It is 35 years since the legendary New York night club opened its doors.
The door policy was strict and its dance floor was full of the coolest people in the city.
Listen to three people who knew it in its heyday.
Photo: Former Canadian First lady, Margaret Trudeau, dancing at Studio 54. (Central Press/Getty Images)
Published on Thursday, 26th April 2012.
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