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)
