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On this day in music history: July 14, 1979 - “Bad Girls” by Donna Summer hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks, also topping the R&B singles chart for 1 week on July 21, 1979. Written by Donna Summer, Eddie Hokenson, Bruce Sudano and Joe Esposito, it is the third pop chart topper and biggest hit for the Boston, MA born singer and songwriter. Summer is inspired to write the song (collaborating with the group Brooklyn Dreams) when her personal assistant is mistaken as being a street prostitute by a police officer, while walking down Sunset Blvd near Casablanca’s offices. Upon hearing her demo recording, Casablanca Records president Neil Bogart suggests that Donna give the song to Cher. Summer refuses to give the song away, and files the tape away until engineer Steve Smith discovers the demo during recording sessions for the “Bad Girls” album in early 1979. His enthusiasm for the song encourages Donna to record it herself. Due to intense public demand, Casablanca Records rush releases “Bad Girls” as a single on May 14, 1979, just one month after the first single “Hot Stuff”. The two singles are released so closely together, that both reside in the top five on the pop chart for six consecutive weeks. Entering the Hot 100 at #55 on May 26, 1979, it climbs to the top of the chart seven weeks later. The success of the single helps drive sales of the album to over 3x Platinum status in the US. The huge success of the singles and album, lead the ABC television network to offering Summer the opportunity to host her own television special. “The Donna Summer Special” directed by Don Mischer (The Academy Awards) airs on January 27, 1980. “Bad Girls” is certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.

Optique Solaire by Yves Saint Laurent. Vogue. May 1976.

In this career overview, Barry Walters details how one of the most transgressive stars of the 1980s, Grace Jones, gave voice to the oppressed while offering a bold example of what it means to be free.

here I am playing at Horsemeat disco i the early 2000’s. i played there 3 times  including their  opening night in Soho as well as the opening night in Vauxhall.  There’s also a photo here  from club 303  and then in my home studio just down the street  from where I’ll be playing May 12th  at The Macbeth ,  70 Hoxton street   with the Pussy Faggot Possee. I’m still playing disco, 80’s house, acid, and some punk!. -www.ladykier.com

RIP George Michael. This is at least as gay as The Smiths’ Handsome Devil but he snuck it onto Top of the Pops in 1982.

Party in your pants.

Originally released in 1980, remixed around 1982 by Patrick Cowley. This track is epic.

Madonna & Patrick Hernandez (Born To Be Alive)

Beauty Tips for the Disco Dancer - Teen Beat magazine, Sept. 1978.