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Bill Smith
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#BILLCSMusicBlog for 16 yrs (3,000+ posts), music consultant, online announcer, historian, #BILLCSTop30 chart since '98. I write about great new music. Toronto ON https://www.linktr.ee/billcs777
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · Jan 3
1/2 I’ve made a decision to post less on X and more on here and Threads.

So I want to mention to #artists and #publicists that if you want me to consider a song for a write up in my blog, please message me with the request. Then I’ll ask you to email me a press release/EPK and link to the song.
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 40m
"Movin'" by Brass Construction was a #1 Billboard Disco Chart favourite for 4 weeks in 1976. One of the greatest funky disco tracks.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Brass Construction - Movin' (Full 7'' Mix)
YouTube video by Jan Akkerman
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 41m
"Move Your Body" by Marshall Jefferson was a DJ favourite from 1986.

1986 is past the "disco" boundary for me, though this song is important as one of house music's first big records. Billboard staff recently voted it as the best house record of all time.

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MARSHALL JEFFERSON - MOVE YOUR BODY [The House Music Anthem]
YouTube video by Yaza House
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 43m
"Move On Up" / "Up Up Up" by Destination was a #1 Billboard Disco Chart favourite for 4 weeks in 1979.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Destination - Move On Up (Butterfly Records 1979)
YouTube video by DiscoSaturdayNightTV
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 44m
"Moscow Diskow" by Telex was a #36 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1980.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Telex - Moskow Diskow [Official Music Video]
YouTube video by Telex
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 45m
Today is Day 106 of "175 Days of Disco", and 4 more DJ favourites from the era await in the posts that follow.
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 48m
Amazing voice!!
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 1h
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 6h
The song from which it samples the vocal, “Think (About It) by Lyn Collins, never even got to the Top 40, peaking at #66 in 1972.
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 6h
“NY You Got Me Dancing” peaked at #27 in 1977. youtu.be/csxScXYItDE?...
Andrea True Connection - New York you got me dancing 1977
YouTube video by Gilvan de Souza Lima
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 21h
As mentioned in my blog post last week, this week's and next week's BILLCS New Music Report will be published on Thursday instead of Wednesday. Watch for it then! #newmusic
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 23h
My daughter VXTORIA’s release “Back to You” is being played on “A Slice of Canada” which airs this Thursday at 9pm EST on www.maplemusiccafe.com - please tune in to hear and support all of the Canadian talent!!
Maple Music Café | Canadian Music History
The ALL NEW MAPLE Music Café - Canadian Music History Radio. You won't believe your ears!
www.maplemusiccafe.com
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 23h
"More More More" by the Andrea True Connection was a #2 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1976. A Gregg Diamond production.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Andrea True Connection - More, More, More (1976)
YouTube video by Musikladen
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 23h
"More Than a Woman" by The Bee Gees was a #3 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1978 as part of a multi-title entry from "Saturday Night Fever". One of the brothers' most underrated songs.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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The Bee Gees - More Than A Woman (RSO Records 1977)
YouTube video by DiscoSaturdayNightTV
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 23h
"Moonlight Lovin' (Menage a trois)" by Isaac Hayes was a #16 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1977.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Moonlight Lovin' (Menage A Trois)
YouTube video by Isaac Hayes - Topic
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 23h
"Miss You" by The Rolling Stones was a #6 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1978.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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The Rolling Stones - Miss You - OFFICIAL PROMO
YouTube video by The Rolling Stones
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 23h
It's Day 105 of "175 Days of Disco", so let's see what 4 DJ favourites from the era are in the posts that follow.
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 1d
RIP Grammy winning R&B talent D'Angelo, 51, from pancreatic cancer. He only recorded three albums, but all were widely acclaimed, and he had two pop crossover hits with "Lady" and "Untitled (How Does It Feel)". variety.com/2025/music/n...
D’Angelo, Neo-Soul Pioneer and ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ Singer, Dies at 51
Legendary R&B singer D'Angelo, who released three albums throughout his career, has died. He was 51.
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 1d
Interesting turn of events. I wonder if another venue will be built or if they are selling the property as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. It was one of the best places I’ve ever seen artists perform. #BrooklynMirage news.pollstar.com/2025/10/14/b...
Brooklyn Mirage Files For Demolition - Pollstar News
After being unable to open for its 2025 season due to a lack of proper permits, Avant Gardner has filed permits with New York City's Department of Buildings
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 1d
Flavour of the Week still rocks 🎶🎶
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 1d
The chart also creates a false narrative, that people "bought" Taylor's songs and nothing else....
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 1d
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 1d
Despite Taylor's sweep of the top 12 on the #Hot100, how could only 9 songs (including 2 debuts) "gain in performance"? Surely other songs on the chart gained somehow, but it otherwise looks like Taylor's songs simply pushed the others down, stopping them from making "gains". #musiccharts
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 1d
Despite having some throat issues, David Archuleta’s first Toronto solo show was a big success. He captivated the attentive audience with songs like “Creme Brûlée”, “Freedom” and of course “Crush”. And despite those issues he sounded great!!
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 2d
"Mischief" by French Kiss was a DJ favourite from 1979.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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French Kiss - Mischief 1979
YouTube video by GERMAN 799
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Bill Smith @thebillcs.bsky.social · 2d
"Mighty Love" by The Spinners was a pre-disco chart favourite from 1974.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Mighty Love - The Spinners | The Midnight Special
YouTube video by The Midnight Special
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