Backdoor Band – Backdoor Band
Lots of great and some cheesy disco versions from The Backdoor Band here produced by the Ilacad brothers of Blackbuster fame… Continue reading Backdoor Band – Backdoor Band
Tag: Disko
Margie Ponce De Leon – Disco Deejay
Nice OPM Disco groove here. Not much I can find on Mrs De Leon so let me know if you have any info her. In the meantime listen to her declare her love for the Disco Deejay… Continue reading Margie Ponce De Leon – Disco Deejay
Silver Skye – I Wanna Dance / Find My Way
Not much known about this group other than that they released some killer versions. The A-side “I Wanna Dance” is originally by Marathon and released in 1979 on Casablanca. The B-side “Find My Way” is originally by Cameo and released … Continue reading Silver Skye – I Wanna Dance / Find My Way
Various Artists – Rock, Baby! Rock! OST
Another Pinoy Disco classic released in 1979 starring Vilma Santos, Junior, Leah Navarro, Rolly Quizon and Tito, Vic and Joey. Again VST & Company feature heavily here. No film link yet but listen to the soundtrack here: Continue reading Various Artists – Rock, Baby! Rock! OST
Various Artists – Swing It, Baby OST
“Swing It, Baby” was a 1979 Disco film directed by Al Quinn with screenplay by Oscar Miranda. The cast featured a whole host of the Philippines top stars of the time including Romeo Vasquez, Vilma Santos, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, … Continue reading Various Artists – Swing It, Baby OST
Imelda Papin – Mel
Imelda Papin was born on January 26, 1956 in Presentacion, Camarines Sur. She started her career in a remote fishing village of the province. She joined a couple of regional singing contests and because of her talent, her father moved … Continue reading Imelda Papin – Mel
The Hit Machine – Super Hits Volume One
Killer Disco versions from an unknown Pinoy band on A&W records. A label who has a history of releasing these kind of cover records, check A&W All Stars to see what I mean. Is there a volume two, who knows? … Continue reading The Hit Machine – Super Hits Volume One
Various Artists – Disco Fever
Here we have the soundtrack to the 1978 film “Disco Fever” starring Vilma Santos, Christopher De Leon, Cocoy Laurel and support from VST & Co. The film obviously heavily influenced by Saturday Night Fever and the Disco Craze of the … Continue reading Various Artists – Disco Fever
Various Artists – Super Tunog Pinoy
Super Tunog Pinoy is a compilation released in 1980 by Canary Records featuring their top artists of the time. I have included a few choice cuts for you including The Boyfriends “Oras-Oras”, Vincent Daffalong “Mahiwagang Nunal” a comedic version of … Continue reading Various Artists – Super Tunog Pinoy
Joey Abando – Mag-Disco Tayo
Joey Abando was originally a member of the OPM Disco band The Boyfriends. After going solo in 1979 he released “Musikerong Pang Disco” under the name Fantastik. He followed this up with his self titled album on WEA, this 45 … Continue reading Joey Abando – Mag-Disco Tayo
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