The Twelve Inch 145 : Born To Be Alive : Disco/Eurodisco/Hi-Nrg - 1979

This week’s mix dives headfirst into the shimmering world of disco and Hi-NRG, opening with “Born to Be Alive”—a quintessential end-of-the-’70s disco anthem. The first half-hour pays homage to tracks that share its DNA: European-produced grooves rich in electronic instrumentation, capturing the vibrant, synth-driven pulse of the era.

The electronic influence wasn’t confined to disco. It also seeped into the emerging post-punk dance scene, as showcased in Blondie’s iconic “Atomic” and the quirky brilliance of “Is There More to Life Than Dancing” by Noël, a mysterious and cheeky side project of the Mael brothers (better known as Sparks).

The mix builds to a euphoric finish with Peaches & Herb’s 1979 club hit “Shake Your Groove Thing,” Linda Clifford’s fabulous “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, and Frankie Valli’s timeless “Soul.”