Quality house music with great vocals, great piano and a real great house and disco vibe.
You know I want to, you know I need to!
Love pretty much everything Dave touches.
The man is so prolific and always totally on it, always blending the House/Disco vibe so effectively and so authentically.
Another dance music Legend - without question!
Raw Essence & Dave Lee Zr - Down Down Down
(Extended Mix)
It was the closing track of their recent Coachella set and whilst the set in itself wasn't overall impressive, this track was certainly a key stand out.
It has such an all encompassing vibe which just soothes you and then the piano is so hauntingly beautiful.
A really great track once again.
Reznik, Good Guy Mikesh, Keinemusik - One And Only
(Club Mix)
There was a time in the early 90's when she was one of the best house Diva's.
There were loads of mixes of this track which was hammered throughout 1993.
It brings back fond memories of Hard Times in Huddersfield/Mirfield as it was always a big track there.
It's hard to select a favourite mix of this as the ones below are all superb.
Take your pick, they are all fabulous!
A true house classic!
Juliet Roberts - Caught In The Middle
(K-Klass Mix)
Juliet Roberts - Caught In The Middle
(Def Classic 12" Mix)
Adeva with some of her powerful trademark vocals, Frankie with some great production and K-Klass with a superb piano-tastic remix.
As expected the end result if a great house stomper.
Enjoy!
Frankie Knuckles Feat. Adeva - Whadda You Want From Me
(K-Klass Mix Remastered)
It's a real different feel to many of Byron's housier tracks and it more reminiscent of a piece of 80's Italo Disco.
It is very good though and 25 years on still sounds fabulous.
Dance, come on, come on, dance with me!
Byron Stingily - Stardance
(Long Mix)
Piano-tastic from start to finish.
Just how we like 'em!
It ramps up and up and then explodes.
Another from Parky's top notch Radio Show, which always keeps me topped up with great new PCCs.
Respect to the legend!
Saison - Respect The Lie
Well this one goes out to the uber talented Dave Ball who passed away this week.
Probably the lesser known of the combo that made up Soft Cell as Marc Almond was very much the focal point of the group.
Those guys were very much at the forefront of dance music for many years and one of the early exponents of Ecstasy many years before it hit club culture, through their acquaintance with the legendary Cindy Ecstasy who features strongly in this track with some lush vocals.
They made so many great tracks that I could have posted several, but although Tainted Love was by far their most famous, this is one of my faves.
I love the chatter in the track through, just class.
Marc: When I first met you, you looked a lot like Billie Holiday, that nude backless dress, the one with the sequins and the single white gardenia
Cindy: I was probably drunk, I had no make up on
Marc: Oh, but you had such style
Cindy: Oh really?
Marc: And those words you sang, and it was my life story
Cindy: It was mine too
Marc: I remember I drank too much and made a fool of myself
Cindy: You looked okay to me but, when you get like me then you know you're in trouble
Marc: I went to grab you and kiss you, but I thought you'd hit me
Cindy: Too bright baby
The whole track is just quality from start to finish.
See my eyes they are bright tonight
R.I.P. Mr Ball!
Soft Cell - Torch
(Extended 12" Edit)
Another one first heard on Parky's superb radio show.
Loved it from the very first bar, great piano, lovely crisp powerful vocals and just a great house groove.
Love a lot of Sophie Lloyd's work.
This is hot and will be a real smash in the top club hot spots.
The piano in this is epic.
Enjoy!
Revival House Project, Mary Pearce & GeO Gospel Choir - Take Me To The River
(Sophie Lloyd Remix)
It's just such a fantastic track from 1999.
Trance as we know and love it which was just PVD's bag and the amazing Saint Etienne vocals from the ethereal Sarah Cracknell.
A match made in music heaven.
Love it when it really kicks off and increases in intensity and tempo.
Enjoy!
Paul Van Dyk Feat. Saint Etienne - Tell Me Why (The Riddle)
(Vandit Mix)
Great vocals from the Weeknd as we've come to expect, but it's just those superb chilled Afro Beats and subtle piano chords which make the track.
I'd describe it as typical Keinemusik as it is to me the sound and vibe the created and brought to the fore.
It's now so popular and repeated by so many that it is risking over commercialisation, but there are still many gems out there.
This is one such.
Enjoy!
The Weeknd, Playboi Carti - Timeless
(Tasty Or Not Afro House Remix)
Heard on Parky's excellent Radio Show last night (and wishing the House Music legend a speedy recovery from his recent operation).
This tracks fizzes, grooves and grinds in equal measure.
Some really great acid squelch along with subtle vocal snippets and then some a great build.
This will be huge in the finer dancefloor establishments.
Enjoy!
Monolink - In My Place
(Original Mix)
Love the energy and vibe of this track and some great vocals from Tamia.
The whole track just screams energy, I bet it went down a storm in the clubs, I can almost feel the dancefloor delirium.
Took a while to figure out!
I've also included the Thunderpuss remix which is also good.
Tamia - Stranger In My House
(Hex Hector H2Q Club Mix)
Tamia - Stranger in My House
(Thunderpuss Club Mix)
Although this is almost 60 years old, it still trumps pretty much everything made since.
Close to musical perfection, the instruments, the lyrics, the vocals, the groove and Diana's voice - just heavenly.
Just one of the most amazing tracks.
This Tom Moulton remix, just enhances all the best bits of the original - as mentioned close to musical perfection.
Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations
- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
(Tom Moulton Mix)
This however deserves it's own post as a superb piece of upfront trance, still sounding great 25 years on.
Sunscreem and Push was a match made in heaven.
Enjoy!
Sunscreem - Exodvs
(Push Remix)
Very much a Chris and James type track or the sort of stuff they used to play/make (not sure if they ever did play this one though?).
It's certainly in that upbeat vibe and just the type of track which was amazing in clubs and went down a storm.
Lots of great hands in air moments in this one.
Don't you want to get.......Higher!
Sugar Shack – I Wanna Take You Higher
(Orlando Mix)
A great reworking of the Temper Trap original from 2009.
It's got a really great feel and atmosphere and of course those great original vocals and vibe.
A moment, a love
A dream, aloud
A kiss, a cry
Nice!
Lost Frequencies, The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition
(A Moment Alive) (Extended Mix)
This should have been a lot bigger.
No surprise to know that Stonebridge were behind this remix which probably explains the bouncy piano vibe, which goes down a treat when combined with Sabrina's classy vocals.
I don't know why, I don't know why?
Sabrina Johnston - Satisfy My Love
(Johnny Boy's Monday Full On Mix)
The House Factor mix is also pretty tasty and well worth a post.Lots of chunky piano in this one, which is also Stonebridge under their Swemix alias).
Enjoy!
Sabrina Johnston - Satisfy My Love
(House Factor Mix)
I think it's the "Yep, Yep's" that I like best.
Although back int' day I always thought it was "yum yum".
Don't hold back!
Ricky Get Down Garcia - Put Your Hands Together
(Yep Yep Mix)
As good as Chicane were I always preferred Nick Bracegirdle's work under his Disco Citizens alias as it always felt a little bit more underground and less commercial.
As well as a good remix this also has some fine vocals from Sonya Madan probably better known as the lead vocalist in 80s Britpop band Echobelly.
For life, one love!
You better believe it!
Lithium and Sonya Madan - Ride A Rocket
(Disco Citizens Vocal Remix)
I don't remember this one being played out too much which is a shame as it's a good 'un.
Lots of familiar samples and some stomping piano.
Old skool like we know and love it.
Is this a dream?
Centric House - Alright Alright
(Seaside Mix)
I really like this track and think it just about deserves it's position on the PCC blog.
Yes, it's as cheesy as hell but it does sound really great and would definitely go down a storm in a club if dropped at the right time.
This track also possibly holds the record for the oldest on the PCC blog with the original Frankie ialli version dating back to 1967 (almost 60 years ago - Wow!).
It was given a Disco revival by Boys Town Gang in 1981 and then Jimmy revamped it as he did with many 80's disco classics.
Come on now, sing a long.... I love you baby!
Jimmy Somerville - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
(Almighty Definitive Mix)
Not quite as powerful (or popular) as Diddy's remix of Atomic, but a cracking remix all the same.
Blondie was one of my first music influences and I played Parallel Lines to death in late 70's as a youngster (yes I even had great taste in music as a 8 year old!!).
This remix is from 1995 and captures all the essence of the original with Debbie's superb vocals, but also provides a pretty powerful dance groove.
A pretty decent remix of an all time classic.
Always loved the lines;
Once I had a love and it was a gas
Soon turned out to be a pain in the ass
Blondie - Heart of Glass
(Diddy's Adorable Illusion Mix)
Fast tempo from the start it keeps pounding along and then increases the appeal as it starts to add some great ethereal feel towards the end of the track.
Still sounding great nearly 30 years on.
B.B.E. - Desire
(Age Of Club Mix)
It's amazing to think that there first track Devotion was released in 1987.
That's almost 40 years at the top of their game, when most dance acts are lucky if they last 40 weeks let alone months and most certainly not years.
Respect to Ten City.
About the track well it's an absolute belter - laden with piano from start to finish and a high tempo grrove that just bounces along with some great lyrics and of course some delightful vocals from Byron.
A real quality piece of house music (maybe a touch on the commercial side), very lively and entertaining.
Possibly a tad short at just under 4 mins, but I'm sure new remixes will come in due course.
Get on the flow, come on let's go!
Come on let's have some fun, let's party everyone!
Ten City - No Sleep Tonight
This was one of those tracks at the epicentre of the progressive house scene in 1992.
It's just got such an infectiocius deep progressive groove that hooks you in.
It still sounds amazing and much better than 99% of current dance tracks out there.
It would still go down an absolute treat if played in clubs today!
Come on "Show Some Love"
JACO - Show Some Love
(Original Dub Remix)
Not the type of track which Inner City are more renown for.
This is Kevin Saunderson in his techno vibe where he usually released tracks under his Reese alter ego.
The bassline in this track is massive and the fact it still sounds monstrous today is testament to it's class.
We have so little time to show that we are brothers.
We have so little time to prove that we are friends.
Inner City - Unity
(Reese North Of Watford Mix)
It's just testament to the marvellous production virtues of the legend that is David Morales.
Like Frankie before him he is just a musical genius with an expert eye in adding great percussion and wonderful piano to create dance music magic.
Hats off Sir!
I gave my love, I gave my love...
Jason Walker - All To You
(David Morales Classic Mix)
A great bit of Belgium New Beat from 1988.
I love all those New Beat tracks and when mixed and blended with all the house and Balearic tracks from that era they gave Acid House it's key ingredients.
Simplicity but done so well and still sounding great almost 40 years on.
Class is permanent!
Jimmy Beat Orchestra - Main Theme
This is true to their formula a superb remix with some delightful piano.
I'm not overly keen on the male vocals, but the remix production keeps the track on form.
Hats off to the K-Klass chaps, another fine piece of dance music production.
Jealousy - Lucy
(K-Klass Remix)
I don't think I've ever come across such an aptly titled track.
Blazing Piano's totally sums this track up.
A great drive and some superb hands in the air piano.
Old skool vibe, very tasty!
Junior Camp - Blazing Pianos
(Drunk On Funk Mix)
This is just a fantastic piece of dance music, almost orchestral in it's vibe.
If this doesn't make you feel like dancing well I'm sorry, but you ain't got a danceable bone in your body.
It's such an amazing uplifting track, very 70's disco vibe, but don't let that deter you if that's not your vibe.
I'd almost label this track as impossible not to enjoy!
More PDM genius.
Get on it!
Cerrone x Purple Disco Machine - Summer Lovin'
Along with Mike Skinner (aka The Streets) they really helped to change the face of rap.
That whole style they produced was unique fresh and just felt very authentic, very matter of fact.
Here are two great versions which if I had to choose I'd probably opt for the Trophy Twins Mix (only just), as it is a touch more dancefloor focused where Ashley's version is more jazzy (but still great!).
Both very worthy of PCC status!
It's a long way to come from the Dog N' Duck Karaoke machine!
Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes
(Trophy Twins Aftershow Remix)
Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes
(Ashley Beedle's Saturday Night Vocal Mix)
This is in his Jesus Loves You alter ego which covers his adoption o Buddhism and the Hari Krishna vibe.
It's a lovely piece of Balearic indie dance with some great chants and of course some delightful piano.
A real feel good vibe.
The Grid's remix work from that era was just top notch!
Jesus Loves You - Bow Down Mister
(The Grid 'Floating In The Ganges' Mix)
It's very much in the style we have come to expect with a gentle chilled build up and then explodes with some amazing piano chords which just feel so good.
These tracks just put you in a place and create instant adrenalin rushes.
Why do you dance, why do you move, why do you groove?
Reznik, Jesse Boykins III - Cloudy Eyes (Dance Tonight)
I've always been a huge fan and have posted several of his great tracks on the blog as his spirit was always very much dancefloor driven.
This one has less of his vocals, but is a cracking mix by Biff and Memphis.
It gets increasingly energetic as it progresses.
Corker of a track!
Jimmy Sommerville - By Your Side
(The Shining Mix)
Banging, pumping trance in all it's glory, but laced throughout with gorgeous subtle undertones of piano.
This is just one track and there are several more gems that he's created, which will be posted in due course.
For now enjoy the amazing atmosphere of this - heavenly!
Simon O' Shine - See You Again
(Original Mix)
It's a corking track with some great uplifting piano and some superb male vocals.
Very typical of the great club tracks of that era and still sounds great today.
I must admit it was one I that I only came across recently.
If there's a land of peace somewhere!
A gem of a find!
Ronni Simon - Take You There
(Strike Mix)
Doing what he does best just enhancing and tweaky to adapt the original.
On this one, he turns an average track into a really good one and gives it a new more danceable leases of life.
You know I'll be good to you!
Princess - Say I'm Your Number One
(Sgt Slick ReCut)
The piano in this is awesome alongside the deep atmospheric vibe creating a real monster of a track.
I bet this one goes down an absolute storm in the clubs.
Top notch!
Fahlberg - Memory Lane
The vocals are not dissimilar to Pink Floyd's - Another Brick In The Wall", but it's the deep progressive house vibe around the track which is really great.
It touches on the Afro House vibe, but is quicker and more pounding.
A really cracking and very effective remix.
Disfreq & mOat - Running Up That Hill
It's a little short (in length), but I can't find a longer version at the moment, but will update when I do.
If the vocals sound familiar it will be no surprise to people that Baxter is the son of the late great Ian Dury.
About the track, well it's just got a great groove and vibe that flows and encapsulates you with that warm, cosy feel.
Just lovely!
P.S. In case you were wondering Schadenfreude translates as "pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune".
Baxter Dury - Schadenfreude
Heard this on Parky's great radio show this week and it instantly gripped me.
Pounding, throbbing, pulsing piece of deep house with some catchy chanted lyrics and some great voiced samples.
He's got the skill, he's got the strength, he's got the discipline!
Quality!
Warmduscher - Yakuza
(Sworn Virgins Remix)
This one comes from 1999 when trance was at it's very peak.
I think this review from Discogs by Wizhard sums it up very nicely
Higher is one of the finest work of the legendary Laurent Veronnez.
A perfection of progressive trance, it's just impossible to stay insensitive to this one, it brings so much emotion to your ears...
A truly artistic piece that begins with a splendid aerial instrumental break of 3 minutes before kicking in and evolving to a shattering lead sequence.
Then the tracks starts its blossoming and reaches its final state of total bliss with gorgeous piano chords and a Balearic guitar riff...
Maybe this is what it feels to reach the heavens of the sky?
L-Vee - Higher
The track is iconic in itself and was a huge influence on many teenage girls in the early 80's as Stevie Nicks was the epitome of cool.
I've always been a big Fleetwood Mac fan and Stevie's vocals are just pure class.
This remix is great because it gives it full respect to Stevie's amazing vocals and also adds that dancefloor favour.
Those "Oooh, Oooh, Oooh" vocals are just on another level.
Just like the white winged dove!
Pure class!
Enjoy!
Stevie Nicks - Edge Of Seventeen
(PARMLEY Remix)
Just dead catchy and lively.
Some great piano and a really nice feel good track.
Enjoy!
Crackazat - Make It Out
I have to say it is one of the best tracks (of it's type) that I've heard for many years.
It is very much a cross between Joy Division/New Order and Depeche Mode - with influences from each of those.
Superb vocals, great electro synths and the starts and drops just like many great Depeche tracks.
Probably not overly dancefloor friendly but could be used effectively as an opener or set closer!
I would like to find the answers I was always rudely denied!
Just lovely - a must for any Depeche fans out there.
Nation of Language - On Division St
First released in 1991 it is just such a great track with some sumptious vocals from Nicole Williams.
More indie dance than pure dance, but as mentioned such a great track for last of the night and all joining in unity. I remember it being played last track at Cream once in the early 90's.
Still sounds amazing and it should have been much bigger than it was.
All of you will be, every part of me!
Absolute quality!
People Get Ready – Be My Friend
(P.G.R. Remix)
Ever so slightly on the edge of being too ravey, but just staying in the "good box".
Lots of hands in the air old skool piano and quite a few cheesy samples, but still pretty credible and worthy of PCC status.
Tracks like this always went down well!
Let it hit 'em!
Smaller Than Zero - Love Juice Vol. 1. - Gimme Sanctuary
(Hurricane Remix)
Nice little remix from Stonebridge maintaining their par excellence quality.
A great little number to dance to, not the most anthemic, but just the sort of track which was great to boogie and vibe to.
Having a good time!
We certainly were!
Soundfactory - Good Time
(Pure Club Mix)
