SELECTED COVER TRACKS OF ITALO-DISCO
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vinylricupdated 3 months agoWhen a song or a track leaves a big imprint on listeners, whether on account of a nice melody or catchy or harmonious instrumental accompaniments or both, it becomes an earworm, something we're hardly able to forget within a short period of time. And when time has passed, over the years, some well-intentioned people feel the need to resurrect what has been gone by adding their personal touch to the track that impressed so much at the time of release. As to these original releases we don't necessarily speak here only about super hits aired by every radio station 50 times a day. No indeed, because if Italo-Disco had its own share of "commercial" hits back then, tracks we could enjoy on the waves on a daily basis alongside others from other musical styles, some of the original versions which gave rise to the following covers were not very well-known while some were of course popular but in a different genre.
Anyway, the pages hereafter try to focus on the most representative and interesting cover versions pertaining to Italo-Disco, some sung in another tongue, some even better and more expensive than the originals!....
Be it said the ones concerned here are only 12" records (though a few of them, with 7" as well, are included in the other list "Sunshine, Fun, Latin & Tropical Vibes" when their composition answers to the thematic nature of this list).
Comments and new developments are added when time permits.
Anyway, the pages hereafter try to focus on the most representative and interesting cover versions pertaining to Italo-Disco, some sung in another tongue, some even better and more expensive than the originals!....
Be it said the ones concerned here are only 12" records (though a few of them, with 7" as well, are included in the other list "Sunshine, Fun, Latin & Tropical Vibes" when their composition answers to the thematic nature of this list).
Comments and new developments are added when time permits.
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Well, let's start with our Finnish friends. How is it possible to skip Clio's ethereal smasher when we know it? Well, indeed, no, it's impossible. Hearing "Faces" with this special Nordic version, "Naamat", is unforgettable and if a very sought-after 7" promo record does exist with a cover of Valerie Dore "The Night" on the flip side, also available here, we've chosen this great comp offering 6 other pieces of choice. The whole tracklisting as follows with originals in brackets:
RENAULT Naamat [CLIO Faces / Crash - 1985]
LEI POMO Jailua [BO BOSS Tequila / Il Discotto - 1982]
K.M.J. Tanssiterapiaa [INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SYSTEM / IMS - 1984]
VALPURI-KULTA Yö [VALERIE DORE The Night / Merak Music - 1984]
O'HO Nauhafantasia [O'GAR Playback Fantasy / Victoria - 1983]
TURKU V.S. Makia Vartalo [L.A.T.F. Magical Body / Il Discotto - 1983]
KANERVA Kyberkissa [CHARLIE Spacer Woman / Mr Disco Organization - 1983]
YRJÄNÄ MOIKKAILIJA Einstein, Olit Oikeassa [GIORGIO MORODER E=MC² / RCA Victor - 1979]
Freak Out Disko - 2016. - 2
Another seminal cover comp from Finland.
Tracklisting and originals in brackets:
VAALEVAVERIKKÖ Haluun Olla Rakkaas [LA BIONDA I Wanna Be Your Lover / Baby Records - 1980]
LISKOT Liekeis [GHECKO Firelight / Eyes - 1984]
PESÄHAVARA Futupää [DEN HARROW Future Brain / Baby Records - 1985]
TUOTEKUVA Rakastatsä? [BRAND IMAGE Are You Loving? / Il Discotto - 1983]
FOLKE WEST 190 Romani [FOCKEWULF 190 Gitano / F1 Team - 1984]
Freak Out Disko - 2007. - 3
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Crazy driving synths for this stunning cover. Floorfilla smasher to say the least.
Arranged by the D.J. and producer Elvio Moratto.
Written by Mario Cottarelli & Roberto Putzu.
Executive producer Alx Di Marco.
D-J Record - 1989.
[Original: LIZA MANCINI Follow Me Follow Me / Green Line Records - 1986]. - 6
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A special production from South Africa performed by the solo artist and band singer Vangie Coker dealing with 4 tracks (originals in brackets):
"Ready For Love" [MORGANA Ready For Love / Many Records - 1987]
"Everybody Dance" [UNKNOWN]
"The Music Is Gonna Get You" [LITTLE JACK JINGLE Toledo Girl / Hiss Records - 1984]
"Ladies Night" [CHANTAL Ladies' Night / Many Records - 1986]
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