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Seems like the waiting game is over…Waking up to this photo of a glowing bride and her groom has been nothing short of a...
03/06/2026

Seems like the waiting game is over…

Waking up to this photo of a glowing bride and her groom has been nothing short of amazing. Surprising, yes, but amazing nonetheless. It’s definitely the realization of a partnership that has transcended all the beautiful music they’ve made through the years. Two people that complement and amplify each other.

It’s that kind of dynamic that I witnessed when I interviewed both Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell for our “Breakout” episode four years ago. As a longtime Swing Out Sister fan, it was so fascinating for me to soak in their creative process and how watching Corinne singing at the Hacienda lit a fire in Andy’s heart and mind. “People’s eyes lock on Corinne. And you could say, well, that’s because somebody’s standing at the front, but it’s not that. It’s an unquantifiable thing to me, and I saw it that night,” he mentioned.

Exploring their chemistry, and what made “Breakout” work, was pretty much understanding that it’s best to seize on the opportunities and possibilities that life throws at us. Yes, uncertainties are always gonna be there but we won’t know until we try. My heart bursts with joy knowing they are trying it together, in this new journey of their lives.

Cheers to you both!
Dx.

01/06/2026

’s first single with was the steamy “Do You Want The Real Thing,” produced by Bob Esty and included in the soundtrack to the movie “Thank God It’s Friday.” The album was released a few months before his third LP “Confessions” hit the shelves, peaking at number 12 on ’s Disco chart on the strength of its lead track, “Let Them Dance.”

D.C. recorded two more albums for Casablanca, 1979’s “Forces of The Night,” and 1980’s “Star, Baby”, where he reunited with “Cathedrals” producer Aram Schefrin for a more New Wave/Rock kind of sound.

Despite ’s albums with Pyramid Records sold well, the label folded operations in the US in 1978. That same year, D.C. wa...
01/06/2026

Despite ’s albums with Pyramid Records sold well, the label folded operations in the US in 1978. That same year, D.C. was signed (and his albums licensed) to , sharing the same space as record-breaking artists like , and .

He entered Casablanca as it was riding the Disco wave, and defining the sound of the latter half of the decade. Swipe left ⬅️ to read on how the head honcho, the late Neil Bogart, built the label on pure hustle, theatrical rock and glitter-drenched dance beats.

Which Casablanca artist do you have on repeat? 🪩✨

29/05/2026

BRB gotta do my happy dance.

Weekend vibes, courtesy of D.C. LaRue and a rare 1977 performance of his tune “O Ba Ba”.

Continue to enjoy his extraordinary story and the celebration of 50 years of “Cathedrals” wherever you get your podcast!

After his first try in the music biz fizzled out, put his singing ambitions on hold and embarked on a new career a a gr...
28/05/2026

After his first try in the music biz fizzled out, put his singing ambitions on hold and embarked on a new career a a graphic designer in New York, creating art for music sheets, song folios, album covers and trade ads for and Cashbox Magazine.

In the mid 70s, D.C. found himself on the verge of stardom with sweet and sensitive music that fit right in with the singer/songwriter style of artists such as , and .

To this day, D.C. feels extremely proud of songs like “Honey Bear,” “Cold in Oscoda” and “Better Get Back”, all of which can be found on “The Early Recordings 1961-1975,” a compilation he personally put together. “I felt it was me in my prime,” he shared on our episode. “It came out on Kirchner Records, and they were crazy. I was gonna be the next Neil Sedaka, the next Elton John, which has always been a problem. They really liked the records, and I loved them. At that point, I thought they were the best records I had ever made in my life.”

Unfortunately, Wally Gold—then producer and agent for Kirchner Records—told him they’d be switching distributors and had to pull the plug on promoting his singles, a decision that prompted D.C. to consider leaving the music industry for good. That is, of course, until a trip to the discos changed everything.

Who said we’re done? 👀We can’t get enough of and his stories of the creation of “Cathedrals”, which celebrates its 50th...
27/05/2026

Who said we’re done? 👀

We can’t get enough of and his stories of the creation of “Cathedrals”, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. “When I went to do ‘Cathedrals,’ people didn’t know what I was doing,” D.C. said. “They left me alone to do what I wanted to do. That was a major factor in my success because all of a sudden, I was free, and I didn’t care. It was something brand new.”

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After the crushing disappointment of not being able to release sensitive songs like “Honey Bear,” “Better Get Back” and ...
26/11/2025

After the crushing disappointment of not being able to release sensitive songs like “Honey Bear,” “Better Get Back” and “Cold in Oscoda”, swore he’d never make another record again, choosing to plunge into his already lucrative graphic work instead.

That is until he stepped into the legendary 12 West nightclub in New York City and heard the sensual voice of the almighty queen of Disco, , singing her first big hit “Love To Love You Baby.”

“I was with one of my friends and turned to say ‘I know I said I’d never record or write again but I wanna make a record like THIS now’,” he recalled.

Since then, D.C. has credited his label mate for inspiring him to create his 1976 classic “Cathedrals,” and write music from an authentic point of view.

Learn more about the making of “Cathedrals” and its enduring legacy in our latest episode, available NOW wherever you get your podcast.

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“From love to lust, and back to love…”Season 3 continues NOV 26 with a special treat for you all: an exclusive intervi...
19/11/2025

“From love to lust, and back to love…”

Season 3 continues NOV 26 with a special treat for you all: an exclusive interview with one of Disco music’s most unsung heroes, , and the story behind his classic 1976 dance floor stomper, “Cathedrals”.

More than half a century ago, a cultural and societal movement took root in the streets of New York City. Driven by the post-Stonewall sexual revolution, and the masterful work of DJs spinning the latest R&B cuts, people flocked to the clubs in search of their tribe, and live out an almost religious experience.

D.C LaRue, by then a seasoned singer and songwriter, was a witness to this phenomenon, and encapsulated all of his thoughts on a song that, since its original release, has become a perennial favorite in dance halls all over the world. The enduring legacy of “Cathedrals” is only a part of a long career that saw D.C. bouncing from record label to record label in his early years, ditching music to delve in other creative outlets, tapping into what was happening around him, being discovered by newer generations and, ultimately, enjoying his rightful place as a true Disco legend.

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