7/9/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Jackson 5 – Forever Came Today

The Jackson 5 performed Forever Came Today live on the Carol Burnett Show, which was recorded in July 1975  and aired January 1976. The song was originally a 1968 hit by The Supremes, the Jackson 5 updated the track into a high-energy disco anthem for their final Motown studio album, Moving Violation.
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6/25/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE: Sylvester

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Sylvester James, Jr., better known as disco and soul singer-songwriter Sylvester, was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. His flamboyant and androgynous appearance exemplified  the late 1970s. Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco. Continue reading

6/6/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Grace Jones Full Concert Live at North Sea Jazz 2017

The legendary Grace Jones delivered an unforgettable headlining performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on Friday, July 7, 2017, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She commanded the Nile stage from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM, showcasing her signature blend of avant-garde fashion, pop, reggae, and disco. Continue reading

5/14/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: ABBA – Dancing Queen

Dancing Queen is a song by Swedish Pop Group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Arrival (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson.Andersson and Ulvaeus also produced the song. “Dancing Queen” was released as a single in Sweden in August 1976, followed by a UK release and the rest of Europe. Continue reading

5/7/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive

Stayin Alive a Disco song by the Bee Gees, from the Saturday Night Fever Motion Picture soundtrack. The song was written by Bee Gees members Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb and produced by the Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. Continue reading

2/5/26 O&A NYC Black History Month Throwback Thursday: Heatwave – Gangsters Of The Groove

Gangsters Of The Groove is a classic post-disco and funk track by the multinational band Heatwave, released in late 1980. Continue reading

6/19/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: The S.O.S. Band – Just Be Good To Me

Just Be Good To Me by The S.O.S. Band was released in 1983 as the lead single from their album On The Rise. The song was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. 

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5/16/25 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT – Rihanna – Friend Of Mine

Rhianna is the nine time Grammy winner released the song Friend of Mine as part of the upcoming Smurfs Movie Soundtrack.The synth-heavy song repeats the same lyrics about friendship, perfect for a kids movie and a song that will likely be unavoidable in due time.
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4/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Whispers – Lady

The Whispers are an R&B group from Los Angeles, California. Scoring hit records since the late 1960s, they are best known for their two number-one R&B singles, And the Beat Goes On and Rock Steady. Continue reading