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This week we’re going full Philly disco. In 1975–76, the Philadelphia sound dominated dancefloors everywhere. Many of the tracks in this week’s set were recorded at Sigma Sound Studios, featuring top Philly session players like Earl Young, Norman Harris, and Ronald Baker.
Expect lush strings, bright horns, and plenty of instrumental tracks, the signature sound of the era. You’ll hear the Salsoul Orchestra, THP Orchestra, Love Unlimited Orchestra, and Armada Orchestra, alongside Faith, Hope & Charity, The Intruders, and Carol Williams.
There are two versions of the same song, “We’re On The Right Track”, first by Ultra High Frequency, then by Blue Magic. You’ll also catch Cameo’s first dancefloor hit, long before their P-Funk years, and we wrap up with an early Eurodisco gem: Belgian act Crystal Grass with “Crystal World.”
That one flows perfectly into its “inspiration”: the Isaac Hayes classic “Theme From Shaft.”
Enjoy the ride. 🎶
