I always loved this track and remember having it on a mix tape years ago.
It's sort of like "Charlestown" for the house generation.
It's just so catchy and encompasses some great piano and some fierce vocals.
Groovy, funky, cheeky and uplifting all at the same time.
Baby, I'll find a friend to spend the weekend!
Enjoy!
Derry Hall - Just For Week-end
(Club Mix)
Similar to the previous post of her track "Mama Said" this one comes courtesy of another fine piano tinged remix from K-Klass.
It displays Carleen's great throaty vocals very effectively.
This was a great track in clubs and a regular at the Hac.
Quality house music.
Carleen Anderson True Spirit
(K-Klassic Mix)
This is just sensational largely due to a fantastic Frankie Knuckles remix.
His remix skills very just second to none, laden with gorgeous piano he'd transformed non-descript tracks into dancefloor classics.
RIP - House Music Legend!
This is one such track, it just flows from start to finish and showcases Lisa's vocal talents perfectly.
Sumptuous!
Lisa Stansfield - Never, Never Gonna Give You Up
(Frankie's Classic Morning Mix)
This still sounds amazing and fresh.
I just love the variation in this track, it contains loads of great samples, lots of great piano and lots of tempo changes.
Just a great track and probably not as well known and widely played as it should have been.
Get on it!
WestBam - The Roof Is On Fire
(Ultimate Mix)
It was a track very much ahead of it's time and feels more like something from 1996.
Such a simple track but oh so effective.
Class from start to finish!
Get on it!
"When I Speak!"
Transform - Transformation
(Club Mix)
Very similar in style to many of the tracks of that era, this was a lesser well known one and should have been bigger in clubs then it was.
Some delightful piano in this and it increases in intensity as the track progresses.
A great little piece of melodic trance which still sounds great today over 25 years on.
Get on it!
Sandman - Coimbra
(Flex Version)
Just a fantastic track with superb vocals from the super talented Kym Mazelle and of course the customary masterful Morales Def Mix.
I've also included an alternative version which doesn't quire match up, but is a very good track nonetheless.
Enjoy!
Kym Mazelle - Was That All It Was
(Def Mix)
Solution Featuring Tafuri Was That All It Was
(Club Mix)
Scintillating piano from start to finish it really does epitomise that great Italian piano house era.
Those days will never be re-created or forgotten.
Great times!
We were in a different world to everybody!
Papillon - Different World
(Bully Mix)
It was one of those tracks which most of the top jocks had in their bag and used frequently at the time.
It was always one Jeremy Healy dropped a lot.
Great track with a funky, bouncy infectious groove and some effective vocal snippets.
Enjoy!
D-Tek - Drop the Rock
(Original Mix)
In fact I loved most of the Hip-House type tracks and Daisy Dee's rapping on this is quality.
I can't stand Hip-Hop, but Hip-House oh yes!
This was a big Sasha track back int'day and always went down a treat (although he typically played the dub version), although I actually prefer the 12" Extended Club version.
Pump it Up!
Daisy Dee – Pump It Up All The Way
(12" Extended Club)
Daisy Dee – Pump It Up All The Way
(Club Dub Mix)
I remember Ali Cooke dropping this last track of the night one night at Basics back in 1992.
As you can imagine it went down a storm.
Just a superb track, with amazing piano throughout.
Enjoy!
Brian Eno - Fractal Zoom
(Mary's Birthday Mix)
I decided to post 3 different versions of this as they are all fantastic and in Frankie, Morales and Steve Anderson you have 3 of the greatest remixers of our generation.
The Classic Club mix is just pure piano delight which just brings to life Adeva's amazing vocals.
The Def Club Mix is typical Def Mix, housey, groovy, fantastic.
Then the Steve Anderson remix is just typical of his glorious piano infused remixes.
All great tracks.
Enjoy!
Adeva - It Should Have Been Me
(Classic Club Mix)
Adeva - It Should Have Been Me
(Def Club Mix)
Adeva - It Should've Been Me
(DMC Remix by Steve Anderson)
There are quite a few good remixes of this and the Fire Island (Farley/Heller) remix is a very good housey version.
However, this is the pick of the pops for me, typical Loveland with an avalanche of great piano, which so compliments the fantastic vocals.
A real quality classic house track.
Enjoy!
Robert Owens - Was I Here Before
(Loveland Full On Vocal 12")
Her vocals were just phenomenal, one of the greatest ever, RIP beautiful lady!
This is a truly fantastic remix by JP and uses Whitney's amazing vocals to perfection.
Coming in at over 13 minutes long, there is never a second that isn't compelling and engaging, with fantastic tempo and key changes throughout.
That clever little use of a touch of Roland TB 303 acid(ish) baseline is a masterstroke also.
Just an incredible track that will always be totally timeless.
Enjoy!
Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love
(Jonathan Peters Remix)
In 1988 though it was the dogs, combining the superb rapping talents of 18 year old rapper Roxanne Shante, with some great squelchy acid Roland TB-303 baseline.
Sharp as a knife indeed!
Brandon Cooke Featuring Roxanne Shante - Sharp As A Knife
(Acid Attack)
From 1989 this track is just delightful, containing some fantastic piano and lush Spanish vocals, even the Black Eyed Peaz versions from 2008 were pretty good and respected the original.
The Steve Anderson remix is simply amazing as well and adds even a touch more piano to lift it to an even higher level of lushness! Fantastic production as always from the legend that is Steve A.
A true Balearic summer classic which will always sound amazing.
Enjoy!
Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada
(Justin Strauss Remix)
Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada
(DMC remix by Steve Anderson)
Like all TE remixes it has a wonderful pumping rhythm and flow.
Totally electric, it sets off at an unrelenting pace and then peaks wonderfully, then goes some more.
"Oh baby"
The vocals are camp but just great.
Another fantastic TE reconstruction.
Enjoy!
U.C.F. feat. Sarah Brightman - Starship Troopers
(Trouser Enthusiasts' Iris Unguicularis Mix)
A superb remix by Brothers in Rhythm, Dave Seaman and Steve Anderson under their Creative Thieves moniker.
This one twists and turns with lots of familiar samples and some great touches of piano.
Still sounds great nearly 30 years on.
Uncle Bob - Uncle Bobs Burly House
(Creative Thieves Mix)
From 1995 this comes courtesy of a fine Dancing Divaz remix.
In their trademark style they build it up, tease a little and slip in some lovely piano chords.
Top drawer!
Whigfield - Think of You
(Dancing Divaz Club Mix)
Some great little snippets and vocal samples in here as well as some hard edged, acid edged deep house, coupled with some delightful touches of piano.
A really unique and powerful piece of classic house music.
Enjoy!
Phuture - Rise From Your Grave
(Wake Da F... Up Mix)
However, this superb WOW remix from 1999 brings it back to (good) life!
Using the classic WOW laid back floaty trance vibe, it takes it to another level of brilliance, yet still retains the old charm of the original.
Just how remixes should be.
Enjoy!
Inner City - Good Life (Buena Vida)
(Way Out West Vocal Mix)
Not only was I blown away with the mix set and so pleased that after all these Adrian is still totally on it, but I was also entranced with this track.
Balearic in it's very essence with some superb vocals, some delightful piano and of course phenomenal hand claps.
Yet another fantastic remix by the super talented Ray Mang.
A really superb track from 2018 which will stand the test of time for many years.
Enjoy!
Phenomenal Handclap Band - Judge Not
(Ray Mang Special Mix)
So simple in it's make up, but so damn effective.
It just gradually builds and never once loses that engagement.
A mixture between proggy and trance, without ever committing to either.
One of those tracks which always sounds great when heard out.
Enjoy!
DJ Rolando - Knights Of The Jaguar
(Original Mix)
When on form there are very few better.
This is another epic masterpiece which takes you on a crazy, stop, start, build, peak journey, coupled with some amazing piano.
Another one I never had the pleasure of hearing in a club, but I could well imagine it would have raised the roof.
When I'm falling, I'm weak and I'm dying,
I need you to hold me, to keep me from drowning again!
Pure class!
Jars of Clay - Flood
(Junior Vasquez DMC Mix)
Regardless of your opinion there is no doubt that he created some epic masterpieces.
This is one of his finest from 1996 and is close to 14 minutes of total genius.
Talk about a journey, it not only showcases Dolly's fantastic vocals, but creates a build up and vibe that is pure electric, including so many tempo changes.
It must have been devastating on the dancefloor.
A total PCC masterpiece!
Enjoy!
Dolly Parton - Peace Train
(Junior's Arena Anthem)
