One Month in - How's it going????

Dear Dance Music Lovers,

One month into this new blog, I'd welcome your feedback on the site and any suggestions for improvement.

Blogging is time consuming work and hence receiving your comments and feedback is absolutely vital to ensure that this blog continues to grow and to spread the word.

Club Classics have been my passion for the last 20 years and the purpose of this site is to "spread the word" and to share all the fantastic tracks and memories which clubland brought not just to my life, but to millions of others out there.

I have added a few extras to the site to enhance it and it make it easier for dance music lovers to use and follow.

Many of the tracks now found on the blog can be listened to through the Pure Club Classics Widget - hence you can "try before you buy" or more appropriately try before you download.

As mentioned, please leave comments and feedback on individual posts (as well as the Choc Box). Comments are easy to use and leave, only take a few seconds and can be completely anoymous if desired.

Also rate individual tracks with a simple tick indicating whether you think it is a Choon, Cheese or a Dud.

Repsect to Jay P for showing us all the way on how to blog professionally; his site is still the best out there. Respect.

Respect also to Rick, Colo, Mark S, Martin, Klub 9, Diggi and Harvs.

Keep coming back, keep leaving comments and keep sharing links.

Also if anyone has any requests for tracks to feature on this blog, then let me know. If they are true club classics they will get posted, if not I will send you the links for download anyway.

Also I have an extensive collection of DJ Mix sets with some blinding mixes do you want these to appear on the site?

Keep the faith fellow Dance Music Lovers,

Best regards,

Pure Club Classics

An absolutely Stonking Tune!!

The Icelandic Pop Dwarf', gets transformed into a club monster courtesy of Lion Rock aka, Justin Robertson. This track was explosive in clubland, lighting up many of the nations dancefloors. Particularly remember this at Vague in Leeds. Awesome track!! Enjoy. 

Bjork - Big Time Sensuality (Lion Rock Wigout Mix) 

All I'm Asking You!!!

A great club track, that really kicks. Respect goes out to Mark S for sharing this with me. 

Check out his blog on the link below; http://ninetiesclubcdmaxisingles.blogspot.com/ 

A fine example of a professional blog with great content. 

Seven Grand Housing Authority - The Question 

(K-Klass Nightshift Mix)

Oakey mixing it up!!

Oakey turns a dull pop song into a masterpiece. 

Respect to the legend that is Mr Oakenfold (and Mr Osbourne also). 

 Mansun - Wide Open Space 

(Perfecto Mix) 

A disco classic - You ain't seen nothing yet!!

Just to show that not all great tracks nee to be rocking.
I recall the Luvdup Twins playing this in a set at Vague.
They really played some great choons.

Figures On a Beach - You ain't seen nothing yet
(Justin Strauss Club Mix)

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

Todd "the God" does it again

Todd Terry provides another classic. This is what quality house music is all about, lyrics, beat, piano, great vocals.
Ok, so it got a lot of air play and became a bit commercial, but it is still a club classic and deserves recognition.
I remember seeing Todd Terry DJ at the Corn Exchange in Leeds and he absolutely rocked the place. The guy's a house musci legend. Respect.
There'salso no better house singers than Jocelyn and Martha

Todd Terry featuring Jocelyn Brown and Martha Wash - Somethin' Goin' On
(Tees Club Mix)

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

Let Yourself Go!!

This is a huge track and one that amazing in clubs, you thought it was just bumbling along and then wham in come's that amazing piano, ensue "hands in the air" delirium.

This was one of those tracks which was truly devastating on the dancefloor back in '94!

A classic from Nick Warren's alter ego - Way Out West! 

Let Yourself Go indeed (we certainly used to)!!! 

Say no more! 

Way Out West - Montana (Let Yourself Go)

Bangin!!!

This one was a Jon of Pleased Wimmin fave.
There was a period in about 94 when his music absolutely rocked.
I remember this one well at Cream.
Wait for this one to kick in.
Bangin!!!

Chapter 9 - Rollercoaster

Pure Cheese Classic!

Apologies in advance for this one. 

I realise that it is pure cheese, but I like it. 

It also brings back great memories of Golden. 

Give it a chance it's cheesy, but oh so catchy. 

(The lyrics are dreadful also). 

What you do you think, Choon, Cheese or Dud??? 

Dana Dawson - 3 is Family 

(Dancing Divaz Club Mix) 

An old skool Piano choon!!!

It starts off really slow and appears a bit boring, but then kicks in and rocks. 

Check it out, you won't regret it. 

 "Take me to the top, to the top, take me to the top" 

Area 51 - Let It Move You 

(Trance Mix)

Imagine (this is heaven)!!

Another classic that used to get hammered by Oakie.
Everything you could awnt in a dance track, slow build up, rockin beat, fantastic vocals and a build up to the crescendo finish.
This is one track that no matter how many times I hear it, I never get sick of it.
Legendary!!

Mary Kiani - I Imagine
(EMF Edit)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?gnnwzzngn2y

Truly Bangin!!

This brings back great memories. I recall being in Vague at the Warehouse in Leeds and they played this 4 times in one night it was so hot.
Any track that slows down, almost stops and then speeds up and takes off - just seems to have an amazing effect on the dancefloor.
People used to literally lose it whan this came on.
Check the piano!!

Slo Moshun - Bells of New York

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zz0m1lzwjmz

Just a top tune!! Nuff said

Another track that got widely played in clubland and rightly so.
Just a great club track.
One that everyone used to sing along with when it get to the chorus.
"High Flying and Feeling Fine, lets kick off our shoes and blow our minds together"

Talizman - Only You

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

Check out the Accordion!

What a belting track. Paul Oakenfold used to cane this one. 

I particularly remember one night at Back to Basics in Leeds when Oakie was playing and this absolutely set the place alight. 

It always used to remind me of someone with a lassoo swinging it around above their head. 

Check it out, thats what the "whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo" sounds like. 

Ramirez & Pizarro -- Hablando

(Acordeon Mix)

Bringing us right up to date

Apologies for being a dinosaur, but there aren't many tracks that are around today that compare to the classics of old.
However, this is a classic and is currently rocking every dancefloor in clubland.
It's tracks like these that help you to keep the faith.
Pjanoo indeed!!

Eric Prydz - Pjanoo

(Club Mix)

Possibly one of my all time Faves

This has to be one of the all time classic club tunes. I can't think of any choon that used to rock the dancefloor as much as this.
This was absolutely hooj.
It just builds and builds and then explodes. 

When it peaks you're just transcended onto another planet.
It used to rock every club it was played in. Awesome is the only word to describe it.

Agnelli & Nelson - El Nino
(Original Mix)

Definitely Right and Exact

This is a real classic. Everything you need in a club track, great intro, great vocals and a piano break to die for.
Chrissy Ward - she was really hot as well. I remember seeing her do a PA at Love To Be in Sheffield - she rocked.
The choon's great as well.
Everyone's a winner!!

Chrissy Ward - Right and Exact

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

Todd Terry creates a classic

A really quality tune from Todd "the God" Terry. 

Fantastic vocals also by Shannon. 

A really great track me thinks!! 

I've added 2 different mixes as I like both equally. 

Enjoy!! 

Todd Terry featuring Shannon - It's Over Love 

(Original Mix) 

Todd Terry featuring Shannon - It's Over Love 

(Funky Green Dogs Miami Club Mix) 

Great Rhythm - Last Rhythm

A fantastic track which got played for what seemed like years.

One that you never seemed to get sick of as well, no matter how many times you hear it.
The vocal version was also very good, although I have to say that I prefer this version.

A pure club classic indeed!!

Last Rhythm - Last Rhythm

(Original Mix)

Morales helps Janet make it Throb!!

Great production again my Mr Morales, transforming another Janet Jackson track into a classic and making her Throb. 

Go on girl Throb!! 

"Make me throb, make me wet" 

Great bit of Sax also. 

(That's sax with an "a") 

This used to rock the floor. 

Janet Jackson - Throb 

(Morales Backyard Mix)

Wo Wo Aggh Woo!!!

Another track that got hammered in clubs and rightly so.
A fine track with great feeling.
"Wo Wo Aggh Woo" indeed!!

Collapse - My Love

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nhgmyrnymn2

Talk about Liberation (2)!!

This one rocked the nations dancefloors. I clearly remember a night in Back to Basics in Leeds when the crowd when crazy to this.

Along with Jesse Jackson quote "You must smile through your tears"

I think this is better than the first Liberation track.

Piano breakdown to kill for!

Enjoy!

Liberation - Liberation 2

Never thought I'd be posting Britney!!

Britney Spears in Club Classics are you for real??

Check out this remix though - different class.

What do you reckon??

Britney Spears - Piece of Me

(Tiesto Club Mix)

Sasha creates a masterpiece!!

Another one that probably got on peoples nerves a bit due to overplay.
Around in 1992 this got played in every club up and down the country week in week out for months on end.
A great example of a track that builds and builds and then breaks into a truly magnificent finale.
The dancefloor used to erupt when the "Yeaah" piano bit kicked in.
Good memories indeed.

D-Ream - U R the Best Thing
(Sasha dub mix)

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

Another one for the old Rave possee

"Brothers and Sisters I want to see it, I want to see it"

Another one verging on the slightly cheesy angle, but a great track all the same.

Everyone, lets have those hands in the air!!!

2 Funky 2 - Brothers and Sisters

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

Bizarre Inc - A Rave Classic!!

This should open some debate around the cheese or classic issue.
In my eye a true club classic. Yes it's a bit cheesy, yes it got played to death, yes it's appeared on every "rave" compilation ever made, but come on; back in 1990 this epitomised the whole rave scene and it was such a glorious time, when clubs rocked and people danced without a care in the world!!

We'll try to forget that it appeared on Top of the Pops.
Those in favour of it being a club classic; say "aye"!

Bizarre Inc - Such a Feeling

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

Welcome to Clubland Mariah!

The track that truly brought Mariah to Clubland. 

Morales produces a masterpiece with one of his finest remixes. 

The combination of Mariah's amazing vocals and the piano riffs create a pure club classic that rocked every dancefloor in clubland for months back in 1993. 

Mariah Carey - Dreamlover 

(Morales Def Club Mix)

This one makes the earth rock!!

I first heard this at the Corn Exchange in Leeds during a Sasha set back in approx '94.

It literally felt like the roof was coming off when he played this.

The track has appeared on virtually every compilation going, but this shouldn't detract from the fact that it is an absolutely stonking tune and one that rocked clubland for weeks on end.

It's one of those tracks that shakes you to the core. Awesome!!

The Age of Love - The Age of Love

(Jam and Spoon Watch out for Stella mix) 

A simply beautiful track.

This is one of those tracks that is beautifully produced.
Just check out that tinkly piano.
Real emotion and quality in this one.

Electribe 101 - Talking To Myself

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nyzm0hkm3we

First you had Lemon heres Orange

An absolute classic that rocked so many of the nations dancefloors and was hammered by Oakie, who of course was responsible for this masterpiece.

I particularly remember Oakie playing this at Cream in the Annexe- great memories.

Rise - Orange
(A.K.A. Paul Oakenfold)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lniznzg1m2t

Vocals from heaven!

This has to be up there with one of Morales finest remixes. 

When I first heard this on the Pete Tong Essential Selection back in 1992, it just blew me away and I was instantly hooked.

A truly beautiful record with the most amazing vocals. 

A huge all time fave of mine.

It never fails to fill me with joy!

It provides a great feel good factor of the highest order. 

Enjoy!!! 

Novocento - Day and Night 

(Morales Club Mix) 

Morales creates another Classic!!

Ditto the last post another one which has to be up there as one of Morales finest remixes. 

An absolute classic which goes superbly with Heather Small's vocals. 

Check this out and Enjoy!! 

M-People - Itchycoo Park 

(Morales Club Classic Mix) 

Bring out the Sunshine. "One, Two, Three, Four"

A classic summer tune, a tad cheesy, but the piano riff is still infectious. 

You can't help but smile when you hear this. 

Raul Orellana - The Real Wild House

(12" Wild Mix)

Staying on Themes

Whilst on themes, another classic. This time the theme from Blade Runner. 

This was huge in clubs in the 90s. 

Produced by the legendary Vangelis.

Check out that tinkly piano. 

Remake - Bladerunner 

Balearic Heaven from DJ Alfredo

Check this out for a bit of Balearic Heaven commonly played by DJ Alfredo in Ibiza and brought to  UK clubs by Terry Farley. 

Try and forget the TV show (if you're old enough to remember it). 

Just listen to the track, sit back, relax and enjoy a piece of Balearic heaven.

Mike Post Featuring Larry Carlton ‎

– The Theme From Hill Street Blues

Fruit of Love indeed!

A few great versions of this track from 1992.

The piano breakdown is pure class and really rocks.

Just a great track, with lush vocals.

Enjoy!

Transformer 2 - Fruit Of Love

(Techno Vocal Mix)

Transformer 2 - Fruit Of Love

(Fruiture Sound Of Belgium Mix)

Lemon - Orange - Oakie does this biz!!

U2 brought out a pretty dodgy track out called Lemon. Oakie got his hands on it and mixed it into a truly great version.
Later came Orange another Oakie classic.
Did you ever hear his Goa mix? That was legendary.
I'll post it if anyone is interested.

Meanwhile enjoy this slice of Lemon!!

U2 - Lemon (Perfecto Mix)

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

Open your heart to this!!

Oh go on then just another BiR special. 

This time M-People get the treatment. 

I wasn't so keen the first listen, but by the second I was hooked, so give it chance. 

 Another true classic. 

M-People - Open your Heart 

(Brothers in Rhythm remix) 

If you like Pulp Fiction - you'll love this!!

Chris and James create a club classic with a great Pulp Fiction sample. 

God bless Samuel L. 

Chris and James did some fantastic stuff and were great DJs as well. 

I feel that they never got the true recognition their talent deserved. 

Although the "Original Club Mix" is my favourite, the piano in the "Big C's Break of Dawn Mix", is to die for, hence I had to post both versions.

Two absolutely pukka PCCs.

Enjoy!

Chris and James - Fox Force Five 

(Original Club Mix)

Chris & James -- Fox Force Five 

(Big C's Break Of Dawn Mix)

"Need some, We need some, Need some We need some"

My favourite Inner City track, an absolute classic.

It brings back fantastic memories of dancing on the bar at Leeds Warehouse.

Rockin'!!! 

Inner City - Pennies from Heaven 

(Kevin's Tunnel Mix)

BiR even make David Bowie cool again

The BiR team can even make an old rock god like David Bowie come to life.
This one came out of nowhere, but rocked the dancefloors in the late 90s.

This blog is in danger of becoming a BiR shrine.
No more BiR for a while, I promise. Although....

David Bowie - Jump They Say
(Brothers in Rhythm Remix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jzj1id4uimj

"I'm not leaving without you, I don't wanna be free"

This track used to really rock. 

This is the best remix version.

"Nobody loves me"!! 

Donna Giles - I'm Telling You 

(Stonebridge Poppers Full Delight Mix)

U2 - get the BiR treatment to great effect

Those guys do it again. Brothers in Rhythm provide a belting remix to a great U2 song. 

It's a bit harder than their usual stuff, but what a choon. 

Another one that just builds and builds into that fantastic hands in the air moment. 

U2 - Staring at the Sun 

(Brothers in Rhythm mix) 

"By the look on your face you've found a new place"

A perfect example of track that builds and builds, then takes off when the piano kicks in. 

This used to get hammered in clubs circa 1994. 

I particularly remember Love to Be in Sheffield which was rockin around that time. 

"By the look on your face you've found a new place"

Sam Ellis - Club Lonely 

(LuvDup Hairy 3 In 1 Mix)

Blondie rocks!!

Don't tell me this is cheesy as I don't want to hear it. 

It brings back some great memories of Wobble in Birmingham.

Chris and James on the 1's and 2's. 

Rockin!. 

 Blondie - Atomic 

(Diddy's 12'' Mix)

Another classic

If you ever heard Sasha in the early 90s, you'd of been sure to have heard him play this.
An absolute monster of a track with a great build up and breakdown and was very reminiscent of his sets in those days.

Great DJ, great track. Enjoy.

(Get the picture? Evolution!!)

Evolution - Metropolis
(Piano Dub Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?wjnjq0tw32y

Classic or Cheese. Come on classic!!

Another one that sails close to the edge. However, it falls safely on the side of classic.

Brings back some great memories from the Ark nights in Bradford.
I used to love this in clubs circa 1991.

"To be, to be free again"

East Side Beat - Ride Like the Wind

(Extended Mix)

A really cool tune

One of my all time faves.

Maria's vocals are just exquisite.

I searched for this for ages having had it on an old mix tape many years ago around 1990. 

A truly great track. Those vocals are haunting "I Love you". Let's fly away!! 

Ultraviolet - Kites 

(Fantasy Flite Part One)

This will bring back some memories

A club classic back in the days. Check out the piano riff. 

It's a moment in time. 

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. 

4 For Money - It's A Moment In Time 

Another perfect "end of night" tune.

One of my all time favourite Balearic tracks.

Simply sensational.

It puts me in a different place every time I hear it.

Almost perfection.

Enjoy!

Edie Brickell - Circle 

(Remix)

The Police - Is this a classic?

The Police were one of my favourite bands from being a young boy. 

The track was a classic regardless of any remix. 

Is it a club classic though? I really like it. 

It's that bit that goes "Some may say, I'm wishing my days away". See what you think? 

The Police - Walking on the Moon 

(Roger Sanchez Eva Mix) 

Another slice of Balearic Heaven!

Mandy Smith who would have thought that she could have made a record of such class. 

Saying that though she only breathes a few words. 

Definitely her finest moment. 

It certainly beats marrying Bill Wyman. 

Have a listen to that Spanish guitar, mixed with that piano - pure ecstasy!

Mandy - Mandy's Theme (I Just Can't Wait)

(The Cool And Breezy Jazz Mix)

Tears for Fears - Club Classic - You having a laugh!

I first heard this on Chris and James Essential Mix, which they did in 1994.

That mix was probably one of the best I've ever heard, it had that many of my favourite tracks.
I'll post it some day, if anyone desires.

Back to Tears for Fears - it's got to be Nenah Cherry rapping isn't it.

Have a listen it's a great track.

Tears for Fears - Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?gozt4jmhij0

Too Cheesy or Too Cynical???

I had to think about this one. Is it too cheesy or is it a classic??

I think it just borders on the classic. To be fair it used to be fantastic in clubs!!

Ultracynic - Nothing is Forever

Another Classic from BiR - Are they the best?

I was debating the other day who were my favourite remixers.
It was between Brothers in Rhythm, Oakie and Osbourne, Chris & James and David Morales.
After mulling it over I decided that my faves are definitely Brothers in Rhythm.
They simply turn normal records in records of anthemic proportions.

Heres another one. It just builds and builds.
Great vocal, great build up and ultimate classic BiR crescendo.

In my eyes BiR can do no wrong. I have nearly all their remixes and they all just hit the spot.
Legendary status to Mssrs Seaman and Anderson. Respect.

Secret Life - Love so Strong

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mq2ztmwyzjl

A classic for a Perfect Day!

This one rocks.
Starts off nice and gentle and then kicks into a real stomping tune. 

Check out that piano (same riff as I'm coming hardcore)!!

This was immense on the dancefloor.

Great memories of this at Back To Basics in Leeds.

Rockin'!

Still sounds amazing today.

A timeless classic!

The Visions of Shiva - Perfect Day

All time Ibiza Classic

Forgot about all the rubbish you hear on these modern day compilations. 

This is what Ibiza was all about, a true classic from 1990. 

This is the best version (the non-vocal version).

The piano in this track is truly amazing!

Sit back, relax and enjoy. 

Voices of Africa - Hoomba Hoomba 

"Appollon now Yallez"

Another piano classic which used to get hammered by Sasha.

I remember dancing on the bar at Leeds Warehouse to this back in '91.

Still don't know the words to this day though.

Indie - Appollonia

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?m2q22jufzj2

One for the old skool!!

Check this out for all those old ravers out there. 

This is a true club classic. 

"Outta, outta, at at out of!! 

Choon!! 

The Project featuring Linda Rice - Out of Control

(FHR's Club Mix)

A perfect end of night track in a Balearic stylee.

Great for playing in the car on your way home from the club.

Annie Nightingale used to rave about this track and mind you she does have a good eye for a dance track.

"We just don't give a damn because we are free!!!"

Scarlet Fantastic - No Memory

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2tyhey5nzzg

Sugar, My Sugar Tree.

A fantastic little tune and not one that got played out too much. I'll defy anyone not to like this. 

Certainly a classic. 

Check that piano. 

Great remix from Mr Sanchez. 

Charlotte - Sugar Tree 

(Roger's Uplifting Club Mix) 

Forget Lulu, Forget Take That, think Dan Hartman!!

I used to hate Take That for spoiling one of the all time disco classics, but I sort of forgive them now that they have come back and are making bearable tracks. 

Forget Lulu. The Dan Hartman version is the only version that counts. 

Check the intro as well, this track still rocks in clubs today. 

Dan Hartman - Relight My Fire 

(Original Full Extended Mix)

Check out this remix - Sensational!!

I remember this coming on at Paradise Factory in Manchester and the place just erupted. 

 Brothers In Rhythm turn a decent pop record into an all time club classic (not for the first time). 

 If you don't like this track then you haven't got a dancing bone in your body.

Shakespeare's Sister - You're History

(Brothers In Rhythm Remix) 

A Hacienda Classic!!

This brings back some fantastic memories of the Hacienda, as Graeme Park rocked the floor. 

 A belter of a remix by Mr Park. 

The Brand New Heavies - Back to Love 

(GP Club Mix)

What a track - Pure Club Classic!!

An absolute corker. Alistair Whitehead used to cane this one and rightly so, it always rocked the gaff. Great vocals, great piano riffs, Love Me Tonight alright!!

One of my all time favourite tracks. 

Anthony White - Love Me Tonight

(Gomez Rocks the Joint Remix) 

This is what Balearic is all about!!

Who would have thought that Chris Rea would ever have made a Balearic Classic. 

This is one of my all time favourite tracks, the atmosphere, the feel the wonderful guitar, absolutely beautiful. 

One of the all time club classics!! 

Have a listen this is a truly superb track.

Chris Rea - Josephine 

(La Version Francaise)
 

What a Choon - I love this one!!

Without doubt one of my all time favourite tunes. Every time I hear this it puts me in another place. It still sounds fantastic even though it is years old. Even the tacky remix in the late 90's didn't spoil it. In Spirit indeed!! 

Dilemma - In Spirit 

(Techno Mix)

One of the greatest tracks ever and remix to boot!!!

One of my all time favourite tracks. The Bruce Hornsby original was brilliant enough, but this BiR remix from 1996, just takes it to another level.
Put simply it is a truly stunning piece of dance music production and as close to perfection as you'll get for a club remix. It clocks in at 11 mins 44 sec, but every second is heaven
Absolutely bloody awesome.
It's not widely known that the actual artist is Chameleon (on this version) and vocals are by Tom Blaize and not Bruce Hornsby, but hey there is absolutely no mistaking the fantastic remixers.
This is pure heaven.
Enjoy people!!!

Chameleon - The Way It Is
(Brothers in Rhythm Soundtrack)

Pure Club Classics is ready for take off!!!

Right here goes a little something for you dance music followers out there. 

Kicking off with one of my all time favourite choons. 

Ultimate respect to Chris and James for a fantastic mix, which was much better than the Todd Terry version which got all the airplay. 

This choon rocked the place.

Everything But The Girl - Missing

(Chris and James Full On Club Mix)