Larry Levan

Love is the Message: Dance, Music and Counterculture

In this episode Jeremy is reunited with Tim to explore the early life and times of the legendary DJ Larry Levan. We hear about his youthful friendship with fellow DJ (and future leading light of House) Frankie Knuckles as they embed themselves deep in early 70s dance floor culture, taking us not just to discos but to rent parties, drag balls and The Continental Baths.

Naturally, we look at the role David Mancuso played both in inspiring Larry and in advancing his career, and shout out one of his less well-known mentors, T Scott, alongside the ever-present Nicky Siano. Tim and Jeremy also discuss shame, the Hustle and Mick Jagger’s strut, and ask the question: should we all be playing more musical theatre records?

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Produced and edited by Matt Huxley.

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Tracklist:
B.B. King - Philadelphia
Shirley & Company - Shame Shame Shame
Consumer Rapport - Ease On Down The Road
Donald Byrd - Change (Makes You Want To Hustle)
Babe Ruth - Elusive