Teresa Wiater – Once And For All (Special Disco Mix) (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1979

“Once And For All” is a 1979 single released by the disco singer Teresa Wiater. The song became a minor hit for Wiater, who unfortunately fell into obscurity after recording only two albums for United Artists Records.

Teresa Wiater was the vocalist who recorded Édith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” in 1977 for remixer/producer Tom Moulton. However, Teresa’s version went unreleased. Grace Jones obtained an acetate pressing of Wiater’s unreleased recording and convinced Tom to give it to her. The rest is history, as it became popular all over Europe and other parts of the world.

I found this record in a dollar bin that looked like it had never been played, so I grabbed it. The 12″ is a time capsule of what I imagine life was like in NYC during the disco era. I’m sure it got some rotation at Studio 54.

SIDE A:
Once And For All (Special Disco Mix) 6:45

SIDE B:
Once And For All (Special Disco Mix) 6:45

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: United Artists Records – UA-D6002-DUnited Artists Records – UAST-20399
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Electronic
Style: Disco

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NOTES:
Taken from the LP “Undo Me”

Promotional copy not for sale

The same track appears on both sides.

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Ingmar
Ingmar
September 28, 2024 12:34 am

I was a bit surprised. (US 12″) ? This one has ‘I Can’t Sit Down’ as the B-side. I’m sure the ‘promo’ was forgotten. Especially since the link goes to it. :-))
I’m always amazed at how many songs from my favorite era I missed. Thanks for the work. (⌒‿⌒☆)

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
September 27, 2024 4:45 pm

Thank you Paul, it definitely is a time capsule!! What an amazing time it must have been to be a young adult in NYC or LA in the disco and post disco era. This single would have fit in nicely in Studio 54. I hope you, Jeff, Martika, Song and Dance and everyone else has a great weekend!!

DJ XREY
DJ XREY
Reply to  DjPaulT
September 30, 2024 3:17 am

You’re a youngster compared to me Paul! Those days were quite decadent, yet fun before AIDS wrecked the fun.

Martika
Martika
September 27, 2024 2:01 pm

That story about “La Vie En Rose” going to Grace Jones is mind-blowing, as it was a huge hit for the amazing Mrs. Jones. It could have made this obscure artist a mega star, but we will never know. Thank you for another fantastically obscure Disco track! Happy Disco Friday to you and everyone else here!

Martika
Martika
Reply to  DjPaulT
September 28, 2024 9:03 am

Thank you for the link, Paul. I have to agree with you: Grace Jones sang it much better! And she went on to release even more amazing music like Slave to the Rhythm.

DJ XREY
DJ XREY
Reply to  Martika
September 30, 2024 5:29 am

No wonder Teresa dropped out of sight after having Grace stomp on her chance for dance floor fame. However, Tom Moulton made the right choice to produce Grace’s version

Jeff
Jeff
September 27, 2024 11:47 am

Yes, Paul, thanks for uncovering another disco gem that so many of us, yours truly too, hasn’t heard. I revel in the “lost” records you so wonderfully bring to our attention. It’s so fun to discover something new, especially with you as our guide.

I hope you have a super-fun weekend, Paul!! You too, Retro Hound, Martika, and all of you fabulous people out in cyberspace!!

Jeff

Martika
Martika
Reply to  Jeff
September 27, 2024 2:04 pm

Same to you, Jeff! It’s easy to have a super-fun weekend, when it starts with a DJ PaulT Disco remix! 🙂

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Martika
September 27, 2024 4:54 pm

Love you, Martika!

Jeff

Martika
Martika
Reply to  DjPaulT
September 28, 2024 9:05 am

You can never go wrong with sirens in a dance song. 🙂

Song_and_Dance
Song_and_Dance
September 27, 2024 11:45 am

What a find, Paul! What a way to send us off into the disco weekend. I absolutely love it. Teresa´s version of La Vie en Rose is great, too. Nothing will ever surpass Ms Grace Jones, though. 🙂 Have a great weekend, Paul and Jeff and everyone else around. Keep on disco-ing 😉

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Song_and_Dance
September 27, 2024 4:53 pm

Song _And _Dance!!!

It’s always a highlight for me when you drop by to leave a message!! Have a great weekend and enjoy the great music, Paul, has to offer!

Cheers!

Jeff

John von Ahlen
September 27, 2024 10:51 am

Thanks Paul for this amazing slice of disco history!
Have a fab weekend,
John.

Last edited 1 month ago by John von Ahlen