Dancefloor Classics
So Exited. The Pointer Sisters were founded in the late 1960s by the sisters June and Bonnie Pointer, later joined by Anita and Ruth. After Bonnie’s departure in 1977, the trio experienced the greatest success of their career. With their unique mix of R&B, soul, pop, funk, jazz, rock, and country, along with precise harmonies and a dynamic stage presence, they set new standards in American pop music. Raised in the gospel tradition, they broke through genre boundaries and achieved...
Queen Of Funk. Chaka Khan, born as Yvette Marie Stevens on March 23, 1953, in Chicago, is one of the most influential voices in pop music. Her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence have left a lasting mark on genres such as funk, soul, jazz, and pop. Influenced by her mother's gospel and her father's blues and jazz, she began her career early in Chicago’s vibrant music scene. In 1971, she became the lead singer of the band Rufus, with which she achieved great success through hits like...
The Hitmaker. The band Chic, founded in 1976 by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, has established itself as one of the most influential formations in music history. Their first album marked their breakthrough in 1977 with the hit "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)", which marked the beginning of Rodgers and Chic's influence on dance and pop music. This was followed by "Le Freak", probably Chic's biggest success. In addition to their own success, Rodgers and Chic also contributed...
What Is Love. In 1992, Haddaway was discovered by the German record company Coconut Records. It didn‘t take long for his cry „What is Love?“ to be heard for the first time and it hasn‘t died down to this day. Haddaway‘s debut single „What Is Love“ became a worldwide hit, reaching number 2 in Germany and the UK. In Germany, the single sold 900,000 copies. In the UK, the single received a gold record for a total of 400,000 units sold. It later rose to #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot...
Everything From Liverpool. In 1970, Chris Amoo, Kenny Davis and Ray Lake formed the band The Real Thing in Liverpool. At first they covered American hits, taking their cue from The Temptations and The Four Tops. They performed in small clubs, but quickly made a splash with their own progressive soul style. The first record deal came quickly, as early as 1972, but quick success failed to materialize. The turnaround of the career began with the collaboration with David Essex. They went on...
From Gay Subculture To Mainstream. From New York's Greenwich Village to the charts, from the gay subculture to the mainstream: Village People decisively shaped the disco sound of the late 70s. Founded by producers Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, the band was made up of characters from the gay scene : motorcyclist, Indian, cowboy, construction worker, policeman and soldier. During their very successful career they created several world hits - among others Y.M.C.A., In The Navy, Macho Man and Go...