Meco ~ 'Star Wars' Theme/Cantina Band 1977 Disco Purrfection Version

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This is a real blast from the past, 1977 to be exact! A disco version of the theme to the hit movie "Star Wars" was bound to be a hit and Meco created a disco classic.

An edited for radio version was a #1 pop hit for two weeks, beating out Star Wars Composer John Williams own orchestral single version from the movie peaked at #10, a pretty astounding achievement for a semi classical arrangement.

Meco Menardo went to see "Star Wars" eleven times and by the last viewing had conceived a fifteen minute disco treatment of several of John Williams themes from the movie. The single version was clear about the two disco segments Star Wars/Cantina Band, so that left a lot for me to work with to give you this fourth day self imposed quarantine tune.

Meco was born November 29, 1939 in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania. His musical father taught him how to play the trombone, exposing his prodigy talents so that he played with the local high school band while he was in the sixth grade.

Menardo arranged two disco hits, the underground favorite Don Downing "Dream World" in 1973 and then Al Downing "I'll Be Holding On" which was a #1 disco hit for three weeks in 1974.

He continued on learning about music and the business as he travelled about with a successful career of arranging music for tv commercials when he fell upon the task of helping a young Gloria Gaynor put together the smash hit LP "Never Can Say Goodbye" in 1974 and ushering in the disco movement on radio.

Meco went on to release a disco version of "Empire Strikes Back" in 1980, then in 1983 he made it three for three with "Ewok Celebration" from "Return Of The Jedi".

In the spring of 1977, I was in the audience on the first day with all the neighbourhood kids watching those famously golden words disappearing into the distance words explaining where you are. Han Solo became my favourite character, that grin of his.

I loved the comic book style transitions detailing the battle between good and evil. It was flawless! I never felt more engaged in a movie, bad guys, good guys, bad/good guys, the repartee was a throwback to another era but polished up with a distinctly unique vision of filmmaking.

So when I fell upon this, I knew it would be my 4th day self quarantine holiday special. Now, gotta figure out what day #5 is gonna bring.

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Leia, that’s no moon. That’s a disco ball.

SuperNintendoEntertainers

You had to have been alive back then to realize the impact DISCO and STAR WARS was at that time. Put them together and 💥💥💥💥💥 !

fobxxl

My cousin and I, back in the summer of '77, drove my aunt and uncle crazy playing this 45 constantly on the house stereo!
Thanks for working your magic on this record, DiscoCat, you brought back some great memories for me!

c.c.hiliner

The Stars On 45 keep on turning in your mind.
Like "We Can Work It Out"
Remember "Twist and Shout"
You still don't "Tell Me Why" and "No Reply"
1, 2, 3, 4.

keithhards

May 25 1977 New York CIty 44 st and Broadway manhattan Lowes Astor Plaza . There was excitement in the air .The movie theater envelop in one giant cloud of marijuana smoke that transported everyone to a galaxy far far away. Nobody knew what to expect of this Movie called Star Wars. Then the theater light dim everything became quiet and the opening monologue started to roll everyone was like what is this . No one never seen anything like this before. At the end of the movie everybody was standing up cheering . At that moment you knew you just taken part of cinema history in the making. It felt magical. My other Star Wars story is I work in a deli on Madison Ave one block from the Central Park Zoo . Actress Carrie Fisher use to come in all the time for a Hawaiian Punch tropical drink . She was one of the sweetest celebrities I ever met . She once asked me what is my name with a big Hollywood smile . Very down to earth person . Lots of people tell me that I am lucky to have met her . And of course as a teenager I used to get in the best Disco in town and dance the night away to this disco hit .

woofman

When I was dee-jaying, back in the days, I played this as an opener so often. Great memories. Thanks!

marcjacobs

Great job! I remember being caught up in the Star Wars frenzy, as an 8 year old in NYC. I also remember it leaping from #8 to #1 the week of October 1, 1977 in Billboard. I was happy for 2 weeks, until that darn Debby Boone song took over the

POPMUSICFREAK

Thanx a zillion for quenching my thirst, our thirst for music info and bios.✌️❣️stay safe ✌️(Eλλάδα).

asteriosmples

Wow! My father bought this for me as a 10 Year old. What memories indeed! Thx for this!

MrTy

Yo yo yo remember this in 1977 at the kids disco in shepherd's Bush LONDON thinking we're of to space go go Djcat

stevebarrett

thank you we are the cantina band if you have any request shout them out. “Play that same song” okay same song here we go!

samireland

Hey Folks, did you know the guy playing the xylophone solo was the guy from the Lawrence welk show.see he was cooler than we thought.

woodytheman

I remember this I was a freshman in high school seen the movie to

marilynmarquiss

Your mixes are always appreciated but this week more than ever. Thank you.

adambrunswick

DJDiscoCat2: You did a really good job on the Star Wars song! I am feeling like I am watching the movie while listening to the song for sure.

mrfloxin