| American Athlete: Deutschland Disco Power Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Deutschland Disco Power I recently ordered Marina Records new 2 x vinyl LP compilation Disco Deutschland Disco:Funk & Philly Anthems From Germany 1975-1980. Now we know that there has been some great artists who have come out this region, like my personal favorites Kraftwerk & Manuel Gí¶ttsching, however this compilation focuses on the more obscure German disco/funk artists and songs from this period. This release, like most great compilations, serves as an eye opener to many great unknown artists, including Alfie Khan Sound Orchestra, Jackie Carter, and Ganymed. The record also includes some classic tracks from some of Germany's disco heavyweights like Supermax, Munich Machine, and Silver Convention. There are many standout tracks on this compilation, however the one I'm currently enjoying the most is the LP's opening track Youve Got The Power Pt.1 by Su Kramer. Kramer wouldn't be really considered a disco artist necessarily, however her disco roots do run deep as she started her music career alongside Donna Summer as a cast member of the first German musical production of Hair'. However, in 1976 she explored into the disco genre and released Hier Ist Das Leben which featured Youve Got The Power Pt.1. The original track was sung in german, however she later released an English sung version as a 7-inch only release. Overall, Youve Got The Power Pt.1 is ju...
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