| Polka Scare Ignites Moral Discussion at Lucky Star Lounge A new breed of Polka enthusiasts have rocked what was once a fun loving sweat producing beer swigging couple creating activity. It has transformed the bouncy side to side swift twirling heel toe motion frenzy we call Polka into the a dark creation of hurky jerky questionable movements and behaviors previously unknown to the simple pleasant world of Polka. " Disco Polka". These two words have turned the world of Polka into a confused mucked up mess. The person behind this movement innocently began the sound in 1977 with an album of "Disco Polka" music. The man, Myron Floren. Soon to follow in 1979 was the legendary Jimmy Sturr with "Polka Disco". Sturr's attempt to place Polka first to regain some of the influence had little impact on the fledgling movement. Not long after we saw Kool and the Gang's " Polka Motionation" and their follow up, the hugely popular, Get Down on My Polka". The stage had been set. KC and the Sunshine Band's " Shake Your Polka", Alicia Bridge's husky voice version of Polka classics," Down in the Polka Round", and probably the last big "Disco Polka" hit before this version came crashing down" the Village People's, Roll Out the Disco". Soon thereafter "Disco Polka" went underground and disappeared from mainstream society. What has risen to take it's place has shocked Americans and the world as its influence is silently sliding into the culture of young and old alike. As we continue this series what will be brought forward are the long term cultural and societal issues arising from the re-emergence of this hybrid form of Polka with its infectious attacks on the human psyche. Part two will include personal testimonials of "Disco Polka" victims who were rescued from movements and dictatorial dance leaders across the United States and Pennsylvania. |
| LUV singing Polka tune |
| Frank Zander Scares his Audience |
| Part one in a four part investigative series by LSL staff writer, Arizona Prescott |