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";s:4:"text";s:20503:"LAST WEEK 58. as Sir Monti Rock III, "Get Dancin'" Sgt. It was written by Bob Crewe who wrote most of The Four Seasons hits also. Masterminded by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan . Reissued 1/14/2003 digitally remastered with new box art and liner notes. : Get Dancin’ with Disco Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes Sir Monti Rock III, formerly Joseph Montanez, who was a teen idol/talk show regular of the ’60s and famous for Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes, is now the Very Reverend Monti Rock III. Ad. 10. Though there are much better disco records, somehow this one crystallizes the movement simply because it is so plastic, so much about image over substance, and so over the top in every way imaginable -- not to mention it's pure fun, something no other pop music has been since. NYC in the 70s would have been just another cesspit had it not been for the sparkle provided by the head queen himself Monti Rock III. 8 Weeks. As Disco Tex, Rock scored a Top 10 hit with "Get Dancin'" and "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo" hit the Top 25. Recorded between 1975 & 1976. This is truly an unusual album but it grows on you with repeated listens. PEAK POSITION 8. Released in 1974 on Chelsea (catalog no. Sigue Bailando. Albums included a self-titled album, and Manhattan Millionaire.[2]. 7. The doo-doo-doot girls continue their scatting, for one long, tantalising minute, introducing the world to their leader, the 33 year old former teen idol, Joseph Montanez Jr., a.k.a. For fans of "Get Dancin'," the 1974 hit by hairdressing-chain magnate Joseph Montanez, Jr., aka Sir Monti Rock III, aka Disco Tex, the follow-up album, Manhattan Millionaire, is totally written and produced by singer/songwriter Kenny Nolan. This disco nugget was the second for two-hit-wonder Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes (after "Get Dancin'"), who were fronted by Joseph Montanez (he called himself Sir Monti Rock III).The group was formed by producer Bob Crewe, who is most famous for shepherding The Four Seasons, but also had a hit of his own with "Music To Watch Girls By. Tracks 12-14 originally appeared on the album "Manhattan Millionaire" (Chelsea 516, 1976). 100 Hits: Lipstick on Your Collar: 100 Teenage Classics Of... 101: Number Ones of the 50s & 60s, Volume 1 (4-CD), Country Top Hits: 40 Original Hits (2-CD), You Can't Catch Me: 24 Original Hit Recordings. 16. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) and Saturday Night Fever (1977). 2:08. Headed by disco - Las Vegas glamorous celebrity Sir Monti Rock III. Monti Rock III. About Billboard. Suddenly Monti Rock, plus a hired quartet of black background singers, became Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes, with a hit single called “Get Dancin’” that eventually sold 7 million copies. As Disco Tex, Rock scored a Top 10 hit with "Get Dancin'" and "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo" hit the Top 25. Monti Rock III is an actor, known for Sgt. Here's a great example of a "who/what/where" video of the legendary Monti Rock. Demon Music Group. NYC in the 70s would have been just another cesspit had it not been for the sparkle provided by the head queen himself Monti Rock III. ... Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes & Sir Monti Rock III & Disco Tex & The Fangito Fireflies. Studio disco assemblage. The group was comprised of Monti Rock III, Cindy Bullens (who would go on to record a song for "Grease" in 1978), Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan. It's a full blown party on one disc and can get you dancin' and having your own party...anytime! Featured peformers: Monti Rock (featured). "Get Dancin'" is ranked as the 82nd biggest Canadian hit of 1975,[5] and ranks as the 100th biggest American hit of the year.[6]. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Finale: Changes: 1970: Documentary performer: "Getting Off" opening song - as Monti Rock / writer: "Getting Off" opening song - as Monti Rock Listen to music by Monti Rock III on Apple Music. Song information for Get Dancin' - Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes, Sir Monti Rock III on AllMusic The first hit for Disco Tex, this was one of the first disco records. Monti Rock III, Actor: Sgt. Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes, Sir Monti Rock III - Dancin' Kid. Sir Monti Rock III. Rock began his career in the 1960s, performing outlandish comedy (including throwing bananas into the audience) on The Merv Griffin Show, later joining The Tonight Show when Johnny Carson was the host. Monti Rock III was very creative and gave you the feeling of a "live" club show throughout the album and that keeps the energy high and keeps you guessing, what can happen next. WEEKS ON CHART Producer(s): B.Crewe, Not Listed Terms of Use; Privacy Policy; AdChoices; Advertising; California Privacy Rights; Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2019 Billboard Media, LLC. Born on 29 May 1942 to a Puerto Rican family in the Bronx, Rock parlayed his role as celebrity hairdresser into a role center stage. 5:34. Released three mid-70's albums. Genres: Disco. Get Dancin' (Part 1) / Get Dancin' (Part 2), a Single by Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes Featuring Sir Monti Rock III. Collection (CD), The Very Best of I've Been Watching You (Limited) (CD), WCBS FM101.1 - Motown, Soul & Great Rock 'N Roll: Soul. Personnel includes: Sir Monti Rock III (Disco Tex); Jerry Corbetta & The Jam Band, LuAnn Simms, Freddy Cannon, The Fangito Fireflies, The Chocalate. Includes five tracks penned (or co-penned) by Kenny Nolan, the songwriter who wrote Frankie Valli's "My Eyes Adored You" and Labelle's "Lady Marmalade," and featured vocalists include Sugarloaf's Jerry Corbetta (remember "Green-Eyed Lady"?) Doo dot, doo dot, doo dot dot Doo dot, doo dot, doo dot dot Get dancing, dancing, dancing Doo dot, doo dot, doo dot dot Doo dot, doo dot, doo dot dot Get dancing, dancing, dancing Here comes D.J. Jam Band. The band is best known for their two disco hits Get Dancin' and I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo Doo Dat Dance. Lyrics for Get Dancin' by Disco-Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes feat. Disco Tex. Doo doo doot, doo doo doot Doo doo doo doo doo-doot... Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. A Piece of the Rock: Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes featuring Sir Monti Rock III: 3:40: Ain’t That Peculiar: Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes featuring Sir Monti Rock III: 5:14: Around the World: Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes: 3:16: At the Disco: 70's: Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes feat. Find top songs and albums by Monti Rock III including Get Dancin', I Wanna Dance Wit'Choo and more. This article on a United States-based pop music group is a stub. The talk show novelty act was now a disco novelty act, and joined the ranks of Percy Faith, Peter Nero, and Ethel Merman as unlikely disco artists. Disco-Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes Featuring Sir Monti Rock III – Get Dancin' (1973, Vinyl) - Discogs. Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes were a disco group of the 1970s featuring Monti Rock III (born Joseph Montanez Jr., 29 May 1942, The Bronx, New York City). 55. Jam Band. Monti Rock III was rechristened Disco-Tex by record producer Bob Crewe for the top 10 single "Get Dancin'," which helped fuel the disco craze. After several appearances and performances on The Merv Griffin Show beginning in 1966, Rock's wild antics, which included throwing bananas into the audience, and outrageous personality brought him to the national stage when he began appearing regularly as a guest on The Tonight Show. Disco-Tex And His Sex-O … Sir Monti Rock III, a.k.a. 3:30. Includes liner notes by Al Fichera. 2:04 PREVIEW 10 SONGS, 38 MINUTES. Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes & Sir Monti Rock III. [4] "Get Dancin'" is featured on The Simpsons episodes "Bart vs. Thanksgiving" and "I'm Goin' to Praiseland" (both times performed by fictional group 'Hooray for Everything'). ~ Jason Ankeny, To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free, We're Havin' A Party (It's Gonna Be Alright), Cry To Me - Golden Classics of The 70's (CD-R), Disco Party: The Best of The T.K. It is the sound of Disco Tex and his Sex-O-Lettes singing Get Dancin’ and I have never heard anything like it. Here is the great song by Monty Rock the III. Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes were a disco group of the 1970s featuring Monti Rock III … Disco Tex & The Sex o Lettes - Hey There Little Firefly 1976 ( Vocal ) Karim Gateau. Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes were a disco group of the 1970s featuring Monti Rock III born Joseph Montanez Jr. 29 May 1942, The Bronx, New York City. More. The Very Reverend Monti Rock lll Official Facebook Public Figure Page "get Dancin'" became a #10 … 1974 • Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes Featuring Sir Monti Rock III Boogie Flap / (I See Your) Name Up in Lights 1975 • Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes / Disco Tex & The Fangito Fireflies You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Listen to Hot Lava by Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes & Sir Monti Rock III, 335 Shazams. Created by club personality and former hairdresser Sir Monti Rock III, this album is probably one of the most bizarre products of the Disco era. and Freddy ("Palisades Park") Cannon. Sir Monti Rock III was "Disco-Tex." 44 Peak. 1.3K likes. Get Dancin' Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes & Sir Monti Rock III. Their biggest hits were 1974's "Get Dancin'" (#10 USA, #8 UK and Canada[3]) and 1975's "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance)" (#23 USA, #6 UK). TWO WEEKS AGO 44. [1] The band is best known for their two disco hits "Get Dancin'" and "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance)". Christine Wiltshire (Sex.O-Lette) Jocelyn Brown. The Sex-O-Lettes group included Bob Crewe, Cindy Bullens (later known as Cindy "Cid" Bullens), and Kenny Nolan. Their biggest hit was "Get Dancin'". Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes follow-up to this, "I Wanna Dance With Choo," was also a hit. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Songfacts®: Disco-Tex was the pseudonym of a hairdresser by the name of Sir Monti Rock III (born Joseph Montanez) who had been a teen idol and a regular on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in the 1960s. 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Created by club personality and former hairdresser Sir Monti Rock III, this album is probably one of the most bizarre products of the Disco era. Get Dancin' 2. Having scored two top 40 hits Get Dancin and I Wanna Dance Wit’ Choo, produced by Bob Crewe (The Four Seasons, Frankie Vallie, early Michael Jackson and Roberta Flack), under the group name Disco Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes, Monti provided … CH 3004; Vinyl 7"). Best remembered for their mid-70s hit "I Wanna Dance Wit Choo," Disco Tex & the Sex-O-Lettes represent the very embodiment of the disco era on Get Dancin'; artificial, tacky and campy as all get out, the record is a non-stop party recorded "live" in front of 20,000 people (or the pre-recorded screams thereof). Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: 1978: performer: "Sgt. 4:14 ... Monti Rock III & Disco-Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes, The Jam Band. Get Dancin' Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes Featuring Sir Monti Rock III 55 Last. 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