15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding collection, December 13, 2000
This review is from: Casablanca Records Story (Audio CD)
Finally,the most important tracks from the 'disco' label Casablanca are available together. Most tracks are the 12" version. This gives the listener the opportunity to enjoy the famous orchestration in the tracks of Donna Summer. Although most tracks can be classified as 'pure 70's disco', you can also find nice (p)funk tracks from Parliament, Starpoint and Cameo. This box proves the importance of (euro)disco for the genesis of house music, just listen to the works of Giorgo Moroder, Donna Summer and Lipps. Inc.
The 4 cd's are packed in a nice box and accompanied by a booklet with photo's and informative text.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST HAVE FROM THE QUINTESSENTIAL DISCO LABEL, January 24, 2002
This review is from: Casablanca Records Story (Audio CD)
This CD is worth every penny. It includes the PROMO ONLY of Donna Summer's On The Radio, a short but more potent version of Pleasure Island and the gorgeous -- Music, Harmony and Rhythm by Brooklyn Dreams. The only problem I have with the CRS Box Set is that two of the most gorgeous and technically advanced songs where cut to less then half. The two songs are Romeo and Juliet and I've Found Love. These two songs alone, in full length versions, would be worth the price. Romeo and Juliet was the first record to use 48 tracks. Alec R. did this by attaching two 24 track modules. I've Found Love has the most over-the-top 7 minute brake of any disco song. Of course they are out of print.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like Disco? You'll Love This Casablanca BOX SET!, June 2, 2004
This review is from: Casablanca Records Story (Audio CD)
A Four Disc(o) Casablanca Collection. Sure, you get the standard, "Funkytown" by Lipps, "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)" by Parliament and pretty much EVERY hit that Donna Summer and The Village People recorded.
You also get some hard to find/rarity selections like:
Ain't Nothin' Gonna Keep Me from You - Teri DeSario
Let's Go All the Way (Down) - Brenda & the Tabulations
Like an Eagle - Dennis Parker
You Ought to Be Dancing - People's Choice
Medicine Song - Stephanie Mills
When She Was My Girl - The Four Tops
Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band - Meco
Do That to Me One More Time - Captain & Tennille
Yes, I'm Ready - Teri DeSario
Depending on your age, this great box set will take you back to doing "The Hustle" on the lighted dancefloor with the disco ball spinning 'round and 'round. It might transport you back to your childhood roller rink while these disco greats played ALL NIGHT, along with the very popular "Hokey Pokey". Regardless of your age or sex, it will remind you of your TOTAL CRUSH on hip, cool and suave John Travolta, a la Saturday Night Fever! It might make you remember your first torn sweatshirt and first pair of legwarmers with the songs from "Flashdance". "Maniac" with Michael Sembello and "Flashdance, What A Feeling", with Irene Cara.
Spanning several decades, this four disc set ends with the VERY HIGHLY appropriate song, "Last Dance" with disco diva, Donna Summer.
Happy Listening!
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