Meco (born Domenico Monardo on November 29, 1939 in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvan… Read Full Bio ↴Meco (born Domenico Monardo on November 29, 1939 in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, USA) is a record producer and musician. He is perhaps best known for his 1977 disco version of the Star Wars theme from his album Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk; both the single and album were certified platinum in the U.S. This song is popularly misattributed to "Weird Al" Yankovic on various file sharing networks. Other disco hits include "Themes from The Wizard of Oz: Over the Rainbow/We're Off to See the Wizard" (1978), "Star Trek Medley" (1979), "Love Theme from Superman" (1979).
Other Galactic Funk
Meco Lyrics
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Merry Merry Christmas There's a garden spot, I'm told,where it's never too hot…
over the rainbow Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high There's a land that…
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Vincent J LIlly
Hi Guys and ladies, I was a part of the drum line, Inner Circle, from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, NJ. We were the drum line you hear on this recording. Meco found us in Central Park doing our thing with our music teacher, Mr John R Purcell (Sax player)... Thanks so much for still loving our work!
sha1om
They've got you listed on the back cover too, under "Percussion": Anthony Eversley, John Purcell, Kendall Turner, Kirk Parson, Nor Thornaring (possibly an acronym of his actual name; Ron something?), Tom Simons, Solomon Smith (who got a co-writer's credit), Timothy Thompson, and yes, Vincent Lilly.
BlackSeranna
Oh!!! Omg! Okay so I have a story to tell you. I was in New Orleans back in, gosh. I don’t remember the year but Frankie Muniz was the main guy that year in the Mardi Gras parade. So there was a high school band marching past, and they were PLAYING THIS! And I was floored, thinking, did Meco get Other Galactic Funk From New Orleans? What I had researched about Meco is that he was South American, so I couldn’t see where he got this. So, THANK YOU! I have been wondering this for years! And also. This is the best snare work ever. I have never forgotten it.
BlackSeranna
I don’t know if you can see but I replied below (am on my cell phone and nothing is working correctly): Oh!!! Omg! Okay so I have a story to tell you. I was in New Orleans back in, gosh. I don’t remember the year but Frankie Muniz was the main guy that year in the Mardi Gras parade. So there was a high school band marching past, and they were PLAYING THIS! And I was floored, thinking, did Meco get Other Galactic Funk From New Orleans? What I had researched about Meco is that he was South American, so I couldn’t see where he got this. So, THANK YOU! I have been wondering this for years! And also. This is the best snare work ever. I have never forgotten it.
MegaTempo22
So nice to meet you. "Other Galactic Funk' was a huge part of my childhood.
Gilbeau 52
Vincent you are so awesome! I have loved this music since the 70’s and still play it. You guys were truly awesome and inspired so many people. Thank you so much!
J Mm
I first heard this when I was 10 years old, I'm 53 and still listen to it!! 🤣 Love it!!
bassmith448 bassist
I'm 56 years old. Got this on vinyl when I was around 14 or so. It is what got me playing sax and bass.
Rob Machado
Oh my. I forgot about the B-Side. The drums! Listening to this 35 years later, the drums are hot! Tight! A total marching line showcase. The bass just makes me smile, and so technically well done. And, if you're not listening through headphones, you're missing out on some great mixing.
When I look back from middle school through high school, college (then a long break), then hitting guitar and bass hard in mid-life, I am amazed at how influential this particular piece was to me in terms of rhythm. I still subconsciously tap out these drum patterns and use a lot of the same syncopation in my personal recordings. Not to mention my participation in, and love of, marching bands.
Tab Cooper
In 1978, our High School marching band would march into the stadium before the game to this cadence. It was awesome and the crowd loved. it. The next year, every High School we played in football in the Houston area was playing this cadence. The cadence is timeless.