World of Echoes: François K – Dawn of Disco

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World of Echoes: François K – Dawn of Disco

08.01.21

World of Echoes is a monthly four hour show from the French-born DJ, producer, remixer and and label owner François K. His career began at the Paradise Garage, Studio 54 and Loft in 70’s. He soon went on to become a significant studio hand for artists likes of Arthur Russell to Kraftwerk and a notable producer, working with and remixing artists from Diana Ross to Adam Ant. He has indisputably become one of the most influential artists in modern dance music.

This month François K retraces the steps that led up to disco music and the start of DJ culture in NYC. This segment focuses on its early beginnings until right before the advent of the 12″ single. Its rapid evolution during these seminal days is often overlooked, and many of the most iconic tracks from that time period are featured here, including a couple of unreleased versions as well as some lesser-known but very influential material.

Photo credit: Yukitaka Amemiya

Listen now Tracklist

Thank You (Unreleased Long Version) – Sly & The Family Stone [Epic]
Keep On Truckin’ – Eddie Kendricks [Motown]
Yes We Can – Pointer Sisters [ABC]
I Just Want To Celebrate – Rare Earth [Motown]
Fame – David Bowie [RCA]
Waiting For The Rain – The Fantastic Johnny C [Philly Of Soul]
Wild Safari – Barrabas [RCA]
Viramundo – Sergio Mendes [A&M]
Rain – Dorothy Morrison [Elektra]
Express – BT Express [Scepter]
Life And Death In G & A – Abaco Dream [A&M]
Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys – The Equals [President]
Messin’ With My Mind – Labelle [Epic]
Elusive – Babe Ruth [Capitol]
Soul Makossa – Manu Di Bango [Atlantic]
I’m A Man – Chicago [Columbia]
Melting Pot – Booker T and The MG’s [Stax]
T.S.O.P. – MFSB [Philadephia International]
I Like What I Like [Peter Struve Edit] – Everyday People [GRT]
Make Me Believe In You – Patti Jo [Scepter]
You Little Trustmaker (Tom Moulton Mix) – The Tymes & Three Degrees [RCA]
Hurt So Bad – Philly Devotions [Columbia]
If It Wasn’t For The Money – Nanette Workman [Atlantic]
Rain 2000 – Titanic [CBS]
It’s a New Day – James Brown [Polydor]
Troglodyte (Acapella) into It’s Just Begun – The Jimmy Castor Bunch [RCA]
Let The Music Take Your Mind [J-ski Extended] – Kool & The Gang [De-Lite]
Casanova Brown – Gloria Gaynor [Polydor]
Little Bit Of Love – Brenda & The Tabulations [Epic]
We’re On The Right Track – Ultra High Frequency [Scepter]
There’ll Come A Time, There’ll Come A Day – Basic Black & Pearl [Polydor]
Mighty High – Mighty Clouds Of Joy [ABC]
Free Man (FK edit) – South Shore Commission [Roadshow]
Girl You Need A Change Of Mind – Eddie Kendricks [Motown]
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe – Barry White [20th Century]
Time – Jackie Moore [Atlantic]
Change (Makes You Wanna Hustle) (FK rough Edit) – Donald Byrd [Blue Note]
Rock Your Baby – George McCrae [TK]
I Can’t Stop Talking (Danny Krivit Edit) – Genie Brown/Tribe [Strut]
Goin’ To See My Baby – The Fatback Band [Perception]
Shack Up (FK Edit) – Banbarra [UA]
What Can You Do For Me – Labelle [Epic]
You’re My Driving Wheel – The Supremes [Motown]
Heart Be Still – Carl Graves [A&M]
Law of the Land – The Temptations [Motown]
Law Of The Land – The Undisputed Truth [Motown]
Dream World – Don Downing [Scepter]
Wet Weekend – Rock Gazers [Pilgrim]
Los Conquistador Chocolates – Johnny Hammond [Fantasy]
Love Is The Message (Long Version) – MFSB [Philadephia International]
My Love Is Free – Double Exposure [Salsoul]
After The Dance [Vocal] – Marvin Gaye [Motown]
Don’t Say Goodnight (It’s Time For Love) (Part 1 & 2) – The Isley Brothers [T-Neck]

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