Girlfriend is a Disco

I decided for this last episode (after an all too long two week break) that there's no sense in trying to restrict the kinds of disco played during each episode, so from here on out I'm just going to play the very best music I can find for you to enjoy. The story of disco will just come naturally.

So, this week's episode, Girlfriend is a Disco is a wonderful and weird mix of disco from all across the spectrum, Rick James to Talking Heads and everywhere in between.

Here is a link to the archive/playlist on BSR. And following is the playlist with links and the usual info.

Rick James - You and I - Come Get It
Talking Heads - Girlfriend is Better - Speaking in Tongues
Kid Creole & the Coconuts - Darrio (12" Disco Mix) - Off the Coast of Me
Desmond Child - Our Love is Insane - Capitol Disco
The Paper Dolls - Get Down Boy - Single
Minnie Riperton - Baby, This Love I Have - Capitol Disco
Lizzy Mercier Descloux - Funky Stuff - Mambo Nassau
Was (Not Was) - Wheel Me Out - Was (Not Was)
Donalyd Byrd - Love Has Come Around - Love Byrd
Margo Thunder - Expressway to Your Heart - Capitol Disco
Cristina - Disco Clone - Doll in the Box
Janice McClain - Smack Dab in the Middle - Journey Into Paradise
Wizzdom - Free Bass - Faith Presents TK Disco
Phreek - Weekend - Journey Into Paradise

As for whats new with these artists, I've mentioned Was (Not Was)'s new album Boo! before, and well, now it's out! I should warn you first that the album is not as disco as their songs I've played on the show. It has a much stronger soul/funk feel to it, but so far I've heard nothing but good reviews.

The Talking Heads, sadly, are no more, but the groups members have been up to a lot. Of course you know Tom Tom Club, which is Talking Heads bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz. They'll be doing a few live shows this summer (with DEVO!!). Also, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has been ever so busy, just performing at a tribute to Paul Simon and announcing that he'll be releasing a new album this year that's a collaboration with Brian Eno. You may know Eno for other things, but he was also a producer for the Holy Trinity of Talking Heads albums (More Songs..., Fear of Music, and Remain in Light) and a collaborator on David Byrne's first solo album, My Life in the Bush of Ghosts.

Kid Creole & the Coconuts will be releasing a new greatest hits compilation this year that may be a great primer on the band for you beginners called. Here is a link to the news blurb on Pitchfork.