There comes a time in your life!

Cracking piece of house music from 1992 courtesy of another superb Steve Anderson remix.

A real classy house remix production similar in style to the late great Frankie Knuckles in that classic def mix vibe.

Tracks like this are timeless due to the fantastic remix work of really great artists.

This was another one which somewhat flew under the radar, but it an absolutely quality house track.

P.S. I know the YouTube video says Phil Kelsey remix, but this is most certainly the Steve Anderson mix).

Robbie Craig - Magic

(Steve Anderson 12" Mix)

Special!

Steve Anderson needs no introduction to the PCC blog as he has probably had more tracks posted than any other remixer/producer which is just pure testament to his true genius.

Here he is with another fabulous remix of a pretty ordinary track, until Steve spreads his gold dust on it.

Lots of sumptuous piano as may of his remixes gives it some real life and vibrance.

35 years on, still loving this.

Ceybil - Love So Special 

(DMC USA Remix by Steve Anderson)

Don't be a prisoner!

Steve Anderson is without a shadow of a doubt one of the very best remixers, music producers of all time.

The quality and breadth of his work over several decades is phenonamal.

His work with Dave Seaman will for me always be his true high point, but his work with Kylie and all his solo remix work is always of such fantastic quality.

Love this track and great funky house track made so much better by Mr Anderson's amazing production work.

Awesome!

Millie Scott - Prisoner Of Love 

(Steve Anderson DMC Remix)

Credit where it's due!

Love her or hate her (and I think most people love her), you can't knock Kylie's longevity and her consistent re-creation icon status.

Much of her success has been through association with amazing producers like Steve Anderson (aka the other half of Brothers in Rhythm with Dave Seaman).

Anything Steve  produces totally encapsulates me, the guy is a complete supremo.

Is this too commercial to be a PCC?

Probably not one for your purist house clubs, but definitely one that would have been great in many of the edgy/glam clubs.

I think it's a glorious example of a great commercial dance track.

Viva forever Kylie!

Enjoy!

Kylie Minogue - Get Outta My Way 

(Steve Anderson's Pacha Extended Mix)

Wishing you a Fine Day!

The legend that is Steve Anderson turns ok-ish pop track into an epic piano laden dance anthem.

This is another track which should have been bigger in clubs.

You can really feel the BiR tinge in this.

The ethereal vocals were very unique at the time back in 1992.

Enjoy!

Opus III - It's A Fine Day 

(Club Remix - The Spiralling Of Winter Ghosts)

There's only one message - Love is the message!

 I know I've posted a version of this before, but just had to re-post this fantastic remix by the legend that is Steve Anderson.

Hi remixes whether with BiR or on his own are always superb and this is no different.

Great track, great rap, glorious piano, top notch remix.

Enjoy!

Love Inc - Love Is The Message 

(The Ideal Solution - Love, Peace And Harmony

Steve Anderson DMC Remix)

Another gem from the legend!

More pure quality from the legend that is Steve Anderson.

Here he turns a pretty dull track into a fabulous piano laden piece of class.

From 1989, but still sounds fresh and current due to the sensational remix.

Just lovely!

Bas Noir - I'm Glad You Came To Me

(Steve Anderson Remix)

Three to choose from!

 Another fantastic track from the supremely talented Adeva.

I decided to post 3 different versions of this as they are all fantastic and in Frankie, Morales and Steve Anderson you have 3 of the greatest remixers of our generation.

The Classic Club mix is just pure piano delight which just brings to life Adeva's amazing vocals.

The Def Club Mix is typical Def Mix, housey, groovy, fantastic.

Then the Steve Anderson remix is just typical of his glorious piano infused remixes.

All great tracks.

Enjoy!

Adeva - It Should Have Been Me 

(Classic Club Mix)

Adeva - It Should Have Been Me 

(Def Club Mix) 

Adeva - It Should've Been Me 

(DMC Remix by Steve Anderson)

Feel the summer vibe?

Well it's certainly not summer, but here is one of the great summer tracks to brighten up your cold, dreary November day here in good old Blighty.

From 1989 this track is just delightful, containing some fantastic piano and lush Spanish vocals, even the Black Eyed Peaz versions from 2008 were pretty good and respected the original.

The Steve Anderson remix is simply amazing as well and adds even a touch more piano to lift it to an even higher level of lushness! Fantastic production as always from the legend that is Steve A.

A true Balearic summer classic which will always sound amazing.

Enjoy!

Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada

(Justin Strauss Remix)

Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada 

(DMC remix by Steve Anderson)
 

To move your body; together!

 Love this track from 1992 which was very original at the time from Phil Kelsey.

A superb remix by Brothers in Rhythm, Dave Seaman and Steve Anderson under their Creative Thieves moniker.

This one twists and turns with lots of familiar samples and some great touches of piano.

Still sounds great nearly 30 years on.

Uncle Bob - Uncle Bobs Burly House 

(Creative Thieves Mix)

So many great mixes!

Staying on the Alison Limerick vibe.

There are so many fantastic remixes of this anthem, that I had to post them all, as they are all of the highest quality and worthy of PCC status.

Each one provides a different angle to a truly fantastic song and of course stupendous vocals by Alison.

The Flying Rulebook Mix by Steve Anderson is just lush, like eating Belgian chocolate, so heavenly and glorious.

Alison Limerick - Make It On My Own 

(Flying Rulebook Mix)

The Spagatone remix by Tony Humphries is pure house music delight with some fantastic piano stabs throughout, just superb.

Alison Limerick - Make It On My Own 

(Spagatone Mix)

The High Rise Mix again remixed by Tony Humphries sits somewhere between the first two and is again pure class.

Alison Limerick - Make It On My Own 

(High Rise Mix)

The Dancing Divaz remix is well typical Dancing Divaz, energetic, lively and piano laden.

Just how we like them. 

Enjoy!

Alison Limerick - Make It On My Own 

(Dancing Divaz Club Mix)

Your Love vs You've Got The Love!

I've held off posting these tracks for a long time, but I can wait no more.

Two of clublands most prominent and influential tracks ever made.

If I had to choose I'd say Frankie's - Your Love, just pips "You've Got The Love", largely down to the fantastic vocal performance from Jamie Principle - which is just wonderful.

I've included a few of mixes of each track as there are so many great remixes to choose from, but these are my preferred ones.

All versions are just sublime and will always be true PCC's.

Frankie Knuckles Feat.  Jamie Principle - Your Love 

(Original 12")

Frankie Knuckles Feat.  Jamie Principle - Your Love 

(Director's Cut Signature Mix)

The Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got The Love 

(12'' Erens Bootleg Mix)

The Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got The Love 

(Now Voyager Mix)

The Source - You Got the Love 

(Steve Anderson Remix)

S Club on PCC blog shocker!!

I know I post a touch of cheese now an again and usually (justifiably) get a bit of stick for it.
Well there could be some more for this one.
However, I'll defend it as this is a cracking remix.
Very reminiscent of his Xanadu remix, this is tops!!
Steve Anderson is a musical genius - pure and simple and will always be one of my all time fave remixers.
Top man, top track.
Enjoy!! (or not??)

S Club 7 - Reach
(Steve Anderson Remix)

Bathe in the afterglow!!!

Tonight feels like a nostalgia night and a celebration of my favourite remixes who are still at it, producing amazing tracks.

This one has big Brothers In Rhythm connections, as I believe that Steve Anderson was involved in the making of it and Dave Seaman was involved in widely promoting it and playing it in his sets in 2008.

You can certainly feel the Steve Anderson influence, as when you close your eyes if could almost be Kylie (who Steve's worked with for many years).

The song is a beautiful atmospheric floaty number, which makes you feel like you are wrapped in cotton.

The breathy Kylie-esque vocals are lush and the track just touches you deep in your soul.

Very sexy indeed!! Hauntingly beautiful!!!

I believe it was written originally for Britney, but she turned it down.

Her loss!!

Enjoy!!

Couture featuring Rachelle - Afterglow

(Eelke Kleijn Remix)

Echoes, thunder almost every night!

You only need to take one look at the cover above to see that this track was originally an 80's pop tune from the USA. 1989 to be precise. Nice outfits or what?

But the remix by DMC (Dakeyne And Steve Anderson) really brings it to life - in fact it's hardly recognisable.

Check out You Tube first ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wyMNEL3QRU )

to see just how different the original chart version is before listening to what a great job the remixer did turning this into one of my favourite Club Classics.

Great bassline. Sweet piano and a nice vocal, although like lots of 80's tunes the lyrics are a bit idealistic. But hey, what's wrong with wanting a better world for everyone, I suppose?

The 'keep, keep, keep, keep bustin' hook is fantastic and meant that you always knew when this track was about to be dropped in a club.

The vocal below is heavenly.

Echoes thunder almost every night!

If you listen to the track you'll notice that it's pretty slow - only about 120bpm I think. In my opinion it sounds better speeded up a bit. Maybe to 130bpm

Exposé - Tell Me Why (DMC Remix)

Now for something completely different!!!

It's been a while since we had a bit of Balearic on the PCC blog and since it is very much one of my favourite music genres, it's well over due.
Grab this for a little slice of Balearic heaven.
You'll know the song very well, but are probably less familiar of this version.
Huge on the nations finer dancefloors back in 1989 - this version is courtesy of another great remix from the legend that is Mr Steve Anderson.
A really quality re-working, however don't play it if the kids are about as they might ask what those strange noises are!! Lol!! You have been warned!!
Enjoy the Balearic mayhem!!

Impedance - Tainted Love
(Steve Anderson Remix)

Take Me Back To Love, Take Me Back!!!

Here comes another house classic and another huge Hacienda anthem.

A beautifully produced house track, with a great vocal performance form Kathy "Sister" Sledge.

The whole track's got a really uplifting feel with some great piano.

I'm sure it's one you all know and a great sing along track "Take me Back".

However, you probably won't have heard the Steve Anderson remix before.

Well as you'd expect it's a seriously fantastic piece of dance music production. Awesome!!

Enjoy.

Kathy Sledge - Take Me Back To Love Again

(Shelter Me Mix)

Kathy Sledge - Take Me Back To Love 

(DMC Steve Anderson Remix)

Save a Prayer for this Beauty!!!

I've been searching for this one for ages. Having liked the original track when only a youngster.

I then had the pleasure of this being dropped in a club mid set and it was awesome.

Hence, I was keen to get hold of this remix, which sees Steve Anderson retain all the original aspects, but add a little of the BiR magic, just to give it that polished club style.

Huge respect to Grim Reaper for provding this and many more classics which will come over the next few months.

I think that I can speak for all bloggers when I say that the reason we put so much of our free time into keeping these blogs going is for the love of the music, the great contacts we make and support we build up.

Let's continue building this dance music appreciation society!! Respect to you all!!

By the way, a picture of Yasmin is much preferable to one of Duran Duran and is association enough, me thinks!!

Duran Duran - Save A Prayer

(Steve Anderson Remix)

This is the Look of Love!!

Jimmy G's on a roll with another superb slice of Balearic Bliss.

This time teaming up with the phenomenal Steve Anderson (of BiR remix fame).
Well putting those two together you are guaranteed to get a true gem.

This time they turn ABC's old hit into a dancefloor monster!!!

As expected it's very much in the BiR stylee. long intro, great piano, whilst keeping the essence of the original track.

I know there'll be plenty of you out there that'll love this one.

Note the picture show's "The look of love"!!!

Enjoy.

ABC - The Look of Love

(Jimmy Gomez and Steve Anderson DMC Remix)

Now this is pure Balearic Brilliance!!

For those who follow this blog, my love of Brothers in Rhythm remixes has been widely noted.

And yes you got it, here's another one. 

This time just Steve Anderson (and not Dave S), but as usual it is the same extremely high BiR quality.

Some may think of the track as cheesy and possibly a bit like something "Steps" might make.

However, play it a couple of times and you will love it.

This is what I'd classify as "Pure Balearic Brilliance", the sort of track that could be dropped mid-set and the crowd would simply go wild.

It would have been brilliant at clubs like Vague or Paradise Factory, clubs where there was no ego, pretence and anything went, where anything was dropped as long as it was rockin'.

Balearic Brilliance or Pure Cheese?? 

You know my thoughts!!

Olivia Newton John & ELO - Xanadu 

(Re-Glittered by Steve Anderson and His Merry Mirrorball Men 12'' Mix)