Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes
| Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes, Disco-Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes |
| Genres | Disco |
| Labels | Chelsea |
| Past members |
Kenny Nolan Cidny Bullens Sir Monti Rock III Bob Crewe |
Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes were a disco group of the 1970s headed by Sir Monti Rock III (born Joseph Montanez Jr., 29 May 1942, Bronx, New York[1]).
Career
The group included Bob Crewe, Cidny Bullens (formerly known as Cindy Bullens), Kenny Nolan and Sir Monti Rock III. Albums included a self-titled album, and Manhattan Millionaire.[2]
Their biggest hits were 1974's "Get Dancin'" (#10 USA, #8 UK) and 1975's "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance)" (#23 USA, #6 UK).[3] "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').
The group was name-checked by Elvis Costello in the song "Invasion Hit Parade" from his 1991 release Mighty Like a Rose with the "King of the Road"-alike lyric "No pool, no pets, no cigarettes - Just non-stop Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes".
The group Pet Shop Boys included the lyric "It's the greatest show with the best effects, since Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes" on their 1996 song "Electricity" from the album Bilingual.[2]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | US [4] |
US
Dance |
US
R&B |
US
Disco |
UK [8] |
AU [9] |
CA [10] |
Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Get Dancin' b/w Get Dancin' Part II | 10 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 13 | Chelsea Records |
| 1975 | I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance) | 23 | 5 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 100 | 25 | Chelsea Records |
| 1975 | Jam Band | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Chelsea Records |
| 1975 | Boogie Flap | - | - | - | - | 51 | - | - | Chelsea Records |
| 1976 | Hot Lava | - | 27 | - | - | - | - | - | Chelsea Records |
| 1976 | Manhattan Millionaire | - | 27 | - | - | - | - | - | Chelsea Records |
| 1976 | Dancin' Kid | 60 | - | 99 | - | - | - | - | Chelsea Records |
| 1976 | We're Havin' a Party (It's Gonna Be Alright) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Chelsea Records |
| 1976 | Ride A Wild Horse | - | 27 | - | - | - | - | - | Chelsea Records, Australia |
| 1982 | In Havana (as Sir Monti Rock III) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Polydor Records |
Albums
| Year | Title | US [11] |
US
R&B |
CA [13] |
Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Get Dancin' | 36 | 20 | 62 | Chelsea Records |
| 1975 | Disco-Tex & the Sex-O-Lettes Review | - | - | - | Chelsea Records |
| 1976 | Manhattan Millionaire | - | - | - | Chelsea Records |
| 1981 | A Piece Of The Rock (as Sir Monti Rock III) | - | - | - | Polydor Records |
Compilation
- Get Dancin' The Story of Disco-Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes (1999, Chelsea Records / Sequel Records)
See also
References
- ↑ Allmusic biography for Sir Monti Rock
- 1 2 Disco-Tex biography - Allmusic
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 157. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ http://www.musicvf.com/Disco-Tex+and+the+Sex-O-Lettes.art
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/disco-tex-and-the-sex-o-lettes-mn0001202301/awards
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/disco-tex-and-the-sex-o-lettes-mn0001202301/awards
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/disco-tex-and-the-sex-o-lettes-mn0001202301/awards
- ↑ http://www.musicvf.com/Disco-Tex+and+the+Sex-O-Lettes.art
- ↑ http://www.austchartbook.com.au/pages/book1970-1992.htm
- ↑ http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/rpm.aspx
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/disco-tex-and-the-sex-o-lettes-mn0001202301/awards
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/disco-tex-and-the-sex-o-lettes-mn0001202301/awards
- ↑ http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/list.aspx?OCRText=Disco%20Tex&p_ID=15
External links
- Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes at Allmusic website