the winners, symbols of brotherhood were exchanged and the magic of the moment was not lost.

Sunday was a time for hearty brunch, farewells, promises, Chinese eyeopeners, communion, swapping of addresses and fond thoughts. It was also a time for mopping up and wringing out.

But most of all, Sunday was a time for reflection: logistics, ritual, ceremony, participation, purpose, a shaft of sun on a man's chest, sights and sounds. It was Olympia IV; it was over, but it held the promise of next year. It was a company of brothers and it was a very special time.

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BILL OWENS ON BEING A DISO DJ

The single most important person in creating a disco hit is the discotheque DJ. Radio DJ's can perpetuate a disco hit, but the disco palace DJ's play the records first and provide us with the allimportant first experience on the dance floor.

Bill Owens, the tall, lanky, goodlooking, laid-back DJ at the Lost and Found, is one of Washington's most influential and popular hit-makers. Looking for some insights into what the life of the disco DJ is like and what the disco scene in general connotes, I recently had a luncheon conversation with Owens. We talked about his experiences as a DJ, the challenges, frustrations and rewards of the job, and what makes a good disco DJ. Following are some highlights from our discussion.

Dawidjan: What experience have you had, Bill, as a DJ?

Owens: I started about four years ago when the Grand Central first opened. After six months, though, I quit because the management started requesting records I didn't really like. Because the L and F believes in an independent role for their DJ's, I've been happy to work there ever since.

W.D.: What is it you like about being a DJ?

B.O.: I like to make people party and have a good time by selecting the right record cuts. The challenge of testing out new records on the crowd turns me on.

W.D.: What is the toughest part of your job?

B.O.: Leaving my problems at home and judging what will turn the crowd on. W.D.: What are your favorite new disco cuts?

B.O.: Greg Diamond's "Star Cruiser" (Marlin) reminds me of the kind of disco

music I was hearing when I first started to play. I like every cut on this LP especially "Fancy Dancer." Candi Staton's "Victim" (Warner), especially the 12-inch single which is not commercially available, is one of my favorites. Another is Paul Jabbara's "Pleasure Island" off the album "Keeping Time" (Casablanca). It starts off laid down and then takes you on a trip to Fire Island.

W.D.: Do you have a favorite discotheque?

B.O.: Yes, 12 West in New York City's Village. It's got a juice bar and an incredible sound system and light show. People who go there know how to party and how to make others feel invited.

W.D.: How long do you intend to remain a DJ? Any plans for the future?

B.O.: I haven't made up my mind yet. I love disco music (although I also dig country sounds), and I feel the people involved in this business are "up" people who enjoy themselves. I might want to work for a record company in promotions or sales. I've also thought about opening up Washington's first disco record shop. Such a store could 'make a killing!

W.D.: What advice do you have for other DJ's?

B.O.: Vary your music. Don't repeat yourself by using the exact sequence of songs over and over. Do not become predictable. One of my biggest thrills is to go into a disco and hear something I don't know.

W.D.: What do you feel is the future of disco?

B.O.: It will stay here for quite a while. Although it may die in the straight clubs, since is expresses gay people, it will remain with us.