Loose Joints - Tell You (Today) (Dimitri From Paris Special Version) [DFP Vaults]

Loose Joints – Tell You (Today): A Rediscovered Classic Reimagined

Loose Joints was the disco brainchild of Arthur Russell, a visionary composer and producer who helped shape the sound of New York’s underground club scene. Unlike many of his contemporaries who pursued polished perfection, Russell embraced rawness and spontaneity. A classically trained musician, he mastered the art of creating “perfect imperfections,” infusing disco with a punk attitude and an intellectual approach.

Tell You (Today) emerged from the legendary Blank Tape Studio sessions that also birthed the cult favorite Is It All Over My Face. Like its predecessor, it features a cast of studio luminaries and disco eccentrics, all guided by Russell’s unique vision. But while the DNA is similar, this track leans more into alternative pop, driven by Russell’s unmistakable vocals.

On the A-side, DFP presents a masterfully updated version of Larry Levan’s original remix. Blending unreleased takes with refined sonic enhancements, this “Special Version” stays true to the source material, making only the most delicate adjustments to optimize it for today’s dancefloors.

The B-side is a gem in itself. It features the elusive New Shoes Mix, with Parts I & II edited here for seamless, continuous playback. Long shrouded in confusion due to misprints and incorrect attributions—from the 1983 release to various reissues—though labeled as New Shoes, most editions were actually a variation of the Larry Levan remix.

Now, for the first time, DFP Vaults is proud to present the New Shoes Mix in its entirety, with its full 15 minutes of original glory, finally giving this lost version the recognition it deserves.