Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao) / Harmony Cats' Theme

For number 93 in the Brazil45 series, we presented two favorites from the Harmony Cats. A female vocal quintet (who later became a trio) from São Paulo. They formed in 1976 and were most prolific in the disco period.

Harmony Cats Theme" from 1976 is probably the group's best-known track outside of Brazil. Owing a lot to Rhythm Heritage's version of "Barretta's Theme (Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow)", its wonderfully spacey breakbeat and percussive production with lush, floaty vocals make it a real crossover classic record.

"Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao)" is instantly recognizable. Tucked away on the B-side of their 1979 single "Tem Dinheiro Nisso" on Young Records, it is a beast of a cover version of The Jacksons' classic "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)". Nothing subtle or sophisticated here. Just a song of pure disco joy, enhanced with awesome Brazilian production and the Cats' trademark vocal arrangements. A get-of-jail-free card for any DJ that finds themselves stuck with an empty dancefloor, but also one that will put smiles on the faces of the more discerning leftfield club crowds.