Alicia Bridges: News

Ian Schrager, co-founder with Steve Rubell of Studio 54; C.E.O., Ian Schrager Company: There were these gay clubs that were more creative, more energetic, more dance-oriented, more tribal, more sexual.

I want to go where the people dance I want some action … I want to live. —“I Love the Nightlife (Disco ‘Round),” Alicia Bridges.

Alicia Bridges, singer (“I Love the Nightlife [Disco ‘Round]”): I noticed that there were several songs in the Billboard Top 10 that said “Disco”—“Disco Inferno,” Disco this, Disco that. So we wrote “I Love the Nightlife (Disco ‘Round)”—kind of as a joke. It was a huge hit, but it tied me to the diva, disco title.

Have you ever wanted to be a DJ or share your mixes with others. We love music so much that when we are not working we love to play. Alicia found the iMix feature on iTunes and the fun began. All of us are into creating our own mixes. What we love about iMix is that you do not have to buy the music to create a mix and share with others. Just drag any tune for iTunes or from your personal music library to a folder you have created. What you name the Folder will be the name of the iMix. Just a tip from your friendly neighborhood DJ. Now go have fun and if you want to check out Alicia's tunes on her iMix just click the iMix link above or the Alicia Bridges Gold below. 

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and A Joyous New Year To All. Alicia Bridges is taking a break this year to enjoy time with her family and friends. But don't worry, her studio elves are hard at work laying the ground work for her next Release. Yes, you guessed it, Alicia cannot suppress her creative side. So keep an eye open for her 2010 DVD release. Yes, you heard it here, Alicia is producing a DVD for your viewing pleasure. So sit back and enjoy your eggnog, but don't forget to mark your calendar for Alicia Bridges' 2010 DVD. 

For the first time ever, Alicia Bridges is delighted to share with you “Love Me Till The Morning”, “Golden Boy”, and “Just A Little Lovin’, Just A Little Fun”,grouped together on, “Alicia Bridges FauxDiva XX”. All songs from her new CD release are once again brilliantly remixed and remastered by none other than, “The Wizard”, Mary LeTellier. Alicia said, “I wouldn’t have the mixes done by anyone else, ever. Mary sets the tracks on fire with excitement.” On, “Alicia Bridges FauxDiva XX”, you will also find, yet a NEW remix of “I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round), signature song of the dance crazed disco era. Alicia told us, “Yes, it’s a new remix since the one we had on, “Say It Sister”, but Mary and I want to be true to the original song people fell in love with, so for now we have only enhanced and brought out the sounds of everything on the tracks. As a DJ as well as an artist I look forward to doing my own version of a dance mix in the near future, which will be a longer version.” Among other favorites on, “Alicia Bridges FauxDiva XX”, remixed and remastered for the first time by Mary LeTellier, you will find “High Altitudes”, “Self Applause”, “We Are One”, “City Rhythm”, and a ‘no holds barred’ version of “Body Heat”, that just won’t stop! Last but not least, you’ll enjoy a Bonus Track of the never before released, “Picture of Success”...and we defy you not to dance to the music. CD's and MP3 Album Available On CDBaby.com

Alicia Bridges "This Girl Don't Care" is reminiscent of the eighties as it evolved from disco era to the more hard charging later years of dance meets rock. An artist that was pegged as a Disco Diva, she at last answers her fans’ requests for more of her creative works. With the release of the digitally remixed and remastered compilation of "This Girl Don’t Care" Alicia Bridges steps to the forefront with ferocity and raw emotion. With shameless honesty and a biting attitude she punches out at the arrogance of cheaters and heartbreakers. She takes you through the spectrum of love to hate as mockers receive their due with relentless intensity. In her song "I Regret It" she solidly states "I don’t like you anymore, you treat me like a wholesale item" followed by the comment "but that’s how it used to be" perhaps meaning that seeing truth is better than sucking in the lies. "Bullets Don’t Talk" lyrics establish that "You are never gonna change me and make me be like you". "This Girl Don’t Care" the title song from the CD emphatically states, “This girl don’t care about you, cause you don’t care about care about me, Don’t care about what you do. Don’t care about who you see" And a few lines later categorically proclaims "Don’t care about yo’ face! This Girl Don't Care". The attitude and delivery is aggressive assertion with a splash of craziness. There is never a tearful plea for reconciliation of any kind. Truth and fiction often enmesh in artistic creations, leaving the interpretation of fantasy and reality to the listener, as it should be. Nevertheless, there is a personal truth in Alicia's music that simply can’t be denied.

Alicia Bridges FauxDiva XX. Visit Her World Where Fantasy Meets Phantasy. Where What You See Is Not Always What You Get. Coming To Your Neighborhood October 2008-FauxDiva XX. And Darling, "I Do Love The Nightlife"

Happy Pride To You,

Alicia Bridges

JD Doyle's Interview with Alicia Bridges on Queer Music Heritage KPFT 90.1 FM. Find out what JD and Alicia chat about at JD Doyle's Queer Music Heritage Site.

A treasure trove of obscure material given new life.
It's strange how music comes into my life. I don't find it. It finds me. I have never been able to have a friend introduce me to an artist. I never enjoy the music that is played to me. But songs and artists come into my life out of the blue, and at exactly the time they need to come into my life.
One afternoon earlier this year I was sitting at my computer and out of the blue it occured to me that I should check out Alicia Bridges. I knew "I Love The Nightlife" of course, and that's one of the strangest, campiest, and unique songs I've ever heard. Alicia's delivery is one of a kind. I knew at that moment I had to see what this woman's other music was like. I originally bought an import compilation that included most of the tracks from Alicia's first two albums and "This Girl Don't Care" which is a remaster of Alicia's third album. I was hooked and moved by the music.
Along comes "Say It Sister". This compilation also collects songs from Alicia's first two albums but for me it was a must-have because all the songs left off the other comp are included here.
The opening track is immediately a winner. Alicia's vocals are exhuberant and alive. Sometimes I laugh at how bizarre some of Bridges vocal inflections are, but in a loving way. This woman seems to be very passionate about her music and her lyrics. It must also be noted how versatile she is as an artist. The songs really do range from rock rock to blues to disco to ballad to art song and back.
My personal favorites on this comp are "What Would You Do If Your Heart Stopped Beating Tonight" and "In The Name Of Love". I feel these songs capture Alicia at her most emotional. The lyrics are brilliant and I can relate.
I also do not agree that "I Love The Nightlife" was Alicia Bridges masterpiece. That honor would have to go to "Diamond In The Rough". That song says something that I really think a lot of people can relate to. I know in different articles it has been referenced that it's message of "changing to fit in" may be attibuted to Alicia's sexuality. This may be so, but the scope of this song is much much wider than that in my opinion. This world is full of vibrant thinkers, and artists, and individuals who don't seem to fit into any easy boxes. That song is our anthem. Thank you Alicia. Now that all your old music is reissued I hope you write some new stuff. I'd love to write with you. Glad to see these songs dusted of and given a new life.

Alicia Bridges has once again managed to produce an outstanding compilation of her best music. Her studio engineer, Mary LeTellier's remix of her original " Love The Nightlife", has brought out the intended studio production brilliance. If you think you have heard "I Love The Nightlife", then think again. Do you want to boogie like you have never boogied before. Put Say It Sister on your Holiday Music list. Put some ACCKSHUN in your holiday party!

Alicia Bridges latest CD release Say It Sister receives rave reviews from fans and critics alike! Released late 2007 this CD rocks with the best. If you think you have heard Alicia Bridges vocal ability in her I Love The Nightlife then think again. Her early rock and roll roots shine through in the Say It Sister-CD collection with Diamond In The Rough and Learned To Dance Too Soon. Say It Sister CD bonus is Alicia Bridges original version of I Love The Nightlife along with the uncovered rock gems is a must have for your 2008 song collection.

"Say It Sister" is packed with stellar performances from
The Tower of Power Horns, who yield perfect punches so purely that they slam dunk, on the mark, on "Play It As It Lays" and "I Learned To Dance Too Soon". The Tower of Power Horns are well known for creating excitement in musical sounds. When their talents are combined with all of the other seasoned musicians who are cranking out the great stuff on these two pumping tracks, the mix of all musicians creates a feel good, happy ride that makes it difficult if not impossible to resist moving and rocking along. The "Land of 1000 Dances" springs to mind.
On Say It Sister you will be treated to Sweet Screaming Sax Solos from Jay Scott, who quickly became internationally known for his riveting riffs and solos on "I Love The Nightlife". Jay’s sax brilliance has been enhanced on the new digitally remixed and remastered, "I Love The Nightlife" tracks. The mystique of Jay’s sweet bluesy tones have also been highlighted in the remixes and remastering of "California Sunset" on "Say It Sister".
Rhodes-Chalmers & Rhodes, so often heard singing their harmonies and their come squeeze me, sounds behind countless artists to include Al Green, now bring their enticing vocals to So Cozy. Their delicious oohs and aahhs portend that someone is going to get lucky tonight. Alicia’s vocal insists that It’s alright to be cozy together and Rhodes-Chalmers and Rhodes, like honey from the comb, reinforce this urging plea singing, let’s be cozy for ever with a lushness that simply demands sweet action. In, out, around, and through the dynamics of the entire track, Ken Bell weaves a spectacular thread of perfection on guitar. Special emphasis focused on Ken Bell’s guitar track ensures that the tone and flavor of every nuance he plays may be easily savored for the listeners pure pleasure. Ken Bells' list of credits and performances is enormous, but if you have been a listener of Millie Jackson, Al Green or Clarence Carter, then you have probably heard the easy, sexy style and the creative artistry of Ken Bell. Yes, that was Ken Bell gliding effortlessly through the tracks of "I Love The Nightlife”.

So you want some Action? Today is the day that all of you have waited for. Alicia's new CD is packed full of your favorites; Play it As It Lays, Califorinia Sunset, Starchild to name a few tunes. And incliuded in Say It Sister, for everyone that has asked is Alicia's I Love The Nightlife. Her original version has been remastered for full studio quality sound. So what are you waiting for? It's time to rock to the tunes and boogie on down to the disco with Say It Sister.

Long awaited by Alicia's Fans! Our newly formed company, FDXX Creative Works Production, is proud to announce the release of her-This Girl Don't Care CD. Offered for the 1st time, her songs remastered for digital quality with loving care by Alicia.
This Girl Don't Care CD showcases why Alicia is in demand for her performance and writing ability. A compilation of her works that capture the emotional turmoil of Love and Loss. Don't miss this hot new release offered for sell on CDBaby.com.
Download now from numerous sites to include iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, Indy Music. Find out what Alicia did after the Disco era and enjoy her creative talent plus unmatched vocal ability.