No other words for it - this is a BIG TUNE!!!

I'm sure you all remember this one - it was absolutely huge in 1992 in all the clubs in the UK.
A monster, monster tune, when this came out there was nothing else around like it, it was and still is totally unique.
It has an amazing intro and then just builds into a huge house classic. When that piano used to kick in at 2mins 27 secs - it was a truly great club moment and everytime I heard this track in whatever club I was in the whole place would just rock. It brings back great memories of nights at Back To Basics in Leeds, Hard Times in Huddersfield and various events at the Leeds Corn Exchange.
As the track was so good it got played week in week out for about 6 months - awesome!!
There were many mixes of this and also some more recent remixes in 2006, but this is the mix.
All others pale into significance.
I hope you enjoy this one peeps - this is true PCC of the highest calibre - a BIG TUNE indeed!!!
Big shout out to Holty, Wee-Ste and Velvetpants who all helped to track it down - Respect fellas!!

Djaimin - Give You
(Dancefloor Syndromad Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?c4m6kzn94bt

Now this one is a huge old fave of mine!!

A massive shout out to Wee-Ste for tracking this one down for me.

Huge respect fella, thank you for this one and all the others you've manged to find for me, very much appreciated.

Not only is Wee-Ste a Top Man peeps he's also running one of the best old skool blogs out there as well, so be sure to check it out http://indulge-weeste.blogspot.com/

Right about this track, I simply love it, it has a great feeling about it with some excellent vocals and some huge piano. It also sounds likes there are what I can best decribes as"fireworks" going off throughout as well.

I hope you enjoy this one peeps, it certainly one of those tracks which was not that widely known and hence in my opinion a bit of a hidden treasure from 1992. Let me know what you think?

Are you liking it??

Within A Dream - Where Is The Feeling

(12" Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?4ietzmwh1vj

How about a bit of K.I.S.S.I.N.G.!!!!

It's been a while since I put some BiR on the blog and hence here we have another remix of the highest quality.
This one has a great vocal, the obligatory fantastic BiR production and some really nice subtle piano and then of course a "great hands in the air" moment.
For those BiR fans out there, there are still many more BiR remixes to come, but if anyone can help track down Polaroid - So Damn Beautiful (Brothers In Rhythm Mix) or Pulp - Party Hard (Brothers in Rhythm Remix), then please give me a shout. Those are the only 2 I've yet to track down and they must be out there somewhere. Keep your eyes peeled people!!
Meanwhile why not enjoy a bit of K.I.S.S.I.N.G.!!!!

Siedah Garret - K.I.S.S.I.N.G.
(Brothers In Rhythm Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yy4l2aajmwu

Are we "getting out" this weekend???

Alright folks, Welcome to the weekend. (I feel a bit like Pete Tong saying that!!).
I've got some more corking tunes lined up for you tonight, so stay tuned and give me your feedback - good or bad!!
Now if anyone was to ask me to give an example of a Old Skool "piano tune" then this alongside Asha - JJ Tribute and probably 2 Funky 2 - Brothers and Sisters, this would be one of the first tracks which would spring to my mind as representing a true piano tune.
Also often classified as Italian House, they were the type of tracks which were very prominent on the UK club scene circa 1990 to 1991. That was probably at a time when the scene was at it's most exciting and DJ's like Sasha were at their absolute best.
These types of tracks typified the "hands in the air" atmosphere. Awesome times.
"We're getting out, getting ready for the best time in the night"
Funny isn't it how we mis-read lyrics - I always used to sing along to this one with
"We're getting hot, getting ready for the best time in our lives" - which to me makes ultimately better lyrics. Lol.
Out of the two versions I think the Juston Robertson remix shades it.
Enjoy people!!

S.L.D. - Getting Out
(Club Version)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?39yaybadhhb

S.L.D. - Getting Out
(Justin Robertson's Most Excellent Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?gbr1csmvggw

Well we've had Mrs Healy, so here's Mr Healy!!!

Well folks this is the last post of the night and what better way to finish it off then with a huge Michael Jackson track and a pretty damn good Jeremy Healy remix.

This was a big part of Healy's sets in 1995. It is a sort of progressive house bubbling acid tinged remix and is pretty good.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

A big shout out to Braddy for providing this one, nice one fella!!!

There's a picture of Mr and Mrs Healy - wonder how long that will last (probably until she's spent all his cash and then she''ll move on to the next victim!!) Lol.

Michael Jackson - Jam

(Jeremy's Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?z24ynm2lhkn

Time for some long overdue Passion!!!

Now there are club classics and there are Pure Club Classics - and then there's this track, which is one of the most important tracks in clubland history and probably one of the most widely played.

When it came out in 1992 it was hammered by any and every DJ worth his salt. For about 12 months you heard it in every single club you went to and rightly so as it was just such an immense track.

With a fantastic atmospheric build up and then when that piano dropped in it was a pure truly magical moment. This was the track that always set the dancefloor alight, the one that everyone loved and one that no matter what time of night, what state of mind, it always just hit the right spot. A truly awesome track!!!

Why didn't it make my PCC All Time Top 30 - well only because it is so well known and has perhaps just lost that touch of mystique. But hey, that doesn't detract from it being one of the true PCCs of all time.

It was also probably the first track which created a "mash up" when it was overlayed with Degrees of Motion's "Do You Want It Right Now".

Since then it has become part of more "mash ups" then probably any other track in club history.

I've tried to include some of the best, however IMHO - you can't beat the original, closely followed by the Degrees of Passion "mash up". The passion of your paasion mix is also great with soem subtle vocals!

Get on it people, they don't come much better than this!!!!

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Gat Decor - Passion

(Original Mix)

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ewtlim1eqyx

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Gat Decor - Passion
(Passion of Your Passion Mix)

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zihkzlnyzmd

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Gat Decor vs Degrees of Motion - Degrees of Passion

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1bsutxoxqw2

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Gat Decor vs Brothers in Rhythm - Forever and a Day

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mmdtyzygimn

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Gat Decor vs C & C Music Factory - Keep It Comin'

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2mzxgdydmmf

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Gat Decor vs Void - A Little Passion

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tan3nmyzjjt

Gat Decor vs Kathy Brown - Kathy's Passion

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?m2jmmzzlkmu

Gat Decor vs Ce Ce Rogers - Never Give Up Your Passion

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bl2rjj3orlu

Fancy a bit more Duran Duran!!!

Another appearance on the blog for Duran Duran and only courtesy of another great remix.

This time it's T-empo mixing it up and producing a really great track.

This one has lots of atmosphere and a nice bouncy rhythm witha really great feel to it.

Unusual for a T-empo remix it doesn't have their trademark dramatic piano breakdowns.

However, it is still a very good remix and a truly fine track.

"Because I’m falling down, With people standing round"

"But before I hit the ground, Is there time"

"Could I find someone out there to help me?"

A top class track folks. Enjoy!!!

I'm sure you'd rather a picture of the fabulous Mrs Le Bon then Duran Duran - I know I would!!

Duran Duran - Falling Down

(T-empo Club Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1m1duzzzkzm

"You and me can break this beat"

Here's an old skool favourite dating back to 1991 and one that I always loved.

It features vocals from Jayne Casey and I believe that it is the same Jane Casey (pictured) who was lead singer in "Big in Japan" and renowned for her shaved head.

She later went on to be a key influence in running of Cream and got them out of one or two sticky situations when the club was threatened with closure.

About the track - just a real simple old skool track with a nice rhythm, some good vocals, nice bits of piano and a feel good vibe.

"You and me can break this beat"

A very solid track and indeed a true PCC.

Get on this one, it'll bring back memories!!

G Love featuring Jayne Casey - You Keep The Love

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?znjttmmogyj

Time for another rather large Gay Anthem!!!

Now I'm getting a little concerned here, because this is becoming a bit of a weekly habit, but who cares when the tracks are this good.

Another huge Gay Anthem - an extremely, extremely camp track, but also very good. (Klub 9 no further comments - thank you!!! Lol).

It was always a track I truly loved and it still sounds great today.

I have fantastic memories of this being played one night at the Leeds Corn Exchange - I can't remember the night but it may have been an event called a Toaster, A Blender and a 6 Foot Fish??

Anyone remember that one??

Here's the flyer as a bit of a reminder. I think it was in 1993??

The track well it's just different class.

Are you with me on this one??

Army Of Lovers - Crucified

(The Nuzak Remix)
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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dwmyn1al2fe

Fancy a little something from Mrs Healy!!

Well there's been plenty of Jeremy Healy tracks on the blog, so how about something from his Missus.

Now I don't know Patsy Kensit, but I'm not a fan and what I do know about her is that she goes through men faster then just about anyone out there. Just check her list of husbands, Dan Donovan - Pop Star, Jim Kerr - rather massive pop star, Liam Gallagher - even more massive pop star and now Mr Healy - Superstar DJ - do the words gold and digger spring to mind?? Hmmm....

I believe Patsy was into the Acid House scene and even frequented Shoom on the odd occasion, hence I reckon she's caned it plenty.

She certainly needs to lay off the plastic surgery, hence here's a picture of her in her glory days.

As for the track, well IMHO it's an absolute Balearic classic.

If you are wondering why it's so good it may be down to the fact it was written and produced by the Pet Sop Boys.

Also you can't beat the singing in French - very sexy!! Lush!!!
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Eighth Wonder - I'm Not Scared

(Disco Mix)

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zzg450zu1jf

Fancy some more classic house - there's Nothing Better!!!

Another huge house classic fave of mine.

This one comes with a spankingly good remix my Matthew Roberts (he of Bottom Dollar fame).

The track is just so catchy with some fantastic vocals, some really top notch piano, a real all round top notch house track.

This one brings back fond memories on the Hacienda and also Hard Times - hence here's another flyer which I've dug out and scanned.

House music - there's Nothing Better!!!

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Colourblind - Nothing Better

(Matthew Roberts Club Mix)

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?pimoqaotgpx

Time for some more LuvDup mayhem!!

Those LuvDup Twins certainly produced some corking remixers, probably not always ones for the purists amongst you out there, but always IMHO of the highest order in creating tracks which simply rocked the dancefloor.

This one is no exception, they take a fairly popular dance track, sprinkle on a bit of their LuvDup magic and elevate it into the monster club classic category.

Love the piano in here, especially when it kicks on again.

LuvDup were big faves of mine as both remixers and DJs.

Are you all with me on that one??

It's a while since I've had a poll on the blog, so I'll put a poll so you can vote on your favouite remixers. Get voting people!!

Meanwhile enjoy this slice of club heaven!!!

Awesome 3 - Don't Go

(LuvDup 12" Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yj3nnnzmy2z

Kick on those flares for a Disco Classic!!

Possibly one of my favourite Disco tracks. It still sounds brilliant no matter how many times you listen to it.

It is just one quality, quality track.

It's such a funky track and one you can't help to like.

The vocals are class, the lyrics are great, I especially love the male vocal part;

"There’s not a problem that I can’t fix"

"Cause I can do it in the mix"

"And if your man gives you trouble"

"Just move out on a double"

"And you don’t let it trouble your brain"

"Cause away goes trouble down the drain"

"Said away goes trouble down the drain"

Discotastic!!!

Indeep - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ywyddmyqzzm

Let's go back to an old house classic!!

Hard to believe that this, as with a lot of tracks posted on this blog is now 20 years old.

A superb house track with some strong vocals and very infectious piano.

Just a really good house track.

"I don't need your love, not the kind that's going to bring me down"

This one goes out to Paul H - who I know is a big fan of this one.

Enjoy fella.

Jo Ann Jones - I Don't Need Your Love

(Original UK Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zwekyxyinij

If there's one track that reminds me of Cream!!

I'm sure we all have tracks which remind of us certain clubs and of course fantastic memories.

Now I' lost count how many times I went to Cream but if there is one track which every time I hear it, reminds me of Cream then it has to be this track.

To say this was huge is an absolute understatement.

From the moment that little tinkle of piano kicked in everyone was totally on it.

A truly fabulous track with some fantastic tribal chanting, it used to be great watching everyone trying to sing along and reckon they understood the words. Come on you know who you are.

We all did it. Lol.

This IMHO is by far the best version - a seriously good Hardfloor remix. Check out the Hardfloor dub which is also a fine piece of hard acid.

A big shout out to Nic G - I know you like this one fella.

Enjoy people, this is the real deal. (I've also scanned an old Cream Flyer which I came across recently)

Mory Kante - Yeke Yeke

(Hardfloor Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3cmzzylzmdy

Mory Kante - Yeke Yeke
(Hardfloor Dub)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?n4xrym1mhme

Now we're Coming on Strong!!!

A huge track from 1999 and one hammered by Mr Oakenfold if I remember correctly.

One that just builds and builds with a really catchy high pitched background vocal.

A top, top track IMHO and one I'm sure you'll all like.

How could you not - it's another huge PCC!!

Enjoy people.

Signum - Coming On Strong

(Original Mix)

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ojkdydymdzj

Fancy a bit of EMF - you will when you hear this!!

Now who would of thought that those annoying little shits, that used to prance around singing "unbelieveable" would get there second appearance on the PCC blog.

Well, when the're remixed this well, why not.

A superb remix courtesy of D:Ream - more Al Mckenzie then Pete Cunnah me thinks. All the same a really great building track which was huge in clubs in 1992.

The piano at 4 mins 20 secs is awesome.

"They're Here" "Aha, aha, aha"

Get on it!!

EMF - They're Here

(D:Ream Dream Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ydn0xmni0d2

Hallelujah - it's Friday night!!!

Evening all and welcome to the weekend. Apologies for the lack of activity on the blog this week, but Ive been away for a few days.

Hallelujah -its now the weekend and what better to kick it off, then with a huge club classic from on of the most prominent and consistently good dance acts of the late 80's and 90's - Inner City - the combination of the musical genius of Kevin Saunderson (pictured) and the superb vocals of Paris Grey.

This ones another corker and a huge PCC fave. I used to listen to this time and again on an old DJ mix tape back in 1992 - however that version was pitched up to go with the track it was being mixed into.

Then when I listen to this version it seems a little slow. Still all the same a great track and a true PCC, thanks to a superb Leftfield remix.

Let's hear you sing " Hallelu, Hallelu-jah!!!

Inner City - Hallelujah

(Leftfield On High Vocal Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mddumrjbghn

Love is in the air - feel the love people??

What better track to finish the night off with other than a really camp balearic classic.

Another huge gay anthem (gosh what's happening to me, that's all I seem to be posting lately. Lol).

I'm sure you'll all know it well, can you resist joining in that chorus. I've even put the lyrics down for you.

"Love is in the air

Everywhere I look around

Love is in the air

Every sight and every sound
And I don't know if I'm being foolish

Don't know if I'm being wise

But it's something that I must believe in

And it's there when I look in your eyes

Love is in the air

In the whisper of the trees

Love is in the air

In the thunder of the sea
And I don't know if I'm just dreaming

Don't know if I feel sane

But it's something that I must believe in

And it's there when you call out my name

Chorus)

Love is in the air

Love is in the air

Oh oh oh Oh oh oh

Love is in the air

In the rising of the sun

Love is in the air

When the day is nearly done
And I don't know if you're an illusion

Don't know if I see it true

But you're something that I must believe in

And you're there when I reach out for you

Love is in the air

Every sight and every sound

And I don't know if I'm being foolish

Don't know if I'm being wise
But it's something that I must believe in

And it's there when I look in your eyes "

Are you with me on this one??

Please let me have your comments and thoughts??

A big shout out to Allison, I know you'll kill me for dedicating this to you. Lol. He He.

John Paul Young - Love Is In The Air

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?v1zd5ywnqm2

Let's all get Drunk On Love!!!

Let's have another fantastic piece of house music, uplifting, filled with glorious piano and superb vocals, just how I like them.

A real top quality track with some great lyrics and a wonderful vocal performance.

"Daydream believer, taking over, no misdemeanour, stone cold sober"

A fine remix by Roger Sanchez and an excellent all round track.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!

Basia - Drunk On Love

(Roger's Ultimate Anthem Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jonjz3vtzdm

Fancy another Old Skool classic!!

Well here we go peeps another old skool classic.

This one is a typical old skool "hands in the air" piano tune.

Quite simply in it's delivery, but effective all the same. It has a lovely piano intor and then in parts is very reminiscent of Black Box - Ride On Time, with some of the vocal.

This one goes out to Wez, who I know likes this one. Enjoy fella.

Creation - Give It Up

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?n3nu0sh2hyy

Check out this for Ibizian Balearic Vibes!!!

When I talk about Balearic tracks I genuinely refer to the tracks which are non-dance but were dropped in clubs to amazing effect, usually as last tracks of the night or just at the right moment mid-set.

However, when I talk about Ibizian Balearic tracks I refer to tracks like this and Barefoot In The Head, Izit - Stories, Mandy Smith - I Just Can't Wait, Voices of Africa - Hoomba Hoomba etc. The sort of tracks which are perfect for warm Balearic summers nights.

This is an outstanding track with a beautiful mellow chilled vibe, some wonderful luscious piano and some warm killer vocals.

This is a true PCC and one not that widely known.

I'm sure you'll like it!!! No make that love it!!

By the way it has nothing to do with Madonna's Vogue.

Dorian Gray - Vogue

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cn51jzd0oz2

Bring on some more Mr Gotel I hear you shout!!!

Well I don't want to over do it, but since the sheer quality of Paul Gotel's remix work was pointed out to me, I have to say that I've been blown away by some of the tracks he's tinkled with.

This is another epic, which has some amazing piano and is mixed with lovely vocals and some excellent changes in tempo.

In fact it is the most Brothers in Rhythm sounding (non BiR remix) I have ever heard.

Hence, very high praise indeed.

You will love this people, I'm certain. Pure quality from start to finish!!

I've also thrown in a good Dancing Divaz mix, but IMHO it doesn't touch the PG remix.

Shady - Pearls (Hallelujah)

(Paul Gotel's Pacha Soundscape)

http://www.4shared.com/file/143202780/5c6b5539/Shady_-_Pearls__-__Paul_Gotels_Pacha_Soundscape_.html

Shady - Pearls (Hallelujah)

(Dancing Divaz Remix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zwduy3yijxg

"Are you calling me darling?"

Wow, here's a shocker for you and I bet one that you weren't expecting to see on the PCC blog.

Well, I think it's an absolutely quality tune and I believe that it was being smashed by Graeme Park in clubland before it got anywhere near the Charts.

To be fair it's just a quality, quality track. Very unique in it's sound, probably not that dancey, but I coud well imagine it going down a storm dropped at the right time. (I'll file it under Balearic).

The "Are you calling me darling?" bit is a pure quality moment.

Put aside the musical snobbery. This is the Dogs!!!

Get on it!!!

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ozgmlgymgim

Are you ready for the greatest Acapella in club history!!!

I'm sorry folks, but I won't listen to anyone who disagrees with me on this one.

This is the greatest acapella to ever hit clubland.

It was absolutely hammered by all DJs in all clubs, and overlayed some many tracks.

It's quite simply a fantastic track. I have so many great memories of hearing this in clubs.

I think it was Sasha who used to overlay it on Evolution - Metropolis which was awesome.

Keen to hear other comments of tracks which were played under this.

I've upped Evolution - Metropolis again (it's been on the blog for a while), so you can listen to both as necessary or even overlay them yourself.

"So if you go out tonight......"

"Tell the DJ......to put the BRASS DISK ON!"

"Put it on, Brass Disk"

Enjoy people!!

Dupree - Brass Disc

(Acapella)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mtytzzotmd0

Evoultion - Metropolis

(Piano Dub Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?aysxzznxfd0