They got to work in 1974 and over the next seven years wrote, recorded and produced the music to over 200 television shows, 13 films and 24 albums. Other names they prolifically issued titles under included Saint Tropez, Tuxedo Junction and Le Pamplemousse. They also wrote the theme and soundtracks to the TV series "In Search Of..." and background music for "That's Incredible" & "Those Amazing Animals".
In an interview with the website Discopia, Lauren Rinder admits to literally living in the studio for days on end, and "The amount of coke I did to do all this you can’t even imagine. $300 a day. I had to have plastic inserts in my nose so I could do more."
Their groundbreaking work is considered seminal for the evolution of electronic rhythm, from the 70's and on.
Their distinctive sound was partly a result of their jazz training, which showed up not only in their arrangements and chord progressions, but in the overall musicality and sonic imagination.
They created a series of alias projects and dominated the dancefloors as an american answer to the european electronic disco sound of Giorgio Moroder.
Cocomotion
El Coco Lyrics
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The Cocomotion
Baby, let's do
The Cocomotion
Come on, let's do
The Cocomotion
Baby, let's do
Make romance when you dance
Cocomotion
Make romance when you dance
Cocomotion
Do it
Do it...
Do it, do it good
Dance the Cocomotion
Do it, do it good
Dance the Cocomotion
Do it, do it good
Dance the Cocomotion
Do it, do it good
Dance the Cocomotion
Come on, let's do
The Cocomotion
Baby, let's do
The Cocomotion
Come on, let's do
The Cocomotion
Baby, let's do
The Cocomotion
Make romance when you dance
Cocomotion
Make romance when you dance
Cocomotion
The lyrics to El Coco's song "Cocomotion" are an invitation to dance and make love on the dance floor. The repeated phrase "Come on, let's do the Cocomotion" encourages listeners to join in the fun, while the line "Make romance when you dance" suggests that the dance is an opportunity to connect with a partner in a sensual way. The playful repetition of "Do it, do it good" reinforces the joyous and carefree spirit of the song.
The use of the word "Cocomotion" is a reference to the disco era's trend of creating dances with catchy names, like the Hustle or the Electric Slide. The word "coco" may also be a nod to the Latin American influence on disco music, as "coco" is a Spanish word for coconut and a common component of Caribbean music.
In addition to its danceable rhythm and catchy lyrics, "Cocomotion" is notable for its innovative use of electronic music. The song features a prominent synthesizer line, which was still a relatively new instrument at the time of its release in 1977. The use of electronic music was a hallmark of the disco era, and "Cocomotion" is a prime example of how the genre blended traditional elements of funk and soul with the futuristic sounds of synthesizers and drum machines.
Overall, "Cocomotion" is a classic disco gem that captures the spirit of the era in its joyful celebration of dancing, romance, and electronic music.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, let's do
Encouraging someone to join in on dancing the Cocomotion
The Cocomotion
Title of the dance being referenced
Baby, let's do
Affectionate way to request someone's participation in the Cocomotion
Make romance when you dance
Suggesting that dancing the Cocomotion is a romantic activity
Cocomotion
Reference to the dance being performed
Do it
Commanding someone to dance the Cocomotion
Do it good
Encouraging someone to give their best effort while dancing the Cocomotion
Dance the Cocomotion
Specific instructions on the type of dance being performed
Writer(s): M. Ross, L. Rinder, W. M. Lewis Copyright: Embassy Music Corporation
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
discotrader
Life without the mighty DISCO is not a life at all.
Leonardo Testaguzza
👍👍👍👍
henry nevins
Bought this album the first week it was out and played at the NYC dance club "New York, NY" in 1977. Dancing to this song clearly separated the amateurs out from those who knew how to dance. Timing and the beat was perfection. God I miss those days.
mcbrion1951
And this before the time dance music started to get faster and faster to accommodate those thought all disco was uptempo, after seeing Saturday Night Fever. This song is more in the style of the "pretty" dance music of the mid '70s (Frenesi by The Ritchie Family for one).
Will Brandford
We "Hustled" the night away.......
Gerard Skiling
henry nevins
You are right about the dancing.
Here in London the dancers were right on it
Donald Wilson
henry nevins
Steve Chabalik
For their amazing arrangements (and basslines!), Rinder & Lewis deserve WAY more credit and praise than they've gotten!
LPPR
Awesome Tune, I still have it in my collection....Lots of great memories are coming back to my mind....!!!
jat4xx
Memories!!! When dancing was fun and getting lost in the music.