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Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast

Show about Movies and Music thru the decades for two guys growing up in the 50's and 60's. We discuss our point of view on the impact that movies and music had in our lives and the impact that it had as we traverse thru the decades. From the early years in the 50's with Elvis, Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker we have stories, opinions and conversations about how we experienced the growth of music/movies and how it shaped our views to where we are today.

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SPOTLIGHT SERIES- MUSIC INFLUENCERS- THE DISCO ERA>>>PT 2

April 07, 2026 • Tom and Bert • Episode 169

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover a memorable music era from the 1970's!

We introduce you to the "DISCO ERA" (1974-1980) --Part 2--and it's heavy influence on the Music, Dancing, Fashion, Culture and Movie industries.

The wide open "Cabaret-ish" anything goes attitudes and styles with the backdrop of sex, drugs and freaky fun times dipicted the era where the music became loud, long and heavily orchestrated.

CHAPTERS:

(:46) Intro

(10:20) 12" Disco Favorites and other memorable Disco Songs

(16:39) "Oh What a Night" and some facts and timelines

(18:40) YMCA and Dick Clark's American Bandstand and influence

(28:10) The Rise and Fall of "Studio 54" in New York City as it opens with a bang and closes a short 3 years later

(31:56) "Disco Sucks" and Disco Demolition Night in Chicago, Burn those records!

(35:20) Dancing Queen, Dueling Piano's and why Music is the ultimate connector of people then.... It's a Wrap!

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