The track features syncopated blaring horns with a distinct Spanish flair and heavy percussion. It clocks in at approximately 134 BPM , making it a high-tempo floor-filler designed for the "marathon" dance sessions of the era.
The track is frequently cited alongside disco royalty like Donna Summer ("Last Dance") and The Commodores ("Too Hot Ta Trot"), cementing its place in the 1978 disco explosion . I wanna dance (1978) Marathon - Facebook marathon_i_wanna_dance_12_mix_rare
by the studio group Marathon is a prized artifact of the disco era, particularly sought after in its rare 12" promotional mix format. Released in 1978 through the legendary Casablanca Records , the track is best known for its inclusion on the soundtrack of the quintessential disco film, Thank God It’s Friday . The Track: High-Energy Disco The track features syncopated blaring horns with a
While the song appeared on the triple-LP soundtrack for Thank God It's Friday , the is the version most coveted by collectors. I wanna dance (1978) Marathon - Facebook by