Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

SPA SPA SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!

Every time I see a Boney M video I think to myself, “This one is the video!”, but then I find another one that completely dazzles my mind.  Such is the case with today’s Sparkle Video (once you get past the lengthy introduction from the Italian host) because seriously, this clip is truly THE VIDEO.  Bobby Farrell‘s superhero outfit complete with Boney M sequined cape is out of this world and emphasizes his dance moves in the best way possible.  The three ladies look straight out of Buck Rogers or Flash Gordon with a dash of dancing school fabulous thrown in and have never looked spacier or sexier!.  Now I’m not sure why they chose spaced-out-sparkle outfits and galactic backgrounds to perform “Rapustin”,  but I’m also not caring much because once again, “KABLAM!” has been achieved.

 

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

VOULEZ VOUS SPARKLE VIDEO DAY?

Today’s Sparkle Video is not only a piece of music history, but also a great moment in disco fashion history as well.  In this clip, The Midnight Special is featuring an epic live performance from LaBelle singing “Lady Marmalade” and looking like gorgeous Space Queens from beyond the galaxy.   Its no wonder because they’re dressed from head to toe in silver metallic La.. La.. LaGaspi!  That’s right Soldiers, in addition to being deliciously gorgeous and having supernatural voices, these ladies had excellent taste in choosing Larry LeGaspi to create their otherworldy outfits (and a special shout-out to Nona’s bedazzled makeup!).  It makes complete sense to us “More is More” types though, because what becomes a legend most?  A whole ‘nother legend.  And that’s what we call a KABLAM!

 

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

SATIN n’ SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!

Today’s Sparkle Video sure is one gem-tastic time capsule!  First-  I love Super 8 film and wish I had a pair of glasses that made everything look grainy and retro like this all the time.  Second- Neoton Familia (also known in English as the Newton Family) is featuring some far out 70’s fashion looks in a satin explosion kind of way.  I’m pointing this out because I predict that sexy shimmering satin will make a huge fashion comeback this year so stock up now Soldiers… and don’t forget you heard it here first!

 

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

BODY TO SPARKLE VIDEO

 Today’s Sparkle Video is beyond a classic, in fact, it’s almost a religion.  That’s because “Body To Body” is one of the sexiest disco songs ever made- and that’s saying a lot for 1979 (the year of DISCO!).  Giampiero Scalamogna, a.k.a. “Gepy”, was one ultra-smooth dude; a “vanilla Barry White”.  So cool was he, that rumor has it he called the group Gepy & Gepy in acknowledgement of his “double” size.  Just look at him- surrounded by sexy ladies in high slit satin gowns while he makes dramatic poses in his sparkling sequin vest.  SMOOTH.

 

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

SPARKLE TOWN!

Today’s Sparkle Video is quite different than what is usually featured, but it serves as a reminder that you’re never too young to join the Sparkle Army.  The Purple Marshmellow Puppies Rock band’s adorable song is called “Sparkle Town” and it’s a fabulous place where kittens run freely, cows wear crowns and best of all, “no one’s sad and no one’s mad”.  Sounds like my kind of place, but I think the lyrics should be updated to include disco balls and laser beams.

 

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

YES! YES! SPARKLE VIDEO

Since today is my first day back in Berlin, I thought this would be the perfect Sparkle Video to kick my vacation party into high gear.  After all, this clip of “No No Joe” from the ever dazzling Silver Convention has everything right both visually and aurally and therefore doesn’t need much explanation from me.  Works for me though, because that means I can continue saying “Yes, Yes” to my “Welcome Back Cocktails” while you take in this fabulous piece of disco splendor.  Enjoy!

 

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

LET THE SPARKLE VIDEO PLAY!

Today’s Sparkle Video is one of those classics that you never get tired of hearing and “Let The Music Play” has truly proven itself as “the groove you can’t ignore”.  Easily one of the most famous songs in the Freestyle genre, one look at the gorgeous Shannon in her dazzling peplum top also makes it one of best looking as well.  Here she shows us a fabulous example (for the more casual sparklers out there), that you don’t always have to pair sequins with spandex pants and stilettos, because a great fitting pair of jeans and boots works nicely too.

 

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

TAKE ME TO YOUR SPARKLE VIDEO!

Today’s Sparkle Video is so “off the chain” that I almost.. almost can’t stand it.  In an all-out assault on the senses, Midnight Star takes us through the galaxy to Planet Freak-A-Zoid where it’s King and Queen throw fabulous dance parties for their scantily clad subjects.  I don’t know about you, but watching their half-naked sparkling bodies move through gobs of billowing smoke has an extremely hypnotic effect on me.  By the time the Robot Master commands, “Take me to your dance floor”, one can’t help but obey, but I’m guessing that’s what they were going for.

 

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I FEEL A SPARKLE VIDEO COMING ON!

Sure, today’s Sparkle Video is off to a choppy start, but that doesn’t take anything away from the fact that Stargard is “on fire” as they perform the funkiest track known to man.   It’s a feast for the eyes as well, as their fierce dance moves are accentuated by flowing chiffon, gobs of feathers and yards of sparkling spandex. They’re girls after my own heart as they ask… no- demand to know,  “What are you waiting for, Why don’t you get on the floor?”  Truly something that I, Da General would say.  That, and “I believe I feel some funk coming on”.  And I do!

 

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

SPARKLE VIDEO DAY HAS THE BIG “O”

I could watch today’s Sparkle Videos over and over because I am completely smitten with the super dreamy Bobby Orlando.  That’s right- there are two today because it’s rare to see footage of a full performance from Bobby” O”, which I can’t understand given his extreme hotness.  Could it be that he was so busy producing music for everyone that he didn’t have time to make appearances?  Or is there a secret archive somewhere that one day will be released that also includes my favorites, “I’m So Hot For You”, “How To Pick Up Girls” and “Androgyny”?   One can only hope, but in the meantime, let’s enjoy this handsome devil right now singing “Whisper To A Scream” and “A Man Like Me”.  Oh, and might I add that everyone knows the next best thing to sequins and spandex is a well dressed man in a suit and tie working it out on a stage filled with flashing lights, disco smoke and laser beams.  Indeed, a man like this can make a woman out of me any day!