Trouble is I have so many of his lined up to post, but they will save for another day.
This is another classic.
Glorious vocals from Sophie Scott her voice is just superb.
Great lyrics, great vocals, great vibe, great collab.
Everything is good here!
Am I going under, should my heart surrender!
Purple Disco Machine, Sophie and the Giants - In The Dark
(Extended Mix)
The original is pure class and this is equally as good.
PDM doing his PDM thing and disco-tise it with a current feel.
Just lovely.
Can I get, can I get, get!
Tensnake - Coma Cat
(Purple Disco Machine Extended Re Work)
More banging piano and a great remix from PDM.
Quality all round.
Weiss - Feel My Needs
(Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Their tracks are always banging with really fierce and crisp piano throughout.
This one bangs and sounds great and also has a great drum roll.
The lyrics and vocals aren't up to much but the rest of the track is solid and makes for a good banger.
Weiss - You're Sunshine
(Extended Mix)
It just had such an amazing impact on the dancefloor.
I remember hearing it Back to Basics in Leeds and it went down an absolute treat.
Still sounds fierce and would rock on decent club.
Class is permanent.
Wendy Garcia - Sexo Sexo
(Tribal Ground Mix)
Hard to believe this track is nearly 40 years old as it still sounds fresh and amazing.
One of the very early house tracks and another that somewhat slipped under the radar.
This track has it all a fresh deep house sound, catchy vocals, great lyrics and some superb old skool piano.
Top class.
Hasta la vista baby!
West Phillips - Tell Me (That You Want Me)
(Club Mix)
This was another that went under the radar, but it a super little old skool Italo house track.
A touch cheesey and yes this one does sound a little dated, but it has that old skool charm that brings a smile to the face especially when the piano kicks in.
You got to get it on!
Let's get the party started!
X-Sample Featuring Katherine E – U Got The Love
(Original Mix)
Very much in the Djaimin - Give You vibe with many similarities.
The PCC blog is all about unearthing these little hidden gems from time to time.
Love the piano in this.
Enjoy!
Willow - Move On
(Tellurian Club Mix)
This is another cracking remix of one of Whitney's less popular tracks.
Nonetheless it is a still a bit of a corker, her vocals are just so exquisite and this remix just get's it right.
Had a good time!
Whitney Houston - Fine
(Junior Vasquez Marathon Mix)
This was quite a unique track at the time was surprisingly big in all the good house clubs.
Some lovely vibes to this and lots of variation.
Still a pretty unique tune in essence and one that still sounds great.
Good old days!
One Tribe featuring Gem - What Have You Done (Is This All)
(Original Version)
This is a catchy remix, which effectively uses Bernard's unique vocal and a looped guitar riff to good effect.
Certainly not their strongest track, but a corking one all the same.
If you don't try, how will you know?
New Order - Jetstream
(Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
However. very of her tracks ever made the dancefloor.
This is a tasty little remix from the legend that is Mr Allister Whitehead - always one of my favourite DJs from the circuit back in the early 90's.
Allister didn't make that many remixes, but this is delightful and very typical of his house sets, great music tinged with piano.
Natalie's vocals are always stand out and it all combines to provide a great little PCC.
It does however, always leave me thinking it could have been even better if it had a second peak and a bigger piano breakdown. I'm thinking more like Anthony White - Love Me Tonight vibes.
Enjoy!
P.S. The Way Out West remixes of this track and pretty poor (very unlike WoW - who are usually amazing).
Natalie Imbruglia - Smoke
(Allister Whitehead's Pan Fried Mix)
The guy has been around from the very beginning and rightly deserves with legendary status in the dance music stratosphere.
This is a corking little track with a lovely guitar loop, but it's when the crunchy acid vibes kick in that this track really starts to take off.
Quality indeed!
Myd (feat. Juan Wauters) - Whether the Weather
(Laurent Garnier Remix)
This was everywhere back then and in every DJ's box.
Just an amazing piece of house music.
Forget about the E-Smoove remix (not often you can say that), this is the one, pure class from those Masters at Work Kenny and Louis.
Still sounds heavenly today.
What a track!
Meli'sa Morgan - Still In Love With You
(Meli'sa's In The House)
The classic piano riff was ripped from one of my favourite tracks "Sterling Void - Don't Wanna Go" and also used very well in Outrage - Tall N' Handsome (both of which were posted on the PCC blog many years ago)..
This track still contains the same energy and vibe which made it such a big club track back in '92.
Old skool to the core!
Manix - Feel Real Good
This is new and one which Parky has been promoting via his excellent Radio Show.
Old skool in style yet current also.
It throbs and bounces, but just be patient and wait for the epic drum roll, then it really explodes.
This will be massive in Ibiza this year.
You have been warned!
Federico Scavo - Flashback
(Extended Mix)
Lots of energy, some great vocals and of course a great remix from the 7th Heaven team.
I just get the feeling!
Lorraine - Transatlantic Flight
(Rize & 7th Heaven Vocal Mix)
Superb production the sharpness of the sound, the beats, the vocals and of course the piano chords are top notch.
Just a great house classic which still sounds amazing.
30 years.
House music forever!
Logic - Blues For You
(Vocal Mix #1)
Just blissful beats, sperb aura and spine tingling piano chords.
Lots of changes in pace and tempo, just creates a superb track.
It's been around quite a few months now, but still sounds great.
Celebrate!
LAZARE, Addam - Muhuuuuu
(Extended Mix)
This is another corker, probably not OMD's strongest track, but Steve works his magic.
It a catchy track with delightful piano courtesy of Mr Anderson.
Get on it!
OMD - Pandora's Box (It's A Long, Long Way)
(Steve Anderson 12'')
There are so many versions of this track and I'd previously posted the epic London Grammar/Freemasons version.
This one is just lovely, it keeps all the brilliant vibe and vocals of the original, but adds some lush piano drops.
Very nice indeed!
There's something inside you, it's hard to explain!
Kavinsky - Nightcall
(Eewas Cesium Remix)
A few samples and vocals would really complement it and add something extra to it, but I can imagine it would be great on the dancefloor in clubs and work really well to mix in and out of.
Grant Nelson behind this one.
Enjoy!
Nu Rhythmix - Babylon
(The Vibe Mix)
This is another great track which was big in 1994 and is a good example of their vibe at that time.
I always feel that this track doesn't quite explode like some of their others.
It just feels like it is missing that major peak.
Nonetheless it's still a pretty fine track and just worthy of PCC status as it always went down well in clubs.
Neil Arthur – I Love I Hate
(The Excalibur Mix)
Much more indie dance than club dance, but still a great track.
You buried me
Right where I belonged
You buried me
Right where I belonged
And still, I'm waiting there
On division st
I would like to find the answers I was always rudely denied
A song so sweet
From back when I was born
The loving creak
Of floorboards by the door
Hopeful I waited, hopeful I called
But no one would answer at all
On division st
I would like to find the answers I was always rudely denied
Nation Of Language - On Division St
The remix is much more like a Frankie Knuckles remix, super silky and super smooth and hence his influence via Def Mix was certainly being closely studied by Morales.
Great vocals and such a superb classic house feel.
This track should have been way bigger that it was, 35 years on it still sounds absolutely epic.
Classic house music indeed!
Going to take you higher!
Slam Slam Featuring Dee C. Lee - Move (Dance All Night)
(Slammin' 12")
As soon as you hear that piano riff it will be instantly familiar as effectively used in the Liberation 2 track and many others.
Class is permanent.
Feel the power!
Severed Heads - Greater Reward
(Piano Power Edit)
This has a real vibe and edge to it.
Pounding and driving, but with some beautiful subtle piano drops.
It all comes together very nicely and has a superb aura about it.
A very effective re-working, done well.
Get on it!
Beautiful Imbalance - First Picture Of You
(Lost In Music Mix)
A nice little old skool track with plenty of catchy little sample and some nice piano.
I always feel that this one had a bit more to offer and didn't quite explode enough.
Still a catchy little track though.
Q Words - That's The Choice
(Club Version)
Here we are back with a beauty.
The PSB are no strangers to the PCC Blog and have always had a great dance music appeal.
This is a corking remix by Jam & Spoon which adds a super feel to Neil's great vocals.
A really pleasant and quite unusual mix.
Enjoy!
Pet Shop Boys - Young Offender
(Jam & Spoon Trip-O-Matic Fairy Tale Mix)
This is a great Thunderpuss remix which showcases her amazing vocals to great effect.
The great lady is sadly missed, but her music will live forever.
I'm going be ok, I'm going be alright!
Whitney Houston - It's Not Right but It's Okay
(Thunderpuss Club Mix)
Their remixes are always showered with piano and sometimes borderline in view of PCC or too commercial.
However, this one falls clearly on the PCC category.
Great speeded up vocals really create some great energy for the track and J Lo is just uber talented and maybe the greatest pop star/actress of all time?
I know what you're thinking!
Jennifer Lopez - Do It Well
(Moto Blanco Mix)
The combination of the genius of Kevin Sanderson and the amazing vocals of Paris Grey (a.k.a. Shanna Jackson) have stood the test of time from the very early days of house.
This is another of their classic tracks with an exquisite Def Mix courtesy of another house legends Mr Frankie Knuckles (R.I.P) and Mr David Morales.
Glorious house music and Paris' vocals are off the chart on this.
It is of course a remake of Stephanie Mills original, but even though this is now nearly 27 years old, it still sounds amazing.
Pure joy!
Inner City - What You Gonna Do With My Lovin'
(Def Mix)
You could always rely on PCP to do just as their names suggest.
James Sammon was a master at using lots of common samples and adding great piano to make the track bang.
Make the best pound indeed!
Piano City Productions Vol 3 - Set Me Free
His remixes are often just subtle tweaks here and there, but always just add a little oomph to already great tracks.
The Shoppies have proven their legendary status by their longevity and consistency across several decades.
I like the little raps in this version, which add a little something extra.
Of course we also need to pay homage to Mr Presley for the original version dating back to 1972.
Classy!
Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
(Sgt Slick's Melbourne ReCut)
This has great vocals and is very much in the Keinemusik vibe.
Another that oozes class, fizzles and bubbles and has that delightful Keinemusik aura.
Not quite as stunning as "Your voice" posted previously, but still pretty epic.
Enjoy!
AWEN - The Giant (Kanté)
Excellent use of the Toto - Africa sample.
This track just has such a great aura about it.
You feel soothed, engrossed and encapsulated all at the same time.
It just oozes and bubbles and reaches a lovely peak.
Very tasty!
Cass - NotKansas
(Cass 4by4 Remix)
This time from 2010.
I know he's not always everybody's cup of tea, but I've always loved BG.
He has an amazing voice and this really shines through here.
There are lots of remixes of this track, but this is the pick of them IMHO.
Boy George - Amazing Grace
(The Sharp Boy's Extended Club Mix)
However, that's the ethos of the PCC blog, it just has to be good and worthy of rockin' dancefloors.
The vocals and lyrics in this are super catchy and of course Moto Blanco are experts at layering up the piano to give it that real dancefloor oomph.
I'm less sure about the will.i.am content, but it's still a cracking little track.
Natalia Kills ft. will.i.am - Free
(Moto Blanco Club Mix Remix)
Dark, moody, but superb vocal delivery by Carlton.
I'm not such a big fan of the break beat backdrop, but the vocals make this stand out.
Enjoy!
Carlton - Do You Dream
(Flavor Remix)
When you see Heliotropic you know it's going to be on the money as all their tracks and remixes were superb.
This is no exception and is very much an hidden little gem which didn't get the dancefloor exposure that it deserves.
Still sounds great almost 30 years on.
Enjoy!
Hydra - Butterflies
(Heliotropic Mix)
Possibly a little too on the hardcore side of dance for me, but that piano is still to die for.
Just love the "It's had a remix!" sample in Manc accent. It sounds a bit like Gary Neville (ha ha).
Hip Hop and diddilly bow bow!
Sy-Kick - Nasty
(Remix)
Don't know too much about the artist, but the track certainly bangs.
Some great thumping piano and some very likely build and drops.
Definitely worthy of PCC status
This track will do some serious damage on the dancefloor.
George Ellis - Ascension
(Extended Mix)
This was always a big track from the early days back in 1988.
Produced by Clivillés & Cole, it was one that bumped and grooved, with some great vocals, lots of heavy breathing and lots of good samples.
I need your love, I want your love, got to have your love!
The groove is still infectious all these years on.
Sand̩e РNotice Me
(Notice the House Mix)
This is such a track which just about scrapes credibility courtesy of a great Love To Infinity remix.
The vocals are pure Edam, but the rest of the track is pretty decent and the piano is lush.
Very borderline for the PCC blog, but a little cheese is good for a healthy dance music diet.
Forgive me!
Ace Of Base - Travel To Romantis
(Love To Infinity Mix)
However, they make some good other tracks and this is one of them.
It has a great feel about it and some great piano and that Last Rhythm feel.
This ones from 1995 and still feels good 30 years on.
Follow me!
Last Rhythm - Labyrinth
(Time Of Meditation Mix)
As per the last track it is slightly on that Acid Jazz style, but this time a touch more housey.
I can imagine this being a great Café Del Mar track, just superbly chilled, a little Flamenco in style, but very joyous.
Something to warm the soul while the weather is bitterly cold outside.
One to soothe your soul!
Reelsoul feat. Tasha LaRae
- All That I Can Say (Lonnie's Groove)
(DJ Spen Remix)
It has a feel of acid jazz about it and is very different, but very catchy and endearing.
It's like a cross of the Brand New Heavies with Corinne Bailey Rae.
Rona Ray is a real talent and I feel will get bigger.
Turbojazz feat. Rona Ray - The Joy
(Original Mix)
The sample has been very widely used on so many tracks most notably DSK's great track from the early 90's.
This has the full on Keinemusik vibe, just ebbing and flowing with that lovely chilled aura, yet at the same time keep you fully locked in.
If we could let our feelings get emotional!
Jazzy & Ankhoi - Closer To The Floor
(Extended Mix)
Lots of great piano and some nice steel drums which always sound great.
It has a very nice summer vibe, which is always welcome at this time of year when it is cold and devoid of sun in the UK.
Cracking little tune.
Enjoy!
Le Chev - Pan Man
