The original version is a classic Disco track from 1978.
However, Danny's superb remix from 1994 transforms it into an absolute house classic.
A belter of a track and one which definitely slipped a bit under the radar, as it was widely played in the clubs and should have been much bigger.
A real hidden gem this one.
When the world is sleeping peacefully, I let my fantasies run free!
T-Connection - At Midnight
(Danny Tenaglia's Faithful Mix)
A superb track which encapsulates the Manchester and later Madchester scene which we were so very much part of.
The clubs, the bands, the songs, the fashion, the clothes, the attitude, were such a huge part of my teenage years and early 20's.
The music lives on and still stands the test of time.
This is an amazing tribute to the late Tony Wilson, TV presenter, king pin of the Hacienda and at the forefront of the Manchester music scene in the 80's and 90's. Heady times indeed.
A great tribute by all those in the video and effectively using the magnificent New Order track Your Silent Face.
A great remix by the legend Andy Weatherall, with some amazing strings.
R.I.P Tony and Andy.
I couldn't resist also posting the amazing New Order track which inspired this record, as it was always one of my faves growing up.
Pure class!
Mike Garry & Joe Duddell - St Anthony:
An Ode to Anthony H Wilson
(Andrew Weatherall Remix)
I always loved the following lyrics, just so real!
You've caught me at a bad time. So, why don't you piss off?
New Order - Your Silent Face
This is again, new but very disco-tastic and hence sounds very 70's.
Superb vocals, superb production and laced with great piano.
A real cracker and right on the money!
I won't ask questions baby, of how you spend your time!
Come on reach for it!
The Sunburst Band & Dave Lee feat. Tiffany T'zelle]
- Reach For My Love (Extended Mix)
Great vocals and just a great uplifting positivity about the whole track.
Not a track that was too widely played, but a bit of hidden gem.
Take me to paradise!
Yes please!
M.C.J. featuring Sima - (To Yourself) Be Free
(Dream remix)
A big track at Hard Times which was one of the leading house nights in the North back int'day.
Had many a good night there, both in the Mirfield venue and also in the church venue in Huddersfield.
The track comes courtesy of a great Ralphie Rosario remix and is pure classic house with a great groove and some stonking piano.
Top notch house music.
Got to find out if there is peace in other places!
Tommye - I Need To Go Away
(The Ralphie Treatment)
Dolly was everything to music, not only one of the greatest country singers, she also transferred her amazing vocals to the pop world and even to the dance world.
Universally loved by everyone for her persona and sweet image, she will be sadly missed by all music fans.
I've already posted her most epic dance track the amazing Peace Train with a sensational Junior Vasquez remix which is out of this world.
This is a great club remix of one of her most famous tracks.
R.I.P. Dolly you were one of a kind!
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5
(DMC DJ Only remix)
As soon as you see the name Dave Lee aka Joey Negro, you just know two things, firstly it will be a super quality production and secondly it will be Disco-ified with a new modern twist.
The man is a Disco/House legend and his longevity combined with his prolific production cadence stand him on the very top step of dance music royalty.
The track combines a great rap with some delightful disco rhythms and sounds.
Right on, as always!
Xanadu & Sweet Lady - Dave 'Love' Lee - Rappers Delight
(Dave 'Love' Lee Sureshot Mix)
All her songs were top notch and when remixed they were real dancefloor bangers and this one is exactly that.
Great remix by Thunderpuss, but also a great vocal performance by the delightful Ms Lopez.
I'll put it out there that Jennifer is the greatest pop star/actress (e.g. reached the absolute pinnacle of both careers) there has ever been.
Go girl!
Jennifer Lopez - Feelin' So Good
(Thunderpuss Club Mix)
Great vocals, great production and of course great piano.
Also some great lyrics, even pinching a few lines out of "I Will Survive".
There were lots of remixes of this one, but nothing touched this version.
Still sounds great today and would still rock any club dancefloor.
Enjoy!
Moné - Movin'
(Jazz-N-Groove Main Vocal Mix)
Everything Prins Thomas touches is just magic and he is certainly one of the hottest remixers out there at the moment.
His remixes are just so classy and well produced.
This is another great track, with such a great aura.
I could imagine this being fantastic as a track early in a set to build on.
Glorious, dance music at it's finest.
Jaakko Eino Kalevi - Black Diamond
(Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
Really great atmosphere and some excellent soothing blissful vocals.
A really great track which just oozes class.
Just wait until the sax kicks in, very nice!
I told you how it's gonna be, you're the one that holds the key!
Jaakko Eino Kalevi - Palace In My Head
(Fred Falke Extended Club Remix)
This will be huge in Ibiza this year guaranteed.
I couldn't find a link on youtube yet, so thanks to Pete Maude for the link to his soundcloud.
The track features the huge vocal prowess of the great Kathy Sledge (also of Sister Sledge fame) and the fiercest bit of piano you are likely to hear.
This will literally blow the roof off and is a track I'd love to hear in a good club.
Any budding DJs out there, drop this at peak hour in your set and watch it explode.
Guaranteed!
Sing it to you!
Kathy Sledge - Another Star
(Eivissa Mix)
https://soundcloud.com/silver-fox-kt/another-star-eivissa-mix-wav
It is however certainly worth a post as the track in itself is such a great one.
This remix is much slower and laidback than Parky's and doesn't have that same fizz and excitement, it is however still a very good track worthy of PCC status.
You really, really know how to make me feel...
Maria Rowe - Sexual
(Sophie Lloyd Rework)
I never really enjoyed Gloria Estefan's tracks, but this remix really cuts it.
I think it is the additional element of the piano alongside the crunchy house beats.
The rest is ok and Gloria's vocals are always strong.
A nice blast from the past though.
Gloria Estefan - Live For Loving You
(Tommy Musto Underground Club Mix)
The vocals are soaring, the piano kicks in and you're off.
Great builds and energetic sequences create a pretty spanking tune.
Finally realised that you're not worth it!
It's my time to stand up and shout!
Jeanie Tracy - It's My Time
(Tin Tin Out Mix)
It's been around for a few months but as mentioned has a nice feel to it.
Lots of piano and some decent vocals alongside a groovin' house beat and some slick production.
I'm sure it'll be one which goes down well in the clubs.
Let the melody carry us away!
DJ Fudge - Carry Us Away
For those of you like me who used to adore Where Love Lies, but then started to dislike it as it became so overplayed that it became tedious and that was before the Jon Lewis advert.
Well fear not, if you felt that way grab a piece of this.
It is exquisite and gives Where Loves Life new life, a completely different feel and yet keeps all the superb bits, speeds them up a little at times from a beautiful slow build up but just creates a feel that I haven't felt for this track since it's hey day when it was first released back in 1990.
Quite simply one of the finest reworkings in house history - yes that epic.
Pure class from 1996, still sounding amazing 30 years on.
Andrew Pearce Vs The Reese Project - Where Love Lives
(The Serial Diva Remix)
It adds some extra bounce and some cracking piano and will no doubt sound new to the kids who don't remember the original.
A tasty reworking that doesn't sound cheesy for one!
Tenacious & Roland Clark - Alright
Very much on the Gospel House vibe, with some great vocals and excellent aura.
Cracking remix also and some fine production.
Sure to delight the dancefloor this one.
Halle, Halle!
Revival House Project featuring Nambi - Joyful Noise
(Sam Ruffillo Extended Remix)
A real house classic and a big Hac track played by Parky from 1995.
Great vocals by Kathy as always and some great remix work from the S Man.
Just oozes quality from every pore!
Kathy Sledge - Another Star
(Roger's Ultimate Anthem Mix)
This is another great track and although not quite as good as some of his best Disco Citizens tracks previously posted it is still pretty tasty all the same.
Enjoy!
Disco Citizens - Footprint
(97 Revamp)
Those later 90's tracks were just amazing and though the scene IMHO was pretty much dead after 2000, the tracks of that time were many and epic.
This is one such track.
Pounding, vibing, ups, downs, builds and explosions.
A top trance track.
Enjoy!
Pulser - Cloudwalking
(Astral Mix)
That piano just hits the sweet spot and combined with the great ethereal vocals instantly grabs your attention.
Sounds a touch dated now, but still has an exciting aura about it.
It's you, that I want, it's you that I need, it's you!
Love the last line.
What this ain't serious?
Sheer Taft Featuring Mito – Atlantis
(Vocal Mix)
Superb vocals, great groove and some corking piano.
Really classy house music, lively pumping and grooving!
30 years on still sounding fresh and on point.
I've got my pride - I've got to break away!
Taktix - Pride And Self Respect
(Jazz 'N' Groove Vocal Mix)
This track is a true masterpiece and almost classical.
It has amazing breakdowns, build up, mood and tempo changes.
A really stunning piece of aural pleasure.
Timeless and just so pure.
Heavenly!
Simon O'Shine - Your Distant World
(Original Mix)
This is new and is pretty spanking.
Fast paced, energetic and enough to send you into orbit.
Oakey has always been at the cutting edge of new dance music and I sometimes feel he is less acknowledged than people like Sasha (who has a God-like status) which I feel is much more appropriate to Oakey.
Oakey was there at the very beginning and was largely responsible for the Acid House boom which created club culture as we knew to love it.
Respect - he will always be recognised as a one of the true GOATs in my mind!
Paul Oakenfold & Daxson - RAMsterdam
(Extended Mix)
Using many samples and cooking them all up nicely.
It's a catchy little vibe, maybe a tad too commercial, but endearing all the same.
Enjoy!
S - Bam - I Want My Freedom
(Remix)
Ultra cool remix by PDM up there with one of his best (no faint praise there).
Jay Kay's music is so made for remixing into great dance music as his vocals and his own production are always top notch.
A really great example of how a good pop track can be dancified to make a great club track.
Kudos to both artist and remixer!
Only a fool could walk away from me this time!
Jamiroquai - Cloud 9
(Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Quivver did some great remixes.
This was big in an Oakey Essential Mix, if I remember correctly.
Probably not liked by LZ fans, but a really great piece of remix work which I think uses the original really well and creates a real dancefloor epic.
Quality from start to finish.
Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
(The Quivver Mix)
Stay with it though folks, as they are only here courtesy of yet another barnstorming remix from the genius of TE.
The consistency and amazingly high standard of all TE remixes is quite remarkable.
This is good as it contains very little Boyzone and is mainly TE just rockin' the gaff with another thunderous production.
Pure Class designed for the Club!
Enjoy!
Boyzone - All That I Need
(Trouser Enthusiasts Darkness Day Dub) (No Sex Mix)
Again very chilled and very lovely.
A perfect Cafe Del Mar track, it's just got a great aura about it and the piano is delightful.
Lovely vocals and super lyrics, very upbeat, proper Balearic bliss.
Welcome to a nu day!
Lem Springsteen · Imaani - A Nu Day (Welcome)
(Cubanix Remix)
This time courtesy of a fabulous remix by the legend that was Frankie.
This is very much in his classic style and classy in everyway.
Great vocals, sumptuous piano just so smooth and easy on the ear.
Delightful!
Andrea Mendez - Bring Me Love
(Classic Frankie Mix)
Courtesy of a great remix by Mr Morales and some very powerful vocals from Lonnie Gordon.
The piano in this is pure class and just brings so much life to this track.
Top class house music.
This track should have been much bigger and is one which escaped my initial attention.
It was one which I don't ever recall hearing out in the clubs.
Very much on an Allister Whitehead type of vibe.
Quality!
Lonnie Gordon - Do You Want It
(Bad Yard Club Mix)
They were one of the bands which I totally loved as a young teen and their sound and consistency was always super impressive.
Anything Vince Clarke ever touched just pure gold whether for Depeche, Yazoo, The Assembly or of course Erasure.
The Clarke-Bell collaborations were always magic with Andy's great vocal prowess and Vince's technical genius.
This track just epitomises the Erasure quality coupled with a great 7th Heaven and you have a great pop track with just enough club vibe to sneak it into PCC status.
Think about it baby!
Erasure - Just A Little Love
(7th Heaven Club Remix)
Just an piece of aural delight.
Steve Helstrip's trance work was always super special and this is another exquisite remix.
The breakdowns on this are so chilled but so energising at the same time.
A real trance masterpiece.
Usual Aspect - Mr Blue
(Thrillseekers Remix)
It hits all the key spots with lots of driving energy, tempo changes and a great overall vibe.
When done well trance is always such a great genre.
This would still down well in any club.
Right on!
Witness Of Wonder - Emotion In Motion
(Thrillseekers Remix)
Superb vocals, great lyrics, sublime production from Frankie and some lush piano chords.
A really fantastic track quite reminiscent of Luther and Janet's - Best Things In Life Are Free (yes it's that good).
Musical perfection - not far off!
Will Downing - There's No Living Without You
(Classic Club Mix)
Jay Kay at his best with great vocal delivery combined with a sublime Ashly Beedle remix.
When Ashley's on it, he's on it.
This is a just such a glorious summer track.
Pure class!
Why do you have to drop that bomb on me?
Jamiroquai - Seven Days in Sunny June
(Ashley Beedle Heavy Disco Vocal Remix)
This track for me captured all his musical talents, some spine tingling piano, some great bird noises and aural sound effects which just took you on a building trance journey.
Possibly not as dancefloor friendly as some tracks, but it was very nicely produced.
It was also pretty trailblazing at that time in 1995 and certainly captured Sasha's attention who was deeply inspired by BT.
The piano breakdown from 7 mins 53 secs in is just heavenly and simple divine!
Enjoy the journey!
BT - Divinity
This is one of Janet's lesser known tracks from 1990, but it gets the Steve A treatment laden with great piano.
Janet's great vocals and the energetic upbeat tempo coupled with Steve's remixing genius create a fine little track and certainly one which should have had more club exposure.
A bit of a forgotten gem this one.
Enjoy!
Janet Jackson - Alright
(Steve Anderson DMC Mix)
I've still got all their EP's on vinyl and just loved their vibe.
More indie dance than prime club music, but pure class all the same.
Part of the Madchester vibe at the time and musically (almost) on a par with The Roses (well maybe The La's).
The track was some wonderful ethereal vocals and a fizzing electro vibe, with some lush jangly guitar.
Also a favourite of Chris and James I believe and played in some of their sets.
Still sounds amazing 35 years on!
We're going stupid once again!
Paris Angels - Perfume (Loved up)
It reminds me of Saint Etienne in their Fox Base Alpha years.
Great remix by the legend Frankie.
Chirpy little vocals, a nice chilled summer vibe and some lush piano chords.
Enjoy!
Feela - Sweet Temptation
(Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Mix)
Just really smooth classic house grooves, that just float along.
Nothing complicated, just smooth, subtle and understated, but oh so pleasant.
Still sounds great 34 years on!
Mr Fingers - Stars
It's subtle, steady, builds gradually but features some lovely moments.
Talked rap kind of rhymes against some lush piano chords creating a Massive Attack type vibe.
Very nice and chilled for Summer.
Would go down a treat at Cafe Del Mar!
Joshua Idehen - Could Be Forever
(Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
Jay Kay was a real unique talent and such a breath of fresh air when he arrived on the scene in the early 90's.
Some of his tracks were dancefloor gold when remixed and this is a good one.
He always had good lyrics to support his great vocals and his funky vibe.
Baby baby I feel these sweet sensations, yeah!
Jamiroquai - Love Foolosophy
(Raul Rincon Remix)
Very M-People-esque.
Great vocals, a really chilled and cool Sade-esque vibe and some nice subtle piano.
Still sounds great, 36 years on.
Harriet - Temple Of Love
(Tuff Stuff)
What I love about this guy, is that he produces music which is just what I want to hear.
Most notably, great dance music with fantastic piano breakdowns.
He is one of most refreshing artists to come onto the scene for many years and I hope he becomes huge.
His style is very reminiscent of the old skool type tracks from the early 90s when everything piano was heavenly.
That's 4 corking tracks which are up their with anything else I've heard produced in recent years.
This is one of the fundamental reasons I've continued with my blog for so many years, it's coming across tracks which just hit you and immediately give you that sense of euphoria that great dance music is all about.
This is quite simply another piano laden banger.
Right on - see the light!
Verdo - Let In The Light
Gorgeous laid back trance which just soothes the soul.
Always laden with subtle yet so effective piano, they are things of exquisite beauty.
As with the two tracks already posted this is another absolute piece of musical magic.
I definitely want it!
Verdo - I Want It
As with all their work G&D provide another amazing production which compliments the excellent vocals which are voiced rather than sung, but nonetheless sound great and really create a strong vibe.
This feeling is all new, I want you addicted to me.
Rachael Starr - Till There Was You
Gabriel & Dresden Club Mix)
Nush were always epic and pretty much everything they touched was piano tinged gold.
This is no exception combining Drizabone's great vocals with some lush piano chords to make a great house classic.
The track first came out in 1991, but this remix was a few years later in 1995.
I always enjoyed this track and glad to hear that it still sounds so good after all these years on.
Viva la house musique!
Drizabone - Real Love
(Nush Glamour Mix)
Although not a big fan of Sasha's DJ musical style post 94/95 prior to that he was one of the GOATs.
I found his DJ sets post 1995 just plain boring and could never understand the adulation and following he got.
In my opinion he just played long boring spacey tracks which although ok, never really peaked or reached the heights of many other DJs of that era.
My memories of him from the early 90's will always be the ones I cherish.
A bit about these remix, fizzing, energetic, exciting and one of his best, post 95, so get on it!
Cast adrift on a troubled dream!
Doves – Jetstream
(Sasha Remix)
Raw, freshy, funky and authentic.
This was a sign of things to come in house music.
A classic and trailblazing most definitely.
Dhar Braxton - Jump Back (Set Me Free)
(Club Mix)
This uses all the usual Freemasons charms and formula and creates yet another piece of superb dance friendly fodder.
Fast paced, layered with piano and using the fabulous Beyoncé vocals to great effect.
Baby seem like everywhere I go I see you!
Beyoncé - Déjà Vu
(Freemasons Extended Club Mix)
Gorgeous vocals by Gemma Hayes and an equally superb remix by Yotto.
This track just has such a delightful vibe, one of those with just swathes and swaddles you with warmth through subtle grooves.
All I feel is sadness now, taking over, taking over!
Above & Beyond feat. Gemma Hayes
- Counting Down The Days
(Yotto Remix)
They always just nailed their tracks and remixes.
It's not often you get a really great male vocal in trance tracks, but hats off to Richard Bedford, his great vocals really enhance a superb track.
The A&B production is just superb as per usual.
They were really masters of their craft.
I've wrestled with angels all my life!
Trance heaven!
Above & Beyond - Alone Tonight
(Above & Beyond's Club Mix)
Some delightful piano blended throughout some delicious grooves.
This one would also go down nicely as the tempo rises at the Cafe Del Mar.
Groove on!
Furry Phreaks - Gonna Find A Way
(Main Mix)
When that piano kicks in you can almost feel the beach and the hot sun.
Very Café Del Mar-esque!
Just a delightful piece of Ibizan delight.
Very interesting to know that it's actually from 2017 and just replicates the '89 Ibizan feel.
Very nicely done.
Bring on the sunshine!
Azura - ParaÃso '89
This one didn't have as much floor time as it should have, as it's a corking old skool track.
A nice catchy rhythm, some nice female vocals and a real funky groove and some nice piano.
I hope you feel the same way!
Gary Wallace Presents Ecstacy - Gotta Have You
I always think this has a Prince vibe about it.
A cracking little piano riff adds to the house appeal.
A nice little groover!
What are you tellin' me?
A'me Lorain - Whole Wide World
(Wingate 12" House Remix)
An absolute corker of a track and almost as good as the amazing Blind Faith, which is right up there as one of my all time faves and was posted on the PCC blog back in 2009.
This is just a slice of sublime dance music.
I love everything about the track, the vocals, the vibrancy, the originality, the piano is off the charts and the whole production is just spot on.
A true hidden gem and a track which should have been massive.
If in any doubt drop it in any of your sets and you'll get a great crowd reaction.
Just top draw dance club music.
I see your love!
Lovely!
Sensuround - When I Get To Heaven
(Red Mix)
Superb production by Eric Kupper as always with lots of great piano.
This is how house music should sound, raw, authentic, vibrant, energetic and full of great vocals and piano.
A cracking house gem, that should have been bigger!
Praise him!
Connie Harvey - Make Sweet Music
(Eric Kupper Mix)
This has his signature style all over it and he does a great job of transforming a pretty standard track into a really banger.
Lots of great builds, great bits of piano and some delightful key changes.
Top notch remix again Mr Day.
Ce Ce Peniston - Hit By Love
(Delorme Remix)
This was a track which was really big in clubs back in the day and was always one that was popular with a lot of top jocks.
Some good piano breaks and those well known vocals.
Always sounded good on the dancefloor and was a good track in warm up sets.
Said don't you want it!
There are quite a few different mixes of this, but this is the best.
Blackwood - I Feel You
(N.Y. Mix)
This one does feel a bit dated and only just sneaks in to make the grade.
It's just the piano that saves it, as I'm not much into the vocals.
I'm risking my credibility with these last 2 posts, so I'll make sure my next few are on the money.
Albertino Featuring David Syon -Your Love Is Crazy
(Bueno Mix)
It has lots of charm, lots of energy and as mentioned is a tad too commercial, but very likeable all the same and just sneaks enough with enough to give it PCC status.
Probably not my strongest post, but a catchy little (and unknown) track.
Enjoy (hopefully!)
Active - Side By Side
(Club Mix)
Dirty Channels are right on it at the moment and this is a real stonker.
The piano is vibrant, energetic and downright bangin'.
Another one from Parky's great radio show, respect to the legend.
Dirty Channels - Guilty
It's got classical piano vibes and is very chilled in essence, but then grooves and builds, up the tempo somewhat and then relaxing back down, but always keep you highly engaged.
A very special track, beautifully produced and very compelling.
Enjoy!
Alan Dixon - Edge of Forever
(Prins Thomas Diskomiks feat. Bugge Wesseltoft)
Piano-licious throughout, this brings a smile to the face and a joy to the heart.
Pretty simple in it's formula and make up but very effective.
Enjoy!
Clive From Accounts - I've Been Waiting
Much respect for David Penn and most certainly one of the best producers/remixers of the current generation.
This is vibey upbeat and comes with a great piano breakdown, which adds that extra vital ingredient to make a great club track.
You make my heart your home, I can't let go!
David Penn - Satisfy My Soul
(Extended Mix)
Not to much original about this one and it samples from everywhere, but it is very catchy and creates a great old skool vibe.
Lots of Italo-house piano and just a great little groove.
How do you see me now?
Tracy Blue - To Myself
(Club Version)
Love Hip-House and feel it offers so much more than Hip-Hop which I always find a bit drab and lacking.
This has loads of great piano in it as well as some fine rapping.
The only thing that hasn't aged well is probably the song title.
However, Tony Scott did some cracking tracks and this is certainly one of them.
Tony Scott - Gangster Boogie
(Remix-Version)
Just an old skool banger which kicks straight out of the blocks.
Piano-tastic throughout, energetic and lively, just not overly original.
However, it's exactly the sort of track you could drop at anytime of the night to get the floor rockin'.
Enjoy!
U-People - Freedom
(House Mix)
This is quality and typical PDM taking a good track and making it disco-tastic and very club friendly.
I've always got respect for Damon Albarn as he's had great consistency and variability in his music career.
I was never a Blur fan, but liked some of their tracks and his Gorillaz work was always edgy and out there.
The piano in this track is absolutely spanking and totally transforms this track into a real PCC.
Gorillaz (feat. DRAM) - Andromeda
(Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Vibey, lively, energetic, sparky, disco-tastic and usually layed with some great piano chords.
This is all that and more.
A great remix and a very fine dance track.
Give it to me!
Boys Noize featuring Jake Shears - All I Want
(Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix)
Lots of great piano blended into this classic track from Yazoo (who were known as Yaz in the US, as there was already a band going by the name Yazoo).
I've also posted the original version which just highlights the synth genius of Vince Clarke and the mazing vocal prowess of Alison Moyet.
New version or old version great dance tracks and just epitomising the extraordinary capability of dance music to refresh, reframe and update.
Yazoo - Don't Go
(PH Funkster Remix)
Yaz (Yazoo) - Don't Go
(Re-Mix + Re-Re-Mix Extended Version)
This has been out well over a year, but is a real piece of classy dance music.
Again heavily on the Keinemusik vibe, but very nice.
It almost has soothing qualities and is one of those tracks which stirs those emotive and uplifting feelings.
I can definitely seeing this going down well in Ibiza.
Enjoy folks!
Harry Kaze - Sunlight
Sort of Keinemusik chilled laid back vibe.
A great track for summer, nice and vibey with some nice piano blended in.
I wanna thank you too!
Enjoy!
Jonas Rathsman - Tobago
(Serve Cold, Bensy & Grigoré Remix)
Maybe, but still very catchy and enjoyable.
Great piano breakdown and just a good feel good track.
Do you really want to live forever?
Enjoy!
Interactive - Forever Young
(Red Jerry 12" Mix)
It's funny how some tracks remind you of DJ's and although I don't know if Allister Whitehead ever played this but I'd definitely class it as a typical Ali Whitehead track.
Lots of great piano, lovely house vocals and an excellent piece of production.
Nush were always on it!
A timeless and very underplayed house classic.
Enjoy!
Tyanda feat. Grace Reid - I Get A Rush
(Nush Remix)
This is fierce, fiery and seriously pumped up.
Full of live and verve, pacey and energetic.
This would be sure to get everybody throwing some shapes.
Just beautiful!
Latroit - Everything Is Beautiful
(Static Revenger Dub)
Great piano vibes throughout and just a superb vibe.
This would go down superbly on any club dancefloor and would be one of those tracks which could be pulled out of the bag at anytime to get the floor rockin'.
Very tasty indeed.
Andrea Oliva - Nappp
(Extended Mix)
Piano-tastic in every sense.
This one rocks from start to finish and has of course some delightful piano.
Northern Old Skool vibes in the place!
Right on!
Ultraworld - Northern Piano
(Hardcore Piano Mix)
One of the all time great dance tracks and one of the true pioneers of electronic music.
Along with I Feel Love this is one of the most iconic tracks in dance music history and it's hard to believe it's almost 50 years old.
I've also upped a recent Fred Falke remix which is very nice as it pays homage to the amazing original, but adds some fiercer beats and gives up a bit of a update and polish.
Enjoy!
Giorgio Moroder - The Chase
Giorgio Moroder - The Chase
(Fred Falke Remix)
Any track which uses a "Fade To Grey" sample has to be worth listening to.
This is very catchy and effective.
Red Jerry's remixes are always on point and this is no exception.
It should really be termed a "Fade To Grey" remix as it is pretty much based on that classic track.
Nice all the same though and would certainly light up any dancefloor.
Key Motion - Automatic Love
(Red Jerry Goes Hooj Mix)
This was a major part of many of Oakey's great sets in 1994.
Just a thumping, pumping, spanking piece of trance music.
A bonafide classic which still sounds amazing 30 years on and would still rock any club floor.
The Red Jerry remix is also corking (as always from him).
Enjoy - trance classics in the house!
Remember we played together!
Legend B - Lost In Love
(Original Mix)
Legend B - Lost In Love
(Red Jerry Mix)
Released in 2008, it it a great piece of funky classic house music with some great vocals and a great all round great vibe.
Don't let nobody tell you who to be!
Antoinette Roberson - Be Free
(Kenny Dope Remix)
This one is a coloration of two of electronic music's great pioneers in JMJ and Tangerine Dream, then bring in one of Trance music's finest remixers in Above & Beyond and you have a masterpiece.
This track is just off the scale with variety, dips, peaks, tempo changes and all the bleeps and blips you could which for.
A really unique and amazing track.
I bet this could sound amazing when dropped at the right time in a club.
Enjoy!
Jean-Michel Jarre & Tangerine Dream - Zero Gravity
(Above & Beyond Remix)
It has everything pounding beats, a thumping rhythm, yet such a beautiful breakdown and then when the tempo picks back up it just grows and grows.
Splendid, utterly splendid!
Dimension & Moonsouls - Rise Above The World
(Ultimate Remix)
However, it is nicely done and brings a certain charm in it's own right, and it is certainly a PCC.
However, it should have been classified as a remix of the Push track and paid homage and respect to that.
That said dance music is in itself full of pillaging and ripping other artists material.
Just enjoy the music is my take!
DJ I.C.O.N. - Voco Me
(Flim Flam Remix)
I much prefer Nick Bracegirdle's work under his Disco Citizens moniker as opposed to his work as Chicane.
The Disco Citizens work was so much more underground and layered with great piano.
This one takes a while to build, but when that piano kicks it just sets on fire!
Disco Citizens - Disco's Revenge
I thought a lot of their remix work was very long, repetitious and frankly a bit boring.
However, I think this track was a masterpiece.
A real thing of beauty which was just so great to listen to in any environment.
Bliss.
Deep Dish - Say Hello
(Club Mix)
This was a massive track at Back To Basics back in 1993 and was very much at the forefront of the progressive house phenom.
Just a superb piece of dance music, hard edged, yet groovy, funky and with some great piano breakdowns.
Just massive in every sense and devastating on the dancefloor.
A true PCC!
– Rise
I'd forgotten how powerful this track was and it went dance an absolute storm and had everybody going for it.
It probably got a bit overplayed when it first came out, but glad to know it has stood the test of time very well and 25 years on is still sounding great.
Great vocals by Moony, great vibe and just a lovely feel to this track.
Very nice indeed!
DB Boulevard - Point Of View
(Club Mix)
Yes, it sounds a touch cheesy now, but didn't back int'day when it would rock the floor.
Not one of those which has aged well, but will always be a PCC in my mind as it certainly did the action back then.
Back to The End by public demand!
The End - You Drive Me Wild
(One And Only Mix)
Clivilles and Cole were just masters at creating that raw yet so exciting early house vibe.
Fierce percussion, a great groove and some great piano made for a bonafide house classic which still sounds amazing almost 40 year on.
The energy and fizz of this track knows no bounds.
This would still make any club dancefloor rock!
Seduction - Devote Yourself
(Extended Mix)
Funky, vibey and very catchy with some delightful piano chords.
Very summer Balearic vibes.
This would be perfect for Cafe Del Mar vibes.
A classy little number.
Vibe on!
Delfonic & Kapote - Phenomenon Rejam
It's a bit of a strange one, as there are parts of this I love, but then some parts which are feel just drag a bit and feel that it doesn't really reach it's full potential.
Hence, could probably do with another remix.
Maybe one for Sgt Slick to fine tune.
The piano breakdown is the standout bit by far, but even that could kick on a bit more.
A nearly track, but just achieving PCC status due to that lovely piano breakdown!
Enjoy!
Mousse T - All I Want Is The Bass
(Extended Mix)
This one isn't quite as engaging as "Promises", but is a fine slice of progressive house all the same.
Driving, fizzing from the off the track has great energy and hits all the right buttons.
Enjoy!
Whyte - Bar-Hoo
(Trinity Remix)
Heard it on Parky's ace radio show this week and it immediately hit home.
This will be a big smash in Ibiza this year.
Yes, you heard it here.
By the way it is nothing like the old Ultracynic classic.
Great, groovy, summer track, just lovely.
I wanna feel what you're feelin'!
Kraak & Smaak and Kosta G - Nothing is Forever
(Yuksek Remix)
Cracking remix from Mousse T of the old Bobby Hebb track from wait for it - 1966 - 60 years ago.
The Boney M cover came in 1976 which is still 50 years old!
Just wow!
This version is very disco and very catchy - I love the bits that go "Aww".
Just a great feel good track.
Enjoy!
Boney M - Sunny
(Mousse T. Sexy Disco Club Mix)
This one is from 1990 and contains loads of great hands in the air piano.
Not dissimilar to a few other old skool tracks, but this one is a pretty unknown track and hopefully the PCC blog helps to share this with the wider dancefloor community!
A real old skool gem!
Dance Time - Sentimento Nuevo
That was such an exciting time musically as it was an era of people experimenting so much with all the new sounds and technology they were hearing.
The tracks back then mixed a bit of house, loads of samples and a bit of all sorts chucked together, all very raw but all very effective and most importantly still sounding great all these years on.
This is a real mish-mash of a whole load of different vibes, much just feels good!
Coco Steel & Lovebomb - Miracles (I Don't Believe In)
Love this and 36 years on it still feels great.
Those new beat tracks mixed with house and even pop tracks, the style perfected by Alfredo were just pure aural pleasure.
Danny Rampling was also a champion of that vibe when he brought the Alfredo magic back to the UK via Shoom.
Top notch.
Megabeat - Es Imposible No Puede Ser
It has been played quite a bit recently on Parky's great radio show.
Very Giorgio Moroder in style, but very good.
It captivates from start to finish and I bet it goes down a treat on the dancefloor.
Just lovely!
Storken & farfetch’d - Buffidisco
The Voodoo Child Mix is a great remix by Moby, gosh that boy had some talent and is behind so many amazing dance floor tracks and many that appear on the blog.
Some of the tracks from this era just had a special feel to them and this is one very much in that category.
I've also included the HP Saucey Mix, although not as good, still has a nice feel and is a little more Ibizan Balearic in style, Justin Robertson on the remix on that one.
Both great tracks well worth a listen and rightly deserve PCC status!
Enjoy!
Fortran 5 - Heart On The Line
(Voodoo Child Mix)
Fortran 5 - Heart On The Line
(HP Saucey Mix)
Salt 'N' Pepa were known for Hip-Hop, but I'd class this as very much more Hip-House due to the great Ben Liebrand remix.
Some great piano throughout, some great rapping from S 'N' P and just a great Hip-House groove.
Very tasty indeed!
Gotta be you and only you!
Salt 'N' Pepa - Expression
(Ben Liebrand's Hard Ecu Mix)
I'm surprised I've not posted this before now as this was a big track and one played often.
Sounds a little dated now, but that piano choons vibe from 1991 was one of the greatest times in clubbing history and the vibe in clubs back then was second to none.
The good old days when hands in the air was obligatory.
Great times, great memories.
Emotion - We're On The Move
A little on the cheesy side, but nice all the same.
Some great piano and nice catchy female vocals, look out for the key change as well.
Not one which was played out to often but a catchy little number and credible enough to claim PCC status.
Nick Hussey behind this and many a great old skool track.
There ain't no need to worry!
Emotion - Release Yourself
Superb vocals as always from Jocelyn,
Equally superb (as always also) from Steve "Silk".
It got a great little groove to it this track and the piano is just icing on the cake.
A quality piece of house music from 1998.
Jestofunk feat. Jocelyn Brown – Special Love
(Silk's Special House Mix)
Well about this track, it's just sensational, great vocals by Chazzie, remix and production by Roger Sanchez and just some delightful old skool piano throughout.
Throw in loads of samples, some great shout outs and you have a total PCC.
Still sounds amazing even though it's 35 years old.
Pure class!
Ooh I say!
Beatboxx feat Chazzie - Keep On Jumpin
(Subclub Mix)
It pains me that his amazing legacy is somewhat tarnished and he's not remembered in the way that much lesser musicians were.
He was a truly one in a generation artist and I only have positive thoughts and beliefs of him.
His vocals and whole presence in the songs he created were just on another level.
This is a much more laid back, very soulful and much more Balearic than dancefloor, but nonetheless wonderful.
Michael will always remain as one of the great artists to have walked this plant and I will only ever have the utmost respect for his influence on music.
RIP MJ! You came and changed my world!
Michael Jackson - Liberian Girl
(Ben Liebrand Remix)
