2013 two CD collection, a second volume of rarities from legendary Disco/Electronic producer Giorgio Moroder's back catalog. The tracks range from the late great Donna Summer, whose career he launched, to many of his lesser-known protégés. Moroder's Musicland Studios produced the most influential Disco music outside America in the 1970s and 1980s and this collection takes in the genre's heyday. Acts featured include studio house band Munich Machine, bearded, sometime Miami Vice actor Richard T Bear, American chanteuse Roberta Kelly and Moroder himself duet ting (as Giorgio and Chris) with female singer and pianist Chris Bennett. Americans Janis Ian and Melissa Manchester also collaborated with Moroder, the former with the 1979 hit single 'Fly Too High', the single edit of which is included here. In-depth liner notes by Michael Heatley details the many different vocal and instrumental permutations Moroder used to create his music.
1 1. Kung Fu's Back Again Part I-Roberta Kelly Single A-Side (Germany)Atlantic Atl10542, 1974 - Roberta Kelly 2. Moonshiner-Tracey Dean Single A-Side (Germany)Decca D29230, 1974 - Tracey Dean
2 3. Boy on the Ball-Tracey Dean Single B-Side Moonshiner (Germany)Decca D29230, 1974 - Tracey Dean
3 4. Denver Dream-Donna Summer Single A-Side (Belgium)Lark Records Ins7510, 1975 - Donna Summer
4 5. Something's in the Wind-Donna Summer Single B-Side Denver Dream (Belgium)Lark Records Ins7510, 1975 - Donna Summer
5 6. Bump the Twist-Speed Limit Single A-Side (Germany)Oasis16892, 1976 - Speed Limit
6 7. Disco Man-Chris Bennett Single A-Side (Uk)Bradley's Records Blak1001, 1976 - Chris Bennett
7 8. This Perfect Day-Chris Bennett Single B-Side Disco Man (Uk)Bradley's Records Blak1001, 1976
8 9. Doctor Funk-Smiley Introducing Karen Taylor Single A-Side (France)Barclay620321, 1977 - Smiley
9 10. Love Is You-The Beepers Single A-Side (Germany)Oasis15517, 1978 - the Beepers
10 11. Love Now, Hurt Later-Giorgio & Chris Single A-Side (Mexico)Rca Victor SP5150, 1978 - Giorgio and Chris
11 12. Let This Night Go on for Days-Giorgio & Chris Single B-Side Love Now, Hurt Later (Mexico)
12 13. Fly Too High (Single Version)-Janis Ian Single A-Side (Uk)Cbs12-7936, 1979 - Janis Ian
13 14. You Can (Single Version)-Madleen Kane Single A-Side (Italy)Durium De3188, Chalet Records, 1981
14 15. Don't Wanna Lose You-Madleen Kane Single B-Side You Can (France)Trema410165, 1981 - Madleen Kane 16. Mon Amour-Madleen Kane Single B-Side You Can (USA)Chalet Records C1225, 1981 - Madleen Kane
15 17. Playing for Time (Single Version)-Madleen Kane Single A-Side (France)Trema410201, 1981
16 18. Thief of Hearts (Short Version)-Melissa Manchester Single B-Side
17 19. the Runner-Richard T. Bear Single A-Side (Germany)Teldec614435, 1985 - Richard T. Bear
18 20. Pandora's Box (Single Version)-Donna Single B-Side Virgin Mary (Netherlands)Groovy GR1215, 1975
19 21. Kung Fu's Back Again-Part Ii-Roberta Kelly Single B-Side Kung Fu's Back Again (Germany)Atlantic
20 22. Virgin Mary-Donna Summer Single A-Side (Netherlands)Groovy GR1215, 1975 - Donna Summer
21 23. the Disco Twist-Speed Limit Single B-Side Bump the Twist (Germany)Oasis16892, 1976 - Speed Limit
22 24. Funk You Very Much-Smiley Introducing Karen Taylor Single B-Side
23 25. Love Trap-The Beepers Single B-Side Love Is You (Germany)Oasis15517, 1978 - the Beepers
24 26. Love Now, Hurt Later (Vocal)-Ann Joy Single A-Side (Belgium)Unidisc Uni1009, Igloo Records LTD.1978
25 27. Playing for Time (Special 12 Version)-Madleen Kane Single A-Side (Us)Chalet Records, Ch804, 1982
26 28. the Lonely One-Madleen Kane Single B-Side Playing for Time (Us)Chalet Records, Ch804, 1982
27 29. Thief of Hearts (Dance Mix)-Melissa Manchester Single A-Side (Germany)
28 30. the Runner (Long Version)Richard T. Bear Single A-Side (Germany)Teldec620486, 1985 - Richard T. Bear
29 31. Shannon's Eyes (12 Inch Version)-Giorgio Moroder & Paul Engemann Single
30 32. Giorgio Moroder Medley-Giorgio Moroder (Mixed By Blue Eyed D.J.)Der
31 33. Space Warriors (Blue Eyed DJ Remix)-Munich Machine
2013 two CD collection, a second volume of rarities from legendary Disco/Electronic producer Giorgio Moroder's back catalog. The tracks range from the late great Donna Summer, whose career he launched, to many of his lesser-known protégés. Moroder's Musicland Studios produced the most influential Disco music outside America in the 1970s and 1980s and this collection takes in the genre's heyday. Acts featured include studio house band Munich Machine, bearded, sometime Miami Vice actor Richard T Bear, American chanteuse Roberta Kelly and Moroder himself duet ting (as Giorgio and Chris) with female singer and pianist Chris Bennett. Americans Janis Ian and Melissa Manchester also collaborated with Moroder, the former with the 1979 hit single 'Fly Too High', the single edit of which is included here. In-depth liner notes by Michael Heatley details the many different vocal and instrumental permutations Moroder used to create his music.