Patrick Cowley, could be credited for bringing italo to the West Coast, San Francisco specifically. In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s Patrick Cowley produced some great italo gems, including “Megatron Man”, “Mind Warp”, “I Wanna Take You Home”, and “Menergy”. He also worked with other italo and disco artists like Paul Parker, Sylvester, and Donna Summer. Cowley was a staple in the San Francisco club scene and eventually joined forces with producer Marty Blecman to form Megatone Records in the summer of 1981. One of my favorite tracks produced by Cowley is “Get A Little” which was released as a 12-inch single through Megatone in 1981. That same year, “Get A Little” was also included on the classic award-winning LP Megatron Man. Even though Cowley’s musical career was shortened by his passing in 1982 due to AIDS, Cowley’s contributions to italo-disco and dance music in general will forever be monumental.

Patrick Cowley - Get a little (extended version)

PS - This Friday at the Solo Bar in Queen Anne, is the second installment of Club Cabana. I’ll be spinning rare disco all night long for you to dance to. Don’t miss it!