Props to Lenny Fontana as an interviewer: he has a depth of knowledge that Louie respects, he jogs Louie’s memory, and then lets Louie go into full story time mode.
Heartthrobs was the first club I ever stepped into AND the first time I ever heard Louie play, the rest is history. A lot of great nights, songs and memories back then.
I love that Louie has such a fondness for the UK scene in those early days, we've always had so much love and admiration and got so much inspiration from our cousins, our heroes across the pond, pioneers and visionaries like Louie, Kerri, Frankie, Larry...so many its impossible to name. I'm from the North UK, near Manchester, and we had a huge Northern Soul scene from the late 60s thru the 70s and for me, the arrival of Boogie, freestyle, fusion, D.O.R, Techno, House music from Chicago, Detroit, NYC and all over the U.S thru the 80s when I was growing up was just continuing that close bond and relationship and inspiring us to go out there and create our own interpretations and styles. It's a really special thing, something thats shaped my life in many ways and Ive always felt an almost spiritual connection to people who share this same passion for the music, its a powerful force that can transcend time, space, age, gender, race, nationality and really bring people together.... its something very pure. Long live our music.
Louie keeps busy ... he has relationships with folks, which is sincere ! Louie has a great energy which fills the studio with such a relaxing feeling. By the way “ Louie “ is sitting on a lot of music ... that we hope and pray he will release for public consumption soon !
These interviews are great deeper study into mind of an artist. LV has been big inspiration for me in terms of soulful house. Although im not digging every release there's certainly always a some kinds gem coming down the pike.. thanks LENNY!
I REMEMBER THE CLUB HEARTHOROBS BACK IN 1986, I FIRST HEARD OF LOUIE VEGA WHEN HE WAS "LITTLE" LOUIE VEGA WHEN I WAS WORKING AT CRAZY EDDIES, IN THE RECORDS DEPT UNDER RALF PENA WHO WAS CLOSE FRIENDS WITH LOUIE BUT LENNY, YOU MAY NOT REMEMBER ME BUT I FIRST MET YOU THROUGH DJ WHITE LIGHTING, JUST SAYING WHAT'S UP, GLAD TO SEE YOU DOING YOUR THING, GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
I was there every night.. I was my home away from. I remember everything David Cloe That was the night of all nights. It was like a rave... Everybodys Hands Up
There is always a silver lining in every dark cloud, Our savior has said “ Be still “ and what has happened for all of us is finding our souls and family time is mostly important !
So humble yet an indisputable pioneer and legend. Thank you Mr. Fontana!
‘Just make that move’ was incredible
Thanks for still doing it louie and Lenny, truly an inspiration to us kids! God bless!
LOUIE VEGA IS A TIMELESS DJ LEGEND & VERY HUMBLE TO THIS VERY DAY, GLAD TO HAVE MET HIM, GOD BLESS YOU LOUIE VEGA!!!!!!!!
I could of listened to another 3 hours of this.
haha...
Great interview, Lenny! Louie has been and continues to be such an inspiration to us all.
Props to Lenny Fontana as an interviewer: he has a depth of knowledge that Louie respects, he jogs Louie’s memory, and then lets Louie go into full story time mode.
Heartthrobs was the first club I ever stepped into AND the first time I ever heard Louie play, the rest is history. A lot of great nights, songs and memories back then.
Lenny you’re a staple in our community my Brother.... thank you for keeping us informed from Larry up to Louie !!! #respect2u
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I am steady listening to the music while they are talking about each song - SO GOOD!
Yes Louie and Lenny. That night at the Bar w David Cole I will never forget. House music anthem done extra properly. 🎹🎹🔥🔥
What a wonderful interview. God bless you Louie Vega. Thank you Lenny Fontana for all that you do.
Thanks Lenny and Louie for this incredible interview !
I love that Louie has such a fondness for the UK scene in those early days, we've always had so much love and admiration and got so much inspiration from our cousins, our heroes across the pond, pioneers and visionaries like Louie, Kerri, Frankie, Larry...so many its impossible to name.
I'm from the North UK, near Manchester, and we had a huge Northern Soul scene from the late 60s thru the 70s and for me, the arrival of Boogie, freestyle, fusion, D.O.R, Techno, House music from Chicago, Detroit, NYC and all over the U.S thru the 80s when I was growing up was just continuing that close bond and relationship and inspiring us to go out there and create our own interpretations and styles. It's a really special thing, something thats shaped my life in many ways and Ive always felt an almost spiritual connection to people who share this same passion for the music, its a powerful force that can transcend time, space, age, gender, race, nationality and really bring people together.... its something very pure. Long live our music.
Louie keeps busy ... he has relationships with folks, which is sincere ! Louie has a great energy which fills the studio with such a relaxing feeling. By the way “ Louie “ is sitting on a lot of music ... that we hope and pray he will release for public consumption soon !
HOUSE HISTORY .Thank You Lenny ,and Super Thank you to Louie Vega ,u are a truly inspiration for everybodyy..
So nice to hear one of the greatest House producer and dj showing love to the UK.
Beautiful interview. Thank you both.
Fantastic interview and history. 💙 from Illinois. Thanks Lenny and Louie!
This was an amazing interview, a true document for contemporary music history. Thanks ❤
silent morning beginning what Louie referred to me gave a royal grand entrance. interesting. Louie is another Legend.
Wow - Great memories. I was at the Sunrise rave & went to the Sound Factory Bar for the MAW Cutting album launch party. Keep it comin' Louie.
Great interview i can relate to alot ive been around...
These interviews are great deeper study into mind of an artist. LV has been big inspiration for me in terms of soulful house. Although im not digging every release there's certainly always a some kinds gem coming down the pike.. thanks LENNY!
absolute hero right there
MAW were truly musical scientists!
They are responsible for so many of the great dance records we played and danced too.
I REMEMBER THE CLUB HEARTHOROBS BACK IN 1986, I FIRST HEARD OF LOUIE VEGA WHEN HE WAS "LITTLE" LOUIE VEGA WHEN I WAS WORKING AT CRAZY EDDIES, IN THE RECORDS DEPT UNDER RALF PENA WHO WAS CLOSE FRIENDS WITH LOUIE BUT LENNY, YOU MAY NOT REMEMBER ME BUT I FIRST MET YOU THROUGH DJ WHITE LIGHTING, JUST SAYING WHAT'S UP, GLAD TO SEE YOU DOING YOUR THING, GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
I was there the night at the Sound Factory Bar when David Cole was playing keys live. UPI Strictly Rhythm
Love it.. Legend.
I’d love to hear Bruce Forest interviewed. His stories from Better Days and how he started playing there sound ace
what stories - Louie Vega is the King
India ‘lover who rocks you’ was great
I was there every night.. I was my home away from. I remember everything David Cloe That was the night of all nights. It was like a rave... Everybodys Hands Up
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I was one of the fifty small crowd
Another Great is when Jean Perez
play keyboards he set the place on fire.
There is always a silver lining in every dark cloud, Our savior has said “ Be still “ and what has happened for all of us is finding our souls and family time is mostly important !
Baby J the resident DJ @ Roseland was playing the night of the incident @ the subway that made the news.