What exactly was a "disco orchestra"? And where did the rhythm of disco come from ?

The Twelve Inch 124 : "The Bull" (The Mike Theodore Orchestra)

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Disco: My First Love and Everlasting Influence

I absolutely adore the song “Music” by John Miles. Who doesn’t? The lyrics, “Music was my first love.. and it will be my last,” resonate so deeply, capturing the essence of our lives. Though, if I could tweak it a bit to reflect my own journey, it would be: “Disco was my first love.. and it will be my last.”