Dear Fellow Dance Music Lovers,
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For all those who rocked it all night until the early hours, to those that lived for clubbing and couldn't wait for the weekend to arrive. Enjoy and leave any comments on the blog or contact direct by email at pureclubclassics@live.co.uk
Thinking of all the great songs which could be dropped at midnight tonight on NYE to bring in the New Year and there are few which could be as dramatic and effective as this.
Yes, I've posted it on the PCC blog before and it is undoubtedly one of the greatest house tracks of all time.
Everything about it is sheer perfection and Jamie's vocals are just heavenly as are the delightful female background vocals.
I can't let go!
It was also a huge Alfredo track, so here is another tribute to the legend who passed away recently.
R.I.P. to both Frankie and Alfredo - quite possibly the two most influential dance music pioneers to have ever touched our worlds and now re-united in heaven.
Respect and gratitude to you both and Happy New Year to one and all.
Frankie Knuckles featuring Jamie Principle - Your Love
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of the legend that was DJ Alfredo on Christmas eve.
It is not too far to say that Acid House and dance music as we have experienced for over 35 years wouldn't have happened without the inspiration and genius of Alfredo.
It was Alfredo and his legendary sets at Amnesia in 1987 which ignited the passion of Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling, Nicky Holloway (and many others) that lead to the development of the Acid House scene in the UK, which then exploded into the rave scene and the rest is dance music history.
After being entranced by his totally eclectic Balearic sets in Amnesia, they all returned to the UK and tried to recreate the same vibe and scene.
Oakey created the Project club, Spectrum and then Land of Oz, Danny created Shoom and Nicky created, Sin and Trip and Acid House was well and truly born.
All down to the inspiration created by Alfredo.
A huge part of Alfredo's DJing philosophy was playing a massive variety of different types of tracks many of which weren't strictly dance tracks put played at the right time mixed in the right way were just pure gold.
How do I pick a single track to honour the passing of the great legend?
Well having thought about it some what, I thought of a track which was not strictly dance, but just perfect and fully epitomised the tracks which Alfredo dropped at Amnesia.
So here it is a wonderful piece of Balearic artistry frequently dropped by Alfredo at Amnesia.
Rest In Peace legend Alfredo - we will always be indebted for the inspiration you provided which created the scene which we all took so much pleasure from.
