The track features syncopated blaring horns with a distinct Spanish flair and heavy percussion. It clocks in at approximately 134 BPM , making it a high-tempo floor-filler designed for the "marathon" dance sessions of the era.
The 12" was part of a limited "Collectors Gift Series" from Casablanca, which included ten different 12" singles from the film's soundtrack. Finding these discs—especially with their original individual cardboard sleeves—is considered a rare find by vintage vinyl enthusiasts. Legacy and Modern Revivals
Modern producers occasionally revive the track, such as the "ReStructure Mix" by Glenn Rivera, which focuses on the song's rhythmic breakdowns and lush string segments. marathon_i_wanna_dance_12_mix_rare
The track is frequently cited alongside disco royalty like Donna Summer ("Last Dance") and The Commodores ("Too Hot Ta Trot"), cementing its place in the 1978 disco explosion . I wanna dance (1978) Marathon - Facebook
Though it was the group's only single, "I Wanna Dance" remains a "hidden gem" for disco purists. The track features syncopated blaring horns with a
Produced and written by —a frequent collaborator of Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer—the song captures the peak energy of late-'70s nightlife.
by the studio group Marathon is a prized artifact of the disco era, particularly sought after in its rare 12" promotional mix format. Released in 1978 through the legendary Casablanca Records , the track is best known for its inclusion on the soundtrack of the quintessential disco film, Thank God It’s Friday . The Track: High-Energy Disco I wanna dance (1978) Marathon - Facebook Though
The rare US promo is often a single-sided DJ pressing . It features an extended 7:31 version (sometimes listed as 6:00 or 9:06 depending on the specific rip or edit), providing DJs with the long intros and breakdowns necessary for seamless club mixing.
