It started when a song came on the radio that instantly took us back to a nightclub on Sauchiehall Street. The memory of when the place belonged to your crowd and carefree weekends had a set soundtrack.
We started a wider conversation with readers on the songs that remind them of Glasgow nightclubs from the past and we had over 700 responses, which led to this 20 song playlist of local nightlife from the past.
17. Babaza: Moloko - Sing it Back
Babaza nightclub was on Royal Exchange Square and this Roisin Murphy song from 1998 was one of its anthems. Photo: Elaine Constantine
18. The Savoy: Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
Memories of the disco era at The Savoy return when folk from Glasgow hear this song. See also: Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton. Photo: Submitted
19. Panama Jax: Grace Jones - Pull up to the Bumper
This song from 1981 brings back memories of Panama Jax, a restaurant and disco.
20. Joanna’s: Scott Walker - Joanna
Scott Walker and Lulu in 1968. “Joanna by Scott Walker was the last song played at Joanna’s on Bath Street every week.”
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