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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
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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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RIP Oscar-nominated film and TV actor Sally Kirkland, 84, best remembered for her performance in "Anna", but also "JFK" and "Bruce Almighty". variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for ‘Anna,’ Dies at 84
Sally Kirkland, the ebulllient blonde actress who was Oscar-nominated for the independent film "Anna" in 1987, has died. She was 84.
variety.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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RIP Richard Darbyshire, 65, powerful British singer, composer and guitarist noted for his work in pop trio Living In A Box and their same titled international hit. He wrote songs for many others including The Temptations, Lisa Stansfield and Level 42 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65
The star scored three top 10 hits between 1987 and 1989 before launching a career as a songwriter.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Late morning breakfast of apple cinnamon cream cheese crepes #foodporn
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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"So Good, So Right" by Imagination was a #6 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1982.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Imagination - So Good, So Right
YouTube video by Alpha Torus
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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"Smack Dab in the Middle" by Janice McClain (sometimes written erroneously as McLean) was a #6 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1980.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/vBYqYA04GxE?...
JANICE McCLAIN - SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE
YouTube video by david pinches (davepinch1)
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November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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"Situation" by Yazoo (aka Yaz) was a #1 Billboard Disco Chart favourite for 4 weeks in 1982. Yazoo was the duo of Alison Moyet and former Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke, who went on to form Erasure with Andy Bell. Classic!!

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Yazoo - Situation (Popcorn 1983)
YouTube video by 80's & 90's - Video Dance Classics
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November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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"Sinner Man" by the late Sarah Dash was a #9 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1978. She was 1/3 of LaBelle, along with Patti LaBelle and Nona Hendryx.

#disco #dance #musichistory

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Sarah Dash Sinner Man 1978 USA TV
YouTube video by DiscoLoverMiami
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November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
thebillcs.bsky.social
It's Day 132 of "175 Days of Disco", so let's see what 4 DJ favourites of the era are on deck in the posts that follow.
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Wordle 1,605 5/6

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These recent ones have been hard!
November 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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I can’t believe all these years later it still happens. For my music blog, if an artist sends me unsolicited mail from a no-reply or batch email 3rd provider, or from a person who won’t reply, then your submission won’t be reviewed. It’s always a two-way street. #musicblogging
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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"Show You the Way to Go" by The Jacksons was a DJ favourite from 1978. It's a strange entry here because it was the group's biggest UK hit but only reached #28 on the Hot 100 and never appeared on the disco chart.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/oiVyhr_may0?...
The Jacksons featuring Michael Jackson - Show You The Way To Go • TopPop
YouTube video by TopPop
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November 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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"Show and Tell" by Al Wilson was a pre-disco chart favourite from 1974.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/ddDgNqaERSE?...
Show and Tell - Al Wilson | The Midnight Special
YouTube video by The Midnight Special
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November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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"Shine on Silver Moon" by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. was a #32 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1979.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/PMrpVeyKzsQ?...
Shine on Silver Moon
YouTube video by Marilyn McCoo - Topic
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November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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"She's So Divine" by The Limit was a #17 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1982.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/C6CRXfQHb7U?...
The Limit - She's So Divine [HQ]
YouTube video by Zandoka
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November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Today is Day 131 of "175 Days of Disco" and I have 4 more DJ favourites of the era to check out in the posts that follow.
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Wordle 1,604 5/6

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November 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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We cannot run and we cannot hide from the noise from cell phones. The creators took away simple earphone jacks and made people switch to new ones that require an adaptor. Many didn't bother and choose to annoy the rest of us aloud with their cell phones convos and Tik Tok videos. #cellphones
November 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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"Share The Night" by World Premiere was a #15 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1984.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/vRjghyeniKo?...
World Premiere - Share The Night (1983)
YouTube video by Geraldine van Dijk
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November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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"Shangri-La" by La Pregunta was a DJ favourite from 1978.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/W_xMaCVfan8?...
La Pregunta - Shangri La
YouTube video by dddiscorecordsss
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November 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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"Shame" by Evelyn "Champagne" King was a #8 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1978.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/BqJdw2fydcs?...
Evelyn "Champagne" King - "Shame"
YouTube video by Disko Heaven
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November 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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"(Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty" by K.C. & The Sunshine Band was a #9 Billboard Disco Chart favourite from 1976 as part of their album Part 3.

#disco #dance #musichistory

youtu.be/x8no2UG-oZ0?...
KC and the Sunshine Band (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty DOLLY PARTON 1976 HQ
YouTube video by MielR
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November 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
thebillcs.bsky.social
Today is Day 130 of "175 Days of Disco", with 4 more DJ favourites of the era in the posts that follow to check out!
November 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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1/3 Tune in today to haltonhillsonline.com for my show The Big 20 - at 6pm EST - and for Your Weekend New Music Mix - at 8pm EST! The Weekend Mix has been refreshed and now contains excerpts of artist interviews!
November 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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#Wordle 1,603 4/6

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A word I often use as a starter ended up being the answer 😭
November 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Reposted by Bill Smith
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Nice one - thank you UK DJs for the chart love on HarlowBardot - Static In My Head (StoneBridge Remix) #30 New Entry and Ashley Paul - Body Language (StoneBridge Mix) New Entry #36 in this week's Music Week Commercial Pop Club Chart! open.spotify.com/track/0qMCpzgNhQELB5zW4k1XSL?si=a23269edfd854616
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM