In the second half of Turn The Beat Around, we rewound the clock to spotlight the original versions of songs that found new life—and chart-topping fame—when they were covered and discofied in the 1970s.

Hear the soulful, rock, and funk roots of tracks later made famous by Donna Summer, Amii Stewart, Boney M, Labelle, and more. It’s a deep dive into the source material that shaped the sound of the dancefloor. Sometimes the cover stole the spotlight—but the originals still shine.

covered by Fern Kinney

covered by Eruption

covered by Boney M

covered by Thelma Houston

covered by Precious Wilson and Roberta Flack

covered by Amii Stewart

covered by Odyssey

covered by Candi Staton

covered by Viola Wills

covered by Donna Summer

covered by Gloria Gaynor and Clout

covered by Rosebud

covered by LaBelle

covered by Macho

BONUS TRACKS