Introduction
Introduction to “I Love the Nightlife (Disco ‘Round)” by Alicia Bridges:
“I Love the Nightlife (Disco ‘Round)” isn’t just a catchy disco tune; it’s a quintessential anthem of the late 70s. Released in 1978, the song propelled Alicia Bridges, a relative unknown at the time, onto the national stage. But the journey to the disco floor wasn’t exactly conventional.
Bridges, reportedly with a background in a rock band, co-wrote the song with Susan Hutcheson. The pair presented it to Bill Lowery, founder of Southern Music. This disco smash was actually Bridges’ first foray into the genre, and it was Steve Buckingham, a session guitarist who would later produce her entire debut album, who championed the song’s potential.
“I Love the Nightlife” took its sweet time climbing the charts, but its infectious energy and Bridges’ powerful vocals eventually propelled it to the #5 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by Christmas of 1978. It also dominated the disco scene, reaching #2 on the US Billboard National Disco Action Top 30 (now known as the Dance Club Songs chart).
The song’s legacy extends far beyond the charts. “I Love the Nightlife (Disco ‘Round)” became a cultural touchstone, soundtracking countless dance scenes in popular TV shows like “Charlie’s Angels” and “Solid Gold.” It’s a timeless celebration of hitting the dance floor and embracing the freedom and energy of the disco era. So, put on your dancing shoes and crank up the volume – it’s time to experience the irresistible groove of “I Love the Nightlife (Disco ‘Round)”!