{"product_id":"dont-walk-boogie","title":"Don't Walk, Boogie","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't Walk, Boogie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1978 on EMI Records, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't Walk, Boogie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a superb 20-track compilation that captures the eclectic sound of the late-seventies dancefloor, bringing together disco, funk, soul, pop and new wave across an impressive selection of international artists. Originally issued in the UK as part of EMI's television-advertised compilation campaign, it offers a fascinating snapshot of the musical styles competing for attention during disco's commercial peak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this collection particularly enjoyable is its variety. Alongside major disco favourites, it includes British pop, reggae-influenced sounds, glam rock and dance-oriented new wave, making it a broader portrait of the era than a straightforward disco compilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening run is particularly strong, featuring A Taste Of Honey's infectious disco classic 'Boogie Oogie Oogie', Tavares' smooth, irresistible 'More Than A Woman' and Sheila B. Devotion's exuberant disco reworking of 'Singin' In The Rain'. Italian disco outfit Macho contribute their energetic interpretation of 'I'm A Man', while Evolution's version of 'Summer In The City' and Patsy Gallant's 'From New York To L.A.' continue the dancefloor momentum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTavares feature three times across the collection, also contributing 'Whodunit' and the wonderfully uplifting 'Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel'. Other highlights include Gonzalez's sophisticated funk groove 'Just Let It Lay', Gloria Jones' soulful 'Bring On The Love (Why Can't We Be Friends Again)' and Clout's dramatic pop-rock hit 'Substitute'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B is equally varied, opening with La Belle Epoque's infectious 'Black Is Black' before moving into Marshall Hain's catchy 'Dancing In The City' and Sylvester's groundbreaking disco anthem 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)'. The latter is a particularly significant inclusion, representing the emerging electronic disco sound that would become hugely influential in dance music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection also ventures beyond conventional disco with Matumbi's reggae-inflected 'Empire Road', Jesse Green's lively 'Nice And Slow' and Sun's deep funk favourite 'Sun Is Here'. T. Rex bring a touch of glam-rock swagger with 'I Love To Boogie', while John Forde's 'Stardance' adds another interesting dancefloor selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosing the album is the Tom Robinson Band's politically charged new wave classic '2-4-6-8 Motorway', an unexpected but enjoyable inclusion that underlines the compilation's broad musical approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn entertaining and revealing collection of late-seventies sounds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't Walk, Boogie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal for fans of vintage disco, funk, soul, boogie and seventies pop. 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