BOOGIE Radio Show: Background Snippets 13th Nov 2011

Here are some quick snippets on some of today's highlights on Boogie, the retro radio show on Times 100.5 FM.


Dan Hartman Vertigo/Relight My Fire was a number 1 Disco hit in 1979. According to Arthur Baker, Dan Hartman is one of disco's unsung heroes. This song featuring and amazing vocal from Loleatta Holloway, was one of a new wave of mind-blowing disco. Often covered, never bettered.

Pattie Brooks After Dark went to number 1 on the Disco charts in 1978. Pattie was in the unfortunate position of being on the same label (Casablanca) as the acknowledged queen of disco, Donna Summer, but she more than holds her own on this late-night cowbell-led disco epic. It has featured prominently in the movie 'Thank God It's Friday'. According to Bruce Sudano, being a Casablanca Records artist in the late 70s was like being at the center of the universe. It was worldwide but still family, a small group of people who were doing things that had global reach. Everyone - from the artists, arrangers, art directors, promo people & stylists to the president of the company -- was performing in a big way.

The Three Degrees The Runner. I was a member of The Three Degrees fan club, at the time, I remember, when they were Prince Charles' favorite group. Valerie Holiday (Vocalist, The Three Degrees): Working with Giorgio Moroder was great and different. We became more creative in our harmonies and were given our first chance to co-write as well, resulting in 'The Runner'. Sheila got the chance to work her magic on the lyrics and we did ours on vocals.

Diana Ross The Boss (R&B #1/Pop #1/UK #40 in 1979). 'The Boss' by Diana Ross is for many die-hard fans like me probably her best solo work. Ashford & Simpson brought out a grittiness and soul that was previously untapped. Ashford & Simpson really knew how to get the most out of an artist. This may be a career best for Diana Ross.

Donna Summer Last Dance (R&B #5/Pop #3/ Disco #2 1978).
Paul Moroder: Paul Jabara and Bob Esty had a good idea about the arrangement. I recorded Donna's vocals in Europe. As always, it went very quickly as Donna is a great singer and needs few takes. She didn't want to stay in the studio for long and she rarely came back and redid anything. We felt the feeling was there.
Candi Staton: She had such a wonderful soft feminine tone and she could do no wrong. When that song came on you could not beat me to the dance floor.

JOETT

TIKISA Finals 2011: The Results

TIKISA ended last night. Amazing show. Pure electric vibe inside Club Billicanas. Nothing even comes close. It was the best show ever! Winners last night -- voted for by TANZANIANS -- judges did not vote last night, were Hassan and Hawa. Ashraf and Mwajuma came second and in third place Daniel and Helen. A big THANK YOU goes out to Powerhouse Productions for bringing us TIKISA. Hard work. Really hard work, but you pulled it off. Bravo!; The choreographers Sammy Cool and Bud Spencer for performing a miracle. Literally. You guys are amazing; my fellow judges for a job well done; TANZANIANS for your support--you MADE TIKISA what it is today--HUGE. I BIG thank you! God willing, hope to see you all again next year!


JOETT

TIKISA Fainali Za Jana Usiku: Matokeo Na Ushindi

TIKISA fainali za jana usiku: Hassan na Hawa waibuka washindi kwa kura za watanzania. Majaji hatukupiga kura jana. Nafasi ya pili ilikwenda kwa Ashraf na Mwajuma na watutu walikua Daniel na Helen. Hongera kwa Powerhouse Productions kwa kukutuletea TIKISA; choreographers Sammy Cool na Bud Spencer kwa kazi nzuri sana. Muijiza haswa; Kwa washiriki kwakuleta burudani kabambe; kwa majaiji wenzangu kwa kazi nzuri mnoo; na kwa mashabiki wote Tanzania kwa kuangalia TIKISA ITV na kufagilia kipindi. Tunawashukuruni nyote kwa dhati. Inshallah, mungu akipenda tutaonana tena mwakani.

JOETT

BOOGIE -- The Retro Radio Show: Playlist for 6th Nov 2011

Today's playlist on Boogie -- the retro radio show on Times 100.5 FM from 6pm -- looks like this: I will be giving you an hour's play  from the Disco Fever segment of the show; and another hour from the 80s Groove segment. Which means... I won't play ALL the tracks today. We'll finish off the rest in the NEXT show--next Sunday same time--6pm till 8pm. I'm also giving away FREE CD singles of my new 70s Disco Boogie Remix of "I Could Never Live (Without Your Love)" on the show tonight AND I will be playing the track TONITE. Tune in for details. Welcome to the show!


DISCO FEVER Weekend -- The Ultimate Disco Anthems
                       
1.   The Real thing – You to Me Are Everything (1976)                       
2.   Gloria Gaynor – Never Can Say Goodbye (1974)                       
3.   Van McCoy – The Hustle (1975)                       
4.   Tavares – Heaven Must be Missing An Angel (1976)                       
5.   Diana Ross – Upside Down (1980)                       
6.   The Whispers – And the Beat Goes On (1979)                       
7.   Shalamar – A Night to Remember (1982)                       
8.   The Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight (1979)                       
9.   ABBA – Dancing Queen (1986)                       
10.                Anita Ward – Ring My Bell (1979)                       
11.                Ami Stewart – Knock On Wood (1979)                       
12.                The Real Thing – Can You Feel The Force (1979)                       
13.                Stephanie Mills – Never Knew Love Like This Before 80                       
14.                Crown Heights Affair – You Gave Me Love (1980)                       
15.                James Brown – Get Up (Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine                        
16.                Commodores – Brick House (1977 Motown Records)                       
17.                Thelma Houston – Don’t Leave Me This Way (1976)                       
18.                Johnny Bristol – Hang On In There Baby (1974)                       
19.                Bohannon – Let’s Start The Dance (1978)                       
20.                Peaches & Herb – Shake Your Groove Thing (1978)
  
80s GROOVE            
1.   Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (1982)           
2.   Chaka Khan – Feel For You (1984)           
3.   Nu Shooz – I Can’t Wait (1986)           
4.   Freeez – Southern Freez (1986)           
5.   Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Let the Beat Hit ‘Em (1981)           
6.   Change – Change Of Heart (1984)           
7.   Slave – Just a Touch Of Love (1979)           
8.   Rockers Revenge feat Donnie Calvin – Walking On Sunshine           
9.   Joyce Sims – Come Into My Life (1987)           
10.                Hot Streak – Body Work (1983)           
11.                Cheryl Lynn – Encore (1983)           
12.                The Pointer Sisters – Jump (For My Life) (1982)           
13.                Class Action – Weekend (1983)           
14.                The Emotions – Best Of My Life (1977)           
15.                Rodney Franklin – The Groove (1980)           
16.                George Benson – Give Me The Night (1981)           
17.                Luther Vandross – I Really Didn’t Mean It (1986)           

Playlist Compiled and Presented by Reinvented 80s Pop Singer JOETT ... with DJ Q on the decks.


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Joett's 70s Disco Remix Single Premiers On Radio

My new single -- the Boogie Remix of "I Could Never Live (Without Your Love)" premiered on my radio show Boogie on Times 100.5 FM last Sunday October 23rd. Thereafter, Monday, I had it delivered to all the local radio stations. I will be giving away 20 FREE CDs on my 70s Disco 80s Pop radio show tonight, so if you want to be in with a chance, tune in to Times 100.5 FM at 6pm. The show runs till 8pm. I've got loads of GREAT disco classics lined up for tonight's show. The playlist includes: The Real Thing (1976), Gloria Gaynor (1974), Tavares (1976), Diana Ross (1980), Shalamar (1982), Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam (1982), Anita Ward (1979) and much much more. I'm sure you'll love it.

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Joett
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RCA Shuts Down Jive and Arista Records

It looks like one record company has called it quits and will focus on one specific genre- rock. They admit to massive lay offs and cut backs in recent years and have to start reinventing their music company and this includes dissolving its labels.

The labels that served as the home to artists such as Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and R. Kelly are soon to be no more. Recently installed RCA Records CEO Peter Edge and President/COO Tom Corson officially announced the end of the legendary Arista and Jive Records. J Records, which was created by Clive Davis in 2000, is also done for. Read the full article here!

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TIKISA Salsa at Nyumbani Lounge in Dar es salaam

TIKISA  dancers showcased their first public performance at Nyumbani Lounge (Lady JD's joint), Namanga, on Thursday 29th September...a few hours after we'd shot the 6th episode of TIKISA coming to your TV screens tonight at 10.20pm. Hopefully, we will have more PAs from these guys in the near future. Sauda, myself and one of their choreographers Bud Spencer, attended the small event. We're proud of the kids. They're doing really well. What a journey. What a transformation. I can see a bright future for these guys.

Joett
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