it's already too long as a book, but S+A could have done with a chapter, or appendix, on disco as adjacent to glam - its cousin in so many ways: artifice, showbiz, razzle, escapism, narcissism, decadence, polysexuality, science fiction, fabulousness, fantasy, camp, proto-retro (covers, period looks, fancy dress)
the future-retro mish-mash a particularly shared attribute
and Chic were actually influenced by Roxy Music - the image and styling more than the music
The lighting in that seems to be an attempt to pictorialize the space of fame itself. Nice job, Cher show lighting technician!
Glitter's abject attempt to do a Young Americans - complete with Luther Vandross on backing vocals
And this sad moment in the downward arc of a superstar - credited to T.Rex Disco Party
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A bit better - slow'n'lowdown funk - let's say "supernotbad"
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