Before Barry Manilow scored a series of hits in the 1970’s with “Looks Like We Made It,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa),”  he worked as a jingle writer while composing music for the CBS network.

One such jingle was for the Polaroid Model 20.  Nicknamed the “Swinger,” the popular, relatively portable camera was the first inexpensive “instant” camera, and became successful with the youth due to its stylish appearance and affordable price. 

“Meet the Swinger” was the infectious surf rock jingle that led the marketing campaign, and although Barry did not pen the song, he did sing on the two different commercials that featured teen heartthrob Ali MacGraw. 

If you were anywhere near a dance club or warehouse rave in the early 90’s, this song or one of its near infinite versions would be heard rumbling the floorboards.

Recorded in 1992 for the Metamorphosis, and then XL Record labels, “Dub War” was the first underground hit for the production trio of Adrian Shortman, Ashley Brown and James Hoyte. It’s a driving, crowd pleasing number that stood out for sampling Lafayette Afro Rock Band’s “Darkest Light”, “Yeah You!” from The Steps (vocals by Sarah Jay), and of course the legendary “Amen Brother” drum break that started the entire breakbeat hardcore genre.
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Dance Conspiracy would only release a handful more singles, but “Dub War” was a true classic that helped pave the way for jungle, and the next phases of underground high tempo dance music. 

The Pazant Brothers were formed in 1964 by saxophonist/flautist Edward and trumpeter Alvin Pazant. Originally from South Carolina, the Pazant brothers moved with their family to Brooklyn, New York where they studied music. After playing with Lionel Hampton and Pucho & the Latin Soul Brothers, the Pazant brothers decided to form their own group.
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“Skunk Juice” was their first single. Recorded in 1968 and released on RCA, “Skunk Juice” is a blistering number that bridges the gap between James Brown and the Meters.