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)
Her album "And Still I Rise" is one of my all time favourites and I spent many a Sunday chilling out to it in the 90's after a long clubbing session the night before.
Alison is of course most known for the fabulous "Where Love Lives" which although a bonafide club classic, it has been so overplayed that it has now lost some of it's original fizz.
This is a great track which fully emphasises Alison's vocal power accompanied by a great remix from the Oakey/Osborne - Perfecto duo.
We had such a fine time together!
A top notch PCC!
Alison Limerick - Come Back (For Real Love)
(Perfecto Mix)
I remember when I was first introduced to it I just played it over and over again as I was just so blown away by it.
Donna (and Giorgio Moroder) were probably more well known for the ground breaking "I Feel Love", but as good as that was this is in my opinion was the real pièce de résistance.
The fact that the track is nearly 18 minutes long, but never at any point do you want it to finish.
It is just an epic, epic monstrous track.
A big thanks to my good friend Ed from over the pond for introducing it to me.
This one's for you Ed!
Donna Summer - MacArthur Park Suite
(Original Extended Version)
Dave's work is always amazing, always keeping the essence of the original but just updating and tweaking things to give it a more modern feel, yet keeping enough authenticity from the original to create a new masterpiece.
He is most certainly one of the very best disco/house remixers.
This is a fabulous track with some great lyrics, great vocals and just such a fabulous disco-tastic rhythm, not to mention real instruments.
Disco music perfection.
Eddie Kendricks - Going Up In Smoke
(Dave Lee fka Joey Negro Big Smoke Mix)
This is a superb reworking of a superb original by "Edward's World" which was a major track for us back in 1994 and was posted on the PCC blog as far back as 2012 (check it out).
It is of course piano-licious from start to finish and this reworking is exactly the same.
Joe Ventura is most certainly one of the best producers/remixers about at the moment and without question "Big Speaker Music" is currently the best label out there.
Pretty much everything they put out is top notch, so check out their stuff.
Hope you enjoy the track, it's a belter and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Joe Ventura - Soul Roots
(2024 Extended ReSpray)
It's just a luscious piece of chilled laid back deep house.
The whole vibe and atmosphere of the track is electric and the vocals are just delightful.
When the "French Kiss" section kicks in it reaches heavenly status.
Feel the inside!
Simply gorgeous!
Röyksopp & Alison Goldfrapp - Impossible
(&ME Remix)
This was probably the pick of them (although Supermodel was great also) courtesy of a great remix from Eric Kupper which was probably the one most played in clubs.
It sounds a bit dated now, but it always went down well on the dancefloor back in 1993.
RuPaul - House Of Love
(Eric Kupper 12" Mix)
Possibly the slowest track I've ever posted on the PCC blog in view of bpms.
However, the lack in speed is made up by the sheer quality of the track.
Ok, probably not one to drop at the peak of a set, but what about an end of the night track?
Without doubt the best track Spandau ever produced - it always amazes me that it wasn't a bigger hit.
The piano, the vocals, the sax, the harmonies and oh that chorus.
Heavenly!
Enjoy!
Spandau Ballet - I'll Fly For You
(Extended 80s Multitrack Version) (BodyAlive Remix)
However, this is a quality remix by JR which creates a top notch house track.
Always been a big fan of JR and he has produced some fantastic tracks and remixes over the years.
A DJ that was there from the start and deserves legend status.
This remix takes all the good bits from the track and houses them up big style.
Just how we like 'em!
Stereo MC's - Creation
(Justin Robertson Vocal)
A top track with loads of great little vocal samples and of course some delectable piano.
One of this tracks which just wasn't played enough and hence is IMHO always a bit underrated.
I think it's tops!
"Yeah come on"
The Ya Ya's - Loove
(Piano House Mix)
This was a real classic and the mainstay of many of Oakey's great trance sets back in 1995.
The fact that is still sounds amazing nearly 30 years on is just testimony to it's quality.
There are other remixes of this track,but none caompare with the Oakey/Osbourne classic.
Totally epic!
Virus - Sun
(Oakenfold/Osborne Mix)
I probably don't post enough trance on the PCC blog, but don't worry I've got literally hundreds cued up to post.
This one was a belter courtesy of an excellent remix by that man Tiesto.
Pure quality trance music from 1999
Subtle By Design - Sirius
(DJ Tiesto Remix)
It's one of those tracks which I could have sowrn has already been posted.
It's a huge fave of mine, I just love the feel of it and the vocals are just exquisite.
There are non-vocal versions under the title "77 Strings", but that in my opinion is denying you the glory of these amazing vocals and lyrics which are the real essence of this track.
An absolute banger and a huge track for me.
Enjoy!
Kurtis Mantronik Presents Chamonix - How Did You Know
Great little groove with loads of squelchy acid and some sublime piano.
A track that still sounds great today.
Quality house music, just how we like it.
Chubby Chunks - Testament One
Man With No Name produced some fine tracks and equally fine remixes.
This is a quality slice of trance heaven.
An all encompassing track which gives you every thing you need.
Get on it!
Quietman - The Sleeper
(Man With No Name Remix)
This is another perfect example of classic trance which has everything which made for such a fantastic and exciting scene.
Gorgeous vocals, thumping trance beats and rhythms, what can I say pure - Heaven!
The Space Brothers - Heaven Will Come
(Lange Vocal Mix )
Much more on the dance tip, maybe a tad commercial, but very very nice.
Great build up, some great vocals and some excellent piano.
"Torn between love and hate?"
What's not to like?
Daddy Squad - A Habit I Can't Break
(Reznik & Mikesh Remix)
Totally Balearic but absolutely fantastic.
Very raw and earthy with a great funky little vibe, wonderful lyrics and superb vocals.
I think Lola will be a big star (probably already is).
I'd say a cross between Billy Eilish and Adele?
Superb track which really kicks when the guitars and drums come in.
Top notch!
Get on it!
Lola Young - Conceited
Not quite as catchy as "Give Me Back The Love" but still pretty tasty all the same.
Some great piano throughout and just a delicious raw house vibe, which almost 40 years later still sounds amazing.
Another timeless classic.
Get on it!
On The House - Pleasure Control
(Long Version)
A real mix of different vibes and samples, but some delicious piano.
A really great and very underplayed, forgotten gem.
Get on it!
Dance to the soothing rhymes!
Temple of Delights & Progression Session
- Untitled
However, that doesn't surprise me, as I'd lost interest in dance music after the millennium as it just becoming notoriously bland.
Only heard this recently and grew an instant liking to it.
A tad on the commercial side, but very nice all the same.
Some stonking piano and some nice (if rather cheesey) vocals.
Great track - "Let's get together now!"
Chicco Secci & Robbie Rivera - Let's Get Together
(Main Club Mix)
Love the work Joe Ventura does without a doubt one of the best remixers out there at the current moment.
This remix respects the original superbly, but just some extra piano fizz.
Just lovely, "Get Down" indeed!
Enjoy!
Todd Terry presents the Gypsymen - Hear The Music
(Joe Ventura Remix)
Lots of great uplifting piano as typical of Greed's remix work.
Jeanie has some powerful vocals and lets fly.
Nice.
Jeanie Tracy - Do The Right Thing
(Greed's Euphorik Club Mix)
Just such a feel good song, perfect for a hot summer's day.
Roll on the sunshine.
Great lyrics, great harmonies and such a cool and chilled vibe.
Lovely!
James Yuill – This Sweet Love
(Prins Thomas Sneaky Edit)
Of course it is inspired by the Stones fantastic original.
The chorus and piano on this is heavenly.
Most definitely a hidden gem and a much underplayed classic.
DJ's the man we love the most!
Pure class!
J.B.C. - We Love You
(The Great Awakening)
Some tidy work by Jon Da Silva.
This one was always a winner on the dancefloor.
Enjoy!
Ideal - Hot
This one was on a slower vibe and more Balearic in nature.
Lemon Interupt were of course a pre-cursor which then became Underworld.
To be honest. I prefer the Lemon Interupt stuff more than what they later did as Underworld.
Enjoy!
Lemon Interupt - Eclipse
This was played just as Tongy voiced over.
It's a class tune and was absolutely bangin' in clubs.
A very typical Chris and James type track which just rocked!
It's better than alright.
It's slammin'!
S.A.I.N. - It's Alright
(Nostalgia Freaks Remix)
This was another banger and just so trade mark his style.
Another great track which has retained it vibe and spirit despite being 30 years old.
His DJ sets from around that era were also pretty epic and I remember hearing him a good few times at Back To Basics in Leeds rockin' the gaff!
Enjoy!
Sly & Lovechild - Spirit Of Destiny
(Justin Robertson Mix)
This is no exception and combines the superb Michelle Weeks vocals with some quality house beats and of course the obligatory K-Klass piano.
A top notch house track from 1997, which still sounds great.
Klass is permanent!
Keep on believing the dreams inside of you!
Michelle Weeks - Don't Give Up
(K-Klassic 12" Mix)
Lots of squelchy Roland TB303 and lots of great vocal snippets as well as some quality piano.
A real mish-mash of a track, but much loved and very much a forgotten classic.
We were just Perfectly Ordinary People (having amazing and unforgettable nights).
Rock on!
Perfectly Ordinary People - Theme From P.O.P.
(Club Re-Mix)
No Chris Day involvement in this one, but some quality tinkering from James Wiltshire (aka Jimmy Gomez/Freemasons).
Just a great groove which creates a nice moody house vibe, with sprinkles of piano and of course the unmistakeable sample.
Enjoy!
The Mack Vibe Feat. Jacqueline – I Can't Let You Go
(The Delorme Club Mix)
He really was at the forefront of that early progressive house era back in 1993.
This is one of his finest and is completely off the wall in terms of energy and just sheer explosive power.
This tracks just builds and builds with layers of piano and energy, then just when it peaks it goes on and builds some more, then more.
It is totally epic and although I don't recall being fortunate enough to hear it out in a club you could imagine it blowing the roof off.
Outstanding!
Not For Love - Dance Shooter
(Fabio Paras Remix)
Just lovely in style, very relaxed but very catchy.
Bimbo Jones does some cracking remixes, with lush piano.
The amazing vocals of Loleatta are stand out also.
Nice job!
Lenny Fontana – Chocolate Sensation
(Bimbo Jones Good Times Remix)
I'd previously failed to appreciate his outstanding ability to create such unique and effective tracks.
Hence when you get the genius of the Guvnor, Lord Sabre remixing one of his tracks you just know it's going to well, create "The Perfect Life" (at least for 8mins 36 secs).
This is truly a wonderful track.
True Balearic brilliance.
Enjoy the perfect life!
Moby - Another Perfect Life
(Andrew Weatherall Remix)
Just a fantastic track from start to finish, with great vocals, great lyrics and some really solid production.
Great to hear quality dance music still being produced.
You could say it's a touch on the commercial side, but don't let that detract for it's sheer quality and impact.
A really top notch track, which never feels to hit you where it matters.
Enjoy!
Rex The Dog - Change This Pain For Ecstasy
(Extended Version)
This is simply stunning.
Just an awesome piece of emotive piano-tastic dance music.
Another of those tracks which totally captivates you from start to finish.
Just heavenly!
Get on it!
Fahlberg - The Light
(Original Mix)
However, there have been a few notable exceptions over the 15 years the PCC blog has been running.
This includes the Chris & James - Essential Mix set from 1994 - it was then and still is the best mix set ever played even 30 years on. Other very notable sets were Oakey's ground-breaking Goa Mix set from 1994 and TWA's Essential Mix also from 1994 which was amazing.
However, recently I came across this mixset from Keinemusik - a collaboration for 3 amazing DJ's, producers and remixers namely Rampa, Adam Port and &ME.
This set totally blew me away.
I liken it to the moment when Sasha was getting a little bit bored with the scene and then along came BT (Brian Transeau) and totally re-lit his passion and desire with the fantastic music he was creating.
Well this is exactly what Keinemusik has done with me.
The approach, the sounds, the sheer quality and the vibe they create is like nothing I've heard before and the tracks they make are just sheer perfection, which hit you deep.
There music is a mixture of Deep house, afro house and slow melodic trance with this gorgeous laid back chilled vibe and is usually underpinned by some gorgeous and subtle piano - it is simply mind-blowing.
I didn't realise they have been around since 2009 and their music seems to have developed over the years.
I'll be posting much more of their stuff on the PCC blog as so much of it is just truly outstanding.
I hope you enjoy it as much as me.
In the meantime sit back relax and enjoy 2 and a half hours of deep house music perfection.
P.S. The Burning Man event looks pretty good also, (but very different to the good old days!)
Keinemusik (&ME, Rampa, Adam Port)
- Mayan Warrior - Burning Man 2022
Full track list
0:00 : Djamou Sangare & Idd Aziz - Lua (Pippi Ciez)They were certainly up there as one of the very best trance remixers/producers.
This is epic, sublime and monstrous all in one go.
Lush vocals, pumping rhythm, pounding beats all crafted together and combined with gorgeous piano breakdowns.
Epic!
Above & Beyond presents OceanLab - On A Good Day
(Above & Beyond Club Mix)
A house classic from 1992 with wonderful production from Larry Heard and an equally wonderful remix from Frankie Foncett.
Superb vocals combine with some great sax to give it that jazz vibe.
Classy.
Mr Fingers - Closer
(Frankie Foncett Dude Mix)
It was always one which went down a storm on the dancefloor.
Great nights at Cream hearing this.
Mike - Twangling (3 Fingers In The Box)
(Club Mix)
Glorious vocals by the fabulous Barbara Tucker and CJ spot on with another sublime remix.
House music heaven from 1994.
Enjoy.
Barbara Tucker - Beautiful People
(C.J.'s Club Mix)
Dave Gahan was amazing and produced a stage routine like a man half his age.
DM didn't have many tracks which were really good dancefloor fodder, hence great to post this remix which is top class.
The lyrics are very much about David caught up in the middle of his well publicised drug addiction.
Enjoy.
Word of warning children, stay away from the dirty sticky floors!
Dave Gahan – Dirty Sticky Floors
(Junkie XL Vocal Remix)
Her longevity, her chameleon like nature to transform into something totally different and still stay current will never be surpassed.
Many of her early tracks although great pop tracks, were never very dancefloor compatible.
Since then many have been remixed and this is one of the best.
A fantastic piece of work by Tom Moulton which like most good remixes keeps the very essence of the original but just adds those little bits which make it more dance-tastic.
Enjoy!
Madonna - Borderline
(Tom Moulton Mix)
His remix work and his production work is always bang on and though slightly more commercial than many of my dance music tastes, it always hits that sweet spot.
This one is truly delightful with some great vocal snippets, some great build ups and some lush piano.
Top notch.
Roll on the Purple Disco Machine!
Anabel Englund - London Headache
(Purple Disco Machine Remix)
His residency at the Twilo club in NYC was legendary and some of his remix work around that time was amazing (there was also quite a lot of dross also, as he was almost too prolific and often chased the dollar).
This is one of the amazing ones.
Imagine this being mixed in in the throes and a sweaty dancefloor with everyone going for it.
It starts slowly, then builds and takes off, then gets slower and then builds back up and really explodes.
A great remix of a fantastic song.
Enjoy - all 13 mins of it!
Cyndi Lauper - True Colors
(Junior Vasquez Gay Pride Mix)
Everyone and I mean everyone would just go crazy when it came on.
It really was a fantastic track.
Of course since then it has been hugely overplayed, sampled, pillaged remixed etc.
Despite all this, it still brings a smile to my face and reminds me of so many great nights out clubbing hearing it.
Gusto - Disco's Revenge
(Mole Hole Dirty Mix)
Beautifully chilled with some amazing piano tinged throughout, a really great track.
I heard it from a Keinemusik set and I have to say the music that Rampa, Adam Port, &me are creating is some of the best new music out there.
Their DJ sets are epic and a fantastic blend of African beats and melodic chilled house. Their best tracks usually contain some beautiful piano chords which just "put you in another place".
If you've not heard their stuff then check it out, there's loads on YouTube and to be honest it's blown me away recently and re-established my faith that there is lots of great new dance music being created in amongst all the absolute tosh EDM.
I'll post lots of similar tracks on the PCC blog in coming months, because many of them are epic.
Of course there will still be many of the old renown PCC's from yesteryear also posted.
Keep checking in!
Bob Sinclar - Adore
(Extended Mix)
There's not too much of Loleatta's actually singing, it just vocal snippets and samples, but it was very catchy and very much part of that "Glammer House" type era.
It always went down very well on the dancefloor in the likes of Cream, Back To Basics, Vague etc.
"Do you want me to come downstairs with rollers in my hair!
Get on it!
Loleatta Holloway - The Queens Anthem
(Cummin' In My Rollers Mix)
This is one of their lesser known tracks, but it is another bona fide PCC courtesy of a fine E-Smoove remix.
Ooh I like it and hope you do too!
Jomanda - I Like It
(Extended Smoove Club Mix)
This is such a track. There are loads of great remixes of this, but this is by far my favourite, that rolling piano from start to finish is just the best and when those vocals kick in I'm just in heaven.
A top top mix Mr CJ.
Janet's "ooh, ooh's" have never sounded so good against that piano background.
This track was amazing on the dancefloor back in '93 - great times, great memories.
Need more of Janet on the PCC blog, as when remixed some of her tracks were superb.
Enjoy!
Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
(CJ FXTC Dub)
Is this a PCC? Well it might not be the type of track played at peak time of the night, but as part of a Balearic set or played last track of the night, hell yeah!
This is The Stones at their fantastic best with Mick all cocky and brash and the amazing guitar from Keef.
It's got the "whoo-whoo's", amazing harmonies, unbelievable guitars, great lyrics and a fantastic groove and vibe throughout, it's just a stunning track.
Top class - all the way, seven minutes of heaven!
The Rolling Stones - Miss You
(Dance Version)
This was the follow up and although not quite as good it is still a really good track and one I also think worthy of PCC status.
It was still pretty good on the dancefloor and always went down a treat.
The part I love best is the female vocal harmony later in the track. Tops!
Enjoy!
Tony Di Bart - Do It
(12" Dance Mix)
You only have to look at the artists involved and you know it's going to be a bonafide PCC.
3D are Danny Howells, Darren Emerson, Dave Seaman, 3 DJ icons/producers.
Robert Owens, is there a better male house vocalist? He's certainly up there.
David Seaman is one of the true legends of dance music from his BiR work, his consistently fantastic DJ-ing from the late 80s and still going strong.
Darren Emerson through all his contribution with Underworld and his DJ prowess and Danny Howells, whilst he's the least experienced of the 3D's he's still been knocking out great dance tracks for 20 years.
A great collab and a great track.
3D Featuring Robert Owens - Known Love
Not a massive re-working to be honest and probably not his finest remix, but it was always a great track and hence anything it enhance it's danceability is good for me.
My life is trembling I have no control
Enjoy!
Animotion - Obsession
('94 Club Mix)
The PCC Blog is now entering it's 15th year and the tracks still keep coming.
I think (good) dance music has taken a real resurganece in recent years, mainly due to the influence of the top jocks from the golden era still doing what they did so wonderfully well back int' day.
Stand up Graeme Park, Paul Oakenfold, Allister Whitehead, the Luvdup twins, Dave Seaman, Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez, David Morales, Dave Lee (aka Joey Negro) and many many more.
It's also worth pointing some of those newer artists/remixers who are leading the way most notably David Penn, Jo Ventura, Michael Gray, Dr Parker, Carckazat, Purple Disco Machine.
They are all pretty prolific and put out some great tracks over the last 12 months.
The one big label that has blown me away in 2023 is the BIG Speaker Music label pretty much everything they release is dancefloor gold and they are without doubt the number 1 house label of the current house music generation.
Lots to look to in 2024. Here's wishing you a fantastic year and lots of great future PCCs.
Here's a classic for you, there's lots of different remixes of this, but this Joe Claussell version is just perfect, it retains all the respect to the brilliant original and yet house's it up beautifully.
Such a powerful track.
Enjoy!
Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place
(Joe Claussell 10:00 Edit)
