Yeah, according to the biography of him on the Rialto Report site, he was known in high school as being a very quiet, studious, almost nerdy young man. I even saw the yearbook quote of him where it says he was interested in joining the Peace Corps. He did go to art school and started off as a graphic designer in NYC, but he also became a male escort and, later, a porn actor. Although he was gay, he made mainly straight films. He had a fascinating life and I really wish they'd make a biopic of him.
….I remember seeing this video when producer Jacques Moralis was on The Merv Griffin Show promoting all of his disco artists (Village People, Patrick Juvet, Ritchie Family). This song is what that era was all about….getting laid!!!!! Love this song…. RIP Dennis
R.I.P. Wade Nichols. Will always enjoy this song and his Casablanca L.P. Also, his 1975 film, Boynapped. Thank you for posting this wonderful, beautiful dance classic ~ Cheers, DAVEDJ
I was a fan of the soap and loved him on it. That was the only thing I knew him from and discovered years later about the rest of his life and you are right it contrasted with the actor/character he was on Edge of Night.
Dennis Parker (born Dennis Posa; a.k.a. Wade Nichols)(10/28/1946-1/28/1985) was a Freeport, New York-born actor and singer. Parker started out in pornography circa 1975, and starred in such pornos as Boynapped, Captain Lust, Jail Bait, Virgin Dreams, Teenage Pajama Party, Bang Bang You Got It, etc. In 1979, Parker recorded "Like An Eagle," which came from the Casablanca Records album of the same name. The album was produced by The Village People. Also in 1979, Parker took the role of Police Chief Derek Mallory on the television drama "The Edge Of The Night." Reports say that Parker died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, although Parker was seriously ill at the time of his death. Also, Parker's date of death is also conflicting, with reports that Parker actually died in March 1985.
iwasanangryyoungman That's not the only thing he shared with the Village People. This was produced by the late Jacques Morali, who discovered the Village People and produced all of their Casablanca albums.
I vaguely remember this track. I was a regular at the discos in that era but I think I kept confusing Dennis Parker with Paul Parker, whose "Right on Target" appealed to me more thanks to Patrick Cowley's production. This is not a bad record but it is a rather generic example of disco music. I would not exactly call it "cheesy" but it has not aged particularly well. I was more into Sylvester, Loleatta Holloway, Chic, Brainstorm, Donna Summer, Grace Jones etc. than any of my handsome gay brothers (sisters? LOL!) putting out disco records at the time.
Dennis really seemed to enjoy his chabrock now didn't he? A tash and silver tracksuit combo only real men can wear. Gay or not. It doesn't matter. Mr Parker was one funky cat.
boy did he know how to f--- women. Better than the straights. some-Lesllie Bovee, Annette Haven were pretty hot .Lesllie is aborn again who supports Trump. Shes on FB.
I went to high school with Dennis. Talented artist, quiet, this is a surprise. RIP.
Yeah, according to the biography of him on the Rialto Report site, he was known in high school as being a very quiet, studious, almost nerdy young man. I even saw the yearbook quote of him where it says he was interested in joining the Peace Corps. He did go to art school and started off as a graphic designer in NYC, but he also became a male escort and, later, a porn actor. Although he was gay, he made mainly straight films. He had a fascinating life and I really wish they'd make a biopic of him.
Hello there..do you know where he's buried at".? Or his family members could be"..."??
….I remember seeing this video when producer Jacques Moralis was on The Merv Griffin Show promoting all of his disco artists (Village People, Patrick Juvet, Ritchie Family). This song is what that era was all about….getting laid!!!!! Love this song…. RIP Dennis
What a forgotten classic bravo 🙌🏾
RIP to this absolute King.
Seriously..... This is amazing. How has it not got more views?!?!?
🌹💝🌹
The hedonism felt here is extraordinary.
the other video of the song makes nyc look so innocent back , if those streets and buildings could talk, they would never stop talking
That is perfect 70's
R.I.P. Wade Nichols. Will always enjoy this song and his Casablanca L.P. Also, his 1975 film, Boynapped. Thank you for posting this wonderful, beautiful dance classic ~ Cheers, DAVEDJ
Incredible song... hypnotic.....
This song is so boss
I want that silver suit💜
Always lurking, never perching.
At about this time, he joined the cast of The Edge of Night as Police Chief Derek Mallory. Quite a contrast. 😊
I was a fan of the soap and loved him on it. That was the only thing I knew him from and discovered years later about the rest of his life and you are right it contrasted with the actor/character he was on Edge of Night.
Very true.. Sylvester Stallone did a Porn film as well.
Dennis Parker (born Dennis Posa; a.k.a. Wade Nichols)(10/28/1946-1/28/1985) was a Freeport, New York-born actor and singer.
Parker started out in pornography circa 1975, and starred in such pornos as Boynapped, Captain Lust, Jail Bait, Virgin Dreams, Teenage Pajama Party, Bang Bang You Got It, etc. In 1979, Parker recorded "Like An Eagle," which came from the Casablanca Records album of the same name. The album was produced by The Village People. Also in 1979, Parker took the role of Police Chief Derek Mallory on the television drama "The Edge Of The Night."
Reports say that Parker died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, although Parker was seriously ill at the time of his death. Also, Parker's date of death is also conflicting, with reports that Parker actually died in March 1985.
Speaking of the Village People, he looks like the original "Cowboy" Randy Jones from the outfit (only without the hat)
iwasanangryyoungman That's not the only thing he shared with the Village People. This was produced by the late Jacques Morali, who discovered the Village People and produced all of their Casablanca albums.
And he and Jacques Morali were in a relationship at the time, which led to the production of this album.
He died from Aids. His brother took a last picture with him. There was no Suicide ..
@@ladyi7609 Very true"...
Uncle Dennis...RIP.
As pessoas vão ... as obras ficam!
O que é bom, deve ser lembrado e curtido...
Sad life, sad career, sad story, touching song.
Agreed 100%!
Aero Theater Horrothon in Santa Monica brought me here!
Newt Calkins Same!
Newt Calkins praise corn gorn!!
I vaguely remember this track. I was a regular at the discos in that era but I think I kept confusing Dennis Parker with Paul Parker, whose "Right on Target" appealed to me more thanks to Patrick Cowley's production. This is not a bad record but it is a rather generic example of disco music. I would not exactly call it "cheesy" but it has not aged particularly well. I was more into Sylvester, Loleatta Holloway, Chic, Brainstorm, Donna Summer, Grace Jones etc. than any of my handsome gay brothers (sisters? LOL!) putting out disco records at the time.
100 Stars....
Thanks for posting..
R.I.P. Dennis.
I do believe we have air-tambourine at 1:49.
I want the orchestral version of this. at like 2:25 there's something wicked buried in the mix
Nice song.
Fabuloso ooooo
George Michael should have covered this
thanks I was researching "Edge of Night" had no idea!
ready for this video to get the viral treatment
I know right. It hust exudes that quality.
The disco eagle has come full circle & has landed 11.7.2020.
Probably back when NYC was cool
What a weapon
Stupendous
Nice.
Freaking awesome tune!
Dennis really seemed to enjoy his chabrock now didn't he? A tash and silver tracksuit combo only real men can wear. Gay or not. It doesn't matter. Mr Parker was one funky cat.
Brio deparis he looked so cool with that outfit, if he was still alive today and wore it, ignorant people will laugh at him for wearing it
Jason Browne It would go one of two ways, either people would love it or hate it today.
Double Agents
some of today's outfits look horrible
Brio deparis He looks perfect and his voice is amazing
boy did he know how to f--- women. Better than the straights. some-Lesllie Bovee, Annette Haven were pretty hot .Lesllie is aborn again who supports Trump. Shes on FB.
I just want to know where he got that suit from.
From the supermarket it's tin foil
Nice tune and Dennis Parker looks very hot. Did he do adult films?
Hot.
Kewl!!
This guy makes cocaine look amazing
What tha fuck went on in the 70s
Man flesh
When He Moves His Underwear Moves With Him.....lol
his real name in porn was Wade Nichols and real life is Dennis Posa wikiwiki!!
he was a long island italian. a lot of us.
He looks like Vasco Silva from Galaxia Band lol
He looks more like a country and western singer really ...
W O R L D T R A D E C E N T E R C A M E O S O N V I E M O (its the video title and this songs in it)
i sense subtext!!!
UltraMacho.
plo173 Girly Man
@@davesmith6624 I havent laughed so hard in years....dude sucked at porn too
1:55
I came here because of Mark Foster! Lol xD
ehvuh sanchez saaame
Subtil mélange de freddy mercury et bioman , le tout probablement fondu dans des kilos de cocaïne. ... C'est la fête ! !😂
So cool....even the eagle is gay
Part-T-One brought me here.
Inxs vs par t one
he looks very gaunt but I relish this song nonetheless
That’s because he was dying of AIDS.
if only he stopped doing porn in time, he would be still alive today
Probably not.
If he had stopped cruising in gay bars and bathhouses and had been monogamous he might still be alive
he didnt get it from porn work, he got it from gay sex. He used to like to get f--- fukced at gay bars. he was totally out there. Very promiscuous.
@@DavidSmith-oh3re Monogamous people can get it too.
@@jasonfoley6502 So?
Gay
Michel Vedette > Dennis Parker
This guy was also on a soap - Edge of Night
Fantastic!