStructure Mix. This arrangement allows for more of the pumping energy that comes along with the song and gives more of the piano interlude attention for a new intro and fades.

• Don't Stop The Train - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kristeen (alias Viola Wills)

Kristeen is a cover name for disco legend, Viola Wills on a 1985 release of “Don’t Stop The Train” – a dance floor hit released by Phyllis Nelson in 1981 and produced by Yves Dessca – who also produced this Kristeen (Viola Wills) version. Earlier in 1979 he recorded Viola on a track titled “You Will Forget”. Another fantastic performance for Viola who seemed to top every performance with the next thanks to her beautiful voice and range – her big hit in 1980 with “If You Could Read My Mind” which started another row of hits for her. In “Don’t Stop The Train”, Viola performs this like a Shakespearean actor exuding the emotion and drama nonstop – it is quite a feat and understandably why she was brought in again as a session singer but then of course under the alias Kristeen (even a photo of another woman on the 12”), But all in all we know Viola and the tremendous talent we had pin the dance floor and this is another reason to celebrate her magic.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Don’t Stop The Train” and the beautiful arrangement by Yves Dessca to bring to life again the heartbreak and tale woven by Viola Wills here. There are some new percussion pieces added to give it a new rhythmic life and a few reedited pieces to make this one last longer than Ms. Will's anticipation for the ride.

This one is dedicated to the memory of Ms. Viola Wills – your music still moves us as is you were never gone.

• Looking Out - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Oh, Romeo

Oh Romeo is a studio group from high-energy/disco producer Bobby Orlando. The sessions produced several singles on Orlando’s Bobcat Records label including “Looking Out” from 1983. This one is a roundup of the elements that Orlando created in the early 80’s using heavy percussion and rolling synthesizers to pull off the task. It was this sound that helped the mid and late 80’s to continue the dancers to serenade all over again and again. It was definitely a fusion of what producers like Giorgio Moroder were bringing forth in the mid and late 70’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “Looking Out” and recreated a new energy for the outline of this ReStructure Mix. There is a play on the verses of this daring woman who spend her nights searching for that perfect love and also a bit of tribute to Moroder himself by using one of his finest riffs.

• Undercover Girl - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sharon Redd

Sharon Redd is the diva of the funk with a disco groove following it. Her introduction onto the dance floor was beautifully timed with a studio group called Front Page and their huge single “Love Insurance” from 1979. Her solo recording career began in 1980 with her big Prelude Records single “Can You Handle It” – and following were big dance palace hits including “In The Name of Love” and “Beat The Street”. “Undercover Girl” is a single released in 1985 – produced by Michael Stokes. It was close to the 80’s pop-funk sound that groups like Apollonia 6 and Midnight Star were weaving. It is the Sharon Redd who plays it street like a lady. One of the funk-fests for Redd and in her own way she conquers this piece.

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of “Undercover Girl” and re-jammed a ReStructure Mix for this beat-crisp number. The beats are reworked into a new outline and Sharon’s confession is portrayed in a new way. This mix is dedicated to the lady herself, Sharon Redd and also, Lona Warden – who still teaches me how love is so strong and lasting.

• 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.

• 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.

• Walking On The Floor - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quartz

Quartz is Didier Plus, Laurent Taieb, and Patrick Langlade. A French disco band from 1978 originally founded by Chris Quartz (Saint-Preux) and leading the period with a big disco hit titled “Beyond The Clouds”. It was an innovative instrumental with a new age feel to it along with the pumping bass lines and breaks of disco energy. The style was one of the starters for artists like Gino Soccio and Patrick Cowley. “Walking On The Floor” is from their 1979 project “Camel In The City” – it is another part of the process of creative disco with beats and electronic pulses bringing energy to life.

I have taken the album version of “Walking On The Floor” and reworked some of the vital elements of the track into this ReStructure Mix. New bass beats and high end effects make a new foundation for this nuance for Quartz.

• Looking For Clues - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer is an interesting vocalist and musician. A British pop-rock singer he recorded his own style of music throughout 1974 to 1983 where he found a new stage for himself recording pop-funk songs in his own appeal. He released dance floor hits “You Are In My System”, “I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On”, “Early In The Morning” and “Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming” which were prior dance floor hits that he revived in his own sound. “Looking For Clues” is from his 1980 project titled “Clues” which bears the 80’s dance feel with an extreme and percussive arrangement and a few small breaks. It was a big DOR (Dance Oriented Rock) crossover and made its way on many dance floors.

I have taken the album version of “Looking For Clues” and reworked a ReStructure Mix to pay homage to this fast slamming piece. There is a new intro and a few new elements with drums and percussion to move along with it.

• This Must Be Heaven - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jerry Carr

Jerry Carr is one of the funk and soul talents in the music industry who is a self-taught musician and brings the 80’s a new brand of funk. His 1981 album “This Must Be Heaven” produced by William Talbert (Shotgun) is a refreshing piece of work for a period where dance music shifted from disco to a soulful and funky groove. The title track is the big hit here and plays out in a romance turned to a dance. It as the foundation of a nice New York funk track with some catchy riffs throughout. Jerry does a very nice job covering this one with a soulful and dedicated performance which still plays out in its originality.

I have taken the 12” version of “This Must Be Heaven” and recreated a new dance experience for this ReStructure Mix. The original elements are accented lightly with a new drum track and the groove spread across the remix with a few new twists and turns.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Mr. Jerry Carr.

• Electric Avenue - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eddy Grant

Eddy Grant is a musician and producer who began his recording career in 1975 fusing a blend of reggae, funk and soul. Into the 80’s he became an iconic figure with many of his songs outlining current world events and status of the struggles among people. “Electric Avenue” comes from his 1982 album “Killer On The Rampage” and plays out as a shout out to the Brixton area which of the time was the first to be lit by electricity yet remained violent, racist and many tensions. The song itself is a landmark among the 80’s dance period thanks to its electronic groove which plays out almost like a robotic groove taking on an edgy sound. It moved many feet and also brought many minds to think about awareness to find solutions to some of the problems in society and the world.

I have taken the 12” version of “Electric Avenue” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for an experience that may take on a new current political time which is among us now. I have added some new elements to bring the groove alive in a new way – the way a solution for today’s issues needs be addressed in a new way – not as they are in the current day administration.

• It's Alright - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Brown

Peter Brown is one of disco music’s greatest gifts. His music has always been innovative and funky with a fusion of electronic grooves with soul. His introduction to disco music in 1977 with “Fantasy Love Affair” was a signal to the dance floor that a sound was emerging from soul and funk soon assemble itself in a new way from Brown. “It’s Alright:” is from his 1979 album “Stargazer” which big dance floor hit “Crank it Up”. There is a sound within each of Peter Brown’s creations which ring out in its own way and this piece is no exception. Even though this song seems to relay a misinterpreted relationship it plays out in an upbeat manner thanks to Brown’s masterful keyboards and arrangements.

I have taken the album version of “It’s Alright” and recreated a new groove for this ReStructure Mix. The electronics are enabled a bit more to bring this one back to life again and thanks to Peter’s vocals it always seems new and darn funky!

• (You Got Me) In The Mood - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Puff

Puff is a disco session from producers Will Crittendon (Mantus), Brad Baker, Don Oriolo and Neil Levenson. This is the ultimate underground sound with a touch of the chic edge of disco. Complete with sensual femme ensemble and swirling strings this one pulls out everything that the 70’s disco dance floor exuded. It is a journey into the sexy and pulsating beats that made hips move and shake. “(You Got Me) In The Mood” was one of the big 1979 surprises but came at a time where the music faded into a message of the dance backlash – however for me it still represents good energy and uplifting energy – that is what disco was all about.

I have taken the 12” version of “(You Got Me) In The Mood” along with the B-side instrumental titles “Moody:” and reworked the frenzy into a new ReStructure Mix. There are a couple of new surprises sampled in and a couple of new breakdowns.

•  Catch The Rhythm (Universal Mood) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Caress

Caress is a Euro-disco project from Boris Midney – an innovative arranger, composer and producer. His projects from the start were an experimental edge in the late 70’s beginning with USA European Connection (“Come Into My Heart/Good Loving”) which initially was overlooked on dance floors but soon after became the new technical sound of disco music. He then followed with Beautiful Bend which was a masterpiece of disco elements with a swirling orchestra lifting the melodies and funky accompaniment. It was his style which created a cult following and this project called Caress where he began o shift his sound into a new audience and period of dance music.

I have taken the album version of “Catch The Rhythm” and re-edited a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to Boris Midney’s genius and the lovely melodies he has given dance floors to sway and move to.

•  Love Fever - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gayle Adams

Gayle Adams is a funk/disco vocalist who emerged in 1980 on the New York disco label Prelude Records. Produced by Rodney Brown and Willie Lester who also gave us Sharon Redd’s “Can You Handle it” and Bobby Thurston. This brand of New York funk helped the 80’s to move into a new direction and also kept the hardcore underground club feel intact. “Love Fever” was released in 1982 and is a great outline of the Gayle Adams delivery that made her a big dance floor favorite.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Love Fever” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with more of the groove and sharp edges which made this one a top pick. It still moves along with Gayle’s funky edge and brings out more of the beat and breaks in a new way.

• Bad Connection - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Strange Affair

Strange Affair is an Italo-disco project from producer Giuliano Salerni – who also gave us Ultimate’s “Love Is The Ultimate”, Hi Gloss and Bonnie Boyer. His work was another European disco venture which played out with full orchestrations and funky rhythm and bass guitars. “Bad Connection” is from the first medley on the project where a gay man dials in error a lonely woman who is willing to have company during a lonely hour. It is quite camp and plays out with the vocals of Brenda Hill, Carolyn Mitchell, Joy Lober and Vaneese Thomas in a camp-like chorus. The ladies also created the vocals for Ritchie Rome’s African Suite project.

I have taken the album version of “Bad Connection” and reworked the strings and bass into a new ReStructure Mix. The longer into showcases the funky guitars and the fade uses those booming bass drums to exit this sexy scene.

• Fantasy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ritchie Family

The Ritchie Family project titled “All Night All Right” from 1983 features Jacqui Smith-Lee, Linda James and Vera Brown on vocals and was produced by Gavin Christopher and Jimmy Douglas. “Fantasy” is a single that falls close to the work in a prior project by Jacques Fred Petrus with a trickling techno set as the girls lead a sexy and haunting refrain. It is one of the pieces that I would use for afterhours sets that lead to such an atmosphere. It is a different feel for The Ritchie Family and has a nice airy quality.

I have taken the album version of “Fantasy” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix that takes the soaring song into a new sensual galaxy. A familiar beat sample is added along with new percussion to help this mission be a successful one.

• Let Yourself Go - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Supremes

The Supremes in 1977 featured Mary Wilson, Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene as the trio. Their single “Let Yourself Go” produced by Holland, Dozier and Holland was one of the big records during the underground dance scene of Paradise Garage which immediately gives this soul number a standing all of its own. The girls serenade the atmosphere with a light and sweet message of being who you are is a necessity for the moment so it also becomes one of the early anthems of the dance floor. This one shines throughout time with the nice groove pumping out the energy for the trio to sing out and rejoice about the happiest times on the dance floor.

I have taken the 7” version of “Let Yourself Go” and reworked the classic with more percussion leading the way in this ReStructure Mix. There is a long intro for the lead into the excitement and a fade out for the cool down.

• Everything So Good About You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Melba Moore

Melba Moore is one of the true voices of soul from the 70’s. She has always delivered a performance which gives off the innocence of a child who blossoms with emotion and knowledge. Her career in the late 70’s transformed her instantly into a dance floor favorite. With big hits like “You Stepped Into My Life” and “Pick Me up I’ll Dance” there was no keeping her talent away from those who were ready to express it in dance form. “Closer” is her 1980 project produced by Bruce Hawes, Victor Carstarphen and Melba. The initial track titled “Everything So Good About You” is a disco funk track that became an instant hit on my dance floor at the time and gave me another opportunity to program one of my favorite voices once again.

I have taken the album version of “Everything So Good About You” and reweaved the song into a new ReStructure Mix. New drums are added to pump the rhythm track up and also new loop edits to break and rearrange the original version apart.

• Let's Stay Together - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Richard Woods

Richard Woods is artist from 1983 who recorded a cover of Al Green’s soul classic “Let’s Stay Together” with an electronic arrangement full of sharp slivers of beat and handclaps. This version was released on Disconet Program Service Volume 6 Program 8 and was always an alternative for myself during early evening or after hour’s sets. It moves in a nice vibe and takes the songs into a new arena that pumps it into a synth-pop edge. It was never released following this issue so the version here is as close as it gets.

I have taken the Disconet version of “Let’s Stay Together” and rewired it for this ReStructure Mix adding some new percussion and a few snippets of the original instrumental. It plays out lengthier and has a few new breaks.

• Something About You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angela Bofill

Angela Bofill is a vocalist who began as a jazz influenced voice with many recordings that placed her in a unique start. Following the direction of ballads which outlined a love story of either new love or heartbreak her direction became more of an r&b and funk take with her beautiful voice. The 80’s brought her into a new arena of self-discovery and a new style put forth by her new label Arista Records and the direction of being a leading diva. “Something About You” is simply a take on the pop-dance market with Angela serenading with her voice in a new arena. She handles this love sonata with all of her sense of displaying her goods effectively. Produced by Narada Michael Walden in his prime of creating or rejuvenating talented voices this one is merely a sweet love song that plays out plainly. One of the factors which always caught my attention is the guest musician – Mr. Patrick Cowley brought on board for this one creates the sweeping hand claps.

I have taken the album version of “Something About You” and reworked the horns and funk beats into a new ReStructure Mix. A longer intro using snippets and pieces of breaks and intros make this a lengthier experience and more of Angela’s sweetness in her vocals more of a stage.

• Love Machine - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Thelma Houston

Thelma Houston is a disco icon since her big dance floor hit “Don’t Leave Me This Way” from 1976. Her 1979 album “Ride The Rainbow” featured a cover of The Miracles 1975 hit “Love Machine”. Thelma takes the song into a new direction where she directs her awe at her man who seems to know how to work her in the right way. Produced by Hal Davis and tailored with a few new riffs to give this soul classic a disco face lift.

I have taken the album version of Thelma’s “Love Machine” and reworked some of the elements for this ReStructure Mix. There are pieces of the original instrumental to give the mix a touch of the first experience – however, Thelma’s vocals are still the great part of this wonder.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Nick Bunning – thanks for the request and the friendship.

• High Rise - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ashford and Simpson

Ashford and Simpson are musicians, songwriters and performers who have made music history with songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “I’m Every Woman”. Their musical exploration has created a big impact in the industry which helped to reshape and create paths for musical substance and fusion of soul and disco music. “High Rise” is a single from their 1983 album by the same name and is a song that outlines a relationship where the breaks are evident when one leaves for opulence and a new life outside the mediocre. It was a big pick for DJs for club play and makes another mark in their songwriting and performance once again.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental to recreate a new ReStructure Mix for “High Rise”. This time around there is a dub-like intro with the bass looping and a more instrumental path throughout the mix.

• Breakdance - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Irene Cara

Irene Cara is best known for her dance anthems “Fame” and “Flashdance...What A Felling” during the late 70’s and early 80’s. Her 1983 project with Giorgio Moroder featured several tracks that became more fan adored with the production of 80’s synth-pop more favored. “Breakdance” is a single that became one of the tracks that emerged and is one of the Moroder-esque sounds of the 80’s with his jittery sequencers jumping all over the beats. It is a short but mentionable track that celebrates the 80’s street dance that became one of the visuals for a new brand of music of the time. Mostly inspired by rap and street beats this electronic energy driven anthem plays out like a cascade of keyboards pouring out the mood. It is a Moroder project that echoes his work during the early 80’s where he found himself quite busy on many projects.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub and reworked a new ReStructure Mix using loops and edits to revisit “Breakdance”. More of the verses and choruses are rearranged to give this remix more of a break-down for the instrumental.

• Children Of The Sky - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgia Morandi

Giorgia Morandi is an Italo disco project from producer Toni Verona and features Renata Giorgi on vocals for this single, “Children Of The Sky”. This is a lovely piece of Italo-disco with a beautiful instrumental and vocal. The soft and gentle approach is one of the great sounds of early morning music where the dance becomes closer to the soul. This one was released in 1988 on the classic Flea Records label and is one of my all-time favorite Italian disco songs.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental and reassembled a new version for this ReStructure Mix. There is a re-edit of the arrangement and a new percussion track added to bring it alive once again.

• Work Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fever

 Fever is a band with Dale Reed, Dennis Wadlington, and Joseph "Joe" Bomback. Their big LP “Fever” from 1979 is one of the peaks of the disco era with its energy and segued medleys of nightlife on wax. This was one of the huge DJ plays of the time and both sides were equally played. Production is a full on electronic production with a few insets of the teams horn and percussion talents. Their first single from 1978 – a disco cover of “Standing In The Shadows of Love” is another mark in their music history as it was equally as successful and innovative. “Work Me” is the second track from the medley and always brought the appropriate energy to follow the first hit “Beat Of The Night”.

I have taken the album version of “Work Me” and created a new mix singularly spotlighting it on its own. A new percussion riff gives the song a new feel and some new breaks and extended vocals are added.

• Make Your Move - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas is a 70’s soul jazz and funk musician who began his recording career in 1964. His music was accented by his very well-known flute talents which were always the lure of each song as he always played with emotion and ease. Joe’s music was also following the crossover of soul music to funk which gave his flute performances a whole new stage. “Make Your Move” is from the 1979 album by the same name and features vocals by Gordon Grody (credited as Pleasure Palace) who may sound familiar with Gregg Diamond’s sessions. This release was also a 12” single which moved quite well as a follow up to Joe’s 1978 disco hit “Plato’s Retreat” (featured Diva Gray). The arrangements were laid out by Brad Baker who also worked on many successful disco projects in the late 70’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “Make Your Move” from T.K. Records and reworked a new intro and fade out for this ReStructure Mix. There are a few new elements added using the existing drums and fabulous hand claps track.

• Y.M.C.A. - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Glamorama

Glamorama is a project on Almighty Records from 1993 produced by Graham Wilcocks and Richard Cottie. This project featured a cover of the Village People classic “Y.M.C.A.” – done in complete camp featuring the vocals of high energy diva Ms. Earlene Bentley. It is a wonderful twist with a whole lot of essence on the disco diva stance and of course the disco era itself. The production is laid out in the 1993 fashion with the Euro-disco flair utilizing heavy bass (house) and plenty of interjected pieces of orchestrations. It is much more uplifting with Ms. Bentley at the helm and the play on words during this arrangement is simply magnificent. This one always reminds me of a great dear music friend (who left us) Mr. Marty Parriott who always referred to this version as the Kate Smith version – as if were here following the “Star Spangled Banner” salute.

I have taken the 12” version of Glamorama’s “Y.M.C.A.” and dressed it up for this ReStructure Mix. There are pieces of the Village People original scattered around this edit and more dub effects to give the length of the mix more opportunities to get lost in.

• What You Won't Do For Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Denie Corbett

Denie Corbett is a vocalist from the disco era whose first single from 1979 titled “Be What You Are” was produced by Joe Bataan. Her second 12” single released that same year is “What You Won’t Do For Love” which is one of the last driving disco tracks at the end of the era. This one has an ominous energy and drive and powerful disco-diva performance from Denie. It was always one of those big gay male discotheque anthems for me with its strong and powerful female vocal and the underground rhythm tracks along with soaring strings. This was return to the independent sound of pure disco –perhaps the first time Grace Jones’ “Do Or Die” affected the dance floor!

I have taken the 12” version of “What You Won’t Do For Love” and revisited this energy to create a new ReStructure Mix. There are more breaks and a play with the chorus inside the mix. It is a tribute to the finale days of pure disco.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Nick Bunning – thank you for your friendship and inspiration!

• It's A Love Thing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Whispers

The Whispers are a soul group that was formed in 1964 and recorded up to 2000. Their harmonies and soulful vocal arrangements are the real advantage of the ensemble and although time has moved and given their music a new sound the essence are The Whispers themselves. “Imagination” is their album from 1980 produced by Dick Griffey and The Whispers. “It’s A Love Thing” is the funk touch of tight early 80’s dance grooves. It is the old school that stands out among the class as most of the music from Solar Records has. It is a love song that brings out the men in a wonderful serenade that reaches peak after peak and even throughout the verses gives them an opportunity to prove why their lasting is evident.

I have taken the 12” version of “It’s A Love Thing” and reworked an edit for this ReStructure Mix which moves the original vocal into a dub mix. Pieces of the electronic groove are dissected and rearranged to bring new life into this old school classic.

• Welcome Aboard - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mother F

Mother F is Denis LePage from Lime and many dance projects including Diva, Kat Mandu, Voggue, Carol Jiani, Chris Mills and Blush. His work as an arranger and producer are the pinnacle pieces of the dance movement throughout the late 70’s through the late 90’s. Mother F is his project which initially compiled instrumental versions of his big dance floor hits of the early 80’s. “Welcome Aboard” is a single from this project and is a wonderful cover of The Love Unlimited Orchestra and Webster Lewis’ 1981 masterpiece. The electronic take and execution are wonderfully created here and give the track more of an underground feel. It is one of the great directions which inform us of where LePage’s inspirations are generated – and this is a wonderful place.

I have taken the 12” version of “Welcome Aboard” from Mother F and recreated a new ReStructure Mix for prosperity of the movement itself and Mr. Lepage. The expression here is to spotlight the rhythmic pieces of the song and give it more of a fantasy club feel.

• Dancin' In The Key Of Life - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Steve Arrington

Steve Arrington is a soul/gospel artist who began his recording career in 1978 with the band Slave – known for his vocal on the track “Just A Touch Of Love”. His solo career gave us an inspirational dance track from 1985 titled “Dancing in The Key Of Life” which became a club favorite immediately. Produced by Keg Johnson and Wilmer Raglin brought to the surface the garage sound of soul crossing into the 80’s dance circuit. This drum and percussion sound lead by house-like bass sounds was an innovative style and helped to pave the wave for a new edge of music for the dance floor. Arrington gives an incredible vocal on “Dancing In The Key of Life” and has always made this one sound like a standard.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Dancing In The Key Of Life” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with a deeper dub feel. There are several new breaks and also some play with Steve’s vocal track.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Ray Duran Jr. from Facebook – thanks for always being so uplifting and reminding me that the best people are the united in club music!

• Oxygen - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Blue August Project

The Blue August Project is dance project from producer Phil Harding – who also gave us tracks from The Technos, Norma Lewis, Jackson Moore and Nitzer Ebb. This 1987 release is a club classic in the anthem form. It brought a period in the late 80’s where the high energy sound was once again brought onto the spotlight with beauty and the true essence of disco/dance. It was a breath of fresh air for the time and still resonates nicely with its crescendos and peaks.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “Oxygen” and reworked a spectacle of an anthem in this ReStructure Mix. There are more of those echo-claps that bring magic to the beats and a few more peaks to bring this love song a new life.

• Morning Music - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - St. Tropez

St. Tropez is a disco ensemble produced by W. Michael Lewis and Laurin Rinder which began as an outline for a disco concept that was sensual and bold. And although the music relayed a soft and sexy delivery the production from W. Michael Lewis and Laurin Rinder played like an orchestral boom full of the ingredients that disco would become in the late 70’s. “Morning Music” is a cover of a track releases in 1978 by a cover band from John Davis titled Siren. This new recording takes the disco energy of the original and plays it out in a slow driving beat that would later become a genre of dance music called sleaze. The ensemble here consists of Mona Lisa Young, Phyllis Rhoades and Lyndie White is a disco display of sensual drama – a bit over the top but isn’t that disco music?

I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of “Morning Music” and reworked a new ‘morning” mix for this ReStructure Mix. There is more of the orchestral lead in and a play with some of the elements that give it that intimate love making sound.

• Big Fun - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Inner City

Inner City is Kevin Saunderson and Paris Grey (Shana Jackson) – an innovative dance group which began a new fused sound of techno/electronic dance the heavy bass beats of house music. The mid-80s were an experimental time for dance music and the crossover of DJ remixes influenced by their styles became a sound which utilized looping piano and bass over heavy bass beats. “Pump Up The Volume” by M.A.R.R.S. being one of the big radio and club tracks to make a mark in this genre in 1987. The house sound began as an alternative remix on pop/dance singles which yielded the underground sound. “Big Fun” was released in 1988 and although it had an extreme impact on the club shift to house and techno the years prior were definitely a testy of this formula. The track is simple and dedicated to the Chicago house vibration with a touch of techno and later to add acid elements to the mix.

I have taken the 12’ remix version of “Bog Fun” and reworked the song for homage to the 80’s and early 90’s dance scene. There are new breaks and parts that move on to new directions but my focus clearly is to outline that ominous house sound.

• Body Party - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Brenda Mitchell

Brenda Mitchell is a project from French disco producer Pierre Jaubert (Michelle, Chantal Curtis, Ice) whose music played a vital part in the evolution of disco music. His work became the link between soul and disco with his 1977 work under the name Michele and the project which would be picked up by West End Records and remixed by legendary Tom Moulton. The cross became the disco that would catapult itself as the outline for the dance floors of the mid and late 70s. “Body Party” is not just another link in this direction but also a track that was remixed by another player in disco history – Patrick Cowley. His remixed version from 1978 displayed his electronic touches with his keyboards and synthesizers to add energy and a new innovation as he did with Sylvester’s “Dance (Disco Heat)” and “You Make Me Feel Mighty Real”. “Body Party” is the early sound of his later production with Michele titled “Disco Dance”.

I have taken the album version of “Body Party” and used the Cowley connection to heavily recreate this ReStructure Mix. The piece is populated with Patrick’s work that is well know as he moved into the dance arena and became one of dance music’s most influential talents.

• This Happy Feeling - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - GQ

GQ is a disco/funk band - Emanuel "Rahiem" LeBlanc, Herb Lane, Keith Crier, Paul Service and Steve Adorno. Their huge disco hit “Disco Nights (Rock Freak)” from 1979 gave them the golden opportunity to become one of the recognizable faces of a time period of dance music. Disco was always defined with a variation of funk and soul combined with a heavy bass drum and accentuated strings. GQ is a great demonstration of the disco sound fused with funk and soul. “This Happy Feeling” is a single from their 1979 album “Disco Nights” and holds all of the magic the band created with their talents.

I have taken the album version of “This Happy Feeling” and focused on the heavy bass guitar groove as the standar5d for this ReStructure Mix. A classic riff from Mass Production is sampled to bring old-school and disco together.

• Love Is Magic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Midnight Gang

Midnight Gang is an Italo-disco ensemble produced by Jacques Fred Petrus and Mauro Malavasi both responsible for disco classics by Macho, Peter Jacques Band, Rudy, Change, B.B. & Q. Band and The Ritchie Family. The formula which this pair created in the mid and late 70’s paved a way for a disco music to achieve a peak and succeed. “Love Is Magic” is from the Midnight Gang project which features players from various sessions compiled by Petrus and Malavasi and once again focuses on the celebratory feel of dance music where lyrics are placed for sound rather than meaning. The concept is another disco orchestration from Petrus’ Good Music Production group and includes his signature style and dedication.

I have taken the album version of “Love Is Magic” and realigned the song into a new ReStructure Mix for homage to both Petrus and Malavasi. A new intro features a Peter Jacques Band classic as a teaser and eventually extends this uplifting song into a new remix.

• Tunnel Of Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Cooper

Carol Cooper is a vocalist who released an 80’s high energy piece in 1985 titled “Tunnel Of Love” – produced by Guy Ruvolo. This number was a club favorite thanks to its everlasting riff where a vulnerable heart is ready to give into strangers attempts. This was rolls out a percussion riff that is the club sound of the 80’s all in one. Carol’s vocals paint a wonderfully sweet “Alice In Wonderland” character in club land being tempted and eventually falling deep.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Tunnel Of Love” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix. This reedit places more of that hard hitting percussion track into the story and also the dub elements of the instrumental are utilizes more thoroughly.

• Where Is My Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt is a legend in music history. Her unique vocal and sound is one that helped to create a mystique on her aura. Many of her years are spent in an arena of being ‘Eartha Kitt” in her own sense. In 1984 she joined forces with disco producers Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo – better known as Cant Stop Productions – responsible for projects from The Ritchie Family, Village People, The Lovers and Phylicia Allen. This once again camp take on disco music’s lasting edge takes on Eartha in her own formula where the essence is in her sound and reputation. “Where Is My Man” was one of the 80’s club favorites for many reasons and one of them is that is a perfect fit for Ms. Kitt. It is taking “How To Marry A Millionaire” into a new stage. This one will always mark the 80’s disco revival successfully and in its underground self.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Where Is My Man” and reworked a new arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. Playing on the teasing aspect of Eartha’s presence in a new ay with more percussion and loops to create a new groove.

• 101 - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton became one of the 80’s dance floor buttons to move. Her track “101” from 1988 is a piece written and produced by Prince. The song is one of the transformations from pop-dance to an underground flavor thanks to remixes by Def House and their use of house bass and kick drums. This one was a big hit in my club and carried through for months as it blended well with the Italo-house and Chicago bass house numbers of the time. Sheena delivers one of her lusty performances which give her the darkness and sensuality of what the dance floor in a disco realm is all about.

I have taken the 12” Def House remixes of “101” and recreated a darker yet disco-fied ReStructure Mix to bring this one back. All of the elements that make this one tick are still loaded and thumping out the rhythm and desire.

• Fire Fly - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azoto

Azoto is an Italo-disco project from producer/arranger Celso Valli. The disco band was originally called Lucrethia And The Azoto 14,008 on their first project from 1978 titled “Dance Skinsation” and brought Italo-disco into the limelight with the uplifting tracks and electronic fused arrangements. “Fire Fly” is a symbolic love song of a relationship that only takes place at night – most likely at the club – and the excitement brings the guidance of a light in dark. The flowing and bass looping sound is the perfect edge for the oddness of the Azoto chorus which always has a childlike sound.

I have taken the album version of “Fire Fly” and used the rolling bass a new foundation for this ReStructure Mix. It plays out with some new breaks and segues created with parts and pieces of the songs riffs.

• Sweet San Francisco - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Queen Samantha

Queen Samantha is a disco project from France along with producers Harry Chalkitis and Charles Ibgui. The group vocalist Gloria Brooks is the falsetto diva with a haunting delivery which always gave this band a somewhat mystical realm. Their big hit “Take A Chance” from their album “Queen Samantha II” from 1978 gave them the dance floor as it became one of the big DJ favorites and dancers release numbers. “Sweet San Francisco” is from the same project and gives the same edge as this band promises. It is a flowing piece with a moving wind which brings it into play as a journey of sorts on the dance floor. Chalkitis plays a big part of this band as he contributes many instruments and also arranges.

I have taken the 12” version of “Sweet San Francisco” and reweaved a new path for this ReStructure Mix. Pieces of Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells” are placed to present that harmonic feel for the trip and some new breaks are added and extended. This one is a tribute to the band and this disco classic.

• Love To The Limit - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bridgett Grace

Bridgett Grace is a vocalist from the late 80’s house singer with a voice that set a fashion for the genre itself. Leading the way for 90’s house like vocalists Dina Carroll – whose delivery was a lounge standard feel: sophisticated and beautiful. “Love To The Limit” is one of the pinnacle moments for Bridgett as this song encompasses the 90’s techno-house sound and energy with elegance. Produced by Jeff Mills, Mike Banks and Underground Resistance, which commonly encompassed the Detroit house sound with other elements. The 1992 release was always one of my favs and till this day brings back the lovely days of a disco diva swooning over beats and energy.

I have taken the 12” on Network Records and reworked the “True Faith Mix”, “accapella”, and “piano mix” to recreate a new house order ReStructure Mix. The flow of the underground house still remains with some new twists and turns. This tribute to the ongoing dance scene is a landmark for me as it brings to mind a sweetness that the hard hitting bass and beats can contribute.

• Love Take Me High - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Loverde

Loverde is Frank Loverde, Linda Imperial and Peggy Gibson – one of the first disco groups to enter 1980. Following the loss of interest that major record labels and the “disco fever” that the trend seekers who were only involved due to the hype and over marketing of the word “disco”. Disco was always an underground concept. The wave from 1977 – 1979 created an audience that were only along for the ride and until the next trend they could find. In my opinion the return to underground roots during the early 80’s was the best for the music as it kept those who truly believed in the meaning and creativity behind the art of disco. Loverde is one of the San Francisco community disco groups that included Patrick Cowley and Don Miley. This trio has a bit club hit in 1982 titled “Die Hard Lover” which remained true to the disco environment but in a new electronic arrangement which was more pleasing for a new era and audience. Those who always loved disco music, unlike the followers were all drawn to projects like Loverde.

I have taken the 1987 Loverde release “Love Take Me High” – produced by Leo Frappier and David Diebold (The “High Energy Igniters”) – and reworked the staple elements of the new dance floors into a ReStructure Mix. More of the powerful touches are accentuated to bring this uplifting song into ear candy.

• Spotlight - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Elton John

Elton John takes a turn onto the dance floor in 1979 along with disco producer, Pete Bellotte (Donna Summer, Trax, Roberta Kelly, Marsha Hunt, Munich Machine). His project “Victim Of Love” has Elton’s touch on material including a disco cover of “Johnny B. Goode” – and also includes some of the Munich disco session minds like Thor Baldurson as arranger. The cuts are segued as a disco long play mix and utilize the beat with the hard pounding mechanism which brings the means for a disco

I have taken the album version of “Spotlight” and re-aligned the energy for a new pumpin’ ReStructure Mix. New eq-effects are added to re-fliter the song all together for a new time of workin’ it to this track.

• Casino - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Passengers

Passengers is an Italian disco group who began their big spin on dance floors in 1979 with their album “Girls Cost Money” produced by Angelo and Felix Piccarreda – and more notably arranger and conductor Celso Valli (Tantra, Azoto, Nuggets). “Casino” is from their 1981 project with the disco flair of the new electronic dance period of the early 80’s and disco’s reputable chic edge. The fast moving number is a gamblers arena where one spin or dram may change your life. This production again gives Valli an opportunity for a simple disco pump and the vocalists Chuck Rolando, Elwanda Contreras, Gesualdo Arena and Mary Shaw to deliver a chorus for the excitement and thrills of their world.

I have taken the album version of “Casino” and recreated a twist and regathering of the vibes and fast bass plucks in this ReStructure Mix. I have added new percussion and redirected the action in parts to give this one an experience in a new space.

• Who Do You Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - THP

THP is producers Willi Morrison and Ian Guenther, writer Bruce Ley along with conducting by Pete Pederson. The session group began as a project in 1976 titled “Early Riser” featuring a disco version of the Theme from the television show “S.W.A.T.” – covered by Rhythm Heritage more successfully that same year. The second and third projects from THP (Three Hats Productions) were more notable with the disco-pulsed “Two Hot For Love” and the four piece 40’s big band infused “Tender Is The Night”. The finale project from THP is “Good To Me” from 1979 which is a disco-popish dance extravaganza in the live band fusion meets disco engineering. “Who Do You Love” is the last track on the album which features vocalist Joyce Cobb. A wonderful closing to numbers which all bears a recognizable feature and the bluesy and soulful vocal by Cobb. THP pours all they have into this project and for one of the last full-on disco orchestrations and arrangements make this a memorable listening and dance experience.

I have taken the album version of “Who Do You Love” and reworked the keyboards and funk-driven bass guitars into a new ReStructure Mix. I admire the original arrangements of all Three Hats Productions (THP) and only focused on creating a new blend of edits to give the music a new feel.

• Nasty Disposition - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Aurra

Aurra is one of the early 80’s funk bands which consisted of members of the band titled Slave. This session band began its recording career in 1980 with lead vocals from Starlena Young whose voice is most recognizable in the Slave track “Just A Touch Of Love” from 1979. “Nasty Disposition” is from their 1981 album titled “Send Your Love” produced by Steve Washington which gives the funk and disco arrangement its proper blend. The crossover between the disco era of the late 70’s and the funk edge injected to save dance music is a big part of this period. Many productions using the dance formula were lowering BPM’s and giving more resonance to the 80’s new funk sound and its disco influence.

I have taken the 12” version of Aurra’s “Nasty Disposition” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with some segments added to create some different effects. A new percussion track is added and used throughout to give this track a new edge.

• Bad Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Allen

Donna Allen is an incredible vocalist. Her career began as backing vocals for Miami Sound Machine and eventually leads to her solo recording career in 1986 and her project “Perfect Timing” produced by Lou Pace (Timmy Thomas, Nicole). Her single “Bad Love” from this album was always my choice for an early evening warm-up following the success of “Serious” which caused a big impact both in radio play and club dance floors. “Bad Love” is one of those funk-fests that are powered by Donna’s soulful and powerful vocal. The electronic street production play along with the tailored sass and smooth rhythms. One of my favorite vocal performances in this genre.

I have taken the 12” version of “Bad Love” and recreated a ReStructure Mix using the beats as a new emphasis on extending the power of this track. It is longer and more satisfying to hear Donna serenade this funk trial over and over.

• On The Beat - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - D.F. & Pam

D.F. and Pam are Daniele Francescon and Mauro Pilato. Their 1983 single “On The Beat” is one of the Italo-disco tracks which helped me to identify the importance of this genre in the history of dance music. This one has the feel of energy yet a mild and smooth delivery of keyboards and synthesizers which give the continuance of disco music in electronic form its reason. The cover artwork always reminded me of the early venture from Jacques Fred Petrus and his production of Change (“The Glow Of Love”) and the lent title of his B.B. & Q Band track. It would have been robbery had it been duplicated, but not since the production takes on a whole new light. This one was always a tug of war on whether to pay the “a” side vocal or give the dance floor a new experience with the ”b” side dub/instrumental. It is solved here by myself for me by combining them both.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub/instrumental of “On The Beat” and reworked it for this ReStructure Mix. The rolling bass and funky rhythm guitars are edited to give this reedit a new shine and direction.

• No Way Out - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Doris Jones

Doris Jones is a vocalist who Ian Levine brought to the U.K.K. in the mid-70’s to record his sound which became a powerful vocal over his lush and orchestrated disco productions. This sound became a unique and identifiable edge for Levine as his vocalist always played to the hilt as the Broadway infused arrangements were always a sensation on dance floors. “No Way Out:” is the disco era of divas champion theme where love takes hold and never let’s goes and the song displays the emotion with a resonating emotion. It is released in 1977 and is one of the Levine and Fiachra Trench steps to their eventual mastering of the disco sound.

I have taken the 12” version of “No Way Out” and re-dramatized the piece in a new ReStructure Mix for a tribute to Levine and Trench. There is a longer intro and a few new breaks to piece out the song in a new way.

• Pump Up The Jam - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Technotronic

Technotronic is a Belgium group produced by Jo Bogaert and the big club hit “Pump Up The Jam” became the sensation of 1989. Following house music of the mid-and late 80’s came an experimental period of beats and eclectic keyboards in many variations which brought the rave and techno edge to life. Technotronic merged the obscure sound of rap and acid house into a sound which brought the elements to a maximum. “Pump Up The Jam” is the starter kit for techno music and worked in the underground energy into a whole new edge of music for the 90’s.

I have taken the original 12” version of “Pump Up The Jam” and reworked a new dance pattern using a few samples from a classic Earth, Wind & Fire piece and some disco pieces. This new “pump” works with parts of the song and recreate then with a new groove and experience.

• Handsome Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sparkle Tuhran

Sparkle Tuhran is a vocalist from an ensemble titled Friends who in 1979 recorded the project titled “Trans Am Dancing” – produced by Jean-Pierre Massiera, John Brown III and Mike Felder. The track “Handsome Man” is the dance piece which has become a story on its own when Larry Levan of Paradise Garage made it a classic by identifying its raw soulful vocal and unique striped instrumental. A genre which would later become “garage music” and then later “house” music following synth-pop. The song was immediately a big hit among those who following the disco wave returned to the underground club sound and created a style of music for the early 80s which is now a part of music history.

I have taken the 12” version of “Handsome Man” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix which lends another ear to the progression dance music of the early 80s. It will always impact pop and dance music of the future since songs like this were spinning its own unknown legacy.

• Just Gotta Tell Her - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hot & Cold

Hot & Cold is an Italian disco project from Gianfranco Bortolotti and Pieradis Rossini from the mid-80’s and following in the footsteps of session groups like Fun Fun. Their outline is similar in a synth-pop direction and common sweetness shared. “Just Gotta Tell Her” is their single from 1987 which sweeps high and low with a bombarding edge of percussion and synthetic orchestral movements. The feel of this one is a memorable and melodic journey which made it a favorite among those Italo-disco followers. The studio ensemble consists of Angela Parisi, Antonella Pepe and Ivana Spagna in the chorus giving Italian disco music another charge of energy and sweetness.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Just Gotta Tell Her” and revamped the swirling love song in this ReStructure Mix. The heavy drums and percussion are used again for the base line energy and some edits and loops work to bring in a new segment of fade.

• Righteous Rhythm - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rose Royce

Rose Royce is a band formulated by legendary producer Norman Whitfield for the soundtrack of the motion picture “Car Wash”. The band existed prior to the soundtrack as Total Concept Unlimited and then during the soundtrack work a new member – the only female member, Ms. Gwen Dickey became the completion of Rose Royce. The instrumental pieces of Whitfield’s control of the sessions are truly the cross between soul and funk of the mid-70s and also a lead into the disco realm of music bigger than a radio box exploding in variations.

I have taken the album version of “Righteous Rhythm” and re-funked a ReStructure Mix to play tribute to both Rose Royce and Mr. Norman Whitfield. This one focuses on Whitefield’s psychedelic merge into funk music and gives way to several new breaks and stages for this dynamite track.

• Central Park - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Martina

Martina is a disco artist from La Drogueria Di Drugolo also known as Kat Mandu Productions and the production team responsible for Tantra (“Hills Of Kat Mandu”, “A Place Called Tarot”) and Lama “Love On The Rocks”, This project titled “Disco Round The World” was released in 1980 and featured several disco tracks with the electronic pulse which became the 80’s merge of Italo-disco and synth-pop. “Central Park” was a single from the album which sounds more like a move on the high energy tracks with a touch of funky guitars and some nice groove breaks. It is an obvious salute to New York’s day and night playground and brings a mysterious feel to life in this track from Martina.

I have taken the 12” version of “Central Park” and recreated a new version for this ReStructure Mix and rearranged the entire son into a new suite. There are a few new breaks using the keyboards and funky guitar work for breakdown and more emphasis on the darker edge of the park.

• Chinese Ways - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Secrets Of China

Secrets Of China is a Belgium Beat project from Herman Gillis, Jo Casters, Roland and Beelen. Their track “Chinese Ways” from 1988 was a part of the new beat movement of the late 80s. A style that was by legend, created by slowing down 45 disco electronic tracks to lower BPMs and exploring the edge of the electronic groove. In many of the selections from this genre you are only given segments of rhythms and tracks that are heavily stamped with riffs and samples. Some samples a bit racy and instigated a cult following. “Chinese Ways” has a fantastic groove which always caught my ear and the smooth looping keyboards always were a house-like experience that was hypnotic.

I have taken the 12” version of “Chinese Ways” and have given it a new ReStructure Mix adding a few new samples of Lao Schifrin's “Enter The Dragon” soundtrack. The piece plays out on its own with the new edit which plays on that infectious groove.

• I Need A Man In My Life - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Katie Kissoon

Katie Kissoon is a vocalist who has appeared on many projects with artists Love and Kisses, Barbara Pennington, James Wells, Love Twins, WHAM! and Billy Ocean. Her voice is the quintessential sound of high energy disco in that she encompasses a sweetness and range which captures the heart, soul and feet. “I Need A Man In Life” is her single from 1984 – written and produced by Ken Gold. This high energy gem is one of the favorites among many clubs with a fabulous hook which echoes the 80’s dance floor. This one is the development of disco music in the full force 80’s form.

I have taken the 12” vocal, accapella and dub versions of “I Need A Man In My Life” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to Ms. Kissoon and her fantastic work. This one gives a street beat an opportunity to take a play at the mood of this uplifting song.

• Evolution - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio Moroder

Giorgio Moroder is the man who brought disco music into the light. His talent was a unique presence in the mid-70’s when most of his success came naturally as he experimented with electronic sound and transformed rhythmic sessions into intriguing dance music. His work with moog synthesizers and various keyboard arrangements gave his music a futuristic aura which was innovative and adventurous to dance along with. “Evolution” is a piece from his disco-fied soundtrack to the television show “Battlestar Galactica” released in 1978. The track stretches across one full side of B into a 15 minute passage of laid back rhythms with his electronic touches. It is truly one of difference to his work where sequencers are the foundation for the groove.

I have taken Moroder’s “Evolution” from the album and transformed parts of the movement into a true “evolution” of his music genius. Taking pieces of some of his classic solo work and Donna Summer masterpieces into the mix. More of the flavor plays into the blend of track which works to create the Moroder tribute he deserves.

• Sex Appeal - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sophie St. Laurent

Sophie St. Laurent is a Canadian dance project from producers Anand Maharajh and Paul Klein. This electronic track is from 1983 and its title “Sex Appeal” gives us just that. It is a sexy piece with a beat street feel and an alluring chorus that exudes a sexy rhythm. One of the big pieces for me of the time I would have to extend this one over and over to keep the crowd happy. This one fits perfectly into the 80s crossover with its erotic style and the beats bumping all over the place.

I have taken the 12” version of “Sex Appeal” and reworked a ReStructure Mix and refocused on a downbeat to shift this remix. It plays out longer with more of the elements that make it work so well.

• Brazil - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ritchie Family

The Ritchie Family is Gwen Oliver, Cassandra Wooten and Cheryl Mason Jacks and their first album “Brazil” from 1975 became the outline for the disco movement of the mid-70s. This orchestrated and melodic lounge-esque feel of dance music became the start of a crossover for club music. They are known for their big disco classic “The Best Disco In Town” from their standard and even grabbed riffs from their first project. The sound of big disco orchestra hit the night clubs at an appropriate time when the music was outlining the themes and soundtracks for television shows and motion picture soundtracks. This gave disco music is swirling strings and definitive horn sections. “Brazil” is a celebratory number with the ensemble giving it their all for the crowd and it most likely one of the pieces that make The Ritchie Family a classic.

I have taken the album version of “Brazil” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with a few riffs headlining a new beat driven sound. There are a few new breaks and some effects to make this one a celebration once again.

• Won't You Let Me Be The One - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Michael McGloiry

Michael McGloiry is a guitarist and songwriter who was a member of the bands Switch and Finished Touch. His solo career began in 1979 with his first single “Love Every Inch Of Me” which he wrote, performed and produced. It was his second single from 1980 titled “Won’t You Let Me Be The One” which generated quite a bit of club play and circulation. This track is a love song with the soul/disco touch that resonates the New York Disco feel. It is slick and very melodic and within the first few minutes the rhythm pulls in your soul and feet.

I have taken the 12” version of “Won’t You Let Me Be The One” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to McGloiry and this nice single. More of the bass synth elements come into play here and some looping are added for new breaks.

• Nasty - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis created a move on the dance floor which is a memorable one for the mid-80s. The project titled “Control” was a boost for Janet to stage a new persona and also a number of dance floor hits. “Nasty” is the track that blends a street beat fare along with Janet’s new domination. This one bangs over and over with Jam and Lewis’ play with beats and a street-sound which not only borrowed from the early 80’s rap scene but also perfected it. The beats play t like an orchestra of bass drums and a few percussion riffs. A nice take for the mid-80s and another path for the dance scene.

I have taken the 12” vocal, instrumental and accapella to recreate a new venture for this ReStructure Mix. I break down pieces of the original and then outline it with a whole new edge. The chorus is a new experience and gives this one a rebirth.

• Voices In The Dark - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mike Cannon

Mike Cannon is Giorgio Spagna – an Italian producer in the Italo-disco genre. “Voices In The Dark” is his 1983 single which is one of the memorable pieces released on the Italian disco label Memory Records. It contains some great keyboard riffs that are reminiscent of Bobby Orlando work and also some nice hooks. The lead on this one is the eerie subject matter which most likely is the confidence speaking within our storyteller giving him the power to succeed, It is laid out quite well and the electro-feel gives it the unique dance sound the 80’s was clamoring for.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Voices In The Dark” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix. I broke some of the pumping bass into pieces and uses parts of the breakdown as a new foundation for the remix.

• Dirty Talk - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Klein & MBO

Klein & MBO is an Italian disco project from Tony Carrasco and Mario Boncaldo during the early 80’s. This electronic piece was an innovative style for the time since it used many elements of early house music and a repetitive rhythm which sets the course for a simple set of verses for the recipe. “Dirty Talk” was a big hit in the US as well as overseas in many clubs which were lured into the underground feel of the track. This became one of the champion sounds of the mid-80s and inspired many productions and arrangements similar to its sound. This one was a club crossover as well as an Italo-disco statement once again.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Dirty Talk” and recreated a new rhythm section for this ReStructure Mix. It kicks back with the new drum beats and plays out again as a rolling piece of rhythmic magic.

• No Credit Cards - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amanda Lear

Amanda Lear is one of the unique disco acts from the mid-70’s whose contributions include a journey into the disco-opera of Faust In 1984 her single “No Credit Cards” was released and fit into the club high energy scene and was an outline again for Amanda’s vocal phrasing and style. The production by Roberto Gasparini (Alba, Valerie Dore) is a fast moving tale of a woman who was raised in the jungle finds herself in civilization with “no credit card” to purchase the diamonds she absconded. A bit of light hearted laughter in Amanda’s own delivery. The piece reminds me of a Bobby Orlando track with the percussion and rolling bass lines.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “No Credit Card” and replaced the very awkward situation in a new ReStructure Mix. A new percussion riff guides the adventure into a new form.

• Some People - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard is a vocalist and talent who have been recording since 1959 with a plethora of styles and songs. He is one of Britain’s foremost music vocalists and has always brought a romance and emotion to his music which brings us to 1989 and his project titled “Some People” – produced by Alan Tarney. The title track has always been one of my favorites from this 80s’s pop arena. It encompasses an emotional look at view of a love that is true and existent. One of the great 80’s tracks that did not quite reach the pop crossover it deserved and with its lasting heart and soul is a track that I get lost in even today.

I have taken the 12” version of “Some People” and recreated a more energy driven ReStructure Mix for a new visit to this anthem. The vocals are given a longer stage to spread love and care.

• Burn It Up, Mr. D.J. - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Risqué

Risqué is an electronic dance band from The Netherlands - Denise van der Hek), Donna Baron, Ingrid de Goede, Irene van der Hoeven. Their 1983 single titled “:Burn It Up (Mr. D.J.)” was an awaited release from the group who scored a place on dance floors a year earlier with “Girls Are Back In Town” – both produced by Coen Bais (Sensation, Snowflake) and John Tilly (Telekin, Forrest, Future). This group is one of the stylized girl groups of the 80’s – very much like Bananarama. “Burn It Up, Mr. D.J.” Is a frenetic piece that delivers the wonderful energy this ensemble has contributed to the dance music scene in the early 80’s? The masterful electronic arrangement from John Tilly plays out marvelously and gives this number the right amount of pulse it needs.

I have taken the 12” club and instrumental versions of “Burn It Up, Mr. D.J.” and reedited a ReStructure Mix to blend more of this magic in a new way. There is more percussion which stands out over those silky voices.

• Love Attack - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amber

Amber is a disco band from 1978 who recorded with The Deep South Dance Band on three 12” singles. “Love Attack” is from 1979 and outline disco music at its peak. The bass sequencers pumping the energy and the chorus girls leading the dance into an uplifting and melodic experience. It is the style that made disco music the adoring for many of the time. This one powers up with the concept of being taken over by and incontrollable urge on the dance floor and builds over and over and our chorus ignites. This one was an underground hit and follows the disco era to its finale. The production is by Carson Whittsett and M. Mullen and gives us that early high energy feel that rolls on and on.

I have taken the 12” version of “Love Attack” and re-edited the track into a new ReStructure Mix. I used the bass synths as a new foundation and added some percussion to give it more hi-end as well as energy. He chorus has been broken down into a new arrangement also.

• On The Road To Mandalay - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow

Harlow is a Canadian disco project from producers Mike Alyanak, Steve Alexander and Bertch Alyanak – vocals are provided by Joanne Perica, Johanna Vanderkley and Linda Hanchar. Their big club hit “Take Off” from 1981 was a high energy baby for dance floors and where club music was headed in the early 80’s. It was a touch of the disco fantasy with the chorus girls leading the way. :”On The Road To Mandalay” is their 1983elease from their “At Midnight” album. This one as a much an adventure for Harlow once again taking us on a spiritual adventure into a place of calm and serene. It is another piece that accentuates the vibe of true disco in a crossover mode.

I have taken the 12” version of “On The Road To Mandalay” and reworked the path for this ReStructure Mix. The track is extended on the breaks and instrumental parts to give it me of that escape on the dance floor feel.

• You Know I Like It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nick Straker Band

Nick Straker Band is one of the groups that helped to move dance music into the 80’s with their diverse delivery of dance music. Their 1980 dance track “Leaving On The Midnight Train” is a venture into the disco/high energy sound and following were a few jazz-infused tracks which gave them their signature sound. “A Little Bit Of Jazz” and “A Walk In The Park” from 1979 were both club favorites and helped to move the dance sound into a new era of 80’s disco music. “You Know I Like It” is a single from 1983 which gained allot of attention from the jocks who were playing more of the British jazz sound that allowed a lower BPM funk style. This one has that shinny effervescent sound which disco music was known for and made Nick Straker another fond choice for club music lovers.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of ”You Know I Like It” and moved to create a new element for the chants and rhythm. There is a longer intro with some new looping effects to give this one more magnetism.

• Perfect Fit - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jerry Knight

Jerry Knight is a funk artist from the band Raydio (of Ray Parker Jr. ensemble) and eventually worked with the duo Ollie and Jerry – creating the title themes for the “Breakin’” movies (“Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us”). Jerry’s solo recording career gave us three projects where the second titled “Perfect Fit” from 1982 is the single released in clubs which did quite well. His approach contained the old-school flavor of the early 80’s and in a make shift of rhythms transitioning without taking away production. “Perfect Fit” plays out in the electronic funk arena like a Bootsy Collins piece with a pop-edge.

I have taken the 12” version of “Perfect Fit” and worked a new ReStructure Mix for homage to the electronic old school flavor. A new intro of beats and layers of bass and drum kicks are added to bring this hot number to another hilt.

• Fuego - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mali Carvalho

Mali Carvalho is an Italo-house project from producers Marco Bresciani and Roberto Zanetti. This curve in 1989 was a surge in house music created by bands like Black Box and many remixes aimed at the heavy bass patterns of the Chicago house sound. Italian producers followed closely from the echoes of Technotronic – a studio ensemble that utilized heavy bass and looping piano tracks to forge a rhythmic sound. This track titled Fuego” is one of the similar pieces which use sampled speech and vocals to create the pattern of street sound vs house music. Another big influence was the dance floor hit “Pump Up The Volume” which helped to pave this structure as an immediate art form for both creativity and cleaver mixing.

I have taken the 12” version along with the dub from “Fuego” to recreate a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to Italo-house music. More of the bass elements from the dub and chopped and spliced into a new rhythmic form.

• I'm In Too Deep - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - James Bradley

 James Bradley is a soul/disco artist who was a part of Henry Stone’s disco label Malaco Records. His self-titled album released in 1979 was produced by Frederick Knight – who also gave us Anita Ward’s “Ring My Bell”. The single “I’m In Too Deep” is one of the 12” releases from the project and received some play early on and then vanished out of sight due to the many releases during this peak year for disco music. This track had some wonderful elements like many of the tracks on this album. The sequencer shooting energy into this love song work well with the energy. This one is a T.K. Records 12” classic and should bring to mind a touch of soul with the hardcore disco punch.

I have taken the 12” version of “I’m In Too Deep” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to both Mr. Henry Stone and T.K. Records. A new base beat it added to bump it up and also rearranged to bring out the early morning feel of the mood

• The Love I Lost - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

Seventh Avenue is a disco project from producers Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench which transformed into a high energy sensation in the 80’s. As dance music became less orchestrated and more electronic the already infamous duo s worked to create some of the 80’s most memorable pieces of work for the dance floor. The changing ensemble found itself one of the first high energy “boy groups” as the members were more appealing for covers as time grew. “The Love I Lost” a cover if the Philly classic recorded by Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes in 1973 with Teddy Pendergrass on lead. It is no wonder why this one struck a chord in soul, the Philly Sound and the emerging disco sound. The emotions being emulated in the high energy version are a blue-eyed soul rendition – and done quite well.

I have taken the 12” version of “The Love I Lost” and recreated a new outline for this ReStructure Mix. The percussion and drums are emulated in a new edit to give the track a new energy and also a looping to give it a lasting feel.

• Shine A Little Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Les Blues Belles

Les Blues Bells is a Euro-beat cover of Electric Light Orchestra’s. Vocals provided by Clara Moroni and Elena Ferretti and production by Giacomo Maiolini – who helped to keep high energy music alive and transforming it into a lighter sound called Euro-beat. It was the darling sound of disco returning in electronic form. The winding keyboards and rolling bass are the recipe for this style which was titled appropriately, “girl-twirl” by my wonderful friend; Dean Ferguson is the 90’s answer to disco and high energy. This 1992 addition was fast and furious and many clubs that favored this edge. It is a great uplifting track from Jeff Lyne and ELO and one of the tributes to the happiness and excitement they brought to the 70s.

I have taken the 12” vocal, accapella and dub of Les Blues Belles “Shine A Little Love” and worked a bit more energy in this ReStructure Mix. The layout is more on the ricochet loop edits and rolling bass. A house piano break is added for a taste of ano9ther style of successful music of the time.

• Another Life - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kano

Kano is an Italo-disco project from producers Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga and Matteo Bonsanto whose innovative dance hit “I’m Ready” from 1980 paved a new path for Italo-disco and new variations of disco. Their 1983 album titled “Another Life” is their move onto a whole new outline for the project. This deep electronic “wall of sound” encompassed a whole new drama for dance music. Although the first Kano project featured vocals from out creative trio of producers and musicians it was soon that a lead vocal would take over each track – which became Glen White on the 1981 “New York Cake” album. In “Another Life” these lead vocals create a wonderful and tragic emotion which haunts the lyrics of a romance gone astray. It is one of the classics of Italo-disco and marks a great time for its ventures.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Another Life” and worked to create a new ReStructure Mix luring in on the mystery of the song and also a bit more piecing of its elements. It is intended to salute this monumental band and also the Italo-disco revolution in dance music during the early 80’s.

• Laser Light - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Latin Lover

Latin Lover is David Rienau and producers Mark Kramer and Theo Werdin. One of the 80’s memorable electronic high energy projects that two of the tracks that made dance for move over and over – “Casanova Action” (1985) and “Laser Light” (1986). The synthesized rolling bass was the immediate draw to these energetic numbers and also the riffs caught the imagination of DJs and dancers. “Laser Light” is one of the pounding songs which helped to keep high energy music alive throughout the mid-80s and create a style that was imitated through the early 90’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “Laser Light” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for a high energy take on the 80’s again. It works on some fast looping and a new familiar percussion track from a few years earlier. This one stays alive longer than expected.

Dedicated to my good friend and fellow-dancer Tony Fukushima who helped me to keep my ears open for the best!

• Can The Rhythm - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Girl Talk

Girl Talk is a duo featuring Julie Wright and Karen Wright in a high energy mode produced by Stock Aitken and Waterman in 1984. Their club hit “Can The Rhythm” is a fast moving electronic dance track that was quite popular in hardcore dance clubs. It features a touch of street riffs and high energy sequencers competing for the uplifting vocal chorus. One of the big tracks for my sets featuring hi-NRG and a lasting effect once you get into the pulsating sound of this adorable piece.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Can The Rhythm” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to the duo and also Stock Aitken and Waterman as they worked prior to Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley and their many big tracks during the late 80’s. This one features more of the riffs that power the song and more of the uplifting energy.

• Motown Review - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Philly Cream

Philly Cream is a studio group composed of players from another group titled Fat Larry’s Band – also recording under the Fantasy/WMOT Records label. Their 1979 single “Motown Review” is one of the exciting tributes (disco style) to the Motown Records era and the wonderful music it created. The funky guitar riffs, bongos and drum riffs are the similar sounds of another project titled Slick (“Space Bass”). The single has a retro feel that honors the time period and most of all the Motown sound. It is one of the big radio tracks which also received lots of club play.

I have taken the 12” version of “Motown Review” and transformed the sound into a new ReStructure Mix. The drums are used throughout this new version as a new weight for the rhythm and pieces of Motown are scattered to bring the real deal together.

• Everlasting Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vicki Sue Robinson

Vicki Sue Robinson “turned the disco beat around” in 1976 with her huge pop-disco hit “Turn The Beat Around”. From this moment on dance music became identifiable and full of excitement and an uplifting Vicki is one of the beloved voices of disco music and has delivered some of the great dance hits including “Hold Tight” and “Nighttime Fantasy”. During the 80’s she returned with her loyal producer Warren Schatz with two incredible cover songs – “To Sir With Love” and “Everlasting Love”. The Robert Knight hit from 1967 is one of Vicki wonderful vocal challenges with success. It plays out as lyrical and fluent as the song desires. Schatz’s also performs well during the 80’s as he strips down the production to electronic play with a touch of strings.

I have taken the12” vocal and instrumental of “Everlasting Love” by Vicki and transformed it into a new ReStructure Mix using the segments that lay out the songs sweetest pieces. More of the electronic sequencers and keyboards are used to bring out the hard edge foundation as the lyrical love song moves us once again.

• Burning Spear - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Salsoul Orchestra

The Salsoul Orchestra released their ninth project titled “Street Sense” in 1979 amidst the peak of disco music. This album was produced and mixed by Mr. Tom Moulton who was a main factor in the success of disco music and its iconic long sided vinyl mixes. The band made up of studio musicians who helped to shape the sound of soul, Philly and eventually disco music were some of the innovators of talent during the 70’s.“Burning Spear” is an instrumental piece from the tracks which follows closely the growth and outline of The Salsoul Orchestra’s sound. A funky rendition of jazz-like melodies that are transposed to a 4/4 disco beat. The build and breakdown of musical compositions as this were always featured as the bloodline to disco music.

I have taken the album version of “Burning Spear” and focused on elements that were the rhythmic base of the piece and reassembled them into a new ReStructure Mix. There are some new breaks and segues to bring back that feeling of dancing to an adventure all over again.

• Law Of The Land - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Professionals

“Law Of The Land” is a track recorded by The Temptations and The Undisputed Truth in 1973 and produced by Norman Whitfield (Rose Royce, Stargard, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Edwin Starr). The song crossed into the realm of disco with it rhythmic edge and rolling bass parts. It became one of the underground gems of the dance community and is covered here by a studio group from Belgium called The Professionals. This cover comes close to original with an electronic production lifting it into the 80’s synth-pop arena. It is close to what may have influenced Fancy’s “Come Inside” from 1984 as it shares similar bass and rhythm attributes. The Professionals version also gives a female vocal that brings the sg into more of a disco feel. Their version was released in 1985 and was produced by J.P. Bulté.

I have taken the 12” vocal and “The Land” versions of “Law Of The Land” by The Professionals and reedited a ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to this psychedelic and soulful rendition. It is played out with more of the percolating sequencers rearranged and pieces of another Motown classic from The Temptations injected.

• Loveride - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nuance featuring Vikki Love

Nuance featuring Vikki Love is one of the freestyle headliners in clubs during the mid-80s. Their 1984 freestyle classis “Loveride” is one of the most unforgettable beat driven dance tracks of its time. Vocals here are provided by Vikki Love and set the beats on fire all over again as she tells of her deepest fantasy over and over. It is a soulful rendition which gives an open gate to the divas of the time for a challenge. It has always been one of my top plays of the period and still today when I hear that chorus riff I cannot get it out of my head

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Loveride” and pay tribute to the freestyle sound of the 80’s in this ReStructure Mix. It is guided a bit more by the melodic and sexy vocal by Vikki Love and some of the hard beats are softened.

• Take Me To The Top - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Advance

Advance is an Italo-disco funk project from Italian producers Alvaro Ugolini and Dario Raimondi – who also gave us Fun Fun and Monkey Business. This piece is one of the New York funk crossover productions closely immolating the edge that Jacques Fred Petrus brought with Mauro Malavasi with the band Change. The extraordinary and melodic feel of the song is captured by vocalist Tracy Ackerman of studio high energy groups Astaire, Mirage and Massivo. The keyboards are a longing for the crisp and emotional effect where dance becomes more of a ritual. “Take Me To The Top” is one of the hidden gems of Italo-disco in a shift from the traditional 80’s high energy into an arena of emotions and funk.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Take Me To The Top” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix from the favorite pieces of this great recording. I have rearranged the wonderful vocal into a new layout where the love song becomes the anthem.

• Life At The Outpost - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Skatt Bros.

Skatt Bros. are Craig Krampf, David Andez, Pieter Sweval, Richard Martin-Ross, Richie Fontana and Sean Delaney. This band was formulated by Sean Delaney and Ritchie Fontana at the tail end of the 70’s and their first album titles “Strange Spirits” was a production from the THP team Willi Morrison and Ian Guenther (THP Orchestra, Grand Tour, The Duncan Sisters, Sticky Fingers, Southern Exposure). The project included two dance floor hits – “Walk The Night” and “Life At The Outpost”. The band had a rock edge with a few remix ventures for the two tracks which caught on to clubs. “Life At The Outpost” is a slight western flair piece that has a catchy riff that will stick in your head with a roaring guitar twang bridge. It was one of the big dance floor numbers in many of the gay clubs and another shift for dance/disco music during the late 70s.

I have taken the album version of “Life At The Outpost” and refocused on the thumping bass chords as a foundation for this ReStructure Mix. It is not only extended but also given more of a fade on the exit and a break with a touch of Glenn Campbell.

• Tempt Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lisa

Lisa (Lisa R. Fredenthal-Lee) is a singer/artist and high energy 80’s diva. Her big club hit “Jump Shout” from 1982 helped to revive the dance community into a new era of movement and unity. Her music was always uplifting and abstract as her persona teased and delivered. “Tempt Me” is an electronic high energy track produced by Ian Anthony Stephens and Paul Parker and was released in 1985. A fast reverberating dance number that explodes (literally) with excitement and a touch of tease from Lisa’s at times sexy.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Tempt Me” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with more advantage to the percussion riffs and layout. It plays out with more breaks and looping of the existing parts and some new drum tracks.

• Touch by Touch - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diana Ross

Diana Ross released her 1984 album “Swept Away” in 1984 and proved that this legend goes on and on. This album helped to continue her iconic career as a pop-icon in the dance arena of the 80’s – a much diversified time and place for dance music. The track "Touch By Touch” has always been one of my favorites from the project since it outlines and uplifting love anthem with a Calypso feel. It was one that I would play directly from the album cut during the early build of the evening. The track gives Diana an opportunity to device her sexy vocals over a rolling dance rhythm and plays out very well for both.

I have taken the 12” version of “Touch By Touch” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for this Ross synth-pop favorite. I have added a downbeat rhythm track to kick up the song to a new level.

• The Force - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nancy Nova

Nancy Nova is a unique dance artist whose big club hit “The Force” from 1981 was a refreshing taste of experimental electronic music with a wonderful strange edge. It was another return to the innovation of disco music since the mid-70’s when Meco and Rhythm Heritage were disco-fying popular film and television soundtracks. In “The Force” Nancy brings here vocals into the memorizing sound of a 50’s sci-fi flick with a host of thumping rhythm guitars and a chorus of galactic aliens. One of the big “forces” of the club underground club scene of the early 80’s. I personally preferred this one as an after-hours introduction to a new set of dance music for the imagination however it works in many areas.

I have taken the 12” version of “The Force” and realigned it with the 50’s sci-fi/horror film genre in this ReStructure Mix. I have added a dramatic intro from a soundtrack by Vic Mizzy and the adventure takes off from there. Nancy phrases the strange incantations of her new world of “The Force” once again and more mystery and excitement are evoked by orchestral drums. Hold on!

• You Keep Me Hangin' On - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tata Vega

Tata Vega is a Motown artist who began her solo career in 1976 on Tamla Records. Her voice is recognizable with the soulful and funk edge she creates with adlibs and delivery. Best known for her vocals in the film “The Color Purple” where she sang under the character Shug Avery – produced by Quincy Jones. Tata’s album “Try My Love” from 1978 featured a classic disco hit “I Just Keep Thinking About You Baby” and kept dance floors waiting for her presence once again. “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” is her cover of The Supremes Motown classic and is produced by Winston Monesque in 1980. The production is an electronic production with a light touch of funk which supplies a wonderful foundation for Tata to play out her style in this recording. More of her soulful talents are drawn out and spotlighted throughout the arrangement.

I have taken the 12” version of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” and reworked the keyboards and Vega’s unforgettable vocals in this ReStructure Mix. New drum tracks pound out more of the rhythm and a lengthier intro leads here.

• Guilty - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hotline

Hotline is a studio project from producer Bobby Orlando and outlines the synth-pop 80’s in a high energy light. Fast moving and erratic sequencers percolate over heavy percussion and bongo tracks are the production which brought this formula to its greatest effect in the mid-80’s. Orlando’ Hotline began as a take on his productions by The Flirts and his big hit with “Passion” – and his own parody on his music created the formula which many dancers will remember as infectious and hard to resist. “Guilty” is another simple melody piece that has the confessions of a cheating lover who turns themselves in with more resentment and in this light “rhythm”. It was one of the big identifiers for Orlando during the time and still a favorite among his followers and me.

I have taken the vocal and dub on the original Memo Records release of “Guilty” and re focused the pieces into a new ReStructure Mix. The story is a bit rearranged and reused for a loop-to-loop transition and a dub-energy.

• Give It Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - K.C. and the Sunshine Band

K.C. and the Sunshine Band are the cream in a cup of disco. Their music changed the sound of dance music during the mid-70 and created what was known as the Miami Sound and then disco music. Their classic songs “That’s The Way (I Like It)” and “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” helped to pave the market for a disco boom during the mid and late 70’s. “Give It Up” is a track from 1982 and works within the 80’s shift in dance music for K.C. since his iconic sound was a force within itself. His signature rhythm guitars are the pulse of the music.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Give It Up” and worked a new ReStructure Mix to give this one a facelift with more breaks and those fantastic guitar riffs. It is a chance to feel that magic sound of this band and their classic sound.

• Vibes - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - African Suite

African Suite is a disco project from producer Ritchie Rome – who also brought us The Ritchie Family, Westside Strutters and Flower. His movement here is a theme in a mystical disco ream in a fantasy in Africa. The title of the project speaks to itself. “Vibes” is a piece from a medley where whispery femme narrators outline strange phrases and mystical chants. One of the nice elements here are the drums and percussion which were the building blocks of the late 70’s disco period. Although Rome created a very strange production it plays out very well in the disco realm of adventure and mystery. One of those early morning sounds that I always admired.

I have taken the album version of “Vibes” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to Ritchie Rome and this project. More deep pounding drums are added to give the new version a facelift as well as a new arrangement.

• Give Me Back My Heart - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Robin Wright

Robin Wright is one of the 80’s voices from the high energy genre which marked a nice growth in dance music history. Along with producers Ian Gant and Ian Anthony Stephens they created a blend of deep house music and high energy which brought some of the transition into the light. Under the title Midnight Shift several singles in the high energy vein were released and began their legacy on dance floors. “Give Me Back My Heart” is their single from 1988 and is a song following heartbreak and realization. It is an emotional piece that plays out with a production featuring all of the elements of the high energy genre. The beauty of this song is the production and the resonating keyboard riffs.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Give Me Back My Heart” and played out a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to the 80’s high energy era. A few new elements added using the original production are outlined and placed to give the song a new feel.

• Hookey - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvi Foster

 Sylvi Foster is Domenico Ricchini and is also known as Joe Yellow (“Lover To Lover”) during the early 80’s when Italo-disco began to take over dance floors. “Hookey” is his second single released in 1982 on Discomagic Records and one of the well-known progressive tracks of the time utilizing heavy synth keyboards and a unique vocal style. It was an expression of electronic bands like Yaz a few years earlier from Vince Clarke where his experimental work began a new era of dance music. The song as Sylvi plays out a strange love sonnet for a romance with a “cat call” for her affection. One of the big Italo-disco pieces that many progressive DJs were able to program and make use of it’s originally.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Hookey” and reworked the keyboards over and over to create this ReStructure Mix. There are a few samples from Yaz and a techno hit from the 90’s titled “Dildo” to savor the keyboards.

• I Can Feel Your Heartbeat - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chris Rea

Chris Rea is a singer/guitarist from the UK who took a venture onto the dance floor sound in the early 80’s with his project titled “Water Sign” – produced by Dave Richards and himself. The track “I Can Hear Your Heartbeat” is one of the 1983 releases that enlightened my dance floor for months. It is a love song with a nice funky twist which plays out wonderfully;;y with its upbeat feel and celebratory sound. It is one of my favorites from the 80’s from the many nights watching crowds move to it were so positive and uplifting.

I have taken the 12” version of “I Can Hear Your Heartbeat” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix using the rhythm guitars as more of an outline. There are also sdme new added breaks to give it more of a spotlight for the dance floors.

• Gloria - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Santa Esmeralda

Santa Esmeralda is one of disco music’s most incredible ensembles during the late 70’s. This band formulated and produced by Jean-Manuel de Scarano and Nicolas Skorsky began its rein by covering the 1964 song “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” (a cover of Nina Simone’s original) where it became a notable hit. Santa Esmeralda’s version in 1977 is a finale mark for the song where the injection of disco music’s elements creates a smooth transition for the already very popular track. I can remember working in record shops during the late 70’s and having hardcore rock fans asking for the disco album recording and telling me that they favored it over the original. The studio recording of Santa Esmeralda’s also features disco produced/artist Don Ray (“Got To Have Loving”) on string and horn arrangements. The production here is the outstanding and throughout a 16 minute sonata only peaks which is the ultimate disco formula. “Gloria” is another cover for Santa Esmeralda on the same album and takes from the Van Morrison composition and originally recorded by his band titled Them. Again, Santa Esmeralda plays out this cover with the same flair and disco personality with damaging the song.

I have taken the album version of “Gloria” and excitably recreated a ReStructure Mix to take this piece apart and reassemble it into a new feat. I have added a drum track to settle the flamenco guitars onto and also added a breakdown from another wonderful recoding by Santa Esmeralda in their style and themed recordings.

• Chemical Romance - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - X-Factor

X-Factor is an 80’s electronic disco project from producer/artist Steve Swindells with their single “Chemical Romance” released in 1982. The vocals are provided by
Carol Kenyon – an English singer whose voice may also be heard on Heaven 17’s “Temptation”. This track was released during the new cycle of synth-pop which incorporated a twist of nu-wave and a light rock edge to provide the feel of the alternative dance sound coming from new U.K. dance bands. The track feels like a disco era space track without the lush strings and heavy percussion.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Chemical Romance” and have given it a ReStructure Mix with a longer intro to the fantastic vocal by Carol. The arrangement utilizes more of the instrumental and fades out with the rhythm guitar playing out.

• Nineteen Ninety Three - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lama

Lama is an Italo-disco project from producers La Drogueria Di Drugolo and Quelli Del Castello – and arranged by Celso Valli (Nuggets, Tantra, Passengers, V.I.S.A.,
Adal-Scandy Super Band, and Azoto. “Nineteen Ninety Three” is a single released under the title Lama – a pseudo name for the ensemble with more of the mystery and intrigue that Tantra created with “Hills Of Kat Mandu” in 1979. This one works on a mystifying vocal which seems to predict that better times await the planet from 1983 – when this 12” was released. A bit eerie and captures that feeling of soaring out over the realm of reality. Another Celso Valli masterpiece in his talent at arranging and brings a new edge to Italo-disco.

I have taken the 12” version of “Nineteen Ninety Three” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with a more phasing and swirling feel. Focusing on the intro as a lead in to the mystery of what this songs really means.

• In The Middle - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Unlimited Touch

Unlimited Touch is one of the New York Funk bands during the early 80’s from the Prelude Records label. Produced by Raymond Reid and William Anderson formerly of the group Crown Heights Affair. This ensemble is a big hit on the dance floors during the formulation and peak of this genre of dance music which focused on a soulful edge with more electro-funk elements. “In The Middle” is a single that was actually side-b of their big hit “I Hear Music In The Streets” from 1980. The lead vocal by Audrey Wheeler is the force behind this number and plays out with passion and funk. One of my favorites of the period and a lasting impression of New York Funk.

I have taken the 12” version of “In The Middle” and created a new ReStructure Mix taking the vocals into a deep dive of a dub-like environment. I have added a deep bass beat and more of the existing percussion to give this monster more juice.

• Hold On To This Moment - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mystery

Mystery is a dance production from Denis Lepage who is the driving force behind the finale touch on disco at the end of the 70s and the high energy phase of the early 80’s. His arrangements and productions were a new sound taking over dance floors beginning with his own studio group, Lime. Mystery is a project from 1981 along with vocalist Jonathan B. Wright and together they create “Hold On To This Moment” which is one of the underground dance club anthems of all time. Capturing the essence of the 80’s electronic disco sound and incorporating Lepage’s string and horn arrangements to a crescendo. A memorable piece that will bring to mind those nights peering out over the crowded dance floor watching the lights dance above.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental and recreated an anthem-esque ReStructure Mix for this wonderful number. It brings more emotions out with the added percussion and echoes of vocals tracks.

• Doctor's Orders - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maegan

Maegan Ward is a vocalist who covers a disco classic from Carol Douglas titled “Doctor’s Orders” – originally released in 1974 and produced by Ed O’Loughlin. This electronic arrangement does a wonderful job capturing the lyrical dance remedy in both vocals and the syn-drums striking throughout the love story. It is an 80’s classic that has gone above and beyond brings the 70’s back to the 80’s. The production is led by Marcus Barone who also gave up The Ring (“Savage Lover”), another disco classic.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental intro a ReStructure Mix to give “Doctor’s Orders” another play on our minds. I have taken the drums into pieces and added them over various pieces of reworked keyboards and sequencers.

• Freaky Behavior - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bar-Kays

Bar-Kays are a soul/funk band from the late 60’s who recorded the 1966 hit “Soul Finger” and carried their careers throughout2007. One of their best known electro-funk pieces is “Funky Behavior” from their 1981 album “Nightcrusiing” – produced by Allen A. Jones. A nice cross between the nu-wave edge with funk and heading a new stream of dance music into the 80’s. The track is a bit similar to Rick James’ “Super Freak” and may have followed the success and lure – but it still contains its own magic and hard hitting funk appeal.

I have taken the 12” version of “Freaky Behavior” and have worked on a ReStructure Mix to pay homage to the 80’s synth-pop and electro—funk period. It has some new drums and street beats to bring out the freak a few layers ahead.

• The Big Hurt - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - BearEssense

BearEssence is a project from Bob Gludie, Chris Njirich, Michael Lewis and Richi Ray. One of the big club records of 1983 with a winding electronic arrangement as the story from Toni Fisher’s “The Big Hurt” from 1959. The drama of this production is wonderfully captured by vocalist, Marianna in a sleek and effective manner. The eerie sounding keyboards below the percolating rhythms are haunting and make out what a great dance palace record is all about. It was also released on San Francisco’s disco label – Moby Dick Records.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “The Big Hurt” and retold this tale of heartbreak in this ReStructure Mix. Adding pieces of the original so that the drama can find the path to when dance music uncovered these classics to bestow on a new audience.

• Tonight - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nightlife Unlimited

Nightlife Unlimited is a disco ensemble from Canada whose members include many musicians who are in some or another associated with club hit production - Tony Bentivegna, Johnny D'Orazio, Louis Toteda, Peter Sciascia, Peter DiMilo and George Cucuzzella. Their second album titled “Just Be Yourself” was released in 1980 on Canadian disco label Unidisc Records and was a move from the hardcore disco edge of their earlier tracks “Disco Choo Choo” and “Dance, Freak and Boogie” which followed a playful and non-stop break arrangement (featuring The Sweethearts of Sigma on vocals) and their anthem track “Love Is In You” which feels like disco music’s arrival. “Tonight” is a stripped down funk-disco number that gives the band a new sound and feel for the 80’s and the group as it moved throughout the 80’s. Lots of great hooks and electronic sweeps throughout are the magnetism of this one.

I have taken the album version of “Tonight” and created a ReStructure Mix with a new identity using the moving parts of the dance track. It has a borrowed percussion track from a disco classic by Karen Young and also breaks down several times with more that you would remember.

• Reincarnation (Coming Back For Love) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - People Like Us
People Like Us is Paul Crossley, Terry Owen and Cindy Dickinson on vocals. Their classic high energy number, “Reincarnation (Coming Back For Love)” is the focus of this ReStructure Mix and a tribute to the band and this anthem. The piece works in and out of several nice keyboard elements and some beat-box energy. Overall it is an anthem for high energy dance floors and moves like a soaring wind with its beautiful sweeping choruses and drop out breaks.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Reincarnation (Coming Back For Love)” on the classic Passion Records label and transformed this monument into a new extension. This ReStructure Mix adds more of the existing percussion in many new ways to give it some new energy!

• Red Hot Stuff - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Magic Lady

Magic Lady is a funk dance ensemble from producer Michael Stokes – who brought us Creative Source, Enchantment and the garage classic by Keith Barrow “Turn Me Up”. Their second project titled “Hot 'n' Sassy” from 1982 features Jackie Ball, Kimberly Ball, and Linda Stokes on vocals and Greg Phillinganes on synthesizers. “Red Hot Stuff” was released as the single in 1982 and was a nice funk dance track which featured an introduction to Magic Lady and what they are presenting. This one was on my top 10 list during its release for quite some time and always had the floor in its groove.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub mix and reworked the “hot stuff” into a new ReStructure Mix. More drums, bongos and percussion are added to give way to more of the energy that this numbers transmits.

• Yours And Yours Alone - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Esther Williams
Esther Williams is a disco/soul vocalist from the late 70’s. Her 1978 album “Bustin’ Out” – produced by Joe Bana contained the singe “Yours And Yours Alone”. One of the lyrical and beautiful love songs with a Calypso drum beat that is atmospheric. This one plays out like one of the beautiful disco classics from Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band with a dream like quality that fills the dance floor with love. It has always been one of my favorite early morning or early evening choices to create that freestyle feeling in the air on the dance floor.

I have taken the 12” version of “Yours And Yours Alone” and reworked new ReStructure Mix to pay homage to this lovely track. Adding a few new drum effects and looping some of the masterful piano parts for a longer swaying effect.

• Body Talkin' - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kathy Barnes

Kathy Barnes is a singer whose recording career began in 1976 recording rock/folk and ballads. In 1978 she released her second album titled “Body Talkin’” which was aimed at the climbing disco craze of the late 70’s. The title track was one of the big underground surprises that DJs whom were paying attention would grab and program into peak sets. This track was produced by Dave Burgess and pumps like a high energy number way before its energy was ready for. A big vocal part for Kathy as she teases the chorus over and over in a seductive manner. One of the nice hidden surprises of 1978 and one of my favorite independent label tracks.

I have taken the 12” version of “Body Talkin’” and payed homage to this mover by giving it a ReStructure Mix facelift. I have added some new bass beats and played with the percussion tracks to give it a new arrangement.

• Love Is The Groove - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Betsy Cook

Betsy Cook is a British artist who released her album “The Girl Who Ate Herself” in 1992 – co-produced by Bruce Woolley. The single “Love Is The Groove” is a hypnotic and transcending song that outlines the lyrics which enlighten us on love in our lives and how it creates a peace of mind among our worlds. This one was an after-hours feast for me as I always desired programming for the atheistic edge of a program. This dance adventure into the soul is close to a lighter flight into “The Hills Of Kat Mandu” by Tantra. Betsy Cook renames the world here with hope, rhythm and energy.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Love Is The Groove” and reweaved a ReStructure Mix creating a new flow from beginning to end. More of the tambura and percussion are used to guide us through the message and the mystical feel.

• My Obsession - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Meri D. Marshall

Meri D. Marshall is vocalist who joined the synth-pop dance scene in the mid-80’s with her track “My Obsession” – produced by Bob Parr. This single is one of the dance palace greats with a nice chorus riff and some nice vocal work from Meri in a desperate story of her underground fantasies. This one follows closely with the 80’s high energy scene and plays out well with Parr’s electronic production and play with beats and drums.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental into a new ReStructure Mix and rewired the excitement here for a lengthier and deeper look at

• I Can Do It (Anyway You Want) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Final Edition
Final Edition is a New York band with members who were formerly called New York Port Authority from 1977. Members included Stafford Floyd, Jonathan Floyd, Jeff Lee, Stan Miller, Michael and T. Venlo Odom. Their first single from 1979 titled “I Can Do It (Anyway You Want It)” is one of the early garage records of its time. A blend of soul, funk and disco this style was the early sign of the funk-disco period of the 80’s. This one has some great riffs including the keyboard piece that is a funky force behind the track.

I have taken the 12” version of “I Can Do It (Anyway You Want It)” and recreated new ReStructure Mix with a percussion track added to build on the disco edge. The funkiness of these instruments are preserved and lengthened to give way to a new experience.

• Shockwave - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - David Knopfler

David Knopfler is a guitarist from Glasgow who was formerly a founder and member of the band Dire Straits in the 70’s. His solo career beginning in 1983 gave him projects up to current days and his music ranged from rock to pop style ballads and folk songs. “Shockwave” is from his 1984 album "Behind The Lines” that he self-produced and falls into the high energy sound that dance floors clamored for. It is one of the winding sequencer tracks that reave up into a crescendo of energy. One of my favorites from the time period when rock-pop and dance was woven together in several creative processes during the time.

I have taken the 12” version of “Shockwave” and reworked a ReStructure Mix that takes the percussion parts of this monster onto a new arrangement. The focus is the same where the rockin’ vocal leads to a hard edged desire and more breaks give it the dance floor stability.

• Be Yourself - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Air Power

Air Power is a disco project from Donald Burnside and Willie Nance. This track is the underground/independent label disco sound of 1979. A soulful arrangement of bass, guitars and percussion zooming along to disco strings and a funky ensemble. One of my favorites from the time period and one which always set the dance floor on fire. An AVI Records spectacular with a fabulous Rick Gianatos mix down.

I have taken the 12” version of “Be Yourself” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix taking the best guitar riffs and breaks into a new arrangement. It is funky with more of what makes this one cook over-and-over!

• Do You Know The Way To San José? - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Croisette
Croisette is disco group created by Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench and began their dance floor fantasy in 1979 with their album “Keep It On Ice”. This project is one of the full orchestrated disco events from this pair and made this concept group last throughout the late 80’s. During the high energy boom of the early and mid-80’s this is one of the majestic sounds which formulated a wall of electric bass, strings and beats. “Do You Know The Way To San Jose?” is a cover of the 1968 Dionne Warwick hit – written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David) and transforms this shattering of dreams into a nice pounding energy with lush disco elements. The song itself is a lyrical masterpiece and is captured nicely in this Levine/Trench arrangement.

I have taken the 12”: version of Croisette’s cover of “Do You Know The Way To San Jose?” and created a new ReStructure Mix for a tribute to the Record Shack/Nightmare Records high energy classic sound. Parts of the original are blended in for a bit of play.

• Burnin' Alive - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tony Rallo & The Midnite Band
Tony Rallo (Tony Antoine Desire Rallo) is a musician who has been performing throughout the 70’s with various sounds from rock to disco. His group, Tony Rallo and The Midnite Band were assisted by disco producer Alec R. Costandinos on their project, “Burnin’ Alive” – released on Casablanca Records in 1979. This project was another win for Costandinos who seemed to give his touch a magic shine to many artists he collaborated on. The title track “Burnin’ Alive” is one of the disco-funk pieces which remain an underground gem for those who catch on to the riffs which rings out along with the arrangements and wonderful ensemble Costandinos brings to The Midnite Band for this project. You can hear Costandinos’ flair even though Rallo shines in his own stage.

I have taken the album version of “Burnin’ Alive” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to give this one a new facelift. A harder downbeat emphasizes the power of the heat here and some new percussion guides the funk edge into a new disco realm.

This ReStructure Mix is de3dicated to Jim Bass – Jim, thank you for bringing this great track back into my mind and finally onto the ReStructure finale. It’s for you my friend.

• Heobah (Hey-O-Bah)  - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fonda Rae

Fonda Rae is a voice that dance floors are familiar with. Her work includes several lead vocals in disco hits including Don Armando and The Seventh Avenue Rhumba Band’s “Deputy Of Love” and Fantasy’s “You’re Too Late”. Fonda’s solo recordings are a continuance of her sound which fills in a needed corner of the disco floor. “Heobah (Hey-O-Bah)” is a single released in 1983 and produced by Danny Weiss, Freddie Perez and Fonda. The track is a spiritual song that is transformed into a rhythmic chant for this infectious disco number. Fonda lends her style with some nice adlibs and feeling to the production. It is one of the songs that gave her the notoriety and celebration to her more of her talent.

I have taken the vocal and instrumental versions of “Heobah” into a ReStructure Mix using the percussion and bass stomping rhythm for a new arrangement. There are a few riffs from Michael Zager’s “Life’s A Party” album added to make the breaks and fade more of an event.

• All The People In The World - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Jiani
Carol Jiani is the voice of the early 80’s which renounced a new era of dance music. Her music continuing the energy of the disco period in a new form which eventually became high energy during the mid and late 80’s. Her dance floor success with “Hit and Run Lover” from 1981 summoned a whole new fan base and respect for this new sensation. “All The People Of The World” is ballad-like anthem which I always held to heart due to its message and melodic feel. Produced by Joe La Greca (Hydro, Kat Mandu, M.T.L. Express) and arranged by Denis LePage (Lime). This one plays out as an early evening or after hours piece and is a beautiful number to look for when hope is needed in a world waiting for peace and unity.

I have taken the album version of “All The People Of The World” and created a new ReStructure Mix for keeping this great piece alive. Some new breaks are created using the original drum tracks and are spaced into this new mix for a drop into more swaying to its message.

• Let Go, Let Go (Let Love Be The Driver) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kellee Patterson
Kellee Patterson is a disco singer from Gary, Indiana who became the first woman of color to win Miss Indiana in 1971. Her vocal talents eventually lead into the disco era where she recorded several memorable tracks including “If It Don’t Fit, Don’t Force It” from 1971. Her big disco hit “Let Go, Let Go (Let Love Be The Driver)” from 1979 is one of the grand pieces of disco memorabilia since it contains all of the elements of a fast paced disco track of the time. It was produced by L. Russell Brown and flows beautifully with its lyrical and sensual vocal delivery from Ms. Patterson.

I have taken the 12” version of “Let Go, Let Go (Let Love Be The Driver)” and reworked a ReStructure Mix using the bass guitars as the foundation of the mix. It is more of a dub outline with new beats added to beef up the energy.

• Let It Flow - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tamiko Jones

Tamiko Jones is a vocalist who began her solo recording career in 1967 featured alongside percussionist Herbie Mann. Tamiko always delivered a sultry vocal that poured on the sensual edge and became her soulful delivery. Her 1976 album “Cloudy” featured the track “Let It Flow” which became one of her dance floor classics throughout the years. This funky and groovy piece gives Tamiko the lead in moving over the rolling instrumental and backing vocals like a snake charmer. It is one of her most sensual and leads up to her big 1979 disco hit “Can’t Live Without Your Love” produced by Randy Mueller (Skyy, Brass Construction, Funk Deluxe).

I have taken the 12” version of “Let It Flow” and created a new ReStructure Mix with more of the percussion to guide this one into a deeper realm. It extends the intro for a groove leading up to Tamiko’s outline and plays out with more breaks and percussion throughout.

• Waiting For A Train - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Moonbase

Moonbase is an Italo-disco project from Tony Carrasco who during the early 80’s shifted our ears and feet into a new sound utilizing the electronics of the time. His work with Mario Boncaldo with Klein and M.B.O. brought a new edge to the dance sector of Italo-disco and New York Street beat. Carrasco takes the track “Waiting For A Train” from Flash & The Pan from 1982 and transferred the innovative rhythms into a pulse of percolating sequencers and haunting keyboard riffs. The 80’s alternative sound that became an odd sense of reality of the time was united with the dance floors more apt to favor the disco edge pouring out of Italian dance producers as Carrasco.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub into a ReStructure Mix and worked more on the rolling sequencers which roll modestly on the original mix. This reworking utilizes more of the effects for rhythm and a crescendo with the simple rap and rhythm of the song.

• Every Breath You Take - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Otis Liggett

Otis Liggett (Evan Rogers) is the artists responsible for electrifying The Police’s 1983 rock-ballad, “Every Breath You Take” – produced by Tom Coyne. This cover remained one of the powerhouse street dance tracks of the early 80’s with an identity close to the Shannon-sound (“Let The Music Play”) created earlier in the year. This heavy beats version takes the melody into a beatbox environment and plays it out in parts along with Evan Rogers’ wonderful reggae like vocal. This one stands alone as a true to the original with the bells and whistles of the dance floor of the period.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version to recreate a ReStructure Mix of “Every Breath You Take” and laid it out in a new arrangement. The intro breaks up the chords in a new flow and along the new mix as a mosaic sound project.

• Satisfy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Soif De La Vie featuring Lyma Russel

Soif De La Vie is an interesting band featuring Christian Krusch, Helmut Wittler, Leo Walter and Oliver Hardt. Their venture into electronic dance music began in 1980 and in a four year timeline released 4 singles which best known is the high energy song, “Goddess Of Love” from 1984. Each of their singles features a guest vocalist where Rosay Wortham on “Goddess Of Love” was the instant success of the ensemble on dance floors due to its fast paced sequencers and drums pounding out the energy. “Satisfy” is the groups release from 1985 and features Lyma Russel on vocals which again emphasize the strength of the band when placed with a great vocalist. This mini-anthem plays out as our heroine yearning for a love connection roams the night. It is group’s powerful productions with the percussion and dance elements conquering below the fabulous vocal.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “Satisfy” and recreated a new arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. The intro is a fade on as an anthem desires and the percussion is used throughout the new mix with more layering.

• Your Love Left It's Mark On Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sarah Dash

Sarah Dash is a soul-disco singer whose career is best known with the trio Labelle from the early seventies along with Pattie Labelle and Nona Hendryx. Sarah’s solo recording career began in 1978 with her big disco hit “Sinner Man” – produced by Gary Knight, Gene Allan, Jay Siegal and Wally Gold – under the direction of Don Kirshner. The reaction to this single was a welcoming site for many whose affection for artist with a soulful gift to bring a new edge to the forefront. “You Love Left Its Mark On Me” is one of the tracks from Sarah’s second solo album titled “Oo-La-La” and is a funky dance track with the bassline to work under a funk-tastic performance. She takes this heartache into a showcase of her vocal teasing and play.

I have taken the album version of “Your Love Left Its Mark On Me” and reworked a ReStructure Mix adding a new intro and breaks. I have worked on laying out more of the rhythm guitars into the spotlight and using some new percussion to give it more of a “dub” feel.

• Jerky Rhythm - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Erotic Drum Band

Erotic Drum Band is one of the early paths into hardcore projects of the early disco explosion. A conceptual group using heavy drums and percussion to outline dance floor tracks which at the time were proud to push all of the emphasis of the disco beat and percussion used to pump it up. Peter Di Milo brought a reality to this concept with Erotic Drum Band and made dancing a ritual like experience. The deeper focus on the rhythm itself and modeling drums and bongos for each track was a 60’s psychedelic experience. “Jerky Rhythm” is the finale number on the album, “Plug Me To Death” which plays out in this manner with the power of a Coachella Festival dance space. The projects include co-production from other Canadian music talent, George (Jerry) Cucuzzella and Sam Conte.

I have taken the album version of “Jerky Rhythm” and worked to create a new layer of raw dance for this ReStructure Mix. I have added a few classic rock touches from Santana to bring to life the experience of working an underground feel.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Peter Di Milo! Thank you Peter for making disco music explode right below our feet!

• In The Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cheryl Lynn

Cheryl Lynn is a voice that made the disco era complete. Her big hits “Got To Be Real” and “Star Love” from 1978 were the mortar which secured the disco wall. Her 1981 album titled “In The Night” was an electronic funk excursion produced by Ray Parker Jr. and was one of the most awaited with its big single “Shake It Up Tonight”. The title track is a mild trip which brings the early call of love onto the dance floor. It has the vocals where Cheryl delivers a sweet and analyzing performance.

I have taken the album version of “In The Night” and created a new ReStructure Mix with more of the mid-evening energy added. A Bohannon riff gives the verses a new spike and more breaks create the hardcore feel of the nightlife.

• Have Fum (Again) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diana Ross

Diana Ross is one of the iconic artists in music history. The success she created in the Motown era of the 60’s set a stage for a transition into the 70’s for another rein of original recordings for the soul and eventually disco music. In 1980 her album “Diana” was released and was one of the finishing touches for the end of the disco era – a project produced by Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards of Chic, one of disco music’s headliners and very talented duo. Their sound along with Ross brought a new vehicle for continued success for both. “Have Fun (Again)” is another piece from the project which echoes the sound of the heavy bass guitars of Chic and the smooth disco strings and arrangements included. It is one of the numbers that received attention both on dance floors and fans.

I have taken the 12” version of “Have Fun (Again)” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with a new focus on the energy of the chorus and the excitement of this pairing. More percussion and beats are added to bring it higher and more evident that the party has begun.

• In The Year 2525 - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Act featuring Clinton III

The Act is an Italo-disco project from Claudio Mangione, Svan Taurus, and Walter Edlington. Their only release is a cover of the Zager and Evans song from 1968 which transfers the folk edge of the original into the 90’s house period following the success of the Euro-house band Double You and their cover of K.C. and The Sunshine Band’s “Please Don’t Go”. This was one of the most saturated dance markets of all dance history and does bring back the period as another light and happy era for dancing. The Act follows the same formula which always began with the pumping organ outline which was influenced in the early 80’s by Jimmy ‘Bo’ Horne’s “Spank”.

I have taken the 12” versions of “In The Year 2525” and recreated a more fluent version which focuses on breaks to give our minds and hearts and opportunity to image the lyrical content and its message. A touch of the original is added only to bring back the feeling of the 60s where folk music was a powerhouse of itself.

• Gone With The Music - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voyage

Voyage is the centerpiece of disco music from the late 70s. European disco had matured into a new experience which combined a dramatic and at times orchestral touch over percussion, rhythm guitars and heavy bass. It was one of the 70’s iconic sounds from television shows and of course disco-fied soundtracks. It was a pairing of a 60s rock experience with more pop-like elements, Voyage is
Marc Chantereau, Pierre-Alain Dahan, Sauveur Mallia, Slim Pezin and Sylvia Mason-James. “Gone With The Music” is from their 1978 album “Let’s Fly” – produced by Pierre-Alain Dahan, Claudette Tokarz, and Roger Tokarz. This one of the majestic celebratory tracks that Voyage gave dance floors with a map of the world set to a disco beat.

I have taken the album version of “Gone With The Music” and reworked a ReStructure Mix taking the elements that made the rock ‘n roll edged piece a new adventure. There are several new breaks and edits that give the best of what this band always gave.

• Magic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bella & Blue

“Magic” by Bella & Blue is one of the releases of its time which brought me back to the essence of disco music. The ideal beauty flowing through the air in an energetic form is one of the greatest since rock ‘n roll. The disco era filled dance floors with many variations of the style of the music that brought the concept alive and made people around the world take part in the fantasy. 70’s disco was beautiful and sweet with many soulful grooves pumped up. Hearing this release in 1991 and being strongly recommended by my good friend and high energy enthusiast, Dean Ferguson the whole essence of this Italo-disco track brought back that swirling above the disco dance floors which was beautiful music to bring the world together…with a beat.

Bella & Blue are Alessandra Mirka Gatti, Claudio Magnani and Emanuela Gubinelli.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental to bring this ReStructure Mix alive again with the sound of a touch more percussion to guide it along the way. A new arrangement and breaks are new turns and roads.

• Shake Me Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cheryl Dilcher

Cheryl Dilcher is a 70’s rock singer who began her recording career in 1970 singing psychedelic rock and folk music. Her career lead into the disco era where she was picked up by the dance label Butterfly Records – headed by A.J. Cervantes. During the disco boom many artist were attempting a comeback or break out by recording a disco track was customary and some were successful. “Shake Me Up” is a production from Jim Taylor who is known for his disco album from 1979 titled “ Bernadette” and also his affiliation with THP Orchestra and Blackwell. The love song sounds like early disco music with the swirling violins and heavy percussion elements. This may have been a safe play for a track that DJs would warm up to but during the release it was lost amidst many disco albums and singles pouring out onto dance floors and disc jockeys hands. It is one that holds a few irresistible hooks from Cheryl’s vocal delivery and the work on strong bongo fills.

I have taken the 12” version of “Shake Me Up” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with more of those bongos beating in and out of a new layer of percussion. The song has a new fade as well as more of the chorus that definitely feels like a disco riff more than it sounds.

• Robot Is Systematic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - 'Lectric Workers

‘Lectric Workers are Franco Rago, Gigi Farina and X. Monneret – an Italo-disco project on Discomagic Records who released their first single, “Robot Is Systematic” in 1982. The single is one of the early Italo-disco tracks which became instrumental in both innovation and energy. It was picked up by San Francisco’s premiere DJ Subscription service and featured a remix by Steve Algozino (of Zino “Walk Away Satisfied”). The song uses a strange array of keyboard riffs and short interludes – very reminiscent of Trans-X’s “Living On Video”. An Italo-disco classic which one who desires the weaving of rolling bass sequencers and 50’s sci-fi scores a must.

I have taken the 12” version of “Robot Is Systematic” and reworked a new programming for this ReStructure Mix. I have added a familiar 80’s riff to the foundation to lend a bit more excitement and also approached the arrangement in a whole new way.

• Fools Are Friendly - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Xclusiv

Xclusiv is a UK disco project from British producer Jeremy Paul who also produced Nick Straker Band’s “A Walk In The Park”. “Fools Are Friendly” is a track that follows a mode of 80’s electronic songs that fit into a segment and sound of either early evening playlist or after hours. It moves slowly yet envelopes the ears and mind with its percolating sequencers and story which plays out as a mislead romance falls into tragedy. Almost a disco counterpart to soul music’s “What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted”. The rolling feel of the song make it a bit hypnotic and mysterious and fits into a category I always admired.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental and recreated a new ReStructure Mix for a new act on this underground classic. More rhythms are added to bring the track and it’s EQ up to a slight more energy.

• You Fooled Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grey and Hanks
Grey and Hanks are Len Ron Hanks and Zane Grey. This duo was most known for songs written for L..D., Jerry Butler and Jean Terrell to name a few. In 1978 they ventured into recording their music and adding to the disco realm and soulful blend of disco tracks. “Dancin’” was their big hit from 1978 and gave them a standing which lead to “You Fooled Me” which is from the album with the same title. This one is the disco blend of funk and soul which brings the 70’s to a head for the completeness of the dance floor. A nice production that lingers on with plenty of guitars and percussion to make the disco rhythms complete.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental to recreate a new ReStructure Mix to outline this classic sound. More downbeats are added to give the new edit more drive and energy.

• Non Stop - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Hernandez

Patrick Hernandez became a household name is discotheques following his big 1979 disco anthem “Born To Be Alive”. Patrick performed his hot track in his unique and gentlemanly deliverance for audiences around the world bringing attention to his artistic approach to disco music. “Non Stop” is a single released in 1982 – produced by Jean Vanloo and parodies life as a pinball machine in a rhythmic sense. The impact is a bit less than his “home is where the heart is” message in “Born To Be Alive” but for the 70’s pinball craze it is a disco philosophy for dancing only.

I have taken the 12” version of “Non Stop” and created a new ReStructure Mix using many of the riffs I found attractive. It pumps longer in the areas where the groove can work the song and gives way to a fade with new drums and effects.

• Kiss Me Again - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dinosaur

Dinosaur is Arthur Russell and Nicky Siano – a duo creating an alternative disco track titled “Kiss Me Again” from 1978. Vocals are provided by Myriam Valle who was a member of the band Desmond Child and Rouge (“Our Love Is Insane”). This one always reminded me of the 60’s Janis Joplin styled track that utilizes Russell’s cello solos and a guitar accompaniment from David Byrne. A heavy dose of dreamy and induced love where the desperation becomes the essence of a moody rock track or an early morning dance song. It plays out in a memorable fashion and has always been one of my favorites from the period which helped to create a new direction for alternative funk and disco.

I have taken the 12” version of “Kiss Me Again” and created a new ReStructure Mix with a new intro and some pumped up bass lines. The dreaminess of the track is intact so that the original flow can work on its own again.

• Thank You Baby - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rudy

Rudy is Rudy Trevisi and is the focus of this Jacques Fred Petrus (Peter Jacques Band) production along with Mauro Malavasi. This powerhouse Italo-disco package is the exceptional growth of their projects like Macho, Change, B.B. & Q Band and various independent artists in the disco realm. “Thank You Baby” is one of the fast paced tracks with the roaring synthesizers and horns guiding the energy in the right directions. Included on backing vocals are Christine Wiltshire and Krystal Davis.

I have taken the album version of “Thank You Baby” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix for this fabulous piece. I have focused more on the rhythm and breaks to provide an ample remix. Added drums and breaks are more of the challenge here.

• I Love Everythng You Do - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Susan Stevens

Susan Stevens is a Canadian dance music vocalist who was produced and created by Johnny Dorazio, Robert Brewster and Tony Bentivegna – who also worked on the Nightlife Unlimited project on Casablanca Records. This phase in the early 80’s was a retrospect of late 70’s disco with a full electronic production. The endearing melodies and strong female vocalist were still upfront as productions as this proved that dance floors were still clamoring for beautiful feel music to move to. “I Love Everything You Do” is a single released in1983 and uses whirling synths and light keyboard riffs to bring the love song to a crescendo.

I have taken the 12” version of “I Love Everything You Do” and created new ReStructure Mix adding some new beats and breaks to give the song more of a dance floor edge. The works are still intact with a few new surprises.

• Weekend - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mick Jackson

Mick Jackson (Michael George Jackson-Clark) is British artist, songwriter and singer who are best known for his composing “Blame It On The Boogie” – a song he recorded and also recorded by The Jacksons 1978 album “Destiny”. During the high point of disco music’s peak in 1978 marketing and releases were at their most celebrated and was a must for new, old and continuing singers and bands to release a single that was dance formulated for discotheques. “Weekend” is an anthem that shadows closely the funky sound of “Blame It On The Boogie” with a pop-effervescence that is truly the “disco single” of the time.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Weekend” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with a new outline on breaks and also a fade in. There is some new percussion to assist the groove and a longer exit.

• Heat You Up (Melt You Down) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shirley Lites

Shirley Lites is a West End Records artist who’s 1983 release “Heat You Up (Melt You Down)” made her a remedy for aching dance floors. The track was produced by Frank Fioravanti, Joe Parente and Lou Parente – and was one of the great tracks which helped to give clubs like Paradise Garage their iconic sound. The bass drums on a reverberating echo chamber are the deep hidden groove and help to bring out the sound of New York street music of the mid 80’s. The creation of a soulful diva waving her notes in and out of this melodic groove became one of this period of dance music its flair – similar to what Sharon Redd’s “Beat The Street” formulated in 1982. Shirley Lites plays out this night of exuberance like a pro with her wonderful accompaniment and soulful style. This is one of those dance floor moments that can only be explained when experienced however the lure is all about the mystique.

I have taken the 12” vocal and “melt down mix” into a new ReStructure Mix experience and reworked this fire into another play. It uses those thumping beats and smooth keyboards to capture the sound which got away much too soon.

• Save Yourself For Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dee Dee Martin

Dee Dee Martin is Jill Saward – a high energy project from producers Fred Bolero and Jeff Rivell. This is one of the early breakout projects from Passion Records in the early 80’s when their dedication to keeping the disco sound from the late 70’s alive. The edge of these productions followed closely a sound created by The Simon Orchestra – plenty strings (synthetic strings), a heavy bass synthesizer and pounding orchestral drums. This sound became the dance explosion once again during this period and soon became the driving force of high energy music. “Save Yourself For Me” is a lyrical love song with the Passion Records sound that echoes their big releases “Catch Me (I’m Falling In Love)” by Marsha Raven and “Got To Get To You” by Charade. The vocal from Jill Saward is one of the sweetest parts of the track and gives it the right edge for a love song.

I have taken the 12” version of “Save Yourself For Me” and recreated a ReStructure Mix which takes the beat and rhythm tracks to a new foundation. It moves the verses around and gives way to some new breakdowns.

• Love Is - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Thoty

Thoty is Salvatore Vitale – an Italian vocalist who released the 1985 single “Love Is” produced by Paul and Peter Micioni (Gary Low, Klaudia, Bo Boss, Gazebo). This piece is an early morning gem that shines like a dance palace standard. It rings out the 80’s pop-rock sound with more of the Italo-disco elements guiding it along. Often mistaken as a number that may have been an 80’s band ala Cock Robin or of the sorts. “Love Is” is a flowing song that gives Thoty a nice arena to belt out in desperation just how much a romance means to his own. It is an effective number and wonderfully arranged by Micioni’s with the flair they have always given their projects.

I have taken the 12” and club version of “Love Is” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with a new edit and some new elements to assist in this new light. A few samples of another big 80’s icon take side stage to remind us of how a love song can make the floor shutter with delight.

• Cold Turkey - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chris Mills

Chris Mills is a Canadian disco singer whose album from 1981 echoes the high energy sound that was created by Joe La Greca and Denis Lepage. This electronic production is similar to the big sound that was changing the face of dance music in the early 80s by artists like Vera, Carol Jiani and Lime. “Cold Turkey” is from the self-titled album and was written by Denis and Denyse Lepage and gives Chris an opportunity to display his soulful edge to heartbreak and his moments following the demise of a relationship. This one pumps out like an electronic street- track with a keyboard arrangement that gives way to the drama. A nice piece of synth-pop with the 80’s energy sound fused in.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Cold Turkey” and reworked the beats, bongos and vocals into a ReStructure Mix. This re-edit adds a new bass beat to pound below the motorized percussion with more of the tracks instrumental used as breaks and to the songs layout.

• What's She Got - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Liquid Gold

Liquid Gold is a disco band from United Kingdom and includes Ellie Hope, Franco Morruzzi, Ray Knott, Syd Twynham and Wally Rothe. The production from Adrian Baker is one of the big sounds of the late 70’s disco era which united the pop-edge of dance music. Lead vocalist Ellie Hope is one of the definitive parts of the band and it’s magic. “What’s She Got” is a single released in 1983 and is produced by Rob Davis and Tony Taverner – this following the new era of disco/dance music where more of a down beat was being emphasized. The track was a popular one among many clubs that were still invigorating the disco sound as well as the new Italo-disco wave.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “What’s She Got” and re-pieced together the rhythm and percussion sections for this ReStructure Mix. It has been reedited with more of the drive and energy in mind.

• Summernight City - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire

Astaire is one of the early high energy projects from Passion Records and producers John Davies, Nigel Stock and Robin Sellars. During an important period for dance music in the early 80’s this trio along with vocalist Tracy Ackerman created the sound of Passion Records with the symphonic high energy edge. Dance floors were still moving to the heavy disco beat but now in a new way. A hardcore blend of striking keyboards and heavy drum fills was the pace for dance music and soon became the recipe for high energy disco music. “Summer Night City” is a cover of the 1978 ABBA track and takes the pop-song into a heavy rolling house-feel. It plays out well as Tracy Ackerman’s familiar vocal is a touch of soulful beauty with the disco edge. It is a reminder of just how exciting the 70’s night was and how it affected our worlds.

I have taken the 12” version of “Summer Night City” and reworked a bit of the rolling bass synths along with some new beats for this ReStructure Mix. There is more of a movement here more towards the dub sound although the verses remain intact.

• Don't Let Your Chance Go Bye - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Watson Beasley

Watson Beasley is Alfred Beasley and Gina Watson – a duo that fit into the early 80’s like new glove. Their soulful voices were pumped into a sound that crossed lightly into an 80’s nu-wave edge. Produced by Peter Alves (Witch Queen, Lafleur, and Soiree), Alfred Beasley and Gina Watson and recorded in Montreal this masterpiece is one of the projects which helped to keep the 80’s alive with the matured sound of disco music which many producers and artists from Canada had created and fed. “Don’t Let Your Chance Go By” is a nice pop-edged number that always reminded me of “What A Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers with a whole lot more of soulfulness and drive. It is one of the hidden gems of the period and always brought an early dance floor to me when included in my early evening sets.

I have taken the album version of “Don’t Let Your Chance Go Bye” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with more emphasis on rhythm and a new outline. More of the verses are set in motion with new percussion and a few samples from a Motown classic.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Alfred Endure Beasley – in thanks for his contribution to music history on the dance floor.

• Peaks and Valleys - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hott City!

Hott City! Is a disco studio group from Jeffrey Steinberg and Jeffrey Parsons and features several vocalists on different tracks on the project “Ain’t Love Grand”. Released in 1979 this five track album was another one of the Butterfly Records gifts to the disco community with all of the trimmings that had evolved from the disco works of the late 70’s. “Peaks and Valleys” is the last number on the ride and is second track featuring vocalists Mildred Vaney and Ortheia Barnes – ho later became Cut Glass and recorded under the same producers the disco classic “Without Your Love” from 1980. “Peaks and Valleys” tells the story that the disco era simply was – a breath of fresh air for tired eyes and minds. It builds like an anthem which seemed the norm for these two wonderful ladies behind the vocals.

I have taken the album version of “Peaks and Valleys” and recreated a new depth in this ReStructure Mix. There is longer intro and more breaks to remind us of what a lifesaver the dance floor was in the late 70’s.

• Never Say Goodbye - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chip Chip

Chip Chip is an Italo-disco project from producer Michael Gordon and features
Elena Ferretti and Caren Monique – who later were known as another studio group titled Two Girls (“Another Boy In Town”). The power of Italo-disco had built itself into a completed experimental phase and was now a full out “high energy”. This production is definitely influenced by the group Fun Fun a few years earlier when their track “Colour My Love” became a crossover for Italian disco in clubs as the title follows the familiar pattern. “Never Say Goodbye” was one of my personal favorites during its release and even now always brings back a magical time of 80’s dance music in my heart and mind. The smooth rolling bass and whimsical keyboards have always been a special place of the dance floor and the fantasy that disco music provided for feet.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Never Say Goodbye” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix using the drums and percussion in a new display. More of the rolling keyboard loops and sequencers break the verses into new energy.

• Make It Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Jacobs

Debbie Jacobs is one of disco music’s powerful artists. Her voice is a force of energy and beauty among the bass and roaring disco arrangements. Her second album “High On Your Love” from 1980 is another production from Paul Sabu and plays out as the perfect follow up to her “Undercover Lover” from 1979. “Make It Love” is one of the tracks which always stood out to me since it promotes the arrangement of a light rock edge keyboards and guitars in a funky disco arrangement. The riff is an opportunity to feel Debbie’s contagious delivery which always made her music a part of disco dance floors.

I have taken the album version of “Make It Love” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to give these one another turn. More swing beats are added to brings it more of the pulse of the street beat sound

• Sessomatto - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sesso Matto

Sesso Matto is Armando Trovaioli – an Italian film composer whose 1976 track titled “Sessomatto” is one of the classic disco pieces for West End Records. The song was a part of the soundtrack for “How Funny Sex Can Be”. The jazzy and sexy song also gives credit to early disco pioneers Barry Lederer and David Mancuso (The Loft). As one of the early releases as a disco singles and the European flavor and att8itude of chic disco music. It was this unation of funky elements which made disco music as sexy as it was. “Sessomatto” is a formula which brings together a funky groove and a few riffs that echo over and over. As this one plays out you can feel the early 70’s funk influencing a new genre of dance music that would become disco.

I have taken the 12” version of “Sassomatto” and reworked the sensual elements into a new ReStructure Mix. There is more foreplay with drums and percussion along with a few classic samples of what really made disco feel sexy.

• Germany Calling - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tone Band

Tone Band is Adrian Askew, Linda Anson and Mike Starrs. This trio followed electronic bands that became the sound of synth-pop and a mixture of nu-wave in the early 80’s. Very influenced and similar to projects like Telex and Kraftwerk. “Germany Calling” is their 1981 album with the title single being one of the rare finds for those jocks who were heading towards an alternative or early morning sound in their programs. It is the earliest sign of what emerged in the mid and late 80’s with groups like Silicon Dream, Departure, Mozart and RAF – later to capture the attention of music subscription services like Razormaid. The rolling synthesizer and sequencers are reminders of the disco influence that later became the high energy sound.

I have taken the 12” version of “Germany Calling” and transferred the broadcast in a new way for this ReStructure Mix. The original displays a mixture of a tune from the musical “West Side Story” and a movement from Beethoven – this blend brings more of each into the fantasy.

• Never Let A Day Go By - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

Cerrone is the man who developed disco into a European flavor that took he dance floor and music into a new realm. His work has always been respected from dance floors to connoisseurs of yesterday and even more so today. “Never Let A Day Go By” is a single from his 1989 album “Way In” and features Jeff Posseto on lead vocals. This lovely song has echoes of the Stock, Aitken and Waterman feel that was topping the lists of this period (ala Donna Summer’s “This Time I Know its For Real”). There is an irresistible flair to this one and does play out as a beautiful Cerrone piece and reminds us that talented artists survive in many arenas.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Never Let A Day Go By” and created a new weaving ReStructure Mix using some of Cerrone’s well known past markers. A loop in and loop out edit are the chances I took on recreating a new experience.

• Gimme Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cellophane

Cellophane is Alessandro Novaga and Giorgio Paganini. This Italo-disco project is from 1983 and 1984 and relays another progressive move in dance music. The synthetic sound of dance music during the early 80’s was an emulation of the disco was hearing in the late 70’s. As groups like Cellophane tweaked and reworked the electronics of Italo-disco their new edge was this abstract delivery in pieces and edits using vocoders and ecstatic riffs to color there canvas. It was much like what Art Of Noise did for the “beat street” sound of the 80’s. “Gimme Love” is their initial single from 1983 which evoked a hardcore delivery of their work. This one sounds like a Moroder piece from his experimental board on steroids and a dot of acid. A nice 80’s Italo-disco piece which marks a period where new hands rework the formula with glorious results.

I have taken the 12” version of “Gimme Love” and transformed the original parts into a new ReStructure Mix. This homage to the Italo-disco of the 80’s plays out in a way that is familiar to Cellophane’s tradition. It is given a few new breaks and twists and tweaks.

• She's A Groovy Freak - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Real Thing

Real Thing is Chris Amoo, Dave Smith, Eddie Amoo, Kenny Davis and Ray Lake. This soul/funk/disco ensemble brought many tracks to the dance floor before, during and after the disco phase. Best known for their hits “Can You Feel The Force” from 1978 this band controlled their sound with a nice harmonic soulful sound. “She’s A Groovy Freak” is a single from 1980 which became one of the shifts in disco beats to funk – produced by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas who gave us disco classics by Phyllis Hyman, Stephanie Mills and their own group Mtume.

I have taken the 12” version of “She’s A Groovy Freak” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to give this one a longer life. It is one of the funk dance tracks that has some great riffs and always brings to mind that beat silence that took place in the early 80s.

• Here Comes The Rain Again - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eurythmics

Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart are Eurhythmics. This 80’s band is one of the creative forces of their time with obscure vison and takes on love and heartbreak. Initially fused as a synth-pop sound from their big hit 1982 “Sweet Dreams” their sound merged a light rock edge with the dance arena of the 80’s. “Here Comes The Rain Again” is a single from 1983 which features The British Philharmonic Orchestra on symphonic strings. The track was another surprise from the duo as it retained their eerie play with heartbreak, exquisite writing as well as Annie Lennox’s masterful vocal.

As a salute to the 80’s and the continuance of dance history I have created a new ReStructure Mix for “Here Comes The Rain Again” using the 12” extended version and instrumental. A more sweeping intro with the lush strings and a play with the synth-drums and passion of the song.

• For Your Sweet Information - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - P.J. Marcus

P.J. Marcus is An Italo-disco artist who recorded on the Cruisin’ Records label from Ennio Tricomi. “For Your Sweet Information” is a 1985 single which is memorable for a beautiful period of melodic Italo-disco and the fusion of electronic dance music becoming high energy. This one uses synthetic horns to call on the energy and a fast moving percussion as well as a love note for a romance being resurrected. P.J.’s vocals ring out that 80’s synth-pop feel that we were familiar with in many Stock, Aitken and Waterman productions. It rings a nice sound for this rolling dance track and is another tribute to that Italo-disco period which kept feet moving throughout the 80’s.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “For Your Sweet Information” and created a new ReStructure Mix adding more intro and build to the opening and extending those wonderful chorus loops. This plays with the percussion and some of the vocals to give the song a break from the crescendo of the original.

• L.O.V.E. Got A Hold Of Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Demis Roussos

Demis Roussos is a Greek singer who began his recording career in 1971 which carried him through his lifetime when he passed in 2015. His distinctive vocals and style are the memory of this man’s incredible music journey. During the disco era his project with producer Freddie Perren brought his self-titled project which featured the single “L.O.V.E. Got A Hold On Me”. The track was popular among his fans and many disco audiophiles who were aware of the fondness of the blend of history of this talent along with the supreme touch from Perren. The song plays out with a touch of disco underground feel where the groove plays on as the arrangement takes its own control.

I have taken the 12” version of “L.O.V.E. Got A Hold Of Me” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix of this hidden gem. It focuses more on the dub aspect of a new song utilizing the synth pieces as a foundation. More of the passionate feel of this one is placed into a new perspective.

• Deliverance - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Space

Space is French disco ensemble created by Didier Marouani and Roland Romanelli and helped to pave a new sound for not only disco but also reviving a new age and electronic arrangements. Their contributions to music in the disco realm are a force to themselves and when more of their talents are exposed there is more of a symphonic feel. “Deliverance” is from their 1977 album by the same name and features a powerful vocal by Madeline Bell. This one is an anthem in its own right. Powerful chorus backing and a haunting aura make this one a nice production. One of the great numbers from Space and a layout of their phenomenal sound.

I have taken the album version of “Deliverance” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix for a tribute to this time in music and Space. There are more drums and percussion added to pull the original arrangement into a new world.

• King Of Clubs - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chocolat's

Chocolat’s is a disco ensemble produced and founded by Marcel De Keukeleire. Their music was a celebration of dance and always moved to bring satisfaction to feet. “The King Of Clubs” is from their 1976 album and was one of the hidden treasures of the disco scene when it blasted throughout clubs igniting the complete sound of what the dance floor was all about at the time. It contains some of the funkiest rhythm guitar work and also a wonderful flowing chorus. This one is a classic in many senses and only reminds us of the unity and satisfaction of the disco dance floor.

I have taken the album version of “The King Of Clubs” and created a new celebration in this ReStructure Mix. I have added a new beat track and some percussion to make this trip worthwhile.

• I May Not Be There When You Want Me (But I'm Right On Time) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Loleatta Holloway

Loleatta Holloway is one of disco music’s golden moments. Her vocals are a powerful tool used along with the storming disco energy that reined in the late 70s. “I May Not Be There When You Want Me (But I'm Right On Time)” is from her 1978 album “Queen Of The Night” – produced by Norman Harris and written by Bunny Sigler. This mainliner is a true disco classic with its diva attitude and full throttle production. Everything that is "disco" is here from the rolling bass to the blaring horns. One of Loleatta’s great vocal performances again and with the flawless production this one deserves to keep moving on and on.

I have taken the 12” version of “I May Not Be There When You Want Me (But I'm Right On Time)” and reworked the arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. A new layer of percussion guides this one along.

• Open Mind - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jean Luc Ponty

Jean Luc Ponty is one of artists whose longevity in music beginning in 1964 led his talent to be shared on dance floors in 1984. His project titled “Open Mind” contained the title track which brings to mind an essence of new age and a connection to a dance fusion. His violin performance follows closely what tracks like “Bolero” did in the 70’s in a new way. There is an 80’s exuberance to the sound of this track which pieces together the jazz edge of Luc Ponty and the world as it was for the time.

I have taken the album version of “Open Mind” and refused a new sound for this ReStructure Mix. I have added some familiar percussion tracks from Kat Mandu’s “The Break” and also some of the excitement of a great dance floor instrumental. It plays out again in a new way.

• Spend The Night With Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Silver Convention

Silver Convention is a disco ensemble created by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay. Their big disco hits are a unique sound above the mirror ball which projects the melodic strings and funky bass guitars. “Spend The Night With Me” is from their 1978 album “Love In A Sleeper” and features Ramona Wulf, Rhonda Heath and Zenda Jacks on vocals. This one is one of the outlines for the disco bassline and the yearning that a sensual feel for this genre was created by. It is one of the big tracks that dominated during the peak of the disco era.

I have taken the 12” version of “Spend The Night With Me” and reworked the bass and rhythm guitars into a new frenzy for this ReStructure Mix. It has been stripped down and rearranged for a whole new trip.

• You Could Have Been With Me Last Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Primitive Fire

Primitive Fire is a 90’s house project from Mitch Kitz and Susan Davy. Their sound was the light touch of big band meets jazz fused with a bumping house bass beat. The melodic range of songs includes “You Could Have Been With Me Last Night” from 1993 and is one of those pieces that stand out as a club/dance palace classic. It is dreamy and flows with a catchy chorus build that almost brings us back to an era Glenn Miller classics. It was always one which reminded me of Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band material with a 90’s house groove.

I have taken the 12” “Ballroom version” and dub of “You Could Have Been With Me Last Night “ and reworked it for this ReStructure Mix. It utilizes the atmospheric horns as an intro and more breaks using the samples from K.I.D.’s “Hupendi Muziki Wangu?! (You Don't Like My Music)”.

• Human Nature - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gino Soccio

Gino Soccio brought a new face to disco music in the mid and late 70’s. His progressive sound during the late 70’s in projects by Kebekelektrek, Busta Jones, Radiah Frye, Karen Silver and Witch Queen included his electronic touch. His solo album in 1979 on Ray Caviano’s subsidiary label was a huge move for disco music when tracks like “Dancer” and “The Visitors” were sounds that began an ambient and new-age sound with disco electronics taking control. Soccio’s following project began growing into his newly created style and continues to memorize listeners and dancers. “Human Nature” is a single released in 1985 and features Michelle Sweeney on lead vocals. This powerful message is a message of attraction and the cause. Michelle’s vocals work well with the new age electronic sound and leave this Soccio piece, a classic.

I have taken the 12” version of “Human Nature” and reworked the winding sequencers and riffs into a new ReStructure Mix. It was always a favorite of mine so I yearned for a new arrangement and change that would express what I could hear in Soccio’s magic.

• Cocoon - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Timerider

Timerider is an electronic disco project from Tess (alias Fancy or Manfred Alois Segieth) who takes his sound into a hardcore instrumental. “Cocoon” uses the logo from the 1985 film and although the composition has no affiliation to the soundtrack from the film this piece still soars as if we were missing a part of the film. The sequencers in this production give way to robotic sound that becomes invigorated with beautiful synthetic strings and horns. It was as if a new score had been recreated by Manfred for the films purpose. This track may remind you of the old disco movie soundtrack themes that either Barry White or Meco would have worked on with this arrangement using more electronic percussion and drums to pound out the melody. It is one of my favorite instrumentals from the time.

I have taken the 12” version of “Cocoon” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix using the sequencer bass synths as a new riff throughout. It is a bit more of a dub version however the synthesized horns and strings remain intact.

• Tell Me Something Good - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rufas

Rufus is a funk band who is best known for their lead vocal Ms. Chaka Khan and their brand of soul music with a funky edge. Music in the early 70’s became funky and a touch of those wah-wah guitars gave it a psychedelic feel. “Tell Me Something Good” comes from their 1974 project “Rags To Rufas” – written by Stevie Wonder and produced by Bob Monaco. It is one of the downright ‘funk-asized’ numbers of the time and one of the fabulous drawn vocals from our funk chanteuses, Ms. Chaka Khan. If you listen closely to her vocal here you will understand how her voice led her into the Queen of Funk.

I have taken the album version of “Tell Me Something Good” and revived it for this ReStructure Mix. It is given a longer lead in to the funky riffs and breaks added. A tribute to the funk which lead to the grooves that later became disco.

• Shake It Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Koxo

Koxo is an Italo-disco project from Leonardo Re Cecconi, Anne Dattner and Mack Mc Kwaia. They released two singles during the early years when experimentation in a new style of dance music in 80’s began. “Shake It Up” is from 1983 and delivers nice mid-range energy with a dream like quality. It is the Italo-disco stamp of the time when energy was in the electronic flow rather than build. This one always stuck in my mind as the simple sound of feeling good as disco music left us in the late 70’s. The keyboards are performed in a mellow delivery and vocals are a combination of light hearted chorus riffs. An Italian disco moment which made the era of this music unique and effective.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Shake It Up” and transformed it into a new ReStructure Mix adding more percussion to kick up the energy. More of the trickling keyboards lead the new arrangement into a slight drop out of bongos and tambourines.

• At This Moment - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Menage

Ménage is a studio group produced by disco pioneers Warren Schatz (Vicki Sure Robinson, The Brothers, Evelyn “Champagne” King, The New York Community Choir, Viola Wills, Koffie, Cinema) and Eric Matthew (Sharon Redd, Gary’s Gang) and covers tracks that ring out for the dance floor. Their 1983 cover from the Broadway show “Cats” is “Memory” and was one of the big floor packers of the time. “At This Moment” is their third release and a cover of Billy Vera’s track from 1981. This one is similar to the electronic/high energy disco songs of the early 80’s and is helped along by the soft and emotion vocal. It is a mention for the 80’s which still remained a place for disco covers of great pop-songs.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “At This Moment” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with more of the space between the verses and intro to create a more dramatic flair. There is a longer draw on the instrumental and the bongo fills.

• Puttin' On The Ritz - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taco

Taco (Taco Ockerse) is a Dutch singer who introduced himself in 1982 with an electronic rendition of the Irving Berlin song from 1927 – “Puttin’ On The Ritz” and is known to be one of the first songs in a film ever performed by an interracial ensemble. Taco treats this classic as a unique vehicle for his showmanship and delivers this number in a synth-pop deep zone with heavy beats and bass to waver in and out of the tapping and classic debonair. The track was produced by David Parker and became one of the spotted dance tracks from the early 80’s to bring a new style and air to the floor.

I have taken the album version and instrumental of “Puttin’ On The Ritz” and created a new stage ensemble for this dance classic. More of the tap dance effects and beats are pumped up to give more attitudes to this performance.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Lee Bryant – thanks for the request Lee and good energy to you.

• Looking From A Hilltop - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Section 25

Section 25 is an alternative electronic band formed by Lawrence and Vincent Cassidy and featured early work from Bernard Sumner of New Order. This experimental group created early sounds of acid house music which took over dance floors in the late 80’s accompanied by deep house and techno influences. “Looking From A Hilltop” is their 1984 single which uses electro-beats and hard hitting bass thumps to create a pattern of weaving music. More styled as music by groups like Cabaret Voltaire and which later became the Razormaid era of music. The track is one dub-like production that makes the beat feel like lashes from a whip. It was always a great after hours piece for me and many elements still keep the moment of creation alive.

I have taken the 12” “Megamix” version of “Looking From A Hilltop” and recreated a mystic-like version for this ReStructure Mix. This piece plays homage to the ever changing sound of dance music throughout history and the many influences of its success.

• Classic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chatelaine

Chatelaine (Joyce Pruneau) is a Canadian vocalist who released a disco project in 1980 produced by Mr. Patrick Adams (Musique, Phreek, Center Stage, Inner Life, Wish, and Universal Robot Band). The project echoed the sound of the peak of the disco era when strings lead the drama onto the dance floor and the pulsating rhythm brought us to our feet. Done magnificently by Chatelaine and Adams – where her vocal keep the sweeping melody alive and Adams returns to his full disco arrangements that guide us to fantasy and love. “Classic” is the first single from the project which reflects the full experience of both of these wonderful talents.

I have taken the album version of “Classic” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with the emphasis on keeping the original flow and adding some new percussion and rhythm tracks to enhance the groove. It is one of Adam’s most beautiful work and has always reminded me of the cross between his arrangements and the lush sound of the early disco era with Barry White.

• Brand New Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dead Or Alive

Dead Or Alive is one of the iconic bands of the 80’s. Their success during a period when synth-pop dance music was at its peak and a new aura was taking over. Pete Burns is the driving force of Dead Or Alive along with the frenetic production from Stock, Aitken and Waterman and together this combination took the late 80’s. “Brand New Lover” is the single from their album “Mad, Bad And Dangerous To Know” from 1987 and maintains the facelift that dance music was becoming following the high energy mark of the early 80’s. This one places Burns in a situation of uncertainty and ready to become another subject of uncommon movement. A classic among Dead Or Alive followers and one hard not to consume completely.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Brand New Lover” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with a winding intro and drop out exit. The new preface is only a salute to the band which made us all realize that a hard edge in dance music is only a gift.

• Tight Pants - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Southern Exposure

Southern Exposure is a disco project from producers Willi Morrison and Ian Guenther who also brought us THP Orchestra, The Duncan Sisters, American Fade, The Skatt Brothers, The Grand Tour, The Immortals and Sticky Fingers. This 1979 release is one of the familiar big disco arrangements as their THP #2 project which features a touch of rolling drums and a bit of big band horn sections in and out. “Tight Pants” is a flirty number that echoes the style of Morrison and Guenther to the line and also reminds us of the experimentation of the disco era and the magic it has left behind.

I have taken the album version of “Tight Pants” and recovered the song with a new electro-beat accompaniment to deliver more attention to the slick edge. The chorus is the drop in on several breaks and makes this ReStructure Mix another homage to THP Productions.

• Count On Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - T. Ark

T. Ark is Uwe Arkuszewski – a German singer who released several singles during the late 80’s and early 90’s. His vocals were definitive and always recognizable as a high-energy allure. “Count On Me” is his first release in 1987 and was produced by Cay Hume – one of the high energy tracks of the time with the riffs which paste themselves to dancing minds and feet. A similar style to Mike Mareen yet flows in its hardcore electronic dance edge. This one plays out with the chorus taking over the track from beginning to end and makes the high energy appeal more of an accompaniment.

I have taken the 12” version of “Count On Me” and used the vocal and dub versions to recreate a more rolling ReStructure Mix with more of the sequencers and keyboard riffs as an outline. The vocals are extended to give the connection here more of an opportunity to create a love song.

• Imagination - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Telekin

Telekin is a synth-pop/electronic project from Castle Webb and Graig Leon from The Netherlands. The band is one of the synth bands who resonate their outline as the following of groups like Human League. A chorus of nu-wave sounding vocals and a hardcore electronic dance edge. “Imagination” is a brisk dance number that takes the rolling sequencers into a new sound for 1985 where the street beat and synth-pop dance sounds were more alive than ever.

I have taken the 12” version of “Imagination” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix for this 80’s dance piece. It uses more of the breaks and hard drums to recoup the energy.

• Never - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Center Stage

Center Stage is a disco project produced by Christine Wiltshire (Poussez!, Musique, Revanche, Easy Going, DSK) and in the golden disco tradition of strings and lush arrangements she expresses her true intentions. “Never” is one of the Prelude singles from the early 80’s with the full disco production and a beautiful vocal from Christine which brings to mind that obvious stance to be understood both lyrically and these fantastic vocal layouts. One of my favorite vocalist here from the 70’s telling us in a way that cannot soon be forgotten.

I have taken the 12” version of “Never” and created a new ReStructure Mix to retell the story here with more instrumental gusto. The vocal remains intact with a lengthier show and a few new breaks.

• To The Boys In The Band - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - La Flavour

La Flavour is Craig DeBock, Gino Milchak, Pete Nervo, Rick Dotin, Rusty Bretz and Steve Nervo. Their big dance floor hit “Mandalay” from 1979 was a huge welcome their hard hitting energy of Latin percussion and Spanish guitar strumming. A nice combination of energy and excitement. Their second release from the album titled “To The Boys In The Band” is another number which brought many to the floor once again with its alluring Latin style percussion.

I have taken the 12” version of “To The Boys In The Band” and created a new ReStructure Mix adding a few new elements to give it some new energy. More of that percussion to set the night on fire and a new sequencer to bring the beats alive.

• Let Me Know (I Have A Right) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor built her stance in disco music on experience. Her first big dance floor hit from 1974 “Never Can Say Goodbye” is a classic which lays out the disco experience from the vocal and also technical end thanks to Tom Moulton’s endless mix. Her big follow up hit from 1978 was the anthem “I Will Survive” which is now a standard among others today. Her 1979 album produced by Dino Fekaris was a tough venture to the follow up on her previous hit but Gloria attains that challenge with another demand on taking on heartache and building a positive end. “Let Me Know (I Have A Right) is another anthem in a more subtle manner although Gloria’s performance stands true to the moment.

I have taken the album version of “Let Me Know (I Have A Right)” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix with a new energy adding some drum and percussion. There is a bit more of the instrumental weaved in and out to outline the production of the original.

• Windsurfing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lazer

Lazer is an Italian-disco project from producer/arranger Celso Valli – who also brought us Passengers, Tantra, Azoto, Lama, Nuggets and Elite. “Windsurfing” is a track that follows closely as his Azoto project with the whispery vocals and sweeping electronic arrangements on a high energy curve. It was one of the early high energy tracks of 1982 and helped to keep the energy of disco music alive during the time period. The theme is one that follows the whimsical frolic of Italo-disco in a fun and simple layout.

I have taken the 12” version of “Windsurfing” and recreated a ReStructure Mix to pay homage to this wonderful arranger and producer. The original elements including the percussion and bass lines are extended into new breaks and eventually a new breakdown.

• Skin Tight - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players

Ohio Players are one of soul/funk bands of the 70’s which built the groove from the foundation of soul music in the early 70s. Their early presence in soul music helped to bring an extended groove to dance track. “Skin Tight” is from their 1974 album by the same title and relays their exploration of emotions and sexuality. This number is a sexy take on an appealing wear and groove. This one in its original state pulls a jazz take on the bass guitar groove. It is one of the soul classics that bring to mind the evolution of soul and dance music all together.

I have taken the album version of “Skin Tight” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with a layer of new percussion and drops to pay tribute to The Ohio Players. The horns and bass are left intact and extended so that the outline is not lost.

• Shame And Scandal In The Family - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Caprice

Caprice is a project from legendary disco producer Jacques Fred Petrus and reflects a new sound for his repertoire with past projects Peter Jacques Band, Macho and Revanche. Arrangements on Caprice are a full Euro-disco sound with plenty of strings and lyrical vocals. A nice outline of Petrus’ ability to create with the changes in dance music as he did in the early 80’s with disco funk bands Change and B.B. and Q Band. “Shame and Scandal In The Family” is a song written in the 1940’s by a Calypso singer named Sir Lancelot and has since become a novelty standard throughout time. This disco cover remains full of the Calypso feel; with plenty of percussion and the new disco female ensemble to outline the dilemma.

I have taken the album version of “Shame And Scandal In The Family” and have created a new ReStructure Mix using the existing percussion to break it into a new layout. There are a few new breaks and rearranging of segments.

• Nothing Compares 2 U - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chyp-Notic

Chyp-Notic is Euro-dance group from Germany whose 1990 cover of Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” brought a new energy and groove to the moody heartbreak song. The band is Vlad Mint, Jan Erik and Walter Bee. The 90’s swing beat takes the energy into a melodic phase which was appropriate for the track and time period. The song did very well in clubs and received some radio play as well as set the group up for a readying follow up for dancers.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of Chyp-Notic’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” and reworked the drums and airy keyboards into this new ReStructure Mix. It pulls more of the beats with a few edits and makes way to a touch of the original.

• Super Trouper - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - ABBA

ABBA was the 70’s soundtrack on a level of pop-disco communication. Their existence in pop-culture during the period was a reflection of a new generation and their need to connect through music and the dance experience. Not only was the time a unique connection to a freedom of expression but also crescendo which eventually faded. Thanks to bands like ABBA the experience will never be repeated again even though it is imitated and renewed. This was a magic that the seventies holds to itself. “Super Trouper” is from ABBA’s 1980 project with the same name. The song has an eerie feel of a love growing weaker as the distance is expressed. It was a single that was a full-on ABBA experience and still remains one of their beautiful tracks.

I have taken the album version of “Super Trouper” along with pieces of the instrumental and recreated a new ReStructure Mix for the bands nuance. There is more of a dub feel to the arrangement and flows to a fade out from the original opening chorus.

• Love Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Punch

Punch is a German synth-pop group from producer Rainer Streubel. Their 1985 single “Love Me” is one of the high energy favorites of the period and flows with heavy synthesizers and plenty of electronic percussion to work any dance floor waiting. The track has a sweet melodic chorus which plays off well to its all most nu-wave vocal during the verses. It is one high energy piece that pounds a “punch” if you will pardon the pun.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Love Me” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to bring this gem back to mind. The arrangement is looped in parts and the guts of the song are broken into new breaks.

• Meat The Beat - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - East Coast

East Coast is a disco ensemble from producer Charlie Wallert from 1979. Their dance floor hit “The Rock:” from 1978 generated the album project and gave us a few new pieces to move to during the peak of disco. “Meat The Beat” is a smooth track very similar to “The Rock” with a bit more energy to its sound. The funky vocal is a disco must and the 40’s-esque riff is tasty. One of the numbers that I always wished to play yet the album version was engineered much too low so this new version levels it out for that purpose.

I have taken the album version of “Meat The Beat” from East Coast and have given it a new ReStructure Mix. The hand claps are used in and out of this new mix and the excitement is prolonged.

• Don't You Want To Feel It (For Yourself) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stacy Lattisaw

Stacy Lattisaw is the answer to 80’s retro funk! Her music in the early 80’s sound was the will of producer Narada Michael Walden (“I Don’t Want Nobody Else (To Dance With You)”, “Tonight I’m Alright”) along with Stacy’s sweet child-like vocal are irresistible. “Don’t You Want To Feel It (For Yourself)” is a track from the 1980 album “Let Me Be Your Angel” and has some fantastic hooks and vocals from Lattisaw and Narada. It was one of the pieces I would play as an alternative to the huge hits “Dynamite” and “Jump To The Beat” from the same project.

I have taken the album version of “Don’t You Want To Feel It (For Yourself)” and worked a new ReStructure Mix for an old-school homage which amended the disco legacy in the early 80s.

• Like A Prayer - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madonna

Madonna set many paths on the dance floor and much controversy with intent for creativity and reaction. “Like A Prayer” is her 1989 track from the project by the same name – co-produced by Patrick Leonard. The track is one of the dance floor modifiers of its time thanks to remix alternatives from Shep Pettibone. The uplifting chorus is one of the driving factors in this classic and will continue to move souls and feet.

I have taken the US 12” versions and created a new ReStructure Mix with more of each interpretation working itself with some new layering and looping. This mix gives an alternative intro and fades out.

• Give It To Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee

Celi Bee is a disco artist from Puerto Rico who brought flight to disco music with her two albums “Fly Me On The Wings Of Love” and “Blow My Mind” – produced by Pepe Luis Soto. “Give It To Me” is her 1979 track from the “Blow My Mind” project and features the sound that Celi Bee was best performing and known for. A sweet and furious disco track which plays out with plenty of bongos and percussion along with Celi Bee’s irresistible vocal.

I have taken the album version of “Give It To Me” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix with more drum and percussion added to make this little dessert sweeter. A slight mash up with the Mary Jane Girls in injected for fun.

• Double Or Nothing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lani Hall

Lani Hall is a vocalist who began a recording career in the early 70’s. She is also the wife of Herb Alpert and also appeared in the band Sergio Mendes & Brazil ’66. Her 1979 album “Double Or Nothing” contained the title track which was released as a disco single and did fairly well for the time where an over saturation of dance music was pumping out of record labels. The piece is a nice sultry number where Lani exclaims that one night stands are not where she is coming from.

I have taken the 12” version of “Double Or Nothing” and created a new ReStructure Mix adding some new elements to give confidence to the track. The chorus is maintained in new segments to make this one as exciting as it was when released.

• Into The Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Hahn

Carol Hahn is a vocalist who brought new hope to the early 80’s dance scene. Her vocal is the essential disco femme building the sultry sound of the nightlife into a fantasy realm of dancing. Her 1983 hit “Into The Night” marked a special moment for myself as disco music had shifted to electronic productions this one brought a heavy dose of percussion and a sweet calling from Carol’s wonderful vocal. It is the synth-pop era moving into a new disco era.

I have taken the 12” version of “Into The Night” and utilized all four versions into a new ReStructure Mix with a new arrangement for the verses and Carol’s beautiful vocal performance.

• Go Go Yellow Screen - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Digital Emotion

Digital Emotion is a Dutch electronic dance group featuring Cickie De Beer, Jean François Colombo and Myrna Balrak. Produced by Adams & Fleisner (Geertjan Hessing, Aart Mol, Erwin van Prehn, Cees Bergman and Elmer Veerhoff also known as Cat Music on the Dutch dance label, Break Records. The early 80’s created a new flow of electronic productions following the disco era of full orchestral arrangements and layered band ensembles. The laid out groove was a hardcore keyboard with sequencers painting the rhythms.

I have taken the 12” version of “Go Go Yellow Screen” and recreated a new soulful edition of this high-energy/electronic verse. Using pieces of Smokey Robinson and The Miracles soul classic to guide it.

• I (Who Have Nothing) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

Sylvester is a disco artist who helped pave the road to diversity and talent. His 1979 project “Stars” is a tour de force of this man’s aura and presence. In this project a cover of the Lieber and Stoller classic “I (Who Have Nothing)” is taken to new heights in a production by Harvey Fuqua and backing vocals from Ms. Martha Wash. This one is a blockbuster for the dance floor to take into a new emotion state and work from beginning to end. One of the most powerful experiences in the disco repertoire.

I have taken the 12” long version and recreated a new ReStructure Mix for a salute to Sylvester and also a dedication to my husband, Ken Emmons who holds this one as a top favorite and also giving me the love and freedom to create.

• Crazy Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alton McClain & Destiny

Alton McClain & Destiny is a trio from 1978 and features Alton McClain, D'Marie Warren and Robyrda Stiger. Their first project featured the big dance hit, “It Must Be Love” – produced by Frank Wilson (Four Tops, Diana Ross, Eddie Kendricks, Cheryl Barnes, Lenny Williams). “Crazy Love” is the second single from the project and displays a soulful harmony representing a romance which defies the rules of love and celebrates in the moment. It is one of the uplifting numbers which I have always admired and one which many find a milestone for this trio.

I have taken the 12” version of “Crazy Love” which was remixed by Jim Burgess and in his monumental style. I have taken the bongo tracks and a few new samples to enhance this ReStructure Mix for a new experience. The beautiful strings play an important and extended play here.

• Midnight Rendezvous - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tasha Thomas

Tasha Thomas is a singer/performer whose career includes backing recording sessions for Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Cat Stevens and Jim Croce. Her stage career includes the Broadway production of “The Wiz” where she played “Aunt Em” in the mid-70’s. “Midnight Rendezvous’ is her 1979 disco album produced by James R. Glazer and Peter Rugle. The title track is an oasis of sensual love set to a disco beat. One of genuine sounds of the disco era and a vocal that flows with a soulful whimsical edge.

I have taken the 12” version of “Midnight Rendezvous” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix using the mysterious horns and percussion to drive this new piece. I have added a delayed drum track to give it a new pace in segments.

• Theme from S.W.A.T. - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rhythm Heritage

Rhythm Heritage is funky/soul and disco ensemble lead by Steve Barri (“Love Pains” by Yvonne Elliman) and Michael Omartian (“Cats Without Claws” project by Donna Summer). Their big 1975 disco hit “Theme from S.W.A.T.” is reminiscent of a time when disco ruled the charts as many movie themes and television show themes were brought on to the dance floor. This one pounds out the composition by Barry De Vorzon in a tambourine shakin’ groove. A big classic and still makes the mirror ball shake!

I have taken the album version of “Theme from S.W.A.T.” and beefed it up for this ReStructure Mix with some conga effects and more of those funky wah-wah guitars. It works over and over again with several new breaks.

• Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C + C Music Factory

C + C Music Factory is David Cole, Robert Clivillés, Freedom Williams, and Martha Wash in their initial prime with their big dance hit, “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” from 1990. A transition from the deep house movement of the late 80’s to the hardcore street beats in celebration of dance floors and their purpose. A new era of dance music was beginning from where the disco groove of the early 70’s began. Innovative beats by Cole and Clivillés made the 90’s dance scene a new experience and continued the evolution of disco music once again. Featured vocals by Martha Wash (Two Tons ‘O Fun, Sylvester) make this one more than iconic.

I have taken the 12” extended and instrumental versions of “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix with a pattern that utilizes the riffs to a tea. It flows with some classic riffs from Chic – from one innovative disco sound to the new one of the 90’s.

• Coco Kane - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - El Coco

El Coco is a studio disco project from W. Michael Lewis and Laurin Rinder who worked feverously in the mid and late 70’s to bring dance floors fascinating grooves. Their 1978 album “Dancing In Paradise” is an iconic project for Rinder and Lewis when all of their experience at creating music for dancers was achieved full-scale. “Coco Kane” is a track from the project and features on vocals – Alex Brown, Merria Ross and Mortonette Jenkins. This slight take on the high of the 70’s is one of the driving numbers with the classic El Coco sound featuring keyboards jumping in and out of strings and bass.

I have taken the album version of “Coco Kane” and added a new ingredient of loop ology and samples to recreate this ReStructure Mix. The keyboard riffs are edited and reassembled to make this experience a new high!

• Frisco Disco - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eastside Connection

Eastside Connection is a disco group produced by Eddie Davis and released several early projects from 1976 through 1979 and is one of the early bands creating underground disco music. “Frisco Disco” is their 1978 single which featured a colored spin-wheel vinyl. The song has a full disco arrangement along with a travel theme which moves though out the mix. A favorite among many disco audiophiles and a complete trip back to the sound of the early disco movement,

I have taken the 12” version of “Frisco Disco” and used pieces of the groove to recreate a new ReStructure Mix. There is some added percussion from a classic by AKB to give the song a new dimension.

• The Belle of St. Mark - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sheila E.

Sheila Escovedo is an 80’s performer who set dance floors on fire with her massive percussion and drum talents. Best known with her affiliation with the artist, Prince and their sound which is one that lasted throughout the 80’s. “The Belle of St. Mark” is a track from her 1984 album “In The Glamorous Life” and is one of the energy peaking songs of the time. It is one which swept dance floors with layers of bongos and assorted percussion with a fascinating turn on 80’s dance music. One of my favorites from Sheila E. and another mark in the time where dance music was a celebration.

I have taken the 12” remix of “The Belle of St. Mark” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix with a long drawn out intro and fade. It is again the heavy percussion treat for those who like that Afro-Cuban sound.

• System - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Force Legato

Force Legato is Oliver Lieb and Torsten Fenslau. Their single from 1989 is a techno piece with some wonderful variations on several remixes and releases. The focus on “System” is the hardcore techno edge which works in and out like a factory at peak hour. The light feel of the number is much like the new age influence and ambient of the 90’s.

I have taken the 12” versions of “System” from “The Remixes” edition and reworked the full techno version and funky street beat mix into a new ReStructure Mix. The hint of Amanda Lear in the original is taken to a new level with more of her classic “Follow Me” injected.

• Let's Groove - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Earth, Wind and Fire

EWF is a soul/funk band discovered by Maurice White in the early seventies and evolved as one of the innovative and a powerful musical presence. Their 1981 album titled “Raise” is one of the 80’s prized releases with the track “Let’s Groove” as its first single. The funk driven dance piece plays out with more of the pump and soul that disco music had moved into in the early 80’s. A big hit for EWF and also one that resonates like a party favor!

I have taken the 12” remix version of “Let’s Groove” and recreated a funk-fest for this ReStructure Mix with more of the beats and horns exclaiming the best of this number. It has a longer duration and some loop effects to bring this type of energy back.

• Give Me Your Body - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dana Kay

Dana Kay is a German disco artist who released a single titled “Give Me Your Body” in 1988 – produced by Jorg Schoch (Back To Fun). The track is an Italodance flavor with a full electronic production and the sensual vocals of Dana lifting the track into several crescendos. The single did well for me on several levels during early evening high energy sets and also a nice after hour mood. I have always enjoyed this song and the uplifting sensuality of its theme.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Give Me Your Body” and reworked a ReStructure Mix for a revisit to the powerful Italo influence on dance music in the mid and late 80’s. It is still a breath of fresh air when doused with a classic rock vocal piece.

• Down and Counting - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

What would disco music do without Claudja Barry? Her career has delivered the biggest dance floor movers and innovators in disco history. Along with producer Jurgen Korduletsh and Munich musicians of the disco era they created disco hits “Boogie Woogie Dancin’ Shoes”, “Sweet Dynamite”, “Work Me Over” (with Bobby Orlando), “Feel and Fire” and many more. “Down and Counting” is her 1986 release from her album “I, Claudja” and is one of the sample delicacies of the time period. Along with Claudja’s presence this one was always dangerous.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub to recreate a new ReStructure Mix for this classic. It maintains the feel of the original with a few new twists and turns – and a surprise visit from one of Claudja’s big disco hits.

• I'll Be Holdin' On - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - DSK with Christine Wiltshire

DSK is a house project from Joe Stone, Larry Davis and Paul Klein of Hot Productions during the early 90’s house boom. The sound of heavy bass booming and that classic piano/keyboard riff emulating a chase was one fulfilling dance recipe. “I’ll Be Holdin’ On” is their single from 1992 and features the vocals of disco chanteuse Christine Wiltshire (Poussez!, Musique, Revanche, Phreek, Class Action, Center Stage, Aural Exciters). This love song is one of my all-time favorite house grooves and with Wiltshire’s sensual vocal this one is not only an anthem, but a must. It flows like Wiltshire’s classic “Summer Love” from Musique (Patrick Adams).

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub to recreate a new ReStructure Mix of “I’ll Keep Holdin’ On” and mark this piece again. The rhythm plays out like the original house arrangement with a few new breaks and surprises.

Thanks to the very talented and respected Christine Wiltshire for her energy and love and dedication to dance music throughout the years.

• No Tengo Tiempo (Con Los Dedos De Una Mano) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azul y Negro

Azul y Negro is Carlos García Vaso & Joaquín Montoya. A duo which brought the 80’s synth-pop dance movement into a hard hitting arena with their heavy disco beats and colorful keyboard compositions. “The Night” is one of their first big high energy tracks to introduce them in 1982 and from there on it was smooth sailing to hear their energy and somewhat distant themes and electronic numbers. “No Tengo Tiempo (Con los dedos de una mano)” is another fast moving high-energy piece that always worked my mind into a frenzy with the dub-like effects and rolling bass synthesizers. It is still a favorite and one that once it is heard – it is hard to get out of your head.

I have taken the 12” version of “No Tengo Tiempo (Con los dedos de una mano)” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix with a new fade-in and fade out. There are longer movements to please both the feet and head.

• Tenebre - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante

“Tenebre” is an 80’s horror film from Italian director Dario Argento (“Suspiria”) and one of the challenges of not only cinema but also soundtracks once again as he achieved with “Suspiria” with Goblln. Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli and Massimo Morante the theme from Argento’s “Tenebre” is disco-fied for a heavy underground feel in this Italo-disco piece. It is full of creeps and chills as the focus of most of this masters projects.

I have taken the 12” version of “Tenebre” along with beat pieces from the B-side titled “Flashing” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix for a new mix. It is drawn out into beats and those haunting keyboards.

• A-Freak-A - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lemon

Lemon is a studio disco project from producer Kenny Lehman (Rhetta Hughes, Hi-Tension, Chic) and features Luther Vandross, David Lasley, Diva Gray and Gordon Grody on vocals. Their self-titled album was one of the big 1978 surprises as it gave a laid back groove of disco tracks with a funky flair. “A-Freak-A” is the second release from this project following “Freak On” and is one of the anthems of the late 70’s as the “freak” trend of motifs collected,

I have taken the album version of “A-Freak-A” and transformed pieces of the groove and vocals into a new ReStructure Mix. The rhythm guitars are played out in many variations in this remix and new drums are added to bring it to a new climax.

• God Don't Like Ugly - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack is a soul angel. Her voice throughout the 70’s brought love, peace and comfort. Her track “God Don’t Like Ugly” is from her 1979 album “Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway” produced by Eric Mercury and Roberta – and written by Gwen Guthrie. It is a wonderful piece with a valuable lesson about the light of right and wrong in love. It is also an opportunity to hear Roberta’s beautiful vocals in a dance number with her own essence.

I have taken the album version of “God Don’t Like Ugly” and transformed the drama into a new ReStructure Mix. It is extended on both start and end and gives way to a more dub-like feel.

• D.I.S.C.O. - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Anti Rock

Anti Rock is a European Disco project from producer Jacques Fred Petrus (Peter Jacques Band, Revanche, Caprice, Change, B.B. & Q. Band, Macho). This cover of the 1979 anthem by Ottawan track “D.I.S.C.O.” brings the song into a full and rich percussion driven production with more of the Calypso flavor per beat. It is more like a Carnival celebration with the floats full of mirror balls and confetti. A nice cover with Jacques bringing his production genius again to the forefront.

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and radio versions of Anti Rock’s “D.I.S.C.O.” into a new sparkling ReStructure Mix with the pieces of the puzzle which make the song go boom. It is a wonderful opportunity again to pay tribute to Mr. Jacques Fred Petrus and the disco music he has left behind.

• That Burning Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Edmund Sylvers

Edmund Sylvers is a member of The Sylvers and provided the lead vocals for top hits “Hot Line” and “Boogie Fever”. His career lead into a solo album from 1980 with a track titled “That Burning Love” which is an outline for the retro-funk of today with artist like Bruno Mars. The album was released on Casablanca Records and produced by Benjamin F. Wright. Although the track did not receive much recognition in its time it still has some of the production and edge that bring to mind the mature funk of the time.

I have taken the album version of “That Burning Love”: for this ReStructure Mix and set a new fire to this fantastic love song. It has samples of a classic 80’s Jackson number which help to bring out some of the natural elements.

• Most Of All - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor is the Queen of Discoland and made her mark in the mid and late 70’s with many albums and tracks which brought dancers into a kingdom of music and the groove. Her vocal presence is soulful and glamorous with the sparkle which made the 70’s a magical place. Along with disco producer Gregg Diamond who also presented us with classic disco tracks from his projects Bionic Boogie, Hardware, Starcruiser and Andrea True Connection another beautiful disco classic remains in the hall of fame: “Most Of All”. A swirling disco groove with a sound which Diamond created with early productions from Andrea True like “Fill Me Up (Heart To Heart)” which lay out a sweet funky edge with the sophisticated flavor of disco music.

I have taken the 12” version of “Most Of All” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to salute the sound of Gloria and Gregg Diamond together pacing the disco trend of the time into gold. This is one of those dedications to the eternal sound which made the 70’s come alive again with music.

• It Takes Heart - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Greg Perry

Greg Perry is a songwriter, producer and singer who began his recording career in the late 60’s. He eventually became one of Casablanca Records artists in the mid-70’s which lead him to a single from 1982 titled “It Takes Heart” which is an uplifting track about finding the strength within one’s self to overcome life’s obstacles. It was one of the powerful tracks I found for the time and still rings out a great message.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “It Takes Heart” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with an easier into to blend and a fade out. It is one of my favorite soul-building songs so much effort is retained in Greg’s wonderful vocals and lyrics.

• Addicted To The Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lipps Inc.

Lipps Inc. is a disco band from producer and genius Steve Greenberg and the vocals of Cynthia Johnson – with the combination of both talents the classic “Funkytown” was created. One of the Casablanca Records legacies and great moments in music history. “Addicted To The Night” is from the 1983 album “4” which is their fourth project and features the vocals of Margaret Cox and Melanie Rosales. A fast spinning track that caused quite some motion on dance floors during the early 80’s.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Addicted To The Night” and transformed the fast swirling number into new ReStructure Mix. I stretched out the mix into a slower pace of energy and played with the vocals to create a new edge.

• Deep In The Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Wells

Stephanie Wells is a Canadian disco project from producers Gino D' Orazio and Tony Bentivegna who also gave us Motion, Nightlife Unlimited, Blue Laser and Ladies Choice. During the early 80’s the electronic disco sound became the leading edge on dance floors and a return to a more underground and simpler arrangement. “Deep In The Night” is a track from Stephanie Wells’ 1983 project “Fools In Love”. It is the concoction which flows throughout this project which is dreamlike and a focus on the love aspect of disco music. The track has always been a favorite of mine since it is more of an underground feel or after-hours set track.

I have taken the album version of “Deep In The Night” and reworked a new street beat under this ReStructure Mix. It is transformed from a slight high energy mood into a hard hitting beat box number.

• Dance Your Ass Off - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bohannon

Hamilton Bohannon is one of the early disco artists and producers who learned to talk to the disco beat. His music was a deeply infectious experience and continues to bring the 70’s feeling back with tracks like “Let’s Start The Dance” and “Dance Your Ass Off”. The 1976 album titled “Dance Your Ass Off” signaled a soulful side to disco music. The track became an instant hit on dance floors and has lasted till today.

I have taken the album version of “Dance Your Ass Off” and play it out in the ReStructure Mix fashion for this remix. It uses “Let’s Start The Dance” to beef up the beat and remind us of the power of Bohannon.

• Touch My Heart - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Danuta

Danuta is a singer from Poland who recorded several Italo-disco tracks during the late 80’s. Her vocals project the sensual disco feel with the yearning of love and romance which placed a nice feel for this project titled “Touch My Heart” from 1987 – produced by Gerd Rochel. It is a climatic dance number in the Italo-disco style derived from the early 80’s and many German dance productions with a pounding bass beat and the rolling keyboards.

I have taken the 12” version of “Touch My Heart”: and recreated the dreamy sound again with a new intro and some additional drums in this ReStructure Mix. The choruses still shimmer with the lovely voice of Danuta and the fade provides nice echoes to the emotion.

• Knock Me Out - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Gary's Gang

Gary’s Gang is a disco group lead by Joe Tucci (Eric Matthew) and Joseph Tucci and is one of the disco bands of the moment when it comes to their arrival. Their huge hit “Keep On Dancing” from 1978 is one of the statements made on the dance floor which helped to create all of the excitement that disco music was. “Knock Me Out” is their single from 1982 and continues their sound in a hard hitting manner. One of the nice dance numbers with their mellow but rhythmic edge.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Knock Me Out” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with a taste of their classic track “Keep On Dancing” and also a new re-arrangement. It blends the beats with the infectious disco sound that Gary’s Gang is.

• Together Forever - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jennifer Bell

Jennifer Bell (Anya Mahnken) is a vocalist who reprised the 1988 Rick Astley dance classic later the same year along with producer Patic Perquee (Nicky Onidis, Hot Shot). This version is quite identical to the Stock, Aitken and Waterman production with the exception of Jennifer’s very sweet and direct vocal. A big surprise for many who loved the original and always a floor packer for me.

I have taken the 12” version of Jennifer Bell’s “Together Forever” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with a surprise from a classic musical added. It is sheer fun and fantasy this time around in “dub-time”.

• 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.

• Malagueña - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pico

Pico is a disco project from producer Mort Garson and on the classic disco label West End Records from 1979. This disco-fied take on the Mexican classic is an underground feel with the mix by Studio 54 DJ Manny Slali. A nice and clever arrangement with the Latin sound intact with much of Garson’s electronic vibe accompanying the glide along. Many may remember Mort Garson’s “Disco UFO” from 1978 by Captain D.J. where he placed his heavy sequencers to the test along with a funky rap – this is a further journey onto the disco dance floors for his talent.

I have taken the 12” version of “Malagueña” and recreated a ReStructure Mix for the flamenco dancer in us all. It plays out with a touch of the version by Western Horizon for a real dive into the Latin edge.

• I'm Not In Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - George Monroe

George Monroe is a German artist produced by Theo Werdin (Hubert Kah, Scott Marlowe) with a cover of 10cc’s rock classic “I’m Not In Love”. This single from 1987 is done in a high energy fashion that is dreamy and moody – the way the original transpires. A wonderful lead vocal brings this 80’s dance track to the top as it follows closely the 10cc version with a dance rhythm added. It was one of the big hits for my club for high energy sets and remains one of my favorites for the time period.

I have taken the 12” version of George Monroe’s “I’m Not In Love” and recreated a ReStructure Mix for a new spin on this underground classic. A under beat is added which is from a Ritchie Family disco classic to give more of a light energy.

• My Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cruisin' Gang

Cruisin’ Gang is an Italo-disco project from Cruisin' Records and are one of the unique sounds of the Italo-disco period of the early 80’s. “My Man” is their single from 1983 from the project titled “Chinatown” and is one of the loveliest dance tracks set to a pumping beat. The synthetic mandolin strings are a romantic interlude and along with the dreamy vocals of Laura Fadinger, Sabrina Morroya and Ombretta Marsigli this piece is a beautiful sensation. A great early evening or after hours number it always seems to create its own ambiance.

I have taken the 12” version of “My Man” and reweaved a ReStructure Mix using the pumping beats and bass with some new arrangement and breaks. There is some percussion fills added to fade out with more of a dance legato.

• City of Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rational Youth

Rational Youth is Kevin Komoda, Bill Vorn, and Tracy Howe – a synth-pop band from the 80’s who were influenced by the electronic sound of bands like Kraftwerk. Their 1982 album titled “Cold War Night Life” was produced by disco producer Pat Deserio who also gave us Bombers, Bob-A-Rella, Kebekelektrek and Dogs of War. The single “City Of Night” is the big release and dance floor hit from the project which created a fast paced move into a high energy/electronic feel. It is a nice demonstration of the nu-wave influence on the dance scene of the early 80’s yet following closely the club sound with more emphasis on the dance edge.

I have taken the 12” version of “City Of Night” and reweaved a fast paced ReStructure Mix utilizing the 2 part keyboard sequencer and the vocoder effects. A small touch of a Donna Summer classic is added to give the “night” more excitement.

• Get Here - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Linda Imperial

Linda Imperial moved into the dance music scene with the group Loverde (“Die Hard Lover”) in 1982 and moved onto a solo career in 1985 with her club hit “Stranger”. Since then Linda has given dance floors many opportunities to share her beautiful vocals in many flavors of high energy dance music including her tracks “Fire”, “Killing Me Softly”, and a fabulous cover of “Where The Boys Are” in 1998. On the classic San Francisco label Megatone Records and along with pioneer disco artist and producer Ernest Kohl (“Follow Your Heart”) brought a roaring translation of Oleta Adams “Get Here” in 1993. This one is an amazing arrangement and placement for Linda’s always beautiful delivery into a fascination of love and desire. It was one of the big hits for my club for months and remained one of my personal favorites. It is high energy taking a transition to a look back at what made dance music great – a wonderful full production and a fabulous diva.

I have taken the 12” version of Linda’s “Get Here” and weaved a new ReStructure Mix and focused on breaking down the lovely lyrics for a tease in and out. There is a new rhythm track to outline the melodic feel of the song and a fade.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Ms. Linda Imperial and the incredible Mr. Ernest Kohl for the contributions to dance music throughout the years.

• Movie Queen - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow

Harlow is Joanne Perica, Johanna Vanderkley and Linda Hanchar – a trio whose early 80’s projects helped to keep the disco chorus arrangement alive. Their big club hit “Take Off” from the album “Taking Off” from 1980 is a classic beyond the disco era and contains all of the magic that is disco music. “Movie Queen” is another track from the project which was produced by Alex Alexander, Bertch Alyanak and Mike Alyanak. This piece is another touch of disco fantasy which weaves the dream of the Hollywood fame and fortune with all of the struggle and power. It was another number from the album that outlines this ensemble created so beautifully.

I have taken the album version of “Movie Queen” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with more of a downbeat and a few percussion effects to give it a boost. It remains true to the original with more of a lengthy feel and a fade out.

• I'm So Excited - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pointer Sisters

Pointer Sisters are Anita Pointer, June Pointer and Ruth Pointer – a trio who set the 80’s on fire with their music and exciting stage presence. It was a festive 80’s which brought tracks like “I’m So Excited” alive from their 1982 album by the same name. Produced by Richard Perry and delivered with their soulful and motivated vocals.

I have taken the 12” version of “I’m So Excited” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to bring back the colorful 80’s and the uplifting feel of the music.

• Let's Go On Vacation - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sister Sledge

Sister Sledge are Debbie Sledge, Joni Sledge, Kathy Sledge and Kim Sledge – and best known for their huge 1978 dance floor hit “We Are Family” brought them success in club land. Their production moved into the arena of Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards of Chic success and gave the girls a new sound and image. Their 1980 album “Love Somebody Today” featured the track “Let’s Go On Vacation” which plays out in the easy groove of the Chic-sound with the ladies serenading a love in need of some time to grow from subtle lull. It is a beautiful piece and becomes more and more alluring with the melody and sweetness.

I have taken the album version of “Let’s Go On Vacation” and reworked a ReStructure Mix with a new Calypso percussion outline. The trip here is a new destination and plays out with the same energy with just a new adjustment for the hips and feet.

• Discoland - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quartz

Quartz is Didier Plus, Laurent Taieb and Patrick Langlade – a trio whose two projects from the late 70’s brought an alternative electronic new-age feel to the disco beat. Their big disco classic “Beyond The Clouds” from 1978 is one of the innovative sounds that echo this disco machine. “Discoland” is from their 1979 follow up album “Camel In The City” which plays out the familiar sound of keyboards accenting a sequencer of rolling bass and trickling arpeggios. One of the familiar sounds created also from the band Space from the same period – these projects are the early techno sounds of dance music.

I have taken the album version of “Discoland” and created a frantic ReStructure Mix with added percussion and a verge of extended breaks and effects. The trip here is more of an ear experience however a dance floor with love for the edge of electronics may find it hard to remain still.

• Theme from Shaft - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes is one of soul/funk and disco music’s leading talents. His productions have given way to a sound which helped to provide a gateway to a full orchestration of dance music along with the touch of funk and soul which made the 70’s the “disco era”. His 1971 score to the film “Shaft” is a classic among audiophiles around the world with its funky “wah-wah” guitar riff and its striking string arrangement. It lives on today on its own merit by taking the movement of the time and making it his own.

I have taken the album version of “Theme from Shaft” and rewired a ReStructure Mix making a mild new escapade for the classic. Adding a new drum track and looping some of the familiar pieces which make this one an icon for the 70’s.

• Beat It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson’s huge 1982 album “Thriller” is the symbol of pop-supreme achievements. Produced by Quincy Jones and outlined by some the industry’s most talented musicians and writers this project made Michael an icon in his own time. “Beat It” is a self-penned number from Jackson who performs this one like a rock-classic and makes a pop-explosion in the process. One of the 80’s most memorable moments is this marker and it lives on as the legacy of this talented man is constantly recovered.

I have taken the album and instrumental version of “Beat It” and reassembled a new ReStructure Mix in a new fashion to pull it together in a whole new way. There a few new breaks and breakdowns to give the stage again that glimmer that Jackson presented.

• Nervous - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Triple G

Triple G is an electronic dance project from producer Cay Hume – who also gave us K.B. Caps, Margie M., T. Ark and Fantasy Ten. His project of Triple G incorporates vocals from high energy artist Mike Mareen (“Love Spy”) and a touch of “Funkytown”-like riffs. This one pulsates in and out like a factory working the beat into a frenzy. The light and fantasy edge to the vocals are much like a dream-like state that the music pulls you into. This one was always a favorite of mine and displays the direction of a new beat deep bass line with the Italo-disco sound.

I have taken the vocal and dub of “Nervous” 12” single and recreated a shaky ReStructure Mix assisted by a sample from Susan Hayward from “Valley Of The Dolls”. The rewinding of this one gives way to more energy and looping to bring it all together in a new way.

• Kiss Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tin Tin

Tin Tin is a band formed by Stephen Duffy (formerly of Dexy's Midnight Runners). His 1982 single “Kiss Me” was an 80’s dance hit when it was placed under the stylus’ in DJ booths. The synth-pop track is one of the big surprises during the early 80’s when a shift in the sound of dance floors began. Tin Tin is the drop line for the sound of electronic music phase of the time period and makes a strong statement with drums and synthesizers.

I have taken the 12” remixes of “Kiss Me” and reworked the nard hitting drums into a new ReStructure Mix for a tribute to the 80’s sound. More of the master phrase is planted and the keyboards climb higher as the original.

• Popcorn - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pop Cycles

Pop Cycles is an electronic disco project from producer Dominic Sciullo who transforms the 1972 pop-classic “Popcorn” by Hot Butter into an 80’s dance gem. This production emphasizes its work on the rolling synthesizers and adds a touch of galactic scenes to add to the mystic of this hypnotic number. It is executed as an Italo-disco arrangement in the early 80’s would lay out with a touch more.

I have taken the 12” version and dub of Pop Cycles cover of “Popcorn” and segments of the original to create this ReStructure Mix to keep this classic alive. It uses more looping and flash-edits to recreate a new treat.

• Disco's My Life - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Boogie People

Boogie People is a Canadian disco ensemble lead by producers Dominic Sciullo (Montreal, Nancy Martin) and Vincent Clambrone (Tamara Lorninz, Claudia Hart) – and was a new breed of disco music during the early 80’s. Their album titled “Boogie People” from 1979 is one of the classic shifts from the funk-groove of mid-70’s dance music to a more high energy flowing sound. “Disco’s My Life” is a mini-anthem which projects the time and place of dance floor during the peak of the late 70’s where disco music reined and made many feet happy. It is sung by Silvie Doucet and Tiziana Bibbo in a fashion that plays out in every way that disco music spoke.

I have taken the 12” version of “Disco’s My Life” and played out another dub-like ReStructure Mix. There is more of the fantasy of the disco dance floor where many were lost in during the wave.

• Tonite - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sho Nuff

Sho Nuff is Al Bell III, Bruce Means, Freddie Young, James Lewis, Lawrence Lewis and Lyn Chambers – a funk/disco band from the late 70’s throughout the mid-80’s. Their music is a definite move from the disco cream to a new brand of 80’s dance with more of a band feel. “Tonite” is from their 1980 album by the same name and is a memorable piece that is a touch of that dreamy groove with a nice underground feel. The song was recorded again by Fern Kinney under the title “Love Me Tonite” the following year which is the version that many disco audiophiles may remember most. A beautiful piece done here with a lovely arrangement and production.

I have taken the album version along with the reprise track of “Tonite” and reworked a ReStructure Mix for those who clamor for that funky mood with a love injection. I have worked more of the drums into the verse along with a few new breaks.

• Pillow Talk - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lustt

Lustt is a disco project from producers Anand Maharajh and Paul Klein who gave us many high energy and electronic funk tracks during the early and mid-80’s. This cover of Sylvia’s disco/soul classic from 1973 is a high energy must. It captures the sensuality and erotic sound of the original with the electronic pulsing of a new sound for the 80’s. With the original version possibly a light influence on Donna Summer’s “Love To Love You Baby” this one pulsates as closely to it. The production keeps a close interpretation with only a few new throbbing synthesizers and a percussion break. An exciting cover of a classic.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of Lustt’s “Pillow Talk” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix that plays out more in a playful manner. More edits with the verses and also a couple of new bongo breaks.

• Under My Thumb - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fast Radio

Fast Radio is a dance project from Guy Ruvolo who also gave us Carol Cooper (“Tunnel Of Love”) and TGB. This early high energy cover of The Rolling Stones rock-classic is a fast moving disco electro number. Vocals sound a bit like a chorus of sassy chorus gals from the 50’s rock n’ roll period in full camp. The rolling synthesizers and hard hitting choruses make this one quite fun.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub to recreate another ReStructure Mix to feed those high energy fans a new recipe. A touch of the original is added to give this one a new road to rock heaven!

• Desire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Randy Crawford

Randy Crawford is a jazz/soul vocalist who made the 1979 track “Street Life” by The Crusaders an instant classic with her emotional and unique vocal. Her contributions to the dance floor scene also include “Nightline” from 1983 and “Desire” from 1986 which is produced and written by Reggie Lucas who also gave us great dance pieces from Stephanie Mills, Mtume and Phyllis Hyman. “Desire” is a yearning love song put to a heavy percussive and funk bass track which is more of what dance floors were moving to during the early 80’s. This one was always a favorite as Randy always sets my heart in the right direction with her emotion and aura.

I have taken the 12” vocal, instrumental and drum beats of “Desire” to set a new ReStructure Mix afire. It has a synthesized into for the fantasy and need portrayed in the song. It leaves Randy in a clear stage of diva power where she belongs.

• In The Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Daydream

Daydream is an Italo-disco project from Spain on Blanco Y Negro Records from 1986 and features members Irene César, Mónica Cesar and Pedro Morales. A delivery in the classic Italo-disco sound with a light touch of energy. “In The Night” is a serenade with a sweetness that captures the disco aura with a nice resonance and rolling power. It is one during the mid-80’s which drew my heart back into the early days of Italo-disco where the fantasy is captured nicely and takes the dance floor into an almost dreamy stage.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “In The Night” and have worked a ReStructure Mix which extends those powerful and deep keyboard bass riffs and the light hearted edge of keyboards. It is truly one of those 80’s dance numbers that takes the mind into a new realm.

• Is It In - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Jimmy "Bo" Horne

Jimmy “Bo” Horne is one of the funkiest disco experiences around! “Dance Across The Floor” from 1978 began his career on the dance floor with the help of Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch (of K.C. and The Sunshine Band) fame. His music is the groove which unites the soulful edge of disco and funk into an infectious sound. “Is It In” is a single from 1980 which rings out that Miami Disco Sound created by K.C. and his club sound. This one is a classic as it was during its release and promises a mark in history that will always bring to mind the power that disco made in its nights of rein.

I have taken the 12” version of “Is It In” and reunited that awesome bassline with some new beats to recreate the Jimmy “Bo” Horne piece in a ReStructure Mix draw. It is a new “in and out” flavor for those who love disco music and also this number.

• Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Tapps

Tapps is a high energy disco group featuring Allan Coelho, Candy Berthiaume and Tony DaCosta. A big smash in the early, mid and late 80’s with their high energy hits “My Forbidden Lover”, “Runaway (With My Love)”, “Hurricane” and “Don’t Pretend To Know”. It was shift during the early 80’s to a full electronic arrangement with lots of keyboard magic weaving a rhythmic sound into a dancing force. Tapps had the female lead that presented that sweet and yearning that disco music created with the disco diva at bay. “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch” is their high energy cover of The Four Tops 1965 hit and it is a rolling tribute with a nice power and execution. For the high energy dance floor this one is quite a cooker. A reminder of the power of dance music when presented in its full flavor.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of Tapps’ “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch” and reworked a ReStructure Mix to give way to some new energy. The new intro and breaks are an addition to the existing classic edge.

• Superlove - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – SKYY

Skyy is Anibal "Butch" Sierra, Bonny Dunning, Delores Dunning Milligan, Denise Dunning Crawford, Gerald Lebon, Larry Greenburg, Solomon Roberts Jr., Tommy McConnell, Wayne Wilentz and producer Randy Muller of Brass Construction. This band is one of Salsoul Records’ early New York Disco/Funk bands of the late 70’s. Many bands followed in this genre on the Prelude Records label and a new brand of dance music with the flair of the New York disco sound. Randy Mueller who gave us Funk Deluxe, the classic by Tamiko Jones (“Can’t Live Without Your Love”) and his work with Brass Construction continues his journey of inspirational funk sounds here and on with all future Skyy-work.

I have taken the 12” version of “Superlove” –which has one of those contagious riffs that make the soul “worm” and reworked a ReStructure Mix adding more sugar to the mix. There is an intro to introduce this groove and more breaks to make it “super”-licious!

• On Fire - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – T-Connection

T-Connection is Anthony "Monks" Flowers, Berkley Van Byrd, David Mackey, Kirkwood Coakley, Monty Brown and Theophilus Coakley. The 70’s funk and soul is extremely united with the disco edge with this talented group. Their first dance hit from 1977 titled “Do What You Wanna Do” is a monstrous piece which places their heavy percussion over a groove which is infectious in a way that disco music was clamoring for in the mid and late 70’s. It is an experience that sounds almost ethereal to those who know and use disco music the right way. Produced by Alex Sadkin and Cory Wade and on the classic Henry Stone label Dash Records/TK Records.

I have taken their 1977 dance floor hit “On Fire” into the ReStructure Mix realm and reworked another workout for this classic disco mover. Using more of those killer breaks as segue to the action here there are more reasons to understand the power of T-Connection.

• Uptown Festival - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Shalamar

Shalamar is one of disco music’s majestic pinnacles of sound. From their first album titled “Uptown Festival” produced by Simon Soussan (Arpeggio, French Kiss, Romance, Pattie Brooks) to their disco/funk recordings of the 80s and of course the solo careers of Jody Watley and Howard Hewitt. This pure disco medley with the title “Uptown Festival” features a Motown-classic packed disco gem. It features the lead vocals of Gary Mumford and lots of that Soussan-treatment meaning lots of disco-power. It is one of the great disco classics and should always be addressed so.

I have taken the album version of “Uptown Festival” and have given it a few new twists and turns in this ReStructure Mix. Only a few of the Motown hits are a part of this new mix but the resonance of the great toppers are evident and still create a stir.

• Red Light Lover - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gwen Jonae

Gwen Jonae is a high energy artist produced by Paul Sabu (Debbie Jacobs, Sabu, Sister Power, Ann Margret) during the early 80’s. Her big club hit titled “Destiny” from 1983 is also one of her well-known tracks as well as her work with Sister Power and the big disco hit “Gimme Back My Love Affair” from 1979. Her powerful vocals were the incantation of a pure disco diva of her time. Many club performances proved that live and along with Paul Sabu’s rockin’ disco production her work was a much welcomed talent to dance floors.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Red Light Lover” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix with a new intro for the blaring high- energy track. It is a more powerful take on the “Lady Marmalade” fix and works like a slick dance piece that keeps pumping and pumping.

• Club Tropicana - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix –WHAM!

WHAM! are George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley who made a big splash in the early 80’s with their blend of pop-dance tracks and stage performances. “Club Tropicana” comes from their 1983 project “Fantastic” – produced by George Michael and Steve Brown. This Calypso-feel dance number blares out like a Carnival celebration with its percussion driven rhythms and hot vocal stimulation. It is one of their memorable numbers and keeps the magic of WHAM! alive today.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Club Tropicana” and re-assembled a ReStructure Mix which not only extends parts of the dreamy melodies but also adds a couple of new breaks to give the party a lasting feel.

• Together We Are Beautiful - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Fern Kinney

Fern Kinney is a disco artist with a big disco cover of King Floyd’s “Groove Me” from 1979 – produced by Carson Whitsett, Tommy Couch and Wolf Stephenson. The single on Henry Stone’s label T.K. Records is a classic. From the same project titled “Groove Me” is a second single titled “Together We Are Beautiful” which is an elegant sounding love song with a lilting melody and haunting vocal from Fern Kinney. This one is an early evening and after-hours must with the swirling disco strings and lovely production. A favorite of mine and one which stands alone when it comes to beautiful disco music.

I have taken the album version and used snippets of the single-like version of “Together We Are Beautiful” to create a looping and more dub-like ReStructure Mix. The beauty is still intact within the lovely strings and that sensual vocal.

• A Few Good Men - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tara Jans

Tara Jans is a high-energy artist whose single “A Few Good Men” from 1985 fits the mold of the-“So Many Men, So Little Time” genre of the 80’s. Produced by Daniel Japlin, Fred Munao and Gary Posner and released on Select Records during the peak of high energy music. This one shoots off a barrage of synthetic horns with a kicking groove that plays out well with Tara’s defined vocal. A nice underground hit for me and one that made the floor see hands raised after a few choruses.

I have taken the 12” of “A Few Good Men” and used all three version to recreate and recruit a new ReStructure Mix with a few new surprises and extended use of that kickin’ guitar track.

• Where Did Our Love Go - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Amii Stewart

Amii Stewart is one of disco music’s premier performers and with her big disco hit “Knock On Wood” from 1978 she is an elite part of music history. Her 1981 album “I’m Gonna Get Your Love” features a cover of The Supremes classic “Where Did Our Love Go” – produced by Narada Michael Walden. This piece was featured on the first 12” single from the project and has the edge which we remember best as Amii steers her way through a mass of disco electronics weaving in and out. It is also a nice slick cover of the Motown classic and nice sensual vocal approach for Amii. Always a nice blend for me during afterhour’s moments where a nice reminder of disco ingenuity works.

I have taken the 12” version and recreated a new ReStructure Mix working those drum tracks and the jittery synthesizers into a new question for Amii. This one also contains a rolling fade for perhaps more energy.

• Cherry Pie - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sade

Sade is Sade Adu, Paul S. Denman, Andrew Hale and Stuart Matthewman – their first album titled “Diamond Life” from 1984 contained a unique blend of lounge rhythms and jazz funk which made them a continued band even through today. “Cherry Pie” is a track from the project which also became a standard for their playlists even though it never official was a single release. The rolling bass and rhythms make this one an infectious heartbreak tale which satisfies from start to finish. Along with Sade’s vocals this one is an absolute classic.

I have taken the album version of “Cherry Pie” and reapplied a new arrangement and ReStructure Mix formula to create a new arena for the song. It has a longer intro, new break and a nice fade for those who can’t get lost deep enough.

• Ahjia - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kano

Kano is an Italo-disco project created by Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga and Matteo Bonsanto. Their big album from 1980 titled “Kano” featured six tracks which all enjoyed club play and praise from dancers, DJs and audiophiles. The track “Ahjia” is a bouncy keyboard piece that gave the high energy feel to the project. It is one of the most played pieces from the album as well as “I’m Ready” which is a funk and disco classic today. This project signifies the introduction of electronic music from Italy and what followed years to come.

I have taken the album version of “Ahjia” and re-edited and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to give way to another burst of energy in a new way. This remix works heavily on the keyboard elements and a new arrangement.

• Disco Dancing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Rice and Beans Orchestra

Rice and Beans Orchestra is a disco group from producer Pepe Luis Soto, who also produced Celi Bee and The Buzzy Bunch. The foundation of disco music is based on the reaction from DJs and dance floors – this piece titled “Disco Dancing” from 1977 is an example of how the disco craze caught fire thanks to this feedback. The track sounds like a take-off on The Ritchie Family’s “The Best Disco In Town” and this is what makes it great. It was the disco sound in its exploration and assemblage. A great rhythm piece with some classic disco percussion and guitar work.

I have taken the 12” version of “Disco Dancing” on the classic T.K. Records label and reassembled the groove for this ReStructure Mix. I have added some new beats and effects to give this “disco” piece a new lift.

• 3,000,000 Synths - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chas Jankel

Chas Jankel is a funk/synth-pop artist from the early 80’s whose career is also known with Ian Dury and The Blockheads in the late 70’s. His solo career created several dance floor hits in the electronic dance vein including “Glad To Know You”, “109 (Give Me Something I Can Remember)” and “Without You” – each a shining example of the move to electronics in disco music during the time period. “3,000,000 Synths” comes from his second album titled “Chasanova” from 1981 and is more of an experimental instrumental piece with touches of funk beats and ecstatic keyboard effects and echoes. It plays out with a hardcore club feel and during the street beat sound of the time could one of the lasting impressions of dance floors.

I have taken the album version of “3,000,000 Synths” and have given it a new ReStructure Mix paying homage to Jankel’s usage of ears and rhythm with this track. It always found its way onto my early morning playlists and kept many moving during those moments of intense nights out.

• Love Is You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Williams

Carol Williams is one of the golden voices of disco music. Her appeal has always been one of sweetness and sophistication as dance music was headed into a new orchestral sound. “Love Is You” is from her 1976 album “’Lectric Lady” – produced and conducted by Vincent Montana, Jr. and is a classic among the world of disco. The lasting effect of the drums, bass guitars, percussion and Carol’s fabulous performance is obvious for reasons while the foot is tapping and the mind is free – the true effect of great disco music.

I have taken the 12” version of “Love Is You” and reworked a ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to the fantastic production from Montana and the vocal beauty of Ms. Williams. I have added a new arrangement to play and some new breaks for another new experience.

• Rotation - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Herb Alpert

Herb Alpert burst upon the disco/dance scene in 1979 with his big album “Rise” – the title track served for a crossover in his own style. Another notable track from the project is “Rise” which also was released as a 12” dance single. This one is a hypnotic piece which gives Alpert’s magic trumpet an opportunity to shine among the rolling synthesizers and bongo fills. A big after-hours hit for me or for those early evenings where dancers were free to express themselves with their bodies.

I have taken the 12” of “Rotation” and recreated a new techno-hypnotic ReStructure Mix to complete the circle here. It adds more percussion and a funk-beat to guide the number to its destination.

• Good-bye Bad Times - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder

Philip Oakey of Human League moved onto a solo career along with disco producer Giorgio Moroder in 1984 with the title track to the film “Electric Dreams”. The track was a club hit and now a classic. In 1985 a project featuring the vocals of Oakey and production of Moroder was released and featured the single “Good-bye Bad Times” which is a promising look at tomorrow. A nice club song which is known well by followers of both talented musicians.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Good-bye Bad Times” and reworked a ReStructure Mix to play out this uplifting anthem once again. More emphasis on the great synth work from Moroder and keeping intact the magic by Oakey.

• I'm Gonna Get You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bizarre Inc.

Bizarre Inc. is Andrew Meecham, Cameron Danté, Carl Turner, Dean Meredith, Mark Archer and Yvonne Yanney. A 90’s house/techno ensemble from England whose big hit from 1992 caused some hoppin’ and happinin’ on dance floors. “I’m Gonna Get You” featured Angie Brown and also a now classic sample from Jocelyn Brown’s 1985 track, “Love’s Gonna Get You”. This one is the evolution of Italo-house and techno barreled into one ominous groove. The nineties made way for this combination and soon all that was surrounding dance floors was this fantastic groove for the early and mid-90’s. A huge hit for myself and many other jocks this one still rings loud and clear.

I have taken the 12” of “I’m Gonna Get You” and utilized pieces of the Todd Terry Mix and dub to rework a ReStructure Mix into another frenzy dance moment. This one uses the best of the mixes and also adds more of Jocelyn’s fabulous rap and vocals.

• Boys - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Leah Landis

Leah Landis is a high energy dance artist from early 80’s. Her 1986 release “Boys” is a cover of The Shirelles hit from 1960. This rolling energy track makes it easy for Leah to let her heart loose and make it well known that those boys are her desire. A bit more outward and every bit as fitting for a high energy track. This one was a surprise hit for my club and kept many on the floor moving onto the morning.

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and instrumental of “Boys” and reworked a ReStructure Mix which adds a classic Donna Summer snippet to bring the synthesizers alive with another tribute to disco and high energy.

• Under Construction - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - El Coco

El Coco is the magic of W. Michael Lewis and Laurin Rinder – a duo which brought the first wave of underground disco to the mid-70’s. Their music was a deep groove of 50’s band along with disco strings and percussion. “Under Construction” is from their third album from 1976 titled “Let’s Get It Together” – another tailored project for the dance floors craving a sound for the growing disco sound. This anthem is one of the statements which work well with the downbeat groove and uplifting chorus. It brings promise to an ongoing and troubled world.

I have taken the album version of “Under Construction” and rebuilt a ReStructure Mix adding more percussion and a lengthier play. The bass pieces are the play for the intro and the drop out at the end only shows a greater promise for this focus.

• Love Flight 109 - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sonia Grier

Sonia Grier is a soul/dance vocalist who released a surprise hit in 1986 titled “Love Flight 109” – produced by Bill Bradford (Shock). This one was a big stomper with its Motown feel and a touch of that pop 50’s edge. An uplifting love song about an imaginary airport where promised love takes off into the skies. One of the big dance floor packers of it day and a big Sonia Grier moment.

I have taken the 12” extended version, dub and pieces of the original of “Love Flight 109” to depart onto a new trip in this ReStructure Mix. I have used pieces of the dub and instrumental to add some new breaks and effects to this magnificent dance song.

• Love Is A Stranger - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eurythmics

Eurythmics is Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox – perhaps one of the most innovative and exciting groups of the 80’s. Their music was a mystical experience that worked about the synth-pop sound of this period. Most of the recognition was due to the unique style and aura of each artist. “Love Is A Stranger” is from their 1983 project titled “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” which introduced their pulse driven music into a new generation of dancers. The song is their most haunting and mystical number and has echoes of the 60’s psychedelic feel in a light feel. One of my favorites from the duo and one of Annie Lennox’s most intriguing performances.

I have taken the album version of “Love Is A Stranger” and re-casted a new spell for this ReStructure Mix. Many new breaks are placed within the wonderful original production and more of that dreamy effect is focused on.

• Rushin' Roulette - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gregg Diamond's Bionic Boogie

Bionic Boogie is a studio ensemble created and produced by Gregg Diamond (Andrea True Connection, Star Cruiser, Hardware). Diamond’s disco extroirdiinaire is based on a soft-rock edge a sweet disco aura at times blended where you are lost in hidden messages and intricate grooves. “Rushin’ Roulette” is from his “Tiger, Tiger” project from 1979 where his focus was on a stripped away feel with more of an edge as the 80’s were bringing a more nu-wave and rock sound to dance floors. This was a genius move on Diamond’s sessions as he did a similar touch on his project titled Hardware.

I have taken the album version of “Rushin’ Roulette” and focused more on the fabulous vocal riffs from Luther Vandross, Jocelyn Brown, Janet Wright and Lani Groves. An added cameo from John Lennon brings this underground sound into a more celebratory light.

• I Can Dream About You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dan Hartman

Dan Hartman brought a new magic to disco music in 1978 with his big hit “Instant Replay” and following many memorable dance classics including “Relight My Fire” with Loleatta Holloway. His venture from the 70’s to the 80’s was successful with his 1984 album “I Can Dream About You” with the title track being featured in the film “Streets Of Fire”. This love groove is one of the best 80’s dance numbers with the right amount of heart and soul to haunt your feet. It was a huge track for me as I reverted to playing it during peak hours with many dancers lost in its hypnotic groove.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “I Can Dream About You” and moved the song into a ReStructure Mix mood. More of the dream feels with some extensive looping to emphasize the yearning. It is a fade out which I can only want more of this one.

• We Can Make It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evans and Fisher

Danny Fisher and Tommy Evans brought the third generation of Italo-disco to dance floors in the mid-80s. Their electronic productions were as lush and swirling as the Euro-disco of the late 70’s and helped to preserve the disco edge. “:We Can Make It” is their 1988 release which is a breath of disco air, This number sweeps and sways like a fabulous Fred Astaire dance number on a disco high. It contains their signature heavy percussion foundation with the beautiful electronic strings and sweet vocal reminding us of the early days of European disco music. A beautiful piece that deserves to be honored as most of their productions,

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “We Can Make It” and reworked a ReStructure Mix to give another disco trance like moment alive. It adds a sample from the Larry Page Orchestra to add to those incredible drum-fills.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Denni Demaldè – thank you for the request and being so kind.

• Don't Lose Your Heart Tonight - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joy Peters

Joy Peters is an Austrian Euro-dance artist who released a big Italo-disco hit titled “Don’t Lose Your Heart Tonight” in 1986 – produced by Bert Mayer. A big hit in my club and one of the haunting tracks which always resurfaces for me time after time. It has a powerful hook and some of the most hard-hitting keyboards for the time.

IU have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Don’t Lose Your Heart Tonight” and re-visited the song in the ReStructure Mix vein. It has samples of another classic by Hugh Masakela which helps to emphasize the longing for this love.

• Jeremy - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Donna Summer

Donna Summer released her twelfth project titled “Cats Without Claws” in 1984 – produced by Michael Omartian. The list of tracks in this package resembled the pop-synth dance tracks of the period and also some material which emphasized Donna’s rock and blues edge and what she aspired to be following the disco era. Her voice was always powerful and with tracks like “Jeremy” which follows the rock ballad theme of the 60’s it gave Donna the sound which made her stand apart and shine in her own light. The ballad was a beautiful piece which I always loved and taking it to a new canvas is a tribute to this part of Donna.

I have taken the album version of “Jeremy” as a ballad and added some new percussion tracks to transform it into a dreamy early morning dance experience. Another composition added by composer Pino Donaggio from his “Body Double” soundtrack to emphasize again the sexy and yearning side of Donna in the “Love To Love You Baby” tradition.

CORRECTION: "Jeremy" is from Donna's "All Systems Go" project from 1987 - Thanks to Troy Westrick for reminding me

• Talk About - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Phaeax

Phaeax is an Italo-disco session from Claudio Fiorentino and Massimo Gabutti – also known as Fenix. Their 1983 single “Talk About” is an odd dance single which hit dance floors towards the electronic dance music peak. High energy became the next step towards movement on innovation. This hard hitting and strange number is one of the Italo-disco tracks which contain some catchy riffs and the hardcore keyboard plays. The airy sounds behind the chorus always reminded me of “Go Go Yellow Screen”: by Digital Emotion.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Talk About” and reassembled a ReStructure Mix which keeps the energy alive and adds some new breaks. The cause behind this track is mysterious yet the energy is undoubtedly forward.

• Flamethrower - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The J. Geils Band

The J. Geils Band is one of the 70’s rock super groups with 11 albums to their credit during the time period. “Freeze-Frame” is their 1981 project and features several hit singles including “Flamethrower” which gave the crew a crossover dance number that also became an instrumental for a rap song from Felix & Jarvis in 1982. This piece used a hard pounding drum to give the rock edged song a hardcore rhythmic sound. It is one of the nice elements as well as the story of a woman so hot and sexy she leaves flames wherever she goes. A big crossover dance number for The J. Geils Band and a piece of 80’s dance history.

I have taken the album version of “Flamethrower” and pounded out a new ReStructure Mix with more of the energy for the dancers who stills can take the heat. There are a few more breaks and breakdowns for this story of a siren that makes head spin.

• American Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ladies Choice

Ladies Choice is an electronic dance project from Gino D’ Orazio and Tony Bentivegna of Nightlife Unlimited. One of the big Canadian disco singles of the early 80’s and a huge dance floor packer for me. This one uses all of the keyboard power to generate a rolling dance track that has more power to it than a protein drink. It reverberates back and forth as the Lime hits of the time and features their vocalist from Motion (“Don’t Stop”) – an earlier hit project.

I have taken the 12” version of “American Man” and recharged the experience in this ReStructure Mix using the syn-drum riffs and keyboards in a new arrangement. A sexy break is added to explain just what those “American Men” can do.

• Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Culture Club

Culture Club is George O’Dowd, Jon Moss, Roy Hay, and Michael Craig. The early 80’s were the place for this band and their music contains the sound which brought dance floors back into the dance mode. “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” is a reggae based track which is one their first big hits both on radio and dance floors. It remains one of the permanent fixtures of the 80’s generation and also a sound which echoes a past momentum of dance music history,

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version to recapture “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” in the Restructure Mix vein. More of an early morning feel with more Afro-Cuban bongos and a downbeat. The essence of the song remains and only echoes more of that club atmosphere.

• Leavin' The Good Life Behind - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis Hyman is a vocalist whom brought to dance music sweetness and unique soulful rendition which paints experience and emotion. Her 1975 initial release is a single titled “Leavin' The Good Life Behind” – wonderfully produced by George Kerr (The O'Jays, Florence Ballard, Linda Jones) and gives way to the soulful connection of soul and disco in its early stages. The single was mixed by the legendary Mr. Tom Moulton and displays that instrumental insert which so many dancer s adored during these club years. Phyllis plays out this romance gone wrong as an anthem-like track and once again makes heartache feel so real – as her vocals relay so well. A great retro piece and another powerful statement for the early sound of dance music.

I have taken the long version from the 7” single and have given it the ReStructure Mix treatment making it a new emotional dance piece. The rolling ball and rhythm guitars are made more evident and play out as new breaks and riffs.

• La Nuit Blanche - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine

Munich Machine is a project from disco producer, Giorgio Moroder and was a major release for disco music. The production is one of the majestic blends of Euro-disco with new elements of electronic wizardry from Moroder. The second album which featured a disco-fied cover of Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale” in a clever format with vocals from Chris Bennett is also a continuum of Moroder’s instrumental genius weaving his keyboards and synthesizers into dance floor gems. “La Nuit Blanche” which translates into “a sleepless night” blends “Also Sprach Zarathustra” and takes the classical piece created by Richard Strauss into the disco futurism in a dramatic interlude. A must for any fan of Moroder or Munich Machine.

I have taken the album version of “La Nuit Blanche” and pieces of Vienna Philharmonic’s recording of “Also Sprach Zarathustra” and reworked a ReStructure Mix for a new voyage into discos magic. There are more of the wonderful sequencers and rolling synthesizers Moroder brought to the history of dance and of course “drama”!

• I Want It To Be Real - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - John Rocca

John Rocca is an innovator of 80’s electronic music. His talent helped to bring a new light to street, funk and dance music in the early 80s. His affiliation with the group Freeze (“I.O.U.”, “Pop Goes My Love”) are the sounds which helped to make New York another point of interest for music breaking molds and concepts. The electronic wave during the early 80’s been and is an important factor in today’s pop-dance and hip-hop scene. The rhythm and melodic tones may be played a bit off but the innovation is the same. “I Want It To Be Real” is one of the 80’s pieces which set a futuristic edge on video games and VHS tapes the way disco created for films like “Star Wars” and “Close Encounters…” did in the 70’s. A breakout number and even today brings a fresh sound out in the dance arena.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub to recreate homage to street-beat music in this ReStructure Mix. The intro is given a straight out flat beat with some reverberation to accompany the build and John’s message is delivered with more intent.

• Puerto Rico - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Découpage

Découpage is an 80’s dance band assembled by producers Tony Swain and Steve Jolley. Their first single from 1982 titled “Puerto Rico” is a track which brings a funk-Latin feel to celebrate a country where dance and music is a part of history. The song was well received during a period where disco had shifted into a more funk infused sound. This one helped to blend the theme into a dance number with a slick production.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental and reworked the percussion and melody into a new ReStructure Mix. The melodic chorus and verses are intact with a few more drops to make this new version last longer.

• Melody of Love (Wanna Be Loved) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

“Melody of Love” is Donna Summer’s 1994 track from her “Endless Summer (Donna Summer’s Greatest Hits)” project. Produced by Donna, Bienvenue and Robert Welcome this house piece is another sound blaster from Summer in the 90’s. Her vocal places the song up on top from start to finish. It is a Donna-fan masterpiece when the chorus strikes and leaves us with no wonder why this woman dominated the charts and dance floors for years.

I have taken the 12” “Classic Club Mix” of “Melody of Love” and sliced up a new ReStructure Mix to homage to this “First Lady of Love” and her talent. A riff from her classic “Once Upon A Time” project gives us a slight touch of the classic disco memories and the fade is one of the wonderful Summer moments.

• Young Hearts Run Free - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Nana McLean

Nana McLean is a Jamaican born singer who began her recording career in Canada in 1979 with her album “Dream Of Life”. Her voice eventually lead her into the disco realm and more of an effort to cover Candi Staton’s disco classic/anthem “Young Hearts Run Free” – with her softer approach and the electronic production by John Forbes in 1985 this one is a nice breath of fresh dance air. It blends a heavy beat with the tinkling percussion to give the classic a new lift and with Nana’s sweet and lovely vocal it is a welcome cover.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of Nana’s “Young Hearts Run Free” to recreate a new stage for a ReStructure Mix. A few new breaks and re-arranging are infused to add more of the dance hall feel. It is a wonderful track to work with and the fade out is one which can bring out the flag dancers to serenade it.

• Standing In The Shadows of Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Deborah Washington

Deborah Washington is one of the early talents of disco music with several big dance floor hits to her arsenal. “Standing In The Shadows of Love” is Deborah’s cover of The Four Tops – Motown classic in disco chic exuberance. The opening of the original is a piece titled “Love Shadow” which is a segue into the excitement. Most disco productions which focused their attention to the dance found and created an introduction to the big main dance number which was as exciting as the drop out in techno music was in the 90’s. The production by George Tobin (Tiffany, Kenny Rogers, Thelma Houston and Tina Turner) and Mike Piccirillo (Robert John, Kim Carnes, Smokey Robinson) is a deep dive into the disco pool and as deep as the edge. A nice track that echoes the sound of a pounding beat creating bodies that just could not stop moving.

I have taken the album version of “Standing In The Shadows of Love” using only a segment of “Love Shadows” as a breakdown in this new ReStructure Mix. A new beat and percussion track is added to beef up this classic remake and keep the feet moving as this one did when it was released.

• The Fever Rock - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fever

Fever is Dale Reed, Dennis Wadlington and Joseph “Joe” Bomback – a band who became one of the resonating memories of the biggest disco projects in history for clubs. “Beat Of The Night” is one of the big cuts from the project and self-titled album from 1979. The session featured assistance from Patrick Cowley on synthesizers, vocals by Clydene Jackson, Julian Tilman Waters and Maxine Willard Waters, along with production guidance by John Hedges and Megatone’s Marty Blechman. “The Fever Rock” is the fourth track from the 2-sided segued disco energized project. Always a favorite of mine and a wonderful fantasy for the disco floor and another anthem-like piece from Fever. Those who remember their first single “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” know what I am talking about.

I have taken the album version of “The Fever Rock” and broke the beat into pounding 4 beat drums for this ReStructure Mix. The rolling energy is stopped for few new breaks where the “rock” takes on a new beat-feel. This one is one of my favorites and again marks a giant moment when “disco ruled the world”!

• Bring On The Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - WOW

WOW is one of Bobby Orlando’s hardcore and underground disco/high energy sessions which helped to ignite dance floors in the 80’s. His approach to the dance floor was a heavy layer of drums and percussion – close to influence the tribal sound of the late 80’s and early 90’s. “Bring On The Man” is a release from 1984 and gives us the full-on treatment of lyrical female vocals over a hardcore drum fantasy. One of the many favorites for myself during a transition period of dance music and also the style of Orlando’s underground disco feel.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Bring On The Man” and re-patterned a new ReStructure Mix which gives us more of those pounding drums and keyboards. It is a new play on this classic Memo Records release for another retro look at high energy and its roots.

• Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty Four) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eurythmics

Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart are Eurythmics. Their creative minds and display of innovation in use of synthesizers and keyboards brought a new layer of sound to the 80’s. Their single “Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty Four)” from 1984 is from the soundtrack for the film “1984” and displays an edge of rock and synth-pop fusion. It is one of their most memorable tracks and plays out as a masterpiece of their incredible catalogue.

I have taken the 12” version of “Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty Four)” and moved the recording into a lengthier intro and play with arrangements in this ReStructure Mix. It is the most powerful syncopated bass lines of the 80’s and works wonderfully now in a new way.

• This Girl's Back In Town - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Raquel Welch

Raquel Welch is one of the lasting beauties that Hollywood gave us. Her career is best known for the iconic sex symbol yet there is more to this woman when learn of her ambition and drive. In the late 70’s Raquel paired up with 2 of the music industries innovative producers and musicians – Mr. Bob Esty and Michael Zager. Both gave the 70’s its stamp on dance music with their many successful projects both on and off the dance floor. “This Girl’s Back In Town” is a stance for Raquel and plays out with more than a return to a broken romance but also her force and dedication to her career. The song is written by Bob Esty and the late Paul Jabara (“Last Dance”) and is another example of disco/dance music’s transition from the orchestral and funky arrangements to a full electronic powerhouse.

I have taken the 12” vocal and “Rhythm Remix” of “This Girl’s Back In Town” and reworked a new stage number in this ReStructure Mix. A few reminders of disco’s history are added and Raquel is still in the right place along with the genius minds of Mr. Zager and Mr. Esty.

• Memory - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diva

Diva Gray is a voice that is well known in dance music since the mid-70’s as she performed in many disco sessions including Change, Gregg Diamond’s Starcruiser and Bionic Boogie, Chic, Joe Thomas, Soiree, Lemon and her album Diva Gray and Oyster. Many riffs from classic vocal pieces belong to this incredible voice. Her 1983 recording of “Memory” (the theme from the Broadway Show “Cats”) takes the song to a new extreme. It is one of the great examples of the power of Ms. Gray’s vocals. The soulful and ‘diva” (pardon the pun) performance is one of my favorite 80’s pieces and the production from Jacques Morali (The Ritchie Family, Village People, Julius Brown, Eartha Kitt) is amazing. It is another mark for excellence on the Prelude Records label.

I have taken 12” vocal and instrumental and created a new ReStructure Mix with more of the Broadway feel in mind. It is extended with some new drum tracks and percussion to kick up the drama.

• Elevator - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joanne Spain

Joanne Spain is a disco artist who released her single “Elevator” in 1975 – produced by Clayton Ivey and Terry Woodford. This one is a “boogie” dance track which takes us to the sound of Silver Convention ala strings. It has some wonderful riffs and a sexy vocal which is what disco music was made of in the mid-70’s. The theme is obviously pointed at creating a new dance – most likely called “the elevator”, but it is sheer fun here.

I have taken the 12” version of “Elevator” and reworked that rolling bass and sheer strings into a new ReStructure Mix. It has some new percussion elements that kick up the energy and also gives that sweet disco sound move hip motion.

• Moving Your Hips - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Squash Gang

Squash Gang is Cristina Manzano, Francisco Quijada and José Quijada. The ensemble from Sabadell, Spain released several electronic dance tracks from 1986 through 2009 – their most notable being “Moving Your Hips” from 1987. In the Italo-disco vein this tracks is heavily pounding with cathedral-like keyboards and a few scratch riffs. It is a bit haunting and resonates as an 80’s electronic dance piece should.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Moving Your Hips” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to pay homage not only to the trio but also the lasting feel of Italo-disco. The song was one of the big hits in my club and one of my fondest memories of it is watching a crowded dance floor get lost in it.

• Hot Sun On Video - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Venus

Venus is a German disco ensemble produced by Tony Hendrik and Karin Hartmann. Their 1985 single “Hot Sun On Video:” is an 80’s Euro-dance track which follows the period home video explosion and the trend of creating dance music which followed the trend of video bars and clubs in this outline. The mainframe here is the formulation of high energy music and the force behind the electronic production. The mid-80’s took the lead on this type of dance number and made the sound complete. Vocals are enticing and a bit erotic here which leads from the disco sound of the seventies.

I have taken the 12” version “Hot Sun On Video” and reedited a ReStructure Mix using the keyboards and beats as the reference to a new excitement. This one heats up and then pours it on heavily. A salute to the German dance innovation of the early 80’s.

• The Main's So Real - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mimi

Mimi is a high-energy/disco artist who recorded several dance singles in the early and mid-80’s. “The Man’s So Real” is a single from 1984 and was produced by Andy Sojka and Richard de Jongh who also brought us electronic productions from Magic Bullets, Contact-U, Ashaye, Atmosfear and Distance. During an early experimental period and the creation of high energy their heavy keyboard and percussion tracks became more notable for jocks that would use even parts of the tracks in instrumental parts as mixable tracks. Mimi’s single caught my attention as it closely followed the “So Many Men, So Little Time” formula with the heavy cowbell and cosmic-like breaks. A nice little fantasy and dance track of a woman’s dream of the perfect man.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “The Man’s So Real” and recreated a flowing ReStructure Mix using my favorite parts of the song. It brings in the chorus with more of the rolling arpeggio and new breaks using the original percussion fills.

• Let It Be - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Top Secret

Top Secret is an Italo-disco consisting of Cay Hume and Christof Scheibe. Their only release is from 1988 titled “Let It Be” – it follows closely to Pet Shop Boys cover of Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind” from 1987 with the rolling bass synths and orchestral strikes. This one is just as beautiful as a dance track can be and is one which immediately caught my attention. It was a big dance floor hit in my club and during mobile gigs and one I remember fondly as ‘lyrical Italo-disco”.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Let It Be” to recreate the dramatic emphasis of this love song for a new ReStructure Mix. It is a bit extended with those lovely chorus echoes and the wonderful loving mood it weaves.

• Ain't Love Grand - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hott City

Hott City is a classic disco production from 1979 from producer/musicians Jeffrey Parsons and Jeffrey Steinberg – and features a couple of tracks with vocalists Mildred Vaney and Ortheia Barnes who later became Cut Glass (“Without Your Love”) under the same production. “Ain’t Love Grand” is the titled track from the album by the same name and was originally released under the artist Graffiti. It is a fast moving disco number that teases and bends with excitement. Released on the classic disco label Butterfly Records.

I have taken the album version of “Ain’t Love Grand” and reedited and reworked a new ReStructure Mix. It features some new percussion and extended pieces of the fabulous keyboard riffs. A disco classic is back!

• Dance Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Service

The Service is an 80’s dance project from Mystery Host Productions and released their only single “Dance Up” in 1983. The track was written by Gui who worked with David Bowie in 1974. This electronic piece is a funk driven production with a light nu-wave twist. It has always been an early morning or early evening weapon for me in my 80’s sets and even today keeps a nice groove moving.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “Dance Up” to rework this ReStructure Mix into a new groove. Some of the subtle keyboards riffs are answered with samples from a classic Motown number by Smokey Robinson. Dance up!

• Dance Forever - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gaucho

Gaucho is an Italo-disco project from Bruno Bergonzi, and two of the boys from the group Kano – Luciano Ninzatti and Stefano Pulga. “Dance Forever” was released in 1983 on System Music Records in Italy and became one of the exciting electronic dance pieces of the year. A touch of Calypso flair in the keyboards and percussion give this track a lift to an uplifting celebration. This one lasted for quite a while and was known for the electronic steel drum play and those fantastic breaks. It is one of the great examples of Italo-disco in the early 80s and the innovative twists and turns the musicians and productions were not shy of.

I have taken the 12” version along with the “DJ version” drum side and created a ReStructure Mix which takes a few Calypso tracks into the excitement. This playful remix is for those who just can’t get enough of that Italo-disco flavor or that Calypso or Carnival excitement.

• You Keep Me Hanging On - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Zina O'

Zina O’ is a French singer who released a cover of Diana Ross and The Supremes classic “You Keep Me Hanging On” in 1982. The production by Albert Verrechia is a vibrant synth and percussion dance track which allows Zina O’ to lay out her own style of rock edged yearning in this version. In the early 80’s there was a hunt for tracks that offered this formula and it caught my attention in the storm of many releases of the time. It has its wonderful moments where the chorus and drop outs play a great rhythmic point for the song.

I have taken the original 12” version of Zina O’s “You Keep Me Hanging On” and recreated a new arrangement and extension in this ReStructure Mix. More of the elements which matter is here again and outwardly played.

• La Esmeralda Suite - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alec R. Costandinos & The Syncophonic Orchestra

Alec R. Costandinos added another layer onto the fantasy elements of disco music in the mid and late 70’s. Bringing to dance floors disco-fied concepts of “Romeo and Juliet” and in this project “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. The fully orchestrated productions were also a part of his band Love and Kisses with the help of Don Ray. I was a new genre titled Euro-disco. The strings, horns, and stylized touched that Costandinos created were a force which was exciting and gave disco music purpose another important movement. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is a production which displays the creativity and innovation that the disco music producers were completely at the reins of.

I have taken the second movement of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and used the beautiful sounds to ReStructure the “La Esmeralda” character and purpose. It is another tribute to Euro-disco and the man himself, Alec R. Costandinos.

• Shotgun - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Sabu

Paul Sabu placed the cherry u-top the disco sundae. His productions with Debbie Jacobs, Sister Power, Gwen Jonae and Ann Margret are the most complete sound which is disco music in the late 70’s. The funky guitars and sweeping strings bring the disco fantasy to life. His solo projects are arranged and positioned as a rock-disco production and they play out in that glam rock edge in a disco finale. “Shotgun” is a single Paul wrote, arranged and performs in his power and unforgettable appeal. A disco dance floor at 4 am I can remember not only feeling but coming to life again after a long night of dancing.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Shotgun” and created this stage-explosion for a new ReStructure Mix. Using that rolling bass and Paul’s rhythm and lead guitars to lead us on once again, another journey.

• Night Fever - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Douglas

Carol Douglas is one of disco music’s darling diva. Her big dance floor hit “Doctor’s Orders” from 1974 immediately became the outline for a new disco sound. From there on Carol became a disco queen in her own right where she transformed strobe lights and pin spots into mysterious and loving places. In 1978 Carol’s album titled “Burnin’” featured a cover of the Bee Gees big hit “Night Fever” – produced by John Davis. This gave the song a whole new perspective with Carol’s sweet chords guiding us into the night’s energy. A nice and distinctive take on the big club track.

I have taken the album version of “Night Fever” and rewired the message in this ReStructure Mix. The new formula only lends to the mystique of disco music and the control disc jockey would work for.

• Move Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Margie M.

Marie M. is an Italo-disco artist who released her only 12” single in 1987 where the A-side was a melodic dance track titled “China Boy” and the B-side a mystifying and moody number titled “Move Up”. The production by Cay Hume echoes the dance scene of the mid 80’s with the rolling bass and light keyboards. I focused more on the track “Move Up” since I enjoyed the early morning sound that emerges from it. I have always wanted to give it more of the fantasy it deserves.

I have taken the 12” version of “Move Up” and reworked this lengthier and more destined journey in this ReStructure Mix. A familiar chant and some percussion are added from a classic which follows the same mood.

• If You'd Only Come Back - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claire

Claire Chevalier began her recording career in 1965 and become one of the voices in the disco era which outlined the sound from where it begins and matured. Many of the breakthrough artists in the US club scene were artists from France, Europe and producers who knew the dance formula all too well. This gave an advantage to Claire and a sexy yet outward power in her music. “If You’d Only Come Back” is a single from 1978 on the New York disco label Prelude Records. The B-side to her disco hit “High On Love” – which is one of my favorite disco sounds with sex appeal and striking builds lyrics of uncontrollable desire. Produced by Thomas Noton and arranged by Ray Khenestsky (Black Light Orchestra, Paris Connection). Claire is a disco chanteuse would not only play out the formula well but also gives off a believable apology in this track.

I have taken the 12” version of “If You’d Only Come Back” and focused on the excitement of the chorus and breaking it down with a few new riffs and the ReStructure Mix direction. The full orchestration is in the pop tradition of disco music and allows a nice retro reflection on the 70’s its powerful influence.

• I Got A Dream - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Betty Brown

Betty Brown is a soul vocalist who was a member of a New York band titled Mystic Merlin. Her recording career lead her voice into a hardcore dance palace anthem from 1986 titled “I Got A Dream” – produced by Peter Barradell. This pounding dance number is formulated as dance floor classic from the blaring electronic trumpets to the wonderful sound of Betty reminding us once again on the dance floor that love conquers all. That is another reason it stands out as a disco anthem from the 80’s.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “I Got A Dream” and reshaped this rejoicing arrangement into a new ReStructure Mix. The flow is a bit more separated but the energy and excitement is still intact.

• Rock It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock is one of the artists who created and composed one of the most important song overlooked from the 80’s. “Rock It” is a disco break in a street-razor-electro hype with some of Hancock’s many influences with his music. This track was a big innovation and marked every piece of New York Street and early scratching scene of the turntables into an anthem that plays out like a new discovery in human emotion. Along with a video work to express this movement in another new way the Hancock playout is magic. If you are not and were not fond of the street dub sound at least listen to what the music is saying in parts. It was an innovative time for dance music.

I have taken the 12” version of “Rock It” and worked a more mystic ReStructure Mix to piece Hancock’s jam sections into a new mover. A play on the title is assisted by Lipps Inc. and more of that rolling bass is used till the bass screams.

• High On Tech - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Roboterwerke

Roboterwerke is a German electronic/synth-pop project from the early 80’s and members included Dieter Kolb and Franz Aumuller. Their sound followed the tracks of Kraftwerk with more of an energy luster to this edge of computer-sized musique. The somewhat comedic approach to covers is somewhat lovely and hilarious at the same time with their electric powered “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” A bit like Max Hedroom syndrum. Their 1981 single “High On Tech” is one of the jittery energy pieces I enjoyed fitting into a program as such and felt the vibe the band was portraying. It is a glam-rock-electronic pulsating anthem and a bit pulse of what these guys were doing.

I have taken the original 12” version of “High On Tech” and reworked the bass synths and arrangement to a simpler ReStructure Mix. This adds a few new riffs to give it some undercurrent and brings the rolling intro back as a fading close.

• Love Attack - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tony Caso

Tony Caso is a vocalist known as many voices in Bobby Orlando projects – including Waterfront Home, One-Two-Three and Hotline. During the shift to electronic dance music in the early 80’s Orlando made his mark with productions which stood out on dance floors from Divine and The Flirts. The new underground sound was accepted as if a return to the club haven was beginning all over again. “Love Attack” from 1987 is again a parody of a percussion driven sound he created in the early 80’s. A fast moving vehicle for a return to the extended disco break with vocals. Tony’s vocals are more evident in this take as I see it, of Ferrara’s disco classic by the same name from 1979 – which I am assuming is the all-powerful disco enchantment to lure dancers in a frenzy of desire. In all good fun this one is one of the many Orlando releases which made his sound a major element of the 80’s high energy movement.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Love Attack” and reworked a HI-NRG ReStructure Mix into a new recipe. It pays more attention to those rolling bass synths that Bobby laid out for us to follow and again, the heavy percussion that gives the hips a workout!

• The Sun Aint Gonna Shine Anymore - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quantize

Quantize is a high energy dance project from the UK produced by Nick Lyne and Rod Warren. Their 1988 release of a high energy cover of The Walker Brothers 1965 classic “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore” is like maple syrup on disco pancakes. The heavy beats and rolling bass are delivered as the finished product of high energy music as it progressed from the early 80s up this period. Also intact in the lyrical disco melody which makes no apologies at being beautiful to sway to. The production is one of my favorites and stands out even today as a pivotal moment in dance music.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore” and broke the angelic chorus into pieces. This ReStructure Mix is one of another tributes to a great shift in dance floors pawning for more of that beautiful high energy and early morn

• Baby, I Love You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nicky Onidis

Nicky Onidis is a German entertainer who released two dance singles in the early 80s’s in the synth-pop sound which seemed to awaken dance floors following soundtracks like “Flashdance”. A soft pop-rock edge was always evident in most of these tracks as well and the hard hitting syn-drums. Nicky’s second single from 1982 was produced by Patric Perquee and is a cover of The Ronnettes 1964 song “Baby, I Love You”. This version is the synthesized disco-pop style which pours out the sound as Phil Spector worked in his music. Nicky Onidis takes her falsetto into the classic and makes it sweet and a bit camp. It was a single that was released as a 3:28 version 12” single so it missed the extended mix market. It caught my ear for the after-hours moments when the crowd was ready for a little surprise.

I have taken the short 12” version of “Baby, I Love You” and worked the keyboards and drums into new ReStructure Mix. Since the chorus stands out as it originally did I worked a few breaks and dub moments to break this extended version into more parts.

• Love In The Shadows - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - E.G. Daily

E.G. Daily is an actress and singer whose career began as a “valley girl” in a film by the same name. Her dedication to make a career in pop music became realistic in 1985 with the release of her album “Wild Child”. Her vocal gave dance music a strong female edge with the rough feel of her vocals yet on tracks like “Love In The Shadows” there is a calming and sweet resonance. Produced by Munich producer and Giorgio Moroder studio collaborator, Harold Faltermeyer (you can hear his name in Moroder’s “E=Mc2” track) the electronic production is much like the 80’s anthems where a powerful female voice takes us through mystery and heartbreak. This one was a huge dance palace number and always reminded me of the disco edge remaining intact yet emerging as a whole new sound.

I have taken the vocal and dub from the 12” of “Love In The Shadows” and re-casted more of the magic in this ReStructure Mix. As I hear it, once again this ‘anthem’ is more about its beauty and dance floors could never capture the movement of this emotion.

• I Do Believe (I've Fallin' In Love) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

Donna Summer made the seventies a place for dreamers and lovers. Those who became with Donna had a secret affair with her amazing vocal range and versatility. From her first project in 1975 there was a soft and sensual edge to her voice although at times even early in her recording career you always knew there was a force building. “(I Do Believe) I Fell In Love” from Donna’s 1983 “She Works Hard For The Money” is one of the tracks that deliver her full essence. The song is more of a ballad which becomes a beat driven stage for Donna’s sensual, lyrical and wonderful vocal range. Produced by Michael Omartian.

I have taken the album version of ““(I Do Believe) I Fell In Love” and worked a dreamy dub-like ReStructure Mix that flows with phasing and echoes. This fantasy is more of Donna’s lure as her voice is transformed throughout the song in many ways.

• Saturday Night - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lauren Grey

Lauren Grey is an 80’s high energy artist from Chicago who released several dance singles on Dice Records. “Saturday Night” is Lauren’s 1986 release – produced by Tom Weisser. The 80’s dance sound moved in a full electronic production and many independent artists had the ability to hit the stage with more of the underground dance energy. “Saturday Night” is a funkier track from Lauren and gave a new appeal for this high energy chanteuse.

I have taken the 12” single version of “Saturday Night” and worked some of the components which ring out in this funky mechanism. This ReStructure Mix uses a familiar rhythm track to bring out more of the weekend that is calling us to release all we’ve got.

• Be My Life - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cruisin' Gang

Cruisin’ Gang is one of the top Italo-disco projects during the early 80’s when much experimentation was taking place in the arena. “Be My Life” from 1987 is their single which gives every sound that the vocals of Laura Fadinger, Sabrina Morroya and Ombretta Marsigli play out. There has always been a sweetness to the vocals and delivery in Cruisin’ Gang’s tracks and this one towers like an anthem. Produced by Ennio Manuel. This one is a favorite and gives a wonderful chorus that rings out like a nice underground ABBA song.

I have taken the 12” of “Be My Life” and replayed the magic with a touch of percussion from a classic to lead this ReStructure Mix. I have used the same formula and only reedited a few segments to give the song a new feel.

• If I Were Venus - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Touch-N-Go

Touch-N-Go is a high energy/electronic project from producer Elario and features a beautiful vocal from Shannon Callahan. This 1990 track was released on Patrick Cowley’s San Francisco dance label Megatone Records. This one holds several nice elements which cross between techno and ambient. It flows smoothly with emotion thanks to Shannon’s soaring vocal. The high energy period of the late 80’s brought this concoction together and it is pieced magnificently. A huge dance floor filler for me and always one where a blended program could speak with more of mood than energy.

I have taken the “Club Mix” of the 12” version to recreate a new trip for this ReStructure Mix of “If I Were Venus”. A build using more of the dreamy vocals and jittery keyboards in a new arrangement are created.

• I Don't Know If It's Right - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evelyn "Champagne" King

Evelyn “Champagne” King is one of voices in disco history that brought a nuance and promise to this genre of music. Her classic dance track, “Shame” from 1977 was a pivotal moment for dance floors. A soulful and young sound was created with Evelyn’s fabulous vocals and the production from Theid9ire Life. “I Don’t Know If It’s Right” is the follow up single from the project and brings another nice feel to this disco number. This track made many cool down after “Shame” but never give on this exciting new performer.

I have taken the 12” version of “I Don’t Know If It’s Right” and made a new environment for this ReStructure Mix. A touch more of that killer bass-line in many new reassignments and also a new fade for the song which leaves only a question of love, not rhythm.

• Just Wanna Make You Dance - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The J.B.'s

The J.B.’s are the musicians who backed The King Of Soul – Mr. James Brown. The band recorded albums under their name from 1971 through 1999. The soulful horns and funky wah-wah guitars created a style of dance music which helped move onto further chapters including disco in the late 70’s. It was all music tailored to move the hips. “Just Wanna Make You Dance” comes from their 1979 album “Groove Machine” and is the completeness of soul becoming the interpretive disco sound for the mid and latter parts of the 70’s. This bouncy piece has a sassy chorus reminding the crowd to keep moving with the music and try to refrain from the sexy lure of dance floors of the time. It was one of the big hits in my club and always reminded me of the Stargard’s of the 70’s and the Klymaxx’s of the 80’s.

I have taken the album version of “Just Wanna Make You Dance” and added a line from “The King” himself to bring this ReStructure Mix the homage to the crossover of soul to disco music. The drums and bongos are sliced and reassembled as more than breaks and are attempted to bring the party back again.

• The Letter - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amii Stewart

Amii Stewart is best known for her huge disco hit from 1978 “Knock On Wood” – a cover of Eddie Floyd’s 1967 soul classic. Her transformation of the song into a disco powerhouse event is thanks to producer Barry Leng. This formula is repeated again with Amii’s 1979 release of “The Letter” – yet another transformed pop classic into “disco heaven”. This track from her album “Paradise Bird” gives off a rock edged electronic arrangement with the same level of disco magic. Lots of heavy drums and bass-lines that roll out each part of Amii’s incredible vocal delivery. This is again one of the big assets in disco history which never grows out of fashion for this genre.

I have taken the album version of “The Letter” and moved it into a new phase of the underground feel for this ReStructure Mix. Pulling the ominous bass tracks and pounding drums into an ethereal environment. More of that fading off for the big finish into oblivion – but with that idea that it is not quite over yet.

• I Want You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary Low

Italo-disco began to shine in the early 80’s when a definite need for fantasy and escape on dance floors were still needed. The alternative sound of disco in an electronic form with much of the same beauty. Gary Low’s “I Want You” from 1983 became one of the big Italian dance hits thanks to the production from Paul Micioni and Peter Micioni. An echo of pianos and light dancing keyboards are the lure in this, one of my favorites from Gary. The romantic edge is one which many who recall falling in love with as love at first site. A break record also with lots of percussion and bongos to stir the way.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “I Want You” and worked a new ReStructure Mix which focuses on the beautiful melody. This outline plays more of the accompaniment which speaks the most in this tune. A salute to Italo-disco again!

• Tossing, Turning and Swinging - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar

Shalamar is one of early disco-soul ensembles to emerge with hits medley from 1977 titled “Uptown Festival” – produced by Simon Soussan. The track consisted of Motown dance hits blended into a tight disco song with a colorful arrangement and great inception for Shalamar. Their disco years were defiantly their notable time with “Take That To The Bank” and “Tossing, Turning and Swinging”. The group made a move into the arena of soul glazed disco with the soulful vocals and electronic funk being devised by Dick Griffey.

I have taken the album version of “Tossing, Turning and Swinging” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix adding some beats and percussion to play along. The great Motown-esque song brings back that shimmy-shimmy feel and a soulful touch that only Shalamar can create.

• Illusion - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Illusion

Illusion is an Italo-disco project from Dutch producer Bert Ruiter from 1984. This sharp beat driven track follows closely the Miami-freestyle sound coming from the club scene. This sound used a Latin-flair to accentuate the beat box stylized drum arrangements. “Illusion” uses this technique along with the Italo-disco sound to create a heartbreak tune with a sweetness which most of the female groups of freestyle were containing as a staple. This one works as the Italo-disco drums inhabit parts of the mix and rolling percussion adds to the new rhythm. The vocal has a sweetness that cannot be ignored. A nice piece of dance music from 1984 and floor filler for me.

I have taken the 12” vocal and “drum mix” elements to create this ReStructure Mix which adds some new freestyle beats to give it a lift and make it move more than the hips.

• Funky Bee Bop - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vin Zee

Vin Zee Is an Italian project from Luciano Ninzatti and Stefano Pulga – both worked on projects from Kano (“I’m Ready”. “Another Life”). Their work in the early 80’s helped to create a path for Italo-disco as a progressive dance genre for its time. “Funky Bee Bop” is a slick electronic dance number that echoes a touch of rap-like vocals in a course of vocoders and funky keyboards. The use of heavy bass and synthesizers outlining the arrangement are the familiar use which gives it an identifiable sound as Kano and many projects of the time period. This one is a sharp twist from the fantasy and space themes of the time and makes more of a street statement for the Italo-disco team.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Funky Bee Bop” and re-used the pieces that tick here into a new ReStructure Mix. This time around the vocals are placed within a space which breaks down the groove into more of a surprise for those like to move. The Italian disco edge is taken in with a dub feel and used as it is.

• Boys Do Fall In Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Robin Gibb

Robin Gibb is one of the voices of the Bee Gees phenomena of the 70’s were funk reared a new face with songs like “Jive Talkin’”. Robin Gibb released his third solo album in 1984 titled “Secret Agent” which included tracks produced by Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa creators of The Shannon Sound (“Let The Music Play”). “Boys Do Fall In Love” is a track with the stamp of these innovators of electronic-street-funk and along with Gibb’s 50’s edge vocal delivery gives this one a unique feel. The track did extremely well as a pop-dance track in many clubs and welcomed the one of the most talented songwriters, producers and artists of the 70’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “Boys Do Fall In Love” and blew out the street-edge and worked more of a dub-underground dance palace feel in this ReStructure Mix. More of the groovy vocal pieces are extended to make this one bring back the return of Robin Gibb on his solo efforts which has always been one of my favorites.

• Shake It Up, Shake Your Body - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q

Suzy Q is a Canadian disco project which began from a 1981 single titled “Get On Up and Do It Again” – which featured the vocal of Carol Jiani. The success of the single brought a continuance of high energy tracks throughout the end of the 80’s. “Shake It Up, Shake Your Body” is the electronic sound which Suzy Q is formulated as with a touch of electro-funk and the voice encouraging body movement. Produced by Jerry Cucuzella whose electronic dance productions created a new underground sound for Canadian music. Suzy Q under vocalist Michelle Mills in this session works her charming vocals with that disco-femme-funk touch appropriately.

I have taken the 12” version of “Shake It Up, Shake Your Body” and placed the bouncy dance track in a ReStructure Mix adding some new electro-beats below to bring this version alive. More of Suzy Q and her haunting vocals are sprinkled around the new arrangement.

• What's Love Got To Do With...Two People - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tina Turner

Tina Turner is one of the artists of the 60’s and 70’s whose energy seemed to never falter. Through a career in rock n’ roll, country, soul, and a dabble in disco she managed to pull upfront in the 80’s with her 1984 album “Private Dancer” made waves bigger than ever. A return to the stage brought respect and several pop and club hits during the 80’s and gave us more of Tina’s unique vocal delivery and a more sensitive edge. “What’s Love Got To Do With It” is the track which became an anthem for Tina’s life is one of the tracks which brings us a whole new side and along with “Two People” from 1986 displays a sensitive feel. Both were accepted well by fans and even today give a new side of long career and its shifting throughout time.

I have taken “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “Two People” to create a ReStructure Mix using parts of these songs which outline this double pairing in a new way. Both were great songs for me and I enjoyed spinning them for early evening crowds and afterhours.

• In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mighty Pope

Mighty Pope (Earl Heedram) is a Jamaican-Canadian singer who began his recording career in 1970 and in 1979 the disco community was fortunate enough to receive a project from this talent vocalist and also the best of the Canadian disco team: John Driscol, Gino Soccio and Denis Le Page. Released on Ray Caviano’s disco label RFC, this album hit at the peak of disco fever. The tracks echoed more of the work from both Soccio and Driscol and similar to recent dance projects from their magic. Denis Le Page of Lime fame is also added here programming synthesizers as another great touch from the Canadian line-up. Mighty Pope’s cover of Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” is one of the songs which immediately caught my curiosity since the realm of one-sided/extended disco recordings were most likely influenced by the original release of Iron Butterfly’s classic, which was a side long rock movement. The eerie feel of the song was a perfect spot for disco music to inject its cause.

I have taken the LP version of “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” and also pieces of the original rock classic to blend a ReStructure Mix paying tribute to both. A build on the intro is intended to relay the familiar edge of what I had experienced in dance music from the 70s and the psychedelic rock scene of the 60s. Rearranging each part of the disco version is placed for the outcome of the emotion and lasting experience.

• What Is Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Haddaway

Haddaway is Alexander Nestor Haddaway and producer Dee Dee Halligan – creating a 90’s anthem in the techno-house tradition. The song was released in 1992 and brought the sound which was building at the end of the 80’s into a fashionable dance edge. “What Is Love” is the track which brought back the crossover dance song and more longevity to the disco/dance historical blend. Many dancers were lost in the emotional tug of war which the title brings to life in a rhythmic and anthem-like delivery. This is homage to the 90’s which continued to keep dance music alive with sincerity with elements of the past and future.

I have taken the US 12” version of “What Is Love” and refocused on the mood of the song which takes this ReStructure Mix over a long and wandering path. More of the high peaks and stripping away the beat

• Live It Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Time Bandits

Time Bandits are a disco/funk and synth-pop band from The Netherlands who began their recording career in 1982. The band consists of Åke Danielson, Alides Hidding, Carl Buskohl and Dave van den Dries. Their music was immediately a hit on dance floors especially those who worked the hardcore dance palace tracks during the early 80’s. Their big single from 1981 titled “Live It Up” became one of the big sleepers of the period and many jocks that were spinning innovative dance playlists were on board. The eerie feel of this one which accelerates into an uplifting power chorus is a wonderful example of this bands achievement. I placed this one on peak hour playlists to crowded dance floors as a personal favorite and one which I could always be sure to stir the crowd.

I have taken the 12” version of “Live It Up” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix adding more of the percussion elements sprinkled around to bring new life. The intro plays out a bit more dramatic as the new climax does but all around the original feel is still intact.

• Anthem - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - N-Joi

Techno and trance music of the 80’s were a statement to disco music. It helped uncover all of the electronic sounds and grooves created by those disco producers who used a touch of electronics to create a mood or innovation in music. Giorgio Moroder, Boris Midney, Voyage, Jacques Fred Petrus, Alec R. Costandinos, Tantra and many others brought to the forefront a stream of electronic chords which brought a whole new life to music. “Anthem” by N-Joi is a techno/house track which brought 1990 into an age of dance music using pieces and variations of techniques. The track is unforgettable when it strikes what it delivers – a simple use of sampled yet emotional pieces along with hardcore bass and a neo-classical piano insert. A very notable time for dance music and again for bands like N-Joi who broke the mold once again.

I have taken the 12” version of “Anthem” and stripped away the sampled bit (which took allot of persuasion to do so) and left this ReStructure Mix bare. Using only parts of the monumental bass parts and the beautiful piano chords. It brings a whole new life to a wonderful piece of techno dance music.

• Sugar Walls - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton became one of pop music’s surprises as she went from mild ballads to the off-set funk edge created by Prince. The sound which emulates a sort of twisted sound and almost fairy tale oriented in its vision. “Sugar Walls” is undoubtedly one of the pieces from her “A Private Heaven” album which created a stir of controversy from the oozing sensuality and suggestive lyrics. However, the Prince-funk edge brings it to an irresistible place. A big dance floor hit and one which uses Sheena in a whole new way as she uses this track as freedom for a new audience and era.

I have taken the vocal and instrumental of “Sugar Walls” 12” single and reworked this ReStructure Mix with the fantasy of this imaginary place. More of the beats and clap tracks are accentuated for a deeper part of this funky piece of 80’s dance.

• Let Yourself Go - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - T-Connection

T-Connection is one of disco music’s great innovative bands from the mid-70’s. The band used a hardcore percussion section along with rocking guitars to create pounding disco numbers for the perfect soulful achievement. Their first big disco hit titled “Do What You Wanna Do” is a disco classic and has been covered several times. “Let Yourself Go” comes from the album “On Fire” from 1977 and is the sound of disco evolving from soul and funk to a hardcore disco arrangement. Their use of drums, percussions and at times whistles is one of the big assets. This band is probably one of the most original for their time.

I have taken the 12” version of “Let Yourself Go” and recreated a ReStructure Mix using the great guitar break for more of the basis of the mix. The congas and bongos are also broken into segments for more of this celebration of freedom and music innovation.

• Midnight - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Passengers

Passengers are an Italo-disco group who is best known for their big dance floor hit “Hot Leather” from 1979. The group consists of Chuck Rolando, Elwanda Contreras, Gesualdo Arena and Kathleen Flynn on vocals and arrangements by Celso Valli (Tantra, Lama, V.I.S.A., and Nuggets). “Midnight” is a single released in 1981 and is pure Italo-disco laid out – produced by Angelo and Felix Piccarreda. This one is more of an early morning sound with the synths rolling in a hypnotic arrangement and keyboards sparkling the sound of magic throughout. A different edge than more of their high energy pieces but more of a deeper feel for their uplifting vocals.

I have taken the 12” single of “Midnight” and reworked parts of the song to make this ReStructure Mix which uses more percussion to pump the energy up. It remains as the original as far as vocal arrangements and just a few effects and loops added to the instrumental arrangement to make it last longer.

• Up Your Bum - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Edwards and Armani

New Beat music is a dissection of the disco synthesizer placed in format which presents each pulse and edge in a simple arrangement. The end of the 80’s brought various styles of dance music including techno, house, acid house and new/Belgium beat. “Up Your Bum” by Edwards and Armani is a prime example of the use of several elements blended to create an underground sound. Many artists and producers of this new wave of music were obsessed with the deep synthesizer integration. Most tracks contained the heavy disco beat along with chords of a bass line which echoed throughout each track. Edwards and Armani create a sound which is a raw version of tracks like “Pump Up The Volume” with the bass taking complete control. This is one piece which I enjoyed injecting as a dub relief in many sets that kept the floor moving over and over to the instrumental play which would soon become the emphasis of rave and 90’s techno.

I have taken the 12” of “Up Your Bum” – using both “Desert” and “Acid Control” Mixes to complete a new layout for this ReStructure Mix. It uses a few new samples to place it back into the proper channel and breaks pieces of it into a whole new arrangement. A salute to the New Beat/Belgium Beat sound of the 80’s and 90’s.

• Do It Again - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voyage

Voyage is one of the big disco productions whom took the disco theme and made it an art form. Their first two projects were appropriately along the subject of their name where the non-stop music took dancers around the world and back with subjects related to places and travel. In the early 80’s the project took a new edge with more of a funky sound in several tracks and synth-pop/new wave pieces. The funk treatment was performed well and left another classic from Voyage titled “I Love You Dancer”. However another groove from the project titled “Do It Again” is one which had an infectious chorus riff which kept solid in my mind at the time and throughout this ReStructure Mix. The track is the work of Marc Chantereau, Pierre-Alain Dahan and Slim Pezin who are original players from the sessions. They create a memorable sound that takes the “voyage” off of the original sound and makes it their own thanks to their talent and dedication to dance music.

I have taken the album version of “Do It Again” and created a new ReStructure Mix which outlines this nice funk song with more beats and phasing effects. The lengthier and beat driven version are a tribute to Voyage and the dance floors of the 80’s which proved that dancing was not yet over.

• Never Can Say Goodbye - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sonia & Nancy

“Never Can Say Goodbye” is a classic soul song originally recorded by The Jackson Five in 1971 and released on their “Maybe Tomorrow”. The song has since been covered by many artists and groups – in the disco realm more notably by Gloria Gaynor in the 70s and The Communards in the 80’s. High energy music brought a synth-pop version in 1986 and produced by high-energy extraordinaire, Mr. Fonny De Wulf who sprinkled the 80’s with the sound of this new sensational dance floor recipe. Sonia and Nancy recorded this single as their one and only release which made many playlist for jocks who were spinning to the crowds who could not get enough of the rolling energy. The production by De Wulf is the flowing feel of the song of heartbreak along with more percussion and synthesizers.

I have taken the 12” version of Sonia and Nancy’s “Never Can Say Goodbye” and used pieces of the deep hardcore elements to recreate this ReStructure Mix. It pays homage to this sound of the 80’s which kept many dancing throughout the period and even today.

• You're Lying - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Linx

Linx is a U.K. funk band with David Grant and Peter Martin. Their recordings include two albums both released in 1981. “Intuition” is the first project and contained the single “You’re Lying” which made a nice impact on dance floors. A compromised relationship is finally confronted in this song where a worn half confronts the second with the facts which are dishonesty and a line drawn. This one worked wonders for me in my club for a time when dance music was shifting and more of a slick pop-funk attitude is expressed.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “You’re Lying” and worked the groove into a ReStructure Mix which extends more of the underlying bass and rhythm for a complete dance experience. A new percussion layer is added throughout the edit from Kraze Moonfou’s “Voodoo Sun” for a lift of energy.

• Burnin' Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madonna

Madonna released her first album in 1983 following two 12” releases a year earlier. One of the singles released prior to her self-titled project was a pumping synth-pop track titled “Burning Up” written by Madonna and labeled “Fast Side” on the vinyl. Produced by Reggie Lucas – who also co-produced songs by Phyllis Hyman (“You Know How To Love Me”) and Stephanie Mills (“Put Your Body In It”). He was also the second talent in a duo called Mtume. “Burning Up” is one of the electronic dance pieces of the time which had a big impact on the return to high energy dance with the synth-pop edge. The song is a great opportunity for Madonna to give a hard-edged rock delivery with her unique touch of sweetness that turns to fire in a flash. The success of the single along with “Physical Attraction” brought an anxious to dance floors and disc-jockeys everywhere.

I have taken the 12” version of “Burning Up” along with a rare instrumental to re-weave Madonna’s classic into a hardcore ReStructure Mix. There is more of a teasing intro and sustained looping to make this pumping energy give its load again. I can remember using two 12” singles to remix this one over and over when it was released so an extended and revised version has always been the direction for me.

• Magic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Five Sinners

Italo-disco was a guiding force in dance music during the early 80’s. Many of the producers and artists worked at stripping away the large production ensemble and create a raw and simple sound based on the bass synthesizers and keyboard elements. It was a return to the early formula of disco music during its formulation in the early and mid-70’s. Five Sinners is a project from Giuliano Saglia and Silvio Trisolino from 1982 – and along with writer and arranger Celso Valli created a dance hall classic. During the late 70s when disco was rejected by major labels in the US many of the big hardcore dance tracks were becoming more of Italian, German and small label releases. “Magic” is one of the deep sounding tracks that resonate this period. It may have been influenced by groups like Change – yet the influence created its own sound.

I have taken the 12” version of “Magic” and created a dreamier version using parts of two big 70’s pop-hits in this ReStructure Mix. There are a few DJ mix elements used to bring back that early morning feeling of being lost in the song and also some phasing and rearranging.

• Dance And Leave It All Behind You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sumeria

Sumeria is a disco project from disco producer, Alec R. Costandinos. This project reflects his earlier work with Love and Kisses and Sphinx. A fully orchestrated production and pieces of a disco journey of a woman who following a torrid break from a bad relationship meets a mysterious stranger who we learn is from another galaxy. They fall in love and it seems as the time comes to return and his own and leaving his new love brings heartache and “golden tears”. Costandinos makes this disco symphony every moment worth the dance and storyline that he creates beautifully. One of the great moments in disco history is these Euro-disco productions that enabled many dance floors to transform into a stage for feet and imagination.

I have taken segments of “Dance And Leave It All Behind You” along with pieces of tracks from this tale and transformed them into a new ReStructure Mix. The bassline has been amended to give this new version a slow fade in and out. More of the powerful chorus is worked and the orchestrations are built as they were intended to outline our journey.

• Celebration - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kool and The Gang

Kool and The Gang took the dance floor in 1970 when they released their first album. Their dedication to soul music and the eventual transformation of it into many genres and style throughout the 70’s, 80’s and even today. ”Celebration” is their big 1980 hit which made an impact from its release and is now an old school classic. Co-produced by Eumir Deodato and displays his signature keyboard riffs and play. The song has made dance floors feel the excitement that is an ingredient here and in many of Kool and The Gangs soulful club records.

I have taken the album version – both vocal and instrumental to recreate the peak of the “Celebration” in this ReStructure Mix. It moves into a whole new realm of execution and is most definitely a play of the songs content.

• Don't Make Me Wait - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - N.Y.C. Peech Boys

N.Y.C. Peech Boys are an experimental electronic dance project from 1982 whose moves were influenced by the aura of an underground club called Paradise Garage. Along with Larry Levan this early sound began a phase of electronic house and funk using a brand of soulful chorus leading to a new vocal sound. This sound became the brand for the Paradise Garage sound in the early 80’s and eventually lead into a style called house. “Don’t Make Me Wait” is a mysteriously ominous track that begins teasingly and then leads to a crescendo of soulful male harmonies. It is one of the pieces which made the disco label West End Records the tribute record company of the dance era. It seemed that the excitement this one created was welcomed from the fallout of disco music in the late 70’s.

I have taken the vocal and the dub of the 12” of “Don’t Make Me Wait” and worked this ReStructure Mix into a whole new form. Where many of the beats are void throughout the original arrangement there is now a constant rhythm to pulse the orgasmic track. This one is a tribute to the Paradise Garage and Mr. Larry Levan.

• Rain - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Goombay Dance Band

Goombay Dance Band is a German dance band whose single “Rain” from 1980 brought the hardcore disco/club scene to life once again. Recreating the sound of disco music for the 80’s with a full on take on fantasy and stage presence – very similar to bands like Boney M. The band released projects with their Caribbean sound echoing throughout tracks which many fit the direction in where dance music was becoming empowered once again. The production by Jochen Petersen is also assisted by Michael Cretu (Sandra, Enigma) here and work with nice results as displayed in “Rain”.

I have taken the 12” version of “Rain” and focused on a dub/instrumental take for this ReStructure Mix. The pounding drums and heavy synth and chorus parts are still intact here even through the original is stretched into a new arrangement.

• One Night Lover Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lenore O'Malley

Lenore O’Malley is disco singer who released her first project in 1979 titled “First Be A Woman” – produced by Michaele/Lana and Paul Sebastian (who also produced Theo Vaness and Madleen Kane). The album is one of the last during the disco era with the Euro-disco sound and features a production which echoes that of Voyage and Alec R. Costandinos. “One Night Lover Man” is a single from the album which is a club record right from the start. It plays out with a nice guitar riff that flows into a defiant Lenore informing her male onlookers that she is out for love. It is a fun and bouncy track that I always found as a treasure that fit the essence of European club music. It is one of the nice parts of this project and gives Lenore a nice opportunity to play the club chanteuse in a clever way.

I have taken the album version of “One Night Light Lover Man” and created a ReStructure Mix which gives the rhythm tracks more power with some added drum beats and new phasing effects. It is a lengthier version than the album and has a few segments that are placed to extend the energy.

• Vision Of The Future - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Segue

Segue is a high-energy dance project from producer Kevin Anthony Roberts – who also gave us projects from Simone (“It’s Too Late”), Shirley Lewis (“Didn’t Say A Word”), Linda Lewis (“You Turned My Bitter Into Sweet”), Kofi and The Lovetones (“Countdown”) and Thing (“Alien Attack”). “Vision Of The Future” was released in 1984 as medley and tribute to alternative electronic/synth-pop dance music and featured pieces of “Blue Monday” by New Order, “Kiss Me” by Tin Tin, and “Lucifer’s Friend” by Vision. The flowing energy has always captured my attention and a desire to capture this growing sound called high-energy. The pieces of the works in the medley are the shining example of the power of the 80’s takeover of the electronic keyboard and sequencers. Homage to that period and the creative edge of the artists.

I have taken the 12” long version of “Vision Of The Future” and recreated a ReStructure Mix which pulls out parts of the medley which work to create its own. Much of the thumping beats from “Blue Monday” are included along with the jittery percussion elements and rolling bass sequencers. This one plays out with a few breaks and revitalized segments.

• Love's Theme - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love Unlimited Orchestra

Barry White and his Love Unlimited Orchestra are the backbone of disco music. His orchestrations over bass guitars, drums and percussion created a need for beautiful music with rhythm and soul enhancing the edge. “Love’s Theme” from 1974 is one of the funky tracks with the soaring strings and horns which bring to mind the Philadelphia sound as it matured into disco music the mid-70s. One of the biggest records in soul music during the time and an influence on music to come. A big radio and club track and a piece of disco history worth shouting about.

I have taken the album version of “Love’s Theme” and created a ReStructure Mix which uses the strings to an advantage for more of that flowing magic. There are a few breaks along the way added and a fade that is only more enticing to hear more.

• Coming From The Dark - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary

Gary is a new beat styled piece from K Productions – a group who began releasing alternative electronic dance singles in the late 80’s. It was the impact of the New Beat sound which came from the industrial side of dance music along with an edge that was raw and at times more of a dub excursion. A deep focus on the EQ of each synthesizer was also a trait in this genre. “Coming From The Dark” is a mysterious track that follows the house influence with a piano pounding in the distance of many deep bass keyboards and sequencers. This deep dark underground feel is the heart and soul of what Belgium Beat was all about. It is one of the hardcore pieces which would work on my dance floor afterhours or during a New Beat set.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental to recreate again “Coming From The Dark” in the ReStructure Mix vein. It has a few added effects and drum fills to accent the rolling and ominous sound and also plays out a bit more break wise.

• Love Come Down - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evelyn King

Evelyn “Champagne” King is one of the divas from the disco era who made the dance floor feels like home. Her big 1977 disco hit “Shame” was a union of soul and disco which made a big mark during its release and in time. Her career throughout the early 80’s gave the new disco-funk more of her fantastic vocal performances. “Love Come Down” is from her 1982 album, “Get Loose” and produced by Kashif and Morrie Brown. This love song is one of the greatest pieces from Ms. King and the production lives up to the old school tradition. It was one of the biggest dance floor packers for me and I can only remember extending this one over and over. The magic of the sound which Kashif created at this time was a frame for King’s talent.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental to recreate a new ReStructure Mix with some edits and looping to bring those deep grooves to life again. This revisit makes the breaks more of the opulence of what disco-funk is.

• Fire Me Up - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire

Astaire is one of the early studio groups in the high energy genre during the early 80’s. From the classic UK high energy label Passion Records and producers Nigel Stock and John Davies who helped again to revive the dance community with a new catalogue of artists and songs and a few remixed or reissued disco classics. “Fire Me Up” is sung by vocalist Tracy Ackerman who is one of the beautiful and powerful voices of the time in dance music. This teasing love song is set with a strong desire to start a new romance with impact beyond control. The title says it all. The production is the high-end keyboard echoing throughout pounding drums and percussion – always reminding me of a haunting “disco-Phantom of the Opera” sound. This is a single from 1986 where the energy was still alive and the sound was bringing dancers back to the floor again.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Fire Me Up” and reedited a ReStructure Mix using a few tag-lines from the verses to bring a new intro and some breaks to life. The rolling deep synths and striking keyboards are still intact so that the original form is again appreciated.

• Get A Little - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

Patrick Cowley has taken the legacy of Giorgio Moroder from the mid-70’s and transformed the gadgetry of electronics and applied them with his heart and mind. Cowley’s use of keyboards and synthesizers were applied as if a 50’s sci-fi flick was in use of an extreme soundtrack. In the underground tradition of disco and club music this was again a return to the basics and the stripped production. “Get A Little” is from the album “Megatron Man” from 1981 which catapulted his dance floor fame to a higher plane than his earlier “Menergy” project. It was obvious that the 80’s were still a place for adventurous dance music. This track features the vocals of Carol McMackin, Jo-Carol Block and Lauren Carter also known as Jo-Lo.

I have taken the album version of “Get A Little” and worked some swirling effects into a new psychedelic ReStructure Mix. It is where I feel Cowley was directing his sound. There are more looped effects and drop-ins to give the song a new feel.

• I'm Ready For Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Melody Stewart

Melody Stewart is a Canadian vocalist whose disco career began in 1980 with the help of producers Joe La Greca and Joe Marandola – her first album “Action Satisfaction” is one of the high energy sound beginning during the early 80’s. Another single from the album titled “Get Down, Get Down” is marked as another classic with DJs and dancers. The following year Melody’s single, a cover of Martha & The Vandellas 1966 soul classic “I’m Ready For Love” was released as a single produced by Bill Hill and John Farley. This single was a fine example of transposing a song from one genre to another with a new production sound. More of a mid-tempo early morning piece with much of the electronic effects that made the prior production with a studio group titled Hydro. This gem is one of my all-time favorite genres and singles in this style.

I have taken the 12” version of Melody Stewart’s “I’m Ready For Love” along with the original and pieced a ReStructure Mix for a tribute to both. Melody’s wonderful yearning and sultry delivery give this number its mark and I have left it all intact but in new segments. A great Canadian release from the producers who saved the dance floors in the early 80’s.

• Get On Up And Do It Again - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q

Suzy Q began as a studio group with the lead vocals of Ms. Carol Jiani (“Mercy”, “Hit ‘N Run Lover”) upfront in this electronic funk ride. One of the big early 80’s downbeat dance hits from Canada and producers Jerry Cucuzella. This bass driven number delivers a groove that is contagious and fills in non-stop energy. Later the vocals of Suzy Q were filled by Michelle Mills and many hits later we know Suzy Q as one of those unforgettable disco acts that deliver more than one punch.

I have taken the original 12” version of “Get On Up And Do It Again” with Carol Jiani on vocals and reworked a new ReStructure Mix. The funky bass lines are dotted with more percussion and Carol’s sexy ad-libs to deliver a new level of funk.

• Fly On U.F.O. - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chromium

Chromium is a disco studio project from producer Trevor Horn – and features Alma Thibou, Anne Dudley, Geoff Downes, Linda Allen, and Vikki Spence. Their 1979 album “Star To Star” is one of the centerpiece productions of the disco era which explores the space theme with the singles “Fly On U.F.O.” and “Caribbean Air Control”. A galactic adventure with the uplifting disco edge which came along with many bands like The Rockets, Mc Lane Explosion and Space. Even though this project makes a few detours into themes outside of the 70’s space episodes it does create the mood with the imagery and keyboards utilized throughout the production.

I have taken the 12” version of “Fly On U.F.O.” and used bass segments from several breaks to recreate a new blend for this ReStructure Mix. The disco track always reminded me of the closing titles to a space adventure film. It plays out with more of the chorus through filters and broken into several instrumental additions here.

• It's Just Begun - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Jimmy Castor Bunch

The Jimmy Castor Bunch released their first album titled “It’s Just Begun” in 1972 and began a new funk edge which dominated the growth of the music from this period on. The wah-wah guitars which started the energy in funk as the emphasis in the title track which we are focused on here. It is a cult classic among many who have started with this inception of the groove or later who researched and discovered the magic of it. “It’s Just Begun” is a positive and uplifting number which tells the story of the start of a world of peace and prosperity. The sound of Jimmy Castor is written from start to finish in this number and makes it a monumental dance piece throughout time.

I have taken the album version of “It’s Just Begun” and the instrumental groove to recreate a new ReStructure Mix in homage to the Jimmy Castor sound. There is a beat driven intro with phasing to kick up the excitement and a fade that gives the positive message a ringing end.

• Spys - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Roni Griffith

Roni Griffith is a performer who began a musical career with August Darnell’s ensemble, Kid Creole and The Coconuts. Her solo career began with a dance floor hit – a cover of the 1967 song by The Symbols – “(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up”. Roni along with producer Bobby Orlando transformed the original heavy downbeat psychedelic track into a disco hit. The song helped during its release in 1982 to rejuvenate dance floors once again for a full disco sound with a heavy percussion drive that Orlando is well known for. “Spys” is a single from the self-titled album from Roni from the same year and displays once again the Bobby Orlando method with a rolling synthesizer pattern and Roni emphasizing an addition to a romance. In Orlando’s original mix there are samples that inflict a bit of the New Beat realm that was soon to come and may have given the initial influence. The song is a bit haunting and always reminded me of a deep afterhours feel.

I have taken the album version of “Spys” and transformed the hardcore piece into a darker mix in this ReStructure interlude. Adding a few percussion sprinkles to give it more of a rhythmic edge. It delves a bit more in the tangled web of the original and plays out to those hardcore dance floor periods.

• House of The Rising Sun - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bona-Riah

Bona-Riah is a disco/high energy project from 1987 produced by disco singer, Hazell Dean and Pete Ware (also produced tracks for Divine). This tail end of the 80’s feature is a morphing of the Stock, Aitken and Waterman sound which made dance floors flourish again with projects from Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Bananarama and many more. The high end percussion and jittery hand claps were a prominent staple in the rhythmic qualities as used here in there 12” of “House Of The Rising Sun” – a cover of The Animals classic. Another version was needed and a rolling energy like this was welcomed during the high energy 80’s dance movement. The thumping street beats which stomp out the breaks are another traditional piece used. Vocals are a bit distant and strange but work with the chorus as it creates that haunting feel this song is remembered by.

I have taken the 12” version of Bona-Riah’s “House Of The Rising Sun” and took the song deeper into retro with pieces of the original and also breaking the vocal up so that it flows fast and furious. This ReStructure Mix is another tribute to the high energy period which helped to keep the “disco spirit” alive. Thank you, Hazell Dean and Pete Ware.

• Love's Comin' At Ya - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Melba Moore

Melba Moore is one of the true disco artists who came at the inception of the disco era boom. Her big singles “You Stepped Into My Life” and “Pick Me I’ll Dance” are placemats for a dance floor and are now dance classics. Melba’s 1982 album “The Other Side Of The Rainbow” gave us another opportunity to hear her power in a new electronic-funk sound produced by Kashif. It was a new groove created with a morphed keyboard playing out like a Jimmy Hendrix guitar. The single “Love’s Comin’ At Ya” is one of the tracks that I would play out for packed dance floors using two copies to extend for a wanting crowd. It is also one of my favorite moments when Melba’s vocals take a song and make it more lyrical and sweet.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Love’s Comin’ At Ya” to recreate this ReStructure Mix and add a touch more of a dub and dreamy feel to the original soul. It has a longer take off and a smooth fade. It is a great feeling to hear that 80’s funk sound exploding all over again.

• Midnight In Manhattan - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

Seventh Avenue is a disco ensemble from producer Ian Levine and arranger Fiachra Trench. Released in 1979 on AVI Records this production had a listing of more musicians and players to create this lush and beautiful adventure. “Midnight In Manhattan” is the title track which begins a journey on the dance floor to key points where disco was fired up on the round. The group resurfaced again in the early and mid-80’s as a high energy band with the same genius, Mr. Ian Levine creating a similar yet new sound for the dance period. It was quite an exciting transition and one that marked a whole new row of hits for Seventh Avenue and even though the group members may have changed the energy remained. “Midnight In Manhattan” is the stamp of the disco nightlife where the energy takes over as the feel of New York’s intensity would. A great piece to research for the big disco/orchestral production.

I have taken the album version of “Midnight In Manhattan” and used the segments with the crisscross rhythms to recreate the track in this ReStructure Mix. The breaks are the centerpiece as disco history is known for. The long album version is consolidated for a new trip once again into the disco era.

• Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Festival

Festival is another project from Boris Midney – an innovative producer, writer and arranger who transformed Philly disco into a new art form. His colors consisted of the percussion which he placed over disco beats and electronic interludes and swirling disco strings. His projects are all cult pieces which are respected and viewed as the framing of where disco music made its finale statement in the late 70’s. Festival is a mature production from Midney where he transforms parts of the Broadway musical “Evita” into a disco celebration. “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” was the first focus of the project and created quite a stir on dance floors and continues to relay the best of the disco Evita series to today. The production is still an art form where Midney creates a unique feel which brings us to another place on the dance floor that is sheer fantasy.

I have taken the album version of “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” and recreated a new phase for both the song and the disco version in this ReStructure Mix. More dub-like parts are generated from the original production. A new intro and fade are added to make the experience more of a journey.

• Sia-Sioù (Breakin' Up) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Esavu

Esavu is an Italo-disco project from Paolo Granelli. One of the tracks from this genre of music which relayed the sound which the 80’s took note of on many dance floors. The rolling synthesizers which brought the electronic sound of disco alive following the footsteps of Giorgio Moroder and his genius. Their first release “Sia-Sioù (Breakin' Up)” is an odd piece that flows infectiously to the mind and feet. Lots of lyrical riffs and the statements that keyboards and synthesizers made which marked dance history. One of those Italian singles which to me always looked forward to blending into one of those intense sets.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Sia-Sioù (Breakin' Up)” and worked with the pieces of this track to recreate the magic of Italo-disco in this ReStructure Mix. The elements that are important to the song are left intact and used in new ways to play out this nice melody over again.

• Mi Corazón - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kat Mandu

Kat Mandu is disco project from producers Denis Lapage (Lime) and Joe LaGreca. Their big 1979 disco hit “The Break” was a step towards a whole new take on the disco instrumental with a full force of percussion and lush strings. It was one of the dance floor hits that lured many more into the underground feel of disco. “Mi Corazón” is a track from the album and features vocal by Jimmy Ray and an awesome bass line from Kathleen Dyson. A touch of “La Bamba’ with much more romance injected make this cut one of the nice additions to an early evening set or a touch dancing competition. Always one of my favorites from the album.

I have taken the album version of “Mi Corazón” and reworked the percussion into a new ReStructure Mix which points towards the full-force percussion and the sweetness of the theme and vocals.

• Don't Beat Around The Bush - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Sasoul Orchestra

The Salsoul Orchestra is the landmark ensemble featuring players who blended a beautiful sound from Philly-soul, Latin percussion and the new arrangement of dance music called Salsoul Disco. The story is well told as the tracks from their 1975 disco album play out the message and groove. “Don’t Beat Around The Bush” is a piece from their 1976 album “Nice ‘N Nasty” which was produced, arranged and conducted by Vincent Montana Jr. It is another slick piece of music which brings to mind the disco touch dancing period. There is a similarity in each of this orchestra’s numbers although each stands out on its own with the sexy innuendos and alluring Latin percussion. The pounding drums in “Don’t Beat Around The Bush” are like a powerful tribal edge that is infectious.

I have taken the album version of “Don’t Beat Around The Bush” and placed the drums into a new take in this ReStructure Mix. More edits and loops give a more open feel to the groove. It is a salute to The Salsoul Orchestra and the master Mr. Vincent Montana Jr.

• Megatron Man - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Deadline

Deadline is a disco project from producer Phillipe Renaux – a man whose innovative touch during the late 70’s was a big part of what is now known as “space disco” – with projects Chris Craft, Soft Energy and Toni Van Duyne. It is this project Deadline that he pays homage to another master of the aural sounds of the outer universe, Mr. Patrick Cowley. “Megatron Man” is a track which Cowley released in 1981 which helped to keep disco music alive in a new edge of electronic and psychedelic like moods. It was the early signs of disco morphing again into another style called high energy. Phillipe’s project Deadline is a more downbeat feel yet contributes a proper cover of the Cowley classic. Is an alternative play for those who follow Cowley’s work as a cult sound and also another great moment in 80’s dance history all together.

I have taken the 12” version of Deadline’s “Megatron Man” and changed the mood once again in this ReStructure Mix. More emphasis on the abstract keyboards and the mystical mood of the theme of this San Francisco disco classic.

• I Wanna Be Your Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rose

Rose is Elena Ferretti and a disco project from Italo-disco producer Giacomo Maiolini. The Italo-disco movement was one which helped to preserve the disco dance floor feel as well as create several new facets of dance music. High energy music soon became to being as this style of music morphed into a new influence. “I Wanna Be Your Love” is the fifth single by Rose and is one of the most beautiful. It is lyrical and also pumps enough synth and keyboard expertise to make a dance floor take notice. The vocal is a sweetness that is one of the assets of Italo-disco which made its own success.

I have taken the original import 12” vocal version of “I Wanna Be Your Love” and created a new blossoming ReStructure Mix. This one uses parts of the original to make a new statement in a dub-like manner. More breaks and flowing edits make it an new dance experience.

• Manhunt - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Silhouette with Jeanie Tracy

Silhouette is an 80’s high energy project from producer Tip Wirrick – who was Sylvester’s guitarist during his reign. Tip went onto many dance projects including Loverde. Silhouette is a high energy concept with fabulous vocals by Jeanie Tracy who takes this number into a rousing call for excitement. “Manhunt” is one of the 80’s songs which made the high energy scene via San Francisco a place worth dancing to. This one was always a favorite of mine since the energy takes a whole emphasis in the tradition of disco music.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Manhunt” and reworked the monster track into a new ReStructure Mix. A longer intro in fade-in ready and the rolling breaks are used as the departure. The vocal remains where it needs to be, as Jeanie works the heck out of this number.

• You Got It - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kumano

Kumano is a band lead by Randy Kumano and released their first album on Prelude Records in 1980 and also featured the big dance floor hit, “I’ll Cry For You”. The lead singer, Stuart Peterson has one of the most haunting and emotional masculine voices in disco music – as heard in the first album. The sound is a 70’s soft rock edge with a disco beat. “You Got It” is from the album and is another nice piece of music from the early 80’s which gives off the Prelude/New York disco sound in full energy. It was always a second choice for my sets which needed a smooth breakdown or just a break from rolling energy into more of an emotional climb.

I have taken the album version of “You Got It” and worked it into a new ReStructure Mix adding more drums, percussion and a new arrangement. This new take is a tribute to the manifested disco sound of the late 70’s and also a great musician as Randy Kumano whose blues and R&B dedication is broken here to deliver a wonderful disco project.

• Fake - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Karen Silver

Karen Silver is a disco singer from Canada who worked with producer Gino Soccio on several projects including her first solo album with the single “Hold On I’m Comin’” – an electronic cover of Sam and Dave’s soul classic. This brought Karen to the forefront during this important period in disco history where stars were emerging and taking their place as fixtures on club playlists and disco radio shows. Karen’s single “Fake” is also from this project and features much of the experimental work which Gino Soccio was taking into his hands and making successful tracks for the dance floor with. This number is a simple line drawn for a relationship that failed to last in Karen’s eyes and now takes on a touch of bitterness. It has the flowing edge that works well with Karen’s unique vocal style and comes alive with Soccio’s magic.

I have taken the 12” remix of “Fake” and worked a new ReStructure Mix using the same emphasis which worked on the original – focusing on the echo and flanging effects to recreate a new electric foreground. It plays out a touch more dub-like and keeps Karen as the main stage star again, of this track.

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• Locomotion - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ritz

Ritz is Kofi Missah, Ruby James and Tony Jackson – a disco project from producer Ken Gold who also brought us music from Delegation and The Real Thing. Their 1979 album “Puttin’ On The Ritz” is one of the disco projects which were released before the disco wave began to take a shift. The album included a cover of Little Eva’s 1962 hit. “Locomotion” which is produced in the electronic disco fashion which blossomed to its full extent at the end of the 70s. This jittery syncopated version is successful thanks to its vocals from Ritz and the sharp production. A favorite of mine and also one of those songs which marks a generation and music in its creative force,

I have taken the 12” of “Locomotion” and recreated a new trip for this ReStructure Mix. The original path of the song has been broken into parts and reedited to accompany more of the rolling locomotive feel with more of a dub edge. It is a departure from the original with more stops for those who can’t get enough synth and percussion.

• Heart Beat - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

Vivian Vee made a wonderful transition into the late 80’s club music scene in 1987 with her high-energy hit “Heart Beat”. This time under the production of Alvaro Ugolini and Darlo Raimondi (of Fun Fun) and with more of the power that the dance floors required. The track begins with a strong percussion baseline and climbs level by level to a range where Vivian’s soft and childlike voice becomes a presence we have never heard before. It is one of the high-energy favs among those who followed the Italo-disco scene and knew what it was morphing into at the time.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental version of “Heart Beat” and translated the long song into a new ReStructure Mix. Using more of the instrumental to create a new flowing edge for this powerhouse song.

• Get Off - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Foxy

Foxy is Ish Ledesma, Arnold Paseiro, Charlie Murciano, Joe Galdo and Richie Puente. The funk was brought to the hilt with bands like Foxy during the disco years. The blend of slamming beats and the aural essence of the club scene made this sound a new edge. “Get Off” is from their second album from 1978 with the same title. This track is now an old school and disco classic and maintains it funkiness with its party atmosphere and kickin’ rhythm. A huge shift for both dance floors and disco in the late 70s and perhaps one of the big influences on soon to emerge 80’s punk funk.

I have taken the 12” version of “Get Off” and re-chopped and assembled the groove into a ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to this monster. It works into a mere frenzy with more of the parts that make it one of those hard to not move and forget numbers.

• Why - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carly Simon

Carly Simon is one of the voices of the 70’s which marked the era with some amazing recordings including “You’re So Vain” and “That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be”. Her departure from contemporary 70’s ballads to dance music in 1982 was a single produced by Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards titled “Why”. One of the big surprises of the period with more of a reggae/ska feel but in every sense the work of the disco masters Chic. The song fared well with disco fans and those who followed the success of the men from Chic. The lasting edge on this track is the haunting riff that somehow creates a lasting movement for the mind and heart.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Why” and placed it in the ReStructure Mix realm. Adding more of the intro and breaks to give this song of heartbreak more of a lasting groove in that reggae style.

• Sunset People - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - E.G. Daily

E.G. Daily is a singer/actress who released her first album “Wild Child” in 1985 which featured a cover of Donna Summer’s “Sunset People” – produced by Harold Faltermeyer who also assisted in the original production. The rough edge in E.G.’s vocal style helps to give the new version a slight rock edge in the 80’s feel. It is noteworthy that this new artist who took a few dance singles on the charts and to clubs gave a tribute to the great song which Donna made a classic dance number. It was another sign that the 80’s still signaled more dancing for the upcoming years.

I have taken the album version of “Sunset People” and slightly pitched it down for this ReStructure Mix and also sliced the synthesizers and keyboards to give the new version a new edge. It also adds some deep bass moog and hit hat as a new foundation for the energy.

• Maybe (We Should Call It A Day) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean

Hazell Dean is best known for her high energy anthems which always took center stage thanks to her magnifying and emotional delivery. Her tracks always captured the heart of the matter along with the transformation of a ballad like song with a dance beat. “Maybe (We Should Call It A Day)” is one of Hazell’s most touching dance numbers since it deals with the end of a troubled romance and echoes the pain and heartache with a stirring disco arrangement thanks to the production team of Stock Aitken and Waterman. This track was always one of my favorites for many reasons and one of the main attractions is Hazell’s ability to make pain sound so beautiful.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental and worked a new ReStructure Mix for a tribute to this mini-anthem. More of the percussion is used as the new punch and a few new verses added to give this new version more of the same emotion and energy.

• To Hell With Him - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taka Boom

Taka Boom is a soul diva who made each track she touches a force. Her powerful voice is one of the most recognized from many of the top dance tracks of the late seventies including “You + Me = Love” with Undisputed Truth, “Mr. DJ, You Know How To Make Me Dance” with Glass Family, and her big disco hit, “Night Dancin’” from her solo album. “To Hell With Him” is from her 1983 project “Boomerang” – produced by disco producer extraordinaire, Mr. Bob Esty. The track is a crossover from the 70’s disco arrangements to the new hard-hitting electronic dance 80’s – and both dot his successfully. The song was as big as “It’s Raining Men” in my club and made dancers shout along with Taka. The production plays out with a chorus of upset and defiance yet the song is a dark celebration that is irresistible. A great piece of 80’s dance from two of disco’s best.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “To Hell With Him” and used the sharp edged production in parts to recreate this ReStructure Mix. More of the beats and slams are incorporated as the energy and some samples of Taka as we previously knew her are added.

• Everybdy Is Dancing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ken Laslo

Ken Laslo is one of the Italo-disco artists who made the 80’s mysterious and exciting. His first single “Hey Hey Guy” from 1984 was one of the tracks that helped to recreate a flowing energy on dance floors and more points in the Italo-disco music arena. “Everybody Is Dancing” is his 1989 single that was one of my all-time favorites from that year. An uplifting and energetic piece that roars quietly but effectively. Another big dance floor generator for me and a reason to place Ken Laslo once again in the realm of the true Italo-disco sound.

I have taken the vocal and instrumental from the 12” of “Everybody Is Dancing” and used the recognizable riffs and hooks to make this ReStructure Mix pull some new tricks to the surface. The uplifting keyboards are extended and played into a new arrangement.

• Livin' Thing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Electric Liught Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra is the 70’s band which made pop radio a pleasant place to lend an ear. Their music has given the period a new edge in execution and energy. Their 1976 track “Livin’ Thing” is one of the contagious songs by this landmark band and the gypsy violins are the added points. More of a rock-edged pop number this one I always wanted to display on a crowded dance floor as a retro set. It is one of the 70’s treasures and will leave the band as the maker of a sound of a generation.

I have taken the album version and transformed the original into a rousing ReStructure Mix using beats and claps to pace it out for a stomping workout. The strings and guitars are lengthened to create a forceful remix and the intro and fade are for the excitement in general.

• I Love New York - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Metropolis featuring The Sweethearts of Sigma

Metropolis is a disco project from Pete Bellotte, Thor Baldursson and Salsoul Records. The album titled “The Greatest Show On Earth” was released in 1978 and featured a big band and full orchestrated disco arrangement. This project also featured the well-known ensemble The Sweethearts of Sigma who were found backing many, many disco artists and studio sessions. The power of their vocals is felt in this recording where each track gives the group a moment to harmonize and take the most out of the disco sound. “I Love New York” was the first successful single and is now regarded as a Salsoul disco classic.

I have taken the 12” version of “I Love New York” and repainted the town in a dub-feel ReStructure Mix. Much of the moog and keyboard riffs are separated and then reapplied. It is the big band sound meets beat street.

• Could It Be Magic - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dante's Inferno

Paradise Express is Herb Jimmerson and Vi Ann. Their first big dance floor hit from 1978 was a cover of Paul Jabara’s “Dance” and created a fascination with Herb’s amazing keyboard work and Vi Ann’s fantastic vocals. It was a blend that disco music had waited for during the last years of the era. “Nowhere To Run” is from their second project titled “Let’s Fly” and is a cover of Martha and The Vandella’s Motown classic. This interpretation is one that brings the electronic arrangement into a realm of deep underground gratification. It gives off the essence of a Patrick Cowley Mega-mix that was a sound that exploded in the early 80s. A nice dream-like edge is one that gives the classic a new stage,

• Nowhere To Run - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paradise Express

Paradise Express is Herb Jimmerson and Vi Ann. Their first big dance floor hit from 1978 was a cover of Paul Jabara’s “Dance” and created a fascination with Herb’s amazing keyboard work and Vi Ann’s fantastic vocals. It was a blend that disco music had waited for during the last years of the era. “Nowhere To Run” is from their second project titled “Let’s Fly” and is a cover of Martha and The Vandella’s Motown classic. This interpretation is one that brings the electronic arrangement into a realm of deep underground gratification. It gives off the essence of a Patrick Cowley Mega-mix that was a sound that exploded in the early 80s. A nice dream-like edge is one that gives the classic a new stage,

I have taken the album version of “Nowhere To Run” and worked the synthesizer and keyboards again as if it were 3 AM on a dance floor that is sliding into an afterhour’s mode. There are more of the keyboards that created that feeling of another dimension taking over the senses and a lengthy exit to bring it to a close.

• Do Me Right - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dynasty

Dynasty is a funk-disco band created by Leon Sylvers of The Sylvers (“Boogie Fever”) and Dick Griffey. This ensemble including Kevin Spencer, Leon Sylvers, Linda Carriere, Nidra Beard, Wardell Potts and William Shelby helped to keep the disco vibe alive in the early 80’s. Their big disco hit from 1979 titled “I Don't Want To Be A Freak (But I Can't Help Myself)” help to move this group into a trust with dance floors and those thriving for 80’s funk. “Do Me Right” is from their second project titled “Adventures In The Land Of Music” and is one of the pieces I would save for that inner crowd during peak hour at my club. One of the tracks that make Dynasty feels like a breath of fresh grooves and excitement.

I have taken the 12” version of “Do Me Right” and created a ReStructure Mix to pound more of this funk into a new groove. A new intro brings the promise of love with determination to the head and some new percussion.

• Summer Dream - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sergio Mendes Brazill '88

Sergio Mendes is a Brazilian artist and composer who created a unique style of Bossa Nova and Latin Rhythms and moving onto the 70s fused a touch of funk and eventually disco. His 1979 album “Magic Lady” along with Brazil ’88 featured several dance numbers that invaded club dance floors thanks to the execution of tracks like “I’ll Tell You” and “Summer Dream”. The Latin influence has the funk edge of each dance number alive with percussion and energy. “Summer Dream” is a flowing disco track that brings to mind a tropical island full of pleasure – as the song plays on you can almost feel the breeze. It is a favorite for anyone who loves Mendes and knows the effect that disco music creates when used the right way.

I have taken the short 3:36 album version of “Summer Dream” and recreated an escape for the ears, feet and mind in this ReStructure Mix. The rolling bass line is the subject of encouragement here as it becomes a few breakdowns. The beautiful lyrics and vocals are the wonder and those saxophone breaks are magnificent.

• Do Me A Favor - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amy Bolton

Amy Bolton is one of the artists in 1980 that helped excitement and promise to a new era of dance music. “Do Me A Favor” is her first single release produced by Jimmy Bralower and Jimmy Ryan. This funky rock-edged piece was heavily promoted by many involved in the DJ subscription service Disconet and released on their label Importe/12. The track has a nice vocal hook and gives Amy an opportunity to let her vein and most likely flirtatious love interest to take it down a notch. This early shift in dance music introduced the alternative dance floors to where disco left off. The direction was an exciting twist for DJs and dancers.

I have taken the 12” version of “Do Me A Favor” and moved the alternative track into a ReStructure Mix with more emphasis on the synth-edge of the production. This was indeed one of the early possible Razormaid or Ultamix as an 80’s dance contenders setting a new layout for dance floors.

• Square Biz - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teena Marie

Teena Marie (alias ‘Vanilla Child’) is one of the Motown artists whom helped to create a new landscape for funk, soul and pop music. “Square Biz” is a single from Teena’s 1981 self-produced project titled “It Must Be Magic”. This magnificent piece of funk and groove is a display of the power of this artist’s ability to capture the essence with her talent and dedication to her genre. Not only has Teena been able to move a soulful ballad along with Mr. Rick James, but also create an original groove which plays out on its own. This single was a shift in the early 80s towards a new dance/funk direction and even today as old school continues to bring back the “magic” that only Teena could bring.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Square Biz” and worked the funky groove into a more underground downbeat edge in portions. The original groove is kept intact and move breakdowns are a new element for this old school classic. “Everybody get up!”

• Do It At The Disco - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary's Gang

Gary’s Gang is Gary Turnier, Eric Matthew (later producing Sharon Redd and Fast Radio), Jay Leon, Bob Forman, Rino Minetti, Al Lauricella and Bill Catalano. Their huge disco hit “Keep on Dancing” from 1978 made the band a permanent sound on dance floors everywhere. “Do It At The Disco” is another dynamite single from the group and features a Latin-Salsa feel with their strong percussion layout and “party” attitude. It was one of the fast moving energy tracks which helped to bring disco music to life not only in the fast growing club circuit but also radio stations that began to experiment with the successful disco format. A great piece to remember the band for and also one of the classics which give the period it deserved memory.

I have taken the album version of “Do It At The Disco” a new overhaul for this ReStructure Mix and have utilized the Salsa elements more to the extreme. The Latin percussion is extended to bring more power to the message which holds out till the fade.

• Piano Dancing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - George Fischoff

George Fischoff is a composer who moved into the disco movement in 1977 with the single “Piano Dancing” – a new move from Columbia Records when disco was becoming the underground and experimental trend on major labels. Most of Columbia’s artists of the time were funk, jazz and bands attempting to break out with a club dance single. “Piano Dancing” takes the formula made pop by taking a disco edge and symphonic or orchestral elements into the groove. This one plays out with a few sections which may be the most sweeping of this style. It has a light chorus of disco ensemble repeating the riff over and over as the disco sound laid out early on in soul music. A nice retro piece and return to the beginning of disco music and its pop roots.

I have taken the 12” version of “Piano Dancing” and created more of that orchestral meets funk groove in this ReStructure Mix. More of the percussion is outlined as the emphasis for the hips and the breakdowns are placed in several more places.

• Do You Like The Way That It Feels - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tempest Trio

Tempest Trio is Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey – two of dance music most prized talents. Both Theodore and Coffey were ahead of the funk long before it hit the dance floors of the late 70’s. Mike Theodore had made his “Cosmic Wind” production an event for the dance floor and along with Coffey had made projects from C.C. and Company, King Errisson and The Mike Theodore Orchestra top of the disco chain. “Do You Like The Way That It Feels” comes from their project for Marlin Records from 1979 – Tempest Trio. The funk-disco track plays out like Bootsy Collins hit the disco scene with more funk and relish. A great piece of late 70’s disco music with the flair that only Theodore and Coffey were able to assemble.

I have taken the album version of “Do You Like The Way That It Feels” and reedited a ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to this magic pair of musicians in Tempest Trio. It uses more of the riffs that jump in and out of a rhythmic vibration and proves once again that disco and funk were meant to collide.

• Lay Love On You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Luisa Fernandez

Luisa Fernandez is a disco artist from Spain and released her first album, “Disco Darling” in 1978. The project was produced by David Parker and featured a hardcore disco selection of dance tracks at the height of the disco era. “Lay Love On You” is the number that is most memorable from this collection and echoes with heavy percussion and Luisa’s dreamy vocal. This one rings out with the power of a disco anthem with its hooks upfront and the vocal echoing like a fantasy. It was more of an underground hit for those deejays who dug deep into the bins and worked the breaks as if they were dessert.

I have taken the album version of “Lay Love On You” and created a ReStructure Mix which plays out to the bongo riffs and more of peak hour remix. Luisa still remains as breathy and disco immersed with more breaks and drop outs.

• Hooked On Your Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Aleem

Aleem are Taharqa Aleem and Tunde Ra Aleem and along with producer Leroy Burgess in the late 70’s helped to shape the destination of dance music. “Hooked On Your Love” is a garage classic that plays out as the story was told. A soulful vocal rendition on a stripped disco production where less was better. The independent label release began a new surge of funk/disco projects following the disco backlash of the late seventies breathing a continuance into the 80’s of new sounds and creativity with a funk/soul edge. Backing vocals are provided by Luther Vandross and Ullanda McCullough. A nice ringing song which brings to mind the Paradise Garage and the Larry Levan sound which began a new section in dance music history.

I have taken the original 12” version of “Hooked On Your Love” and worked out the percussion and drums to create a new ReStructure Mix. More of the vocal is used to pull a dub-play on this new extension of this fantastic release. As the song exclaims, “sing it loud!”

• Only Star - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin released her album “La Diva” in 1979 which featured the self-written track “Only Star” produced by Van McCoy. This album was a disco promise which many artists and producers made a move on when disco music was at its peak. “Only Star” spells out what made disco an extreme period of time. Being the star on the dance floor became the escape for many who found pleasure and excitement under the flashing lights – it was a Broadway play with “you” as the star. This track feels like the pop-edge of disco music and features Sharon Brown, Zulema Cusseaux and Van McCoy on backing vocals. A nice little diversion from the Queen of Soul and a nice way to hear that powerful and moving voice in a disco arrangement.

I have taken the album version of “Only Star” and transformed Aretha’s composition into a ReStructure Mix with a touch of electronic help. A heavy new percussion track and some synth effects bring the rhythm down to a dub-like feel. The Queen Lives On!

• Power Hungry - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Radiah Frye

Radiah Frye is a vocalist from France who was also a member of the disco group New Paradise. Her recording career started in 1975 and spanned throughout 1980 when she recorded with disco producer Gino Soccio with the single “Power Hungry” – co-produced by Marco Juniore. There is Soccio’s magic all over this electronic and pulsating track. The title gives a great description although Radiah sings about an arrogant lover who gives insecurity as well as unfulfilling love. Released in 1980 this was one of the last pumping disco tracks of the time which helped to revive the energy of the late 70’s disco feel.

I have taken the 12” of “Power Hungry” and re-energized the pumping synths and pop-rock edge into a new ReStructure Mix. The looping and rearranged pieces give way to an alternate version for Soccio fans and also those who can’t get enough of the early synth-pop sound of the 80s.

• Supernatural Love - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

Donna Summer made the 70’s an exciting place. Her career spanned through this era when music was shaped by a generation. Her place among disco music is well known yet her continuance in pop music throughout the 80’s is another incredible feat. Many of her 80’s productions were meant to somehow shake off the disco edge yet Donna’s voice always brought tracks in a dance genre back to the magic she was known for. “Supernatural Love” comes from her 1984 album “Cats Without Claws” produced by Michael Omartian. One of the powerhouse dance numbers from Donna with that heavy emphasis on dance floors and a dramatic flair. The song brings us into a realm of a love that is never ending and over powering. A great synth-pop production and one of Donna’s lovely deliveries which is memorable.

I have taken the 12” version of “Supernatural Love” and worked a dub-like play in this ReStructure Mix. I brought in two of Donna’s greatest disco hits to accent the drama and also remind us of how the magic of her voice and style are still alive.

• Torture - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Jacksons

The Jacksons released their 1984 project titled “Victory” at the peak of Michael and Jermaine Jackson’s careers and also a time when 80’s music was in top form. Many albums and singles have proven the Jackson’s not only talented but also a move in the music scene which set precedence for a sound for dance floors and radio. “Torture” is a track produced by Jackie Jackson and plays out the drama of a relationship gone awry and it remnants creating a painful memory. This one not only worked with a place with the 80’s video movement of the time but also in the tradition of pop-rock and synth-dance. It features some of Michael’s memorable and best vocal riffs and also a mystical edge which drew me into it immediately.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Torture” and recreated a new and darker ReStructure Mix which keeps the flow of the underground feel. I have added a few new percussion elements to lift segments of the new arrangement and also utilized pieces of the original to give this extended play a stage for more drama.

• Jungle Fever - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chakachas

Chakachas is a Latin soul ensemble lead by Gaston Bogaert and Tito Madinez. Their 1970 track “Jungle Fever” is one of the well-known Afro-funk pieces which have lead into an underground disco and a fusion of tribal-like rhythm arena. It is quite sensual and erotic as the female moans and breaths keep moving with the pace of the haunting bongo riffs. It is an early take off with a lounge-esque feel of experimental dance music.

I have taken the album version of “Jungle Fever” and have taken the track into a ReStructure Mix with new focus on the underground feel. Adding a new beat piece from Opium Monks and a classic by Instant Funk this new journey is more of a dub outline for the Chakachas classic.

• Expressway To Your Heart - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix –Karen Young

Karen Young is one of the disco artists of the late 70s which shaped the final stage of disco evolution with her big 1978 dance floor classic “Hot Shot”. The impact of this formulation of soul, funk and the style which emerged from an underground dance movement and its participants. “Expressway To You Heart” is a single from 1982 produced by Walter Kahn – who also brought us disco projects Mizz and Cindy and Roy. This cover of the Soul Survivors 1967 psychedelic/funk number is a juicy 80s electronic dance number which gives Karen another chance to give her voice a run-down with disco. One of the early 80s domestic releases which I admired and played out during its release.

I have taken the 12” single which features a medley including another segment titled “No U Turn”. I separated the medley and focused on “Expressway To Your Heart” and extended and rejoined the pieces of this nice production. It is given some drum loops to enhance the groove and also some pieces of the original to remind us how ingenious this composition by Philly’s Gamble and Huff really is.

• Let’s Go Dancing - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Rocky Mizell

Rocky Mizell is an artist who was released on the Miami label Drive Records during the late 70’s. His first album from 1977 featured The Sugar Rock Band and is the disco groove which made the sound of the time work so well. A nice edge of soul polished dance numbers with a club edge. “Let’s Go Dancing” is his 1980 single which is another example of his direct connection to the Miami sound of dance music - quite similar to K.C. and The Sunshine Band. This number was always one of my favorites and s like candy to a dancer. A nice vocal riff which echoes the disco fever that was playing out in the clubs during the late 70’s.

I have taken the 12” version of “Let’s Go Dancing” and reworked the groove for this ReStructure Mix. More percussion is added to give the new arrangement some spice and more of the soulful twists which make up the excitement.

• Only Music Survives - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Alba

Alba is an Italo-disco singer with her first single “Only Music Survives” from 1985 being one of the iconic moments of disco, fantasy and art are beautifully combined. The production and arrangement from Roberto Gasparini and Pino Nicolosi are my motivation to salute this arena of Italo-disco and hardcore club anthems. This mystical track brings the feel of early morning melodic beats and a lovely performance by our chanteuse is haunting. The music is credited to Dora Carofiglio (Suzanne Meals, Valerie Dore, Novecento) who has always given a wonderful and touching sound to any affiliated project. “Only Music Survives” is a must for any Italo-disco connoisseur and or students of this magnificent period in dance music history.

I have taken the 12” of “Only Music Survives” using both mixes to recreate a rolling and sweeping ReStructure Mix to pay tribute to the wonderful players and Alba Parietti in continuing the torch and creating this lovely style of dance music. A bit more effects are added along with some looping which emphasizes the feeling on a deeper level.

• Hot Lava - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Disco Tex and The Sex-O-Lettes

Disco Tex and The Sex-o-Lettes are best known for their funky 1975 release, “Get Dancin’” with its rousing and at times outrageous flamboyant directness. It was one of the first spoofs of “boogie” music to my knowledge when the term disco was shortly waiting in the wings. Produced by Bob Crewe and fantastic arrangements by Kenny Nolan and Denny Randell. This began a whole side to funky/boogie music for an introduction to the club scene on AM radio and also for those steppin’ out without experience. “Hot Lava” is from their second album from 1976 titled “Manhattan Millionaire” which follows in the familiar style of funk excess with a flute solo gettin’ to the groove. This number plays out as each beat and clap is accentuated appropriately and flawlessly. This is one of the early tracks that many were movin' fiercely to at a Mancuso Party. Hot!

I have taken the 3:49 album version and extended and added a few elements to play this “Hot Lava” flowing to another ReStructure Mix. It is played out as the original with a few new breaks and pieces that stand plain funky to be repeated.

• Miss You - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are rock history in their own right. The English rock group was formed in 1962 and has yet to cease performing and bringing the meaning behind the term “rock and roll”. Throughout their recording career music has always spoken for the members and their talent. In 1976 when disco music was emerging into the scene it was their hit “Miss You” which outlined the downbeat for dance floors in a rock essence. Never giving up their sound yet building it on a new foundation. The single was one of the biggest surprises for many fans as the realization that a crossover hit was barely even noticed as sound The Rolling Stones could adapt to. It was a moment of pleasure for dancers and also for many rock groups who followed a dip into the disco realm of the time.

I have taken the 12” single of “Miss You” and added percussion and looped feel to create a ReStructure Mix to pay homage to this iconic band. It flairs out in an after-hours peak which is what I felt the original long disco play was giving to the period. Another moment in shaping disco music and rock history.

• Feel The Need - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Forrest

Forrest is vocalist Forrest M. Thomas Jr. and Dutch disco producer John Tilly (who also gave us Risqué’ and Telekin). His single “Feel The Need” from 1983 is a cover of the Detroit Emeralds 1972 soul number which was re-released again in 1977 with a dynamite disco production by Abrim Tilmon. The song was then covered by rock-pop singer Leif Garrett in 1978. The song has a resonance of pure desire and drive as it has lasted to the 80s and even today has that rhyme and reason of love. Forrest performs this version over a simple electronic keyboard and percussion track which takes the early 80s transition into heart. It does have the heart although and plays out with the same effect – which a great song always does.

I have taken the 12” version of “Feel The Need” and recreated a ReStructure Mix working back and forth with the vocals, percussion and keyboard riffs. A lengthier pull for the song and another opportunity to make this gem last.

Eva’s Theme – Lady Woman - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Festival

Festival is a disco ensemble produced by Boris Midney who was an innovative producer in the late 70’s whose creative movement was to blend electronic segments, classic Philly disco pieces and a symphonic orchestral sound into a disco beat. There was always an imaginative state in his arrangements where a flush of strings could suddenly brake and a conga break would take its place. His style evolved throughout his work in the late 70’s and in many projects and made him one of the landmark producers and sounds in disco music. His disco production of the Broadway musical “Evita” was a big hit on dance floors and made his interpretation an indelible one. “Eva’s Theme: Lady Woman” is the finale in his movement and is an additional piece he added and wrote himself to give the disco opera some new flair. It has some of the great haunting power of the play itself.

I have taken the album version of “Eva’s Theme: Lady Woman” and used a few new points of my own interpretation of Midney’s masterpiece in this ReStructure Mix. There is a funk-beat effect added to a ne