That time Grace Jones & Dana Gillespie appeared on Seaside Special in 1978

Watch Grace Jones sing "Do or Die" after Dana Gillespie's disco update of "Love Potion No. 9" Dana's at SXSW on March 18.

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Dana Gillespie in 1978

"If you want to see what disco was like in the 70s then watch me, and also Grace Jones, leaping about in France, all for the BBC’s Seaside Special filmed in St.Malo. I was singing Love Potion No.9, a Lieber and Stoller song from 1959 originally done by the Clovers and later on the Searchers had a hit with it in 1964. For Bowie fans you might be interested to know that my dress was designed by Ann Proctor who made quite a few of David’s outfits. I’ve still got this little orange number hanging in my cupboard!! Yet another mad trip down Memory Lane….." Dana Gillespie London, 21st Feb 2023. 

Get ready to celebrate a true icon of the music industry, as Dana prepares to mark an unbelievable 60 years in the business next year. And what better way to honor this milestone than with an electrifying performance of tracks from her latest album, 73: Live at the TAM.

With a career that spans six decades, Dana's new release takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through her impressive musical legacy. This collection includes timeless classics like "Andy Warhol," a track that David Bowie himself penned for Dana, and the ever-popular "Weren't Born A Man." But that's not all, as attendees will be treated to exclusive, previously unreleased material such as "Way Beyond The Blue Horizon" and "Om Shakti," ensuring that this experience will be truly unforgettable.

Whether you're a dedicated fan or simply appreciate the rich history of music, Dana's performance at Austin's Continental Club on March 18th as part of SXSW is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and get ready for a musical experience like no other! 

 

Catch Dana Gillespie w/ the London Blues Band at Austin's Continental Club on March 18th at 11 pm. More info right here.