In the "Epilogue" chapter of Love Saves the Day, Tim Lawrence observes a divide between the mainstream disco glamour —as expressed by Studio 54, Travolta's poses in Saturday Night Fever, and radio-length disco pop tunes—and the downtown roots of disco: the dance-focused underground scene that valued dancing, extended mixes, and deep cuts. Nostalgic events, revivals, and throwback "disco nights" seem to draw on the glamour, pop, and fun 70s excess, while ' dance music of the past 40 years seems to draw on the ethos of the disco underground. Which is the true legacy of disco? Is it possible that they both are? If so, hove? In your own words, explain what you believe the true legacy of disco is. You may discuss music and/or non-musical elements, positives or negatives. You may also address why disco possesses such a poor reputation in the American imagination. Are the reasons social, musical, or commercial? Explain. In addition, briefly discuss why Tim Lawrence (Epilogue) believes that the dance culture of the 1970s cannot ever be duplicated. Do you agree? Why or why not?
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