Andrea True was a unique character. Here was an adult film star from the early days of the porn film industry who became an international superstar as a disco diva.

She was a rare example of a cross-over – which is uncommon even today – of someone who went on to find success outside of the adult film industry, succeeding where so many others have tried and failed.

But when her music and film career waned, she seemed to disappear.

In the last Rialto Report podcast, I attempted to track her down, and we heard from a number of people from Andrea’s life in music and film – and if you haven’t heard it, I recommend that you listen to that episode first.

When I eventually found Andrea, she was living with a friend, a fellow adult film actress from the 1970s, called Valerie Marron. They were living in Woodstock, two hours or so north of New York City.

I didn’t know if Andrea would welcome being contacted, so when she agreed to be interviewed, in person, and on film, I traveled up to meet her as soon as I could get there.

We’re also happy to publish a selection of newspaper articles, one-sheets, and the original Federal Records release of ‘More, More, More’ – and previously unseen photographs taken on tour with Andrea back in 1976 – 1977, courtesy of The Andrea True Connection band member Joey Barbosa.

For more information about disco queens, we recommend First Ladies of Disco: 32 Stars Discuss the Era and Their Singing Careers by James Arena – which contains an excellent chapter on Andrea.

This podcast is 46 minutes long.

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The original 7″ Federal Records release of ‘More, More, More’ in Jamaica, before Tom Moulton remixed it for the hit US release on Buddah Records.

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Instrumental A-side:

Ad for Andrea True’s mother’s Silver Plating business (see name at bottom of ad) – January 3rd, 1954

Andrea (pictured on bottom row, right side) wins an award as a teenager, Nashville Tennessean – May 14th 1960

The Guardian – October 17th 1975

Los Angeles Times, June 25th 1976

Philadelphia Enquirer – June 10th 1976

Courier Post, Camden NJ – June 25th 1976

Los Angeles Times – July 12th 1976

The first iteration of The Andrea True Connection – 1976/77

Paris News, TX – July 16th 1976

Salina Journal, KS – July 18th 1976

Los Angeles Times – July 1976

Nashua Telegraph, NH – July 24th 1976

TV appearance on the Mike Douglas show, News Journal DE – August 5th 1976

Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester NY – September 2nd 1976

Greenville News, SC – October 29th 1976

Poughkeepsie Journal, NY – March 9th 1977

Valley Morning Star, TX – April 30th 1977

Fort Lauderdale News, FL – May 23rd 1975

Cincinnati Enquirer, OH – June 29th 1977

Corpus Christi TX – September 21st 1977

Indianapolis Star, IN – November 16th 1977

News Press, Fort Myers, FL – October 15th 1978

Sydney Morning Herald, Australia – December 3rd 1978

Billboard – January 16th 1999

Ad showing the sale of Andrea’s possessions, West Palm Beach Post FL – October 4th 2004

Obituary in the Los Angeles Times, November 25th 2011

Obituary in the Baltimore Sun, November 25th 2011

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Previously unseen photographs taken on tour with Andrea back in 1976 – 1977, courtesy of The Andrea True Connection band member Joey Barbosa.

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