Meco
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Meco (born Domenico Monardo, November 29, 1939 in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is a record producer and musician.
He is perhaps best known for his 1977 disco version of the Star Wars Main Title from his album Star Wars and other Galactic Funk. With a career spanning three decades, he has released numerous albums and singles based on movie soundtracks and continues to do so.
[edit] Release History
Listed here are Meco's Star Wars inspired releases.
[edit] Star Wars And Other Galactic Funk (1977 LP, 1999 CD) by Meco
- 1. Star Wars (15.49)
- a. Title Theme
- b. Imperial Attack
- c. The Desert & The Robot Auction
- d. The Princess Appears
- e. The Land of the Sand People
- f. Princess Leia's Theme
- g. Cantina Band
- h. The Last Battle
- i. The Throne Room & End Title
- 2. Other Galactic Funk (12.31)
- 3. Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band - 7" Radio Edit (3.32)
- 4. Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band - Promotional-Only DJ 12" Mix (7.34)
[edit] Meco Plays Music From Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back (1980 LP)
- 1. Empire (Medley) Darth Vader/Yoda's Theme
- 2. Battle In The Snow
- 3. Force Theme
- 4. Asteroid Field/Finale
[edit] Christmas In The Stars – Star Wars Christmas Album (November 1980 LP, 1996 CD)
This album features Anthony Daniels, lending his vocals as C-3PO as well as John Bongiovi (Jon Bon Jovi). The album cover is by Ralph McQuarrie.
- 1. Christmas in the Stars (3:17)
- 2. Bells, Bells, Bells (3:15)
- 3. The Odds Against Christmas (3:04)
- 4. What Can You Get a Wookiee for Christmas (When He Already Owns a Comb?) (3:24)
- 5. R2-D2 We Wish You a Merry Christmas (3:16)
- 6. Sleigh Ride (3:36)
- 7. Merry, Merry Christmas (2:09)
- 8. A Christmas Sighting ('Twas the Night Before Christmas) (3:43)
- 9. The Meaning of Christmas (8:08)
[edit] Ewok Celebration (1983 12" LP Complete Album)
Released by Arista (Catalog#: AL 8-8098) & produced by Harold Wheeler, Lance Quinn, Meco Monardo & Tony Bongiovi. Album cover featured an ewok's hand triumphantly holding a champagne glass
- A1. Ewok Celebration feat. Duke Bootee (5:41)
- A2. Lapti Nek (5:10)
- A3. Themes From "Star Wars" (8:00)
- B1. Nights Are Forever (Twilight Zone The Movie) (3:43)
- B2. Theme From Simon & Simon (3:00)
- B3. Maniac feat. Kenny G on Saxophone (3:57)
- B4. Love Theme From Superman III (3:10)
- B5. Themes From "Wargames" (3:31)
[edit] Ewok Celebration (1983 12" LP Promo)
This was released by Arista (Catalog#: AD 1 9053) & included a "dub version" and a "club version" of the Ewok Celebration theme.
Produced by Lance Quinn, Meco Monardo & Tony Bongiovi, Ewok Celebration was remixed by John Morales & Sergio Munzibai
- A. Ewok Celebration (Club Version) (6:57)
- Features Duke Bootee rapping with ewokese lyrics by Ben Burtt & original English lyrics by Joseph Williams
- B. Ewok Celebration (Dub Version) (4:38)
[edit] Ewok Celebration/Lapti Nek (1983 7" Single LP)
This was released by Arista (Catalog#: AS 1-9045) and produced by Lance Quinn, Meco Monardo & Tony Bongiovi. The single cover featured a photo of ewok footprints in mud.
- A. Ewok Celebration (7" Edit) (3:23)
- Features Duke Bootee rapping with ewokese lyrics by Ben Burtt & English vocals sung by Joseph Williams
- B. Lapti Nek (7" Edit) (3:00)
- Features Huttese lyrics by Annie M. Arbogast
