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Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes

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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]).

Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes
Also known asDisco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes, Disco-Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes
GenresDisco
LabelsChelsea
Past membersKenny Nolan
Cidny Bullens
Sir Monti Rock III
Bob Crewe

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

  • "Get Dancin'" b/w "Get Dancin' (Part II)" (1974, Chelsea Records)
  • "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance)" b/w "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance) (Part II)" (1975, Chelsea Records)
  • "Hot Lava" b/w "Hot Lava (Part II)" (1976, Chelsea Records)
  • "Dancin' Kid" b/w "Dancin' Kid (Long Version)" (1976, Chelsea Records)
  • "We're Havin' a Party (It's Gonna Be Alright)" b/w "Strollin'" (1976, Chelsea Records)
  • "Ride a Wild Horse" b/w "Hey There Little Firefly (Instrumental)" (1976, Chelsea Records, Australia)
  • "In Havana" b/w "Hot Town Streets" (1982, Polydor Records) as Sir Monti Rock III

Albums

  • Get Dancin' (1974, Chelsea Records)
  • Disco-Tex & the Sex-O-Lettes Review (1975, Chelsea Records) also featuring Jerry Corbetta & the Jam Band; the Sex-o-Lettes; LuAnn Simms; Freddie Cannon; the Jam Band; Disco-Tex & the Fangito Fireflies; the Chocolate Kisses
  • Manhattan Millionaire (1976, Chelsea Records)
  • A Piece of the Rock (1981, Polydor Records) as Sir Monti Rock III

Compilation

  • Get Dancin' The Story of Disco-Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes (1999, Chelsea Records / Sequel Records)

See also

References

  1. ^ Allmusic biography for Sir Monti Rock
  2. ^ a b Disco-Tex biography - Allmusic
  3. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 157. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
 

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