The Twelve Inch 150 : Never Can Say Goodbye : Disco/Soul/Hi-NRG - 1975

This mix kicks off right at the heart of the era I’m covering in this newsletter—when the Philly Sound was in full swing. Expect lush arrangements packed with sweeping string sections, bold brass, electric piano, and tight rhythm guitars. This was disco’s golden moment: a polished, orchestrated sound built on melody, harmony, syncopated basslines, and irresistible four-on-the-floor beats.

“Never Can Say Goodbye” is just the beginning of this one-hour deep dive into the dancefloor hits of 1975, with a few gems from 1976 woven in. You’ll hear disco’s early stars like Barry White, Thelma Houston, The Salsoul Orchestra, and The Trammps, but I’ve also included some lesser-known treasures.

If the Philly Sound moves you, this mix is for you!