Another track which was right at the forefront of the Progressive House movement.
This one kicks like a mule and then some.
Wait for that piano drop.
"Taste me"
Capricorn - Taste
(Original Mix)
Possibly a bit commercial for some of the purists, but always one of those tracks which would guarantee dancefloor delirium.
The beauty of dance music is that it comes in all shapes and sizes and good is good, which is what the PCC blog is all about.
Enjoy!
B.B. Queen - Blueshouse
This track was huge in the early 90's and caned by the likes of Sasha and Digweed.
Another that still sounds superb today and would rock any decent club dancefloor.
Get on it!
So good, it's so good!
Anna Din - Angel
(Dub)
The piano and vocals on this is superb, with really great and crisp production.
What a great track.
I need someone like you!
Ann Margret - Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes
This one always reminds me of Back To Basics (before it moved to the Pleasure Rooms).
It still sounds exactly like it is a fantastic progressive house number.
Rock on!
I've also posted the LME remix, although this was no way as popular in the clubs, like all LME remixes it rocks some.
Andronicus - Make You Whole
(Original Mix)
(Lisa Marie Experience Remix)
These tracks still feel fresh and exciting.
Great lush vocals and great piano, what's not to love.
"All that we see or seem, is but a dream, within a dream"
A.S.K. - Dream
(Rapid Movement Mix)
This is a delightful slice of atmospheric trance, that builds gently and then just melts you as it peaks.
A great track.
Enjoy!
Tinlicker - In Your Eyes
(Extended Remix)
I've been listening to a few sets recently from Tinlicker and I have to say I've been very impressed.
This was a great track from their Essential Mix session and it is simply fabulous.
Just beautiful blissed out deep house music with such amazing ethereal vocals, great lyrics and a delightful atmospheric feel.
Similar in style to some of the Keinemusik tracks I've been raving about.
I'm out of sync with you!
CUT - Out Of Touch
(Tinlicker Extended Remix)
There's not too much of the original song in this remix, so probably not one for the purists.
That aside it is a thumping good piano banging remix from Craig Burger Queen.
As DH states "Baby I would like to go out tonight"
Blondie - Sunday Girl
(Hardly Handbag Mix)
The weather in old Blighty looks like it's finally picking up after weeks of rain in May.
This track from 2006 is gorgeous with some sumpticious vocals and a lovely Balearic feel.
Tinged with some lovely subtle piano, it is an excellent remix.
Feel the rush of summer over me!
Enjoy!
Belle - Surfacing
(Rize & 7th Heaven Remix)
I heard it on a recent Luvdup mix set and was really knocked out with it.
Big respect to Adrian and Mark still one of the best DJ combo's out there.
They have been fantastic since the day dot and there musical tastes are perfectly aligned with mine.
About the track it uses the Bizarre Inc lyrics from "Such A Feeling" to great effect, delivered by a combination of lush female and male vocals. It is underpinned we a superb little groove and just has an infectious rhythm.
A definite grower which gets better with each listen.
Enjoy!
Baldien - No Control
(Hinca Hinca Remix)
This was the theme tune to a fashion show called "The Clothes Show" which we all used to watch, which supposedly informed us of what was cool to wear.
I grew up think the Pet Shop Boys were just a pop act without fully appreciating their musical genius and the sheer brilliance of many of their songs.
Their longevity just re-emphasises this.
I going to see them live in Manchester in a few weeks which should be great.
About the track, well it's just a fabulous piece of Italo Disco with some wonderful vocals by Neil and some charming lyrics.
A real classic to this day.
It steals heavily from New Order's -Blue Monday and it also features a sample which Sabrina used in her very exciting "Boys, Boys, Boys"
Love the line "Zazoo what you gonna do?"
Enjoy!
Pet Shop Boys - In The Night
(Extended Mix)
This version has some superb piano which just turns it into a real stomper.
First out in 1987 and then remixed in 1995 and not one that I heard played out in clubs, but very good nonetheless and worthy of PCC status.
"You can't stop groovin'"
Linda Fields - Shame, Shame, Shame
(House Mix)
One of those tracks which contains a multitude of samples and snippets which just adds to it's appeal.
Gee Mum can I have some more!
Laid Back - White Horse '89
(White House Mix)
Love Hip-House which was one of the best genre's and very surprised it hasn't resurfaced.
Clever use of the Talking Heads sample.
The Acid Drop remix is also very good and has a wicked 303 kick.
"All systems go"
KC Flightt - Planet E
(House Mix)
KC Flightt - Planet E
(Acid Drop Mix)
Great remix and equally great piano.
This one's from 2012 and is very catchy.
Enjoy!
Jupiter - Juicy Lucy (Needs A Boogieman)
(Little Boots Remix)
Quite reminiscent of the more old skool vibe with lots of infectious piano throughout.
It's a thumbs up from me.
Enjoy!
Hot Chip - Melody of Love
(Adelphi Music Factory Remix)
I think it does, perhaps a touch too cheesy/poppy and not enough hard edge trance, but it is still a pretty decent track and worthy of PCC status.
What do you reckon?
Erasure - Oh L'Amour
(Matt Darey Mix)
It's upbeat, bouncy and very infectious.
Just do as the lyrics tell you "Let The Music Take You High"
Get on it!
Lenny Fontana - Let The Music Take You High
E-Smoove is one of those remixers that everything he touches is pure gold and this is no exception.
Here turns an average track into a quality piece of house music.
From 1995 this still sounds great almost 30 years on.
The vibe is building!
Can you feel it?
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers - Power To Move Ya
(E-Smoove's Smoove Power Mix)
I'm sure it was also a theme tune for a TV programme, but may be wrong and quite remember which one??
The B side is also a great track and contains some excellent piano and hence well worth a listen and also uploaded.
Worth noting sometimes you see this track as Hipnosis as well as Hypnosis.
Hypnosis - Droid
Hypnosis - Automatic Piano
From the first minute to the last it's energetic, encapsulating and damn right funky.
Wonderful piano throughout, some glorious gospel vocals and just a really upbeat feel good vibe.
Makes you feel like Superman!
Holy Ghost - Superman
(Holy Land Mix)
It appears to be meandering along not really going anywhere and then this awesome piano kicks in and it explodes, hence wait for it.
This wasn't quite as big in clubs as "On Ya Way", but nevertheless a cracking lesser known gem.
Helicopter were made up of Dylan Barnes (founder of Sunflower Records) and Simon Ratcliffe (now of Basement Jaxx), hence solid heritage.
I've also uploaded the Aquarius remix which is also pretty awesome on a very sumilar vibe.
Helicopter - Jamama
(Aquarius Remix)
This was a huge track for our Posse when on the nations finest dancefloors in 1994.
It was huge at Cream, Vague, Back To Basics and pretty much every club dancefloor in the UK at the time.
Just one of those great tracks which set the club alive.
Brings back some great memories and still sounds great 30 years on.
Girls out on the floor, just move!
The Hed Boys - Girls + Boys
(Seka Mix)
It has a feel of a BiR remix, hence very high praise indeed.
Great vocals as well, but it is the piano on this one which makes it a real PCC.
Superb remix by Kamasutra (Alex Neri)
Enjoy!
Funky Company-Higher & Higher
(Kama's Club Remix)
I heard it on the Graeme Park's radio show recently and instantly loved it.
A great little groove, which I'm sure would be a smash on any discerning dancefloor.
Enjoy!
Cicada - Psycho Thrills
Just love everything about this track from 2006, just a beautiful blissful house groove.
"Ride the storm, life goes on"
Indeed it does, so sit just sit back and enjoy!
Roachford & M.Y.N.C. Project - Ride The Storm
(Life Goes On Club Mix)
This is one such track which was played on one of their mixsets from 2022.
It's just a top notch, throbbing, groove of dance music bliss.
Totally Luvdup in style and quality.
Just lovely.
Enjoy.
Romain FX - Le Sucre d'Adam
(Lauer Fun Remix)
It was originally created a few years ago back in 2019, but Lalou's remix is just stunning.
Such fantastic energy and atmosphere throughout, as it just builds and builds and the key changes are nothing short of epic.
I heard it on an &ME DJ set from a couple of years ago and instantly fell in love with it.
If you like grooving, vibing, progressive house you will love this.
Enjoy!
Acid Arab - Soulan
(Laolu Remix)
Lots of versions of this, but I think the G&D remix gives it that extra edge.
Epic trance indeed!
"We are ok"
Perasma - Swing 2 Harmony
(Gabriel & Dresden Club Mix)
I've often waxed lyrical about the musical genius of James Wiltshire and here he creates another spellbinding track alongside his Freemason's buddy Russell Small.
This is a track of epic proportions with beautiful vocals by Levana Wolf.
It's the sort of track when one listen is never enough.
Enjoy!
Pegasus feat. Levana Wolf - Gorecki
(Freemasons Mix)
Their ability to turn an ordinary track into a bohemian, monster epic was totally unsurpassed.
This is another absolute monster, a full 11 minutes of heaven.
There is one word I'd use to describe TE remixes "spellbinding".
They also had great very descriptive remix titles to boot! Ha ha.
Enjoy!
Ofra Haza - Show Me
(Trouser Enthusiasts Kaleidoscope Perversion Mix)
She should have been bigger than the likes of Britney, Billy, Taylor.
Great to see that she is touring again.
Her vocals blended with dance version is a match made in heaven.
Another cracking remix by Johnny V.
Get on it!
Natasha Bedingfield - Love Like This
(Johnny Vicious Club Vox)
It is just so different, so original and yet so utterly engaging (and addictive).
A truly amazing remix by the Duke.
I wouldn't know really how to describe it as it is very different to pretty much anything which has been posted on the PCC blog.
All I'd suggest is that you give it a listen as you won't be disappointed.
It is truly captivating.
It's like a blend of Radiohead (on acid), blended with Junior Jack, blended with the Trouser Enthusiasts!
Enjoy!
Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down
(Duke Dumont Remix)
The Cotton Club produced and remixed some quality tracks and this is certainly one of them.
I think I hear a little Billy Ray Martin vocal sample in here, mixed in with lots of thumping and throbbing energy.
It feels like the type of track which Jon Pleased would have played in that era.
Enjoy!
Move Inc. - Partners
(The Cotton Club Brewery Mix)
MJ at his very best and E-Smoove doing what he does so brilliantly, that being creating fantastic piano laden house remixes.
This one is a belter.
I miss MJ, he was such a talent.
Michael Jackson - Remember The Time
(E-Smoove's Late Nite Mix)
Great vocals, great production and a top class remix by those boys from Love To Affinity.
Quality house music, just how we like it!
So many people lost and abandoned.
Melanie Williams - Not Enough
(Love To Infinity's Classic Paradise Mix)
It has all the great Old Skool ingredients, great piano, catchy as hell with some nice cheesy vocals.
What's not to love.
One of those tracks guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Sweet, sweet temptation!
M.C. Fear - Temptation
(New York Mix)
Loved this track from the first time I heard it on the Pete Tong Essential Selection in 1994 (which I religiously tuned in to).
It is just such a funky and catchy piece of Balearic delight.
Still sounds great and just as unique 30 years on.
Enjoy!
Mathar - Indian Vibes
(Discovery Of India Mix)
Very chilled and Balearic in essence, it contains some lush piano and is such a sensational track.
One you never tire of hearing.
Sublime and no surprise to know this is another Dave Lee/Joey Negro production which just adds to his legend status and proof of longevity.
Check it out!
Vibe on!
Masters Of The Universe - Space Talk
(Hyper Spaced Mix)
Think Higher State of Consciousness, but much less cheesy and you are somewhere close.
Let me see your hands!
Marine Boy - Fluid
(108 Grand Straight Mix)
This was also a big Hacienda track and I have very fond memories of grooving away on the dancefloor when this was dropped by Mr Park, way back in 1992.
I can't keep from falling in love!
Pure class!
Madonna - Deeper And Deeper
(David's Classic 12'' Mix)
This is a great track from 1992 from the fantastic Strictly Rhythm label.
This track just oozes class from start to finish.
Life is just one happy song!
Joyful.
Ira Levi - Free Your Mind
(Club Vocal Mix)
Funky, deep and very endearing.
It contains some great instruments and has a real raw but compelling atmosphere.
Such an original and unique track, which still sounds amazing.
Idris Muhammad - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
This one is from 2002 and features the wonderful vocal talents of Kate Cameron.
As they'd say in the trance world - a complete banger!
Above & Beyond - Far From In Love
(Original Mix)
That said, this is her fifth appearance on the PCC blog, so at least we rate her highly.
This is a great classic house track from 1993, great vocals, fantastic piano and a high quality remix as we'd expect from Phil Kelsey.
Pure class!
Dina Carroll - Falling
(Phil Kelsey Remix)
This is without a shadow of a doubt the best mix.
It's pretty similar to the Original Mix for the first part of the track, but then it takes you to another level when the piano kicks in again at 4 mins 51 secs.
The next few minutes are just pure delicious piano heaven.
I first became aware of this version through the epic Chris & James Essential Mix in 1994, which even 30 years on is still my favourite DJ mix set of all time.
Full respect to the legend that is Fabi Paras for creating the original of this track, boy that man produced and remixed some amazing tracks.
Finally, also respect to Mr Healy, on one of his finest studio moments!
Enjoy!
Outrage - Tall 'N' Handsome
(Short 'N' Stumpy Mix)
Especially as it is is almost 50 years old and was originally released in 1978.
This is a great remix by Phil Kelsey from 1993 who pays great respect to the original vibe of the track, but just it that extra bit of dancefloor punch.
It's still a favourite track of mine and one I always enjoy hearing.
As soon as you hear "At first I was afraid, I was petrified", you're in heaven!
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
(Phil Kelsey Classic 12" Mix)
This track has it all, beautiful lush vocals, some great lyrics and of course that stomping piano.
They don't make them like this anymore.
Pure Class - just want we want on the Pure Club Classics blog and this is certainly the epitome of that ethos.
Enjoy - I'm confident you will!
N.B. This was produced by Nick Hussey, although it often appears under the DJ Roy Silver moniker.
E-Motion feat. Julie McDermott - Promised Land
(Original Mix)
Oakey sprinkles his usual magic dust.
The intro is just sublime with the piano and then the guitar, which then both kick in again mid way through.
Pure class!
Carlos Vives - Como Tu
(Paul Oakenfold More Vocal)
