An absolute classic in my opinion. Joe Smooth was one of the pioneers of the house scene that started in Chicago in the late 80's and this track dates way back to 1987. And yet it still sounds fantastic today. I challenge anyone to listen to it without having to sing along with a smile on your face.
This quote from Discogs sums it up perfectly for me:
"Sunday morning, 7 am. You have been dancing and jumping around at this party since 11 pm last night, meeting new people and having a good time in general. The place is still packed. You look at the sea, you know the sun is about to rise. And at that exact point in time and space, with the sun rising, the DJ drops "The Promised Land" by Joe Smooth, the ultimate housemusic celebration and sing-along anthem. You get overwhelmed by feelings of joy, get tears in your eyes and you hug people you have never met before. This is the true house feeling. Welcome to the family".
Joe Smooth - Promised Land
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Although it has been overplayed, it is and will remain one of the greatest and most importnant house tracks ever made. The quote from Discogs, truly sums up the essence of the track and very much the essence of the PCC blog. Great post buddy, Regards, PCC
ReplyDeleteA top, top tune. For me and many others its message of unity and hope for a better world was a counterpoint to the Thatcherite clap-trap that abounded in the late '80s.
ReplyDeleteI'd go so far as to argue that it belongs up there with some of the seminal soul tracks of the 60s and 70s.
Still playing this now, along with Ce Ce Rogers "Someday" which both make out of the box most weekends. Awesome tune with a powerful message.
ReplyDeleteTony Humphries played is at the Southport weekender 45 after party. It was special to see groups of lads in their early 40's transported back to their youth, myself included. Seminal indeed.
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