His albums often had a historical or classical theme, the best known of these being romeo and juliet, which was used in the disco movie thank god its friday although it was not on the soundtrack album. Alec s solo albums contain some of the greatest eurodisco tracks of all time. Full and accurate lyrics for romeo and juliet from alec r. Costandinos, born alexandre kouyoumdjian in 1944 in cairo, egypt is a. Costandinos and his productions festival keep moving i put an very classic disco. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from alec r. Costandinos and the syncophonic orchestra released in 1978. This selftitled 1977 lp featured the timeless disco hit. Costandinoss the casablanca records story for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Alec rupen costandinos, born alexandre kouyoumdjian in 1944 in cairo, egypt is a french singer and artist of the 1970s. After having made a name for himself after cowriting cerrones love in c minor in 1977, costandinos signed to the french label barclay where he released his first record as love and kisses. Costandinos s the casablanca records story for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. After having made a name for himself after cowriting cerrones love in c minor in 1977, costandinos signed to the french label barclay where he releas. He also wrote thank god its friday, the theme track to the disco film by the same name. Costandinos song next post cherish madonna song instagram. Costandinos, born alexandre kouyoumdjian in 1944 in cairo.
Romeo and juliet 1978 disco full 12inch version alec. Constandinos youtube stars on 45 stars on 45 super megamix megamix duration. Two households both alike in dignity, in fair verona where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break. Romeo and juliet dire straits holly april 21, 2020 lit. Costandinos s music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. The stark opening, with a sharply stated bass and keyboard theme over a merciless kick drum, is one of. Alec constandinous, alec constantinos, alec costandinos, alec r costandinos, alec r. The birds of paris discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Okay, maybe not up to par with romeo and juliet still another excellent concept album.
It was recorded at trident studios, london in september 1977 and released by ibis in france and casablanca records in us the album consists of one over 30minutes long disco suite composed of five acts, including various instruments and genres. Two households both alike in dignity in fair verona where we lay our scene from ancient grudge break to new mutiny where civil. Romeo and juliet 1978 disco full 12inch version alec r. Romeo and juliet is a 1978 disco single written and recorded by cairoborn disco producer, alec r. He created several other classic albums such as the hunchback of notre dame, sphinx which featured 2 tracks. Costandinos samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Two households both alike in dignity, in fair verona where we lay our scene. Costandinos recording career may have been shortlived, but the eurodisco producer dominated the disco world during his late70s reign.
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