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In dance
culture it is the luster an artist gives which creates
energy that is necessary - Cynthia Manley has always
given dance floors a lasting impression.
During the early
eighties the club music scene was being reduced to
a few good disco dance cuts - following the backlash
of disco music in 1979. This did not stop Boystown
Gang. The release of "Crusin' The Streets"
was not only exciting for clubs but for gay culture.
It was the rebirth of disco music, which created an
environment for gays and lesbian to dance freely and
happily to a style of music that was indeed celebratory.
Bill Motley based
his Boystown Gang production in San Francisco where
a new breed of dance music was being created. Artists
like Sylvester, Jeanne Tracy, Patrick Cowley and Jessica
Williams had given their talents to disco music in
the seventies but there was more glitter to spread
from their talents across many more dance floors.
The new style and rebirth of good disco music from
this San Francisco based label, Moby Dick Records
helped to keep gays and lesbians dancing for many
years to follow.
It was her cover of Diana Ross' "Ain't No Mountain
High Enough" and "Remember Me" when
many dancers directed their ears and feet from the
start. It was not easy to recreate these classic covers,
although Cynthia made it sound quite easy. Her style
of emotion driven vocals create an effective flow
for dance music. Following these times Cynthia did
not step back. She has always maintained her love
for an audience following her club initiation. Performing
at venues from Augusta's in Palm Springs to Ripples
in Long Beach. Audiences can only become followers
with her unique style and presence. If you did not
become a returning fan, you never forgot the performance!
"Everybody
Dance" is Cynthia's new CD featuring 4 new dance
songs that are Cynthia's own style. Circuit music
fans and dancers should have no problem embracing
them as a club-culture phenomenon. Cynthia's vocals
take over each arrangement and create a powerful energy.
Her attempt has created a whole new sound for circuit
music containing the roots of disco and a bit of Cynthia's
flair for rock n' roll. A listen would be an opportunity
for you to grow along with Cynthia Manley.
Glenn Rivera -
SHADES OF SEVENTIES
www.shadesofseventies.com
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