Now I get sent loads of tracks, some superb, mostly good and one or two a bit naff, but all are always fully appreciated.
However, every now and then someone sends me a track which I haven't heard before and one that totally blows my socks off.
Well this is one such track. A big shout out to Jason for sending me this one, nice one fella.
The track is absolutely top notch, very much in a Chris and James stylee, (yeah it totally rocks), with a great build up and a banging pounding anthemic feel .
Some fantastic vocals by Toni Childs (pictured), it's an out and out club stormer.
Trust me you'll love this one.
Massive in every aspect. Cheers Jason!!
Enjoy people!!
Toni Childs - Lay Down Your Pain
(BBG Epic Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?rkkysssbzkjmysh
Dear Fellow Dance Music Lovers, This blog brings you the best in Dance Music and Club Classics; from early 87 (back in the daze) through to the present day. 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
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Saturday, 12 March 2011
Back with a bang - to shoot you down!!!!
Apologies for the lack of posts recently, things have been pretty hectic of late.
However, glad to report that I'm back with a bang!!
Here's a really old fave of mine and yet another PCC.
A big shout out to Andrew for reminding me of this one and supplying the link - Respect fella!.
About the track, well it's probably one of WoW's finest, with some beautiful spine tingling piano chords and breakdowns - simply sumptuous.
This one used to go down a storm in clubs back in 1994, it's not too dissimilar to the Miro - Pure Silk track which I've posted previously (which is a bit faster) - but both have lush piano breakdowns.
Enjoy - it's a classic!
Way Out West - Shoot
(1st Half)
http://www.mediafire.com/?bdba484w1x01ctn
However, glad to report that I'm back with a bang!!
Here's a really old fave of mine and yet another PCC.
A big shout out to Andrew for reminding me of this one and supplying the link - Respect fella!.
About the track, well it's probably one of WoW's finest, with some beautiful spine tingling piano chords and breakdowns - simply sumptuous.
This one used to go down a storm in clubs back in 1994, it's not too dissimilar to the Miro - Pure Silk track which I've posted previously (which is a bit faster) - but both have lush piano breakdowns.
Enjoy - it's a classic!
Way Out West - Shoot
(1st Half)
http://www.mediafire.com/?bdba484w1x01ctn
Sunday, 27 February 2011
R.I.P. Deano!!!
It fills me with extreme sadness to hear of the tragic loss of an old mate.
Dean Richards passed away yesterday at such a tender age of 36.
Dean was a superb footballer, one of the best at breaking out of defence with the ball at his feet.
He was widely regarded and respected at all the clubs he played for and was a a true fans favourite at Bradford City, Wolves, Southampton and Spurs.
Here's a great picture of him doing what he did best, marshalling the defence.
He was a big fan of dance music and we shared many great nights out together in our younger days.
My sincere condolences go to all your family and especially your two young boys.
Deano R.I.P. buddy you will be sadly missed.
I dedicate this track to you as I know it was one which you loved (one we both loved) and one we used to blast out of our car stereos on our way to nights out.
I know you will be up there looking down with a grin on your face, nodding your head along to this one.
God bless you fella.
Dean Richards passed away yesterday at such a tender age of 36.
Dean was a superb footballer, one of the best at breaking out of defence with the ball at his feet.
He was widely regarded and respected at all the clubs he played for and was a a true fans favourite at Bradford City, Wolves, Southampton and Spurs.
Here's a great picture of him doing what he did best, marshalling the defence.
He was a big fan of dance music and we shared many great nights out together in our younger days.
My sincere condolences go to all your family and especially your two young boys.
Deano R.I.P. buddy you will be sadly missed.
I dedicate this track to you as I know it was one which you loved (one we both loved) and one we used to blast out of our car stereos on our way to nights out.
I know you will be up there looking down with a grin on your face, nodding your head along to this one.
God bless you fella.
The Project featuring Linda Rice - Out Of Control
(FHR's Club Mix)
Saturday, 26 February 2011
Bring on the Russians.....
It's an absolutely beautiful piece of music, very dramatic and yes it feels very Soviet.
Not a typical club track, but a great way to open your set, although I do remember it being fairly quite and difficult to hear above all the noise and excitement of the clubbers.
I was a big fan of Electronic - bringing together two of my favourite bands (New Order/Barney Sumner and The Smiths/Jonny Marr).
Jonny Marr was a musical genius and one of the greatest guitarist's of his generation.
Electronic produced some fine stuff.
Enjoy the track!!
Electronic - Soviet
Oooh sometimes....
Now the great man didn't produce that many great remixes, but I totally love this one.
You probably all remember the original pop version which was a huge pop chart hit way back in 1986.
Well this was made in 1992 and I absolutely love it.
Very funky and very squelchy, but really, really catchy.
Ok you could say it's a bit cheesy, but a little cheese is an essential part of a healthy dance music diet!! Lol.
Enjoy - I'm think it's a corker.
Nice one Danny - you're a ledge fella (here he is with a little more hair than nowadays)!!!
Erasure - Sometimes
(Danny Rampling Mix)
You probably all remember the original pop version which was a huge pop chart hit way back in 1986.
Well this was made in 1992 and I absolutely love it.
Very funky and very squelchy, but really, really catchy.
Ok you could say it's a bit cheesy, but a little cheese is an essential part of a healthy dance music diet!! Lol.
Enjoy - I'm think it's a corker.
Nice one Danny - you're a ledge fella (here he is with a little more hair than nowadays)!!!
Erasure - Sometimes
(Danny Rampling Mix)
Deliver me .....pure bliss!!!!
The Beloved have always been a band I have loved.
Jon Marsh's vocals are IMHO the best male vocals out there. Talk about soothing.
We always used to play lot's of The Beloved on Sunday's winding down from some chaotic clubbing the night before. It was perfect to soothe your soul.
This track came much later 1996, but it is absolutely exquisite, bordering on perfection.
The whole feel and atmosphere of the track just takes me to another place.
Pure bliss!!!
Enjoy.
The Beloved - Deliver Me
(Extended)
http://www.mediafire.com/?m5gxojb125cf8rd
Jon Marsh's vocals are IMHO the best male vocals out there. Talk about soothing.
We always used to play lot's of The Beloved on Sunday's winding down from some chaotic clubbing the night before. It was perfect to soothe your soul.
This track came much later 1996, but it is absolutely exquisite, bordering on perfection.
The whole feel and atmosphere of the track just takes me to another place.
Pure bliss!!!
Enjoy.
The Beloved - Deliver Me
(Extended)
http://www.mediafire.com/?m5gxojb125cf8rd
I'm the one, the only one, I'm the one, I'm the one!!
No don't worry I'm not being totally narcissistic, just quoting some great lyrics.
Totally love this track, which again was a huge Sasha track back in 1991.
The vecoded version (The Dead Zone Mix) was the one for me, an absolutely superb, blend of blissed out squelchy acid on a house vibe. Deep and dirty!! Pure quality, a fantastic and really innovative remix by Mr Morales.
For those who prefer the more classic house the Morales Club version is more like the Morales we know and love, perfect, perfect house music. Great rhythm, lush vocals by Jody Watley and some mighty fine piano.. just lovely!! I've also posted the Def Dub version which is also great with that superb looping piano, but less vocally!
Enjoy, they are all superb remixes.
P.S. Loving the big hair Jody.
Jody Watley - I'm The One You Need
(Dead Zone Version)
Jody Watley - I'm The One You Need
(David Morales Extended Club Version)
Jody Watley - I'm The One You Need
(Def Dub Version)
Totally love this track, which again was a huge Sasha track back in 1991.
The vecoded version (The Dead Zone Mix) was the one for me, an absolutely superb, blend of blissed out squelchy acid on a house vibe. Deep and dirty!! Pure quality, a fantastic and really innovative remix by Mr Morales.
For those who prefer the more classic house the Morales Club version is more like the Morales we know and love, perfect, perfect house music. Great rhythm, lush vocals by Jody Watley and some mighty fine piano.. just lovely!! I've also posted the Def Dub version which is also great with that superb looping piano, but less vocally!
Enjoy, they are all superb remixes.
P.S. Loving the big hair Jody.
Jody Watley - I'm The One You Need
(Dead Zone Version)
(David Morales Extended Club Version)
Jody Watley - I'm The One You Need
(Def Dub Version)
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Still under a love strain?
I posted this track quite some time ago and posted the absolutely sumptuous Morales (Lost in jungle) remix, which is a true PCC.
However, this dub version (also done by Morales) is equally good and is the version which Sasha used to play out in 1992.
I remember a great night at the Corn Exchange in Leeds (probably a Soak event, my memory escapes me), when this was dropped to great effect.
It's very different to the "Lost in jungle" mix which is a real house classic vibe, this version is quite a bit quicker in tempo, very funky and laced with some lovely piano. When those vocals drop - you're in heaven - trust me!!
It just goes to show the power of remixing, here Morales does two completely different remixes, both are amazing and yet so different. Viva House Music!!!
I can't choose between them, as I think they are both fantastic versions?
Which is your favourite?
However, this dub version (also done by Morales) is equally good and is the version which Sasha used to play out in 1992.
I remember a great night at the Corn Exchange in Leeds (probably a Soak event, my memory escapes me), when this was dropped to great effect.
It's very different to the "Lost in jungle" mix which is a real house classic vibe, this version is quite a bit quicker in tempo, very funky and laced with some lovely piano. When those vocals drop - you're in heaven - trust me!!
It just goes to show the power of remixing, here Morales does two completely different remixes, both are amazing and yet so different. Viva House Music!!!
I can't choose between them, as I think they are both fantastic versions?
Which is your favourite?
Clubland - (I'm Under) Love Strain
(Lost In Dub)
(Lost In Dub)
Clubland - (I'm Under) Love Strain
(Lost In Jungle Mix)
"I control the party!!!"
This was always a big track back in 1991 and it seemed every DJ at that time played it out.
There were some good Masters at Work remixes of this, but this was the version which really shook the dancefloor.
There's not much of the original in here with the exception of the track title, but the energy of the track is very powerful.
It bubbles and fizzes along and isn't a lot dissimilar to some of the type of tracks Sasha used to play (and make) circa 1992 onwards.
It'll always bring back great memories of those heady times in '91 for me though.
Enjoy and Take Control of the Party!!!
B.G. The Prince of Rap - Take Control of The Party
(Sinister Dub)
http://www.mediafire.com/?a4dq68dkzm5r3rk
There were some good Masters at Work remixes of this, but this was the version which really shook the dancefloor.
There's not much of the original in here with the exception of the track title, but the energy of the track is very powerful.
It bubbles and fizzes along and isn't a lot dissimilar to some of the type of tracks Sasha used to play (and make) circa 1992 onwards.
It'll always bring back great memories of those heady times in '91 for me though.
Enjoy and Take Control of the Party!!!
B.G. The Prince of Rap - Take Control of The Party
(Sinister Dub)
http://www.mediafire.com/?a4dq68dkzm5r3rk
Sunday, 20 February 2011
Friday, 18 February 2011
Sacrifice your heart, for a moment....
Very nice and easy classy house, with some very nice girly vocals.
A great remix from Steve "Silk", par for the course.
A big sing along track this one.
"Sacrifice your heart, for a moment, for a moment of love"
Big shout out to Rob for tracking this one down for me. Nice one fella.
Also check his blog http://historicalbeats.blogspot.com/ for some cracking mixes and a really nice touch with the historical facts bit. Perfect for you trainspotters out there!!
Enjoy!!!
P.S. Always a great excuse to post a picture of the beautiful Yasmin LB (although she had nothing to do with the track)!!
Yasmin - Sacrifice
(Silky 70's Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?5rqp66pfhhc2j9t
808 State in the house!!!
I remember the first time I heard this back in 1990 and it absolutely blew me away.
It was so raw at the time and massively influential.
The opening electric guitar is superb and then it rips into the mighty keyboard riff.
There's loads of mixes of this one, but IMHO the original mix was always the best.
The Pan American Excursion is also quality, but it doesn't have that brilliant electric guitar riff and that raw edge.
An absolutely top notch track from back in the day!!
Enjoy!!!
808 State - Cubik
(Original Mix)
808 State - Cubik
(Pan American Excursion)
It was so raw at the time and massively influential.
The opening electric guitar is superb and then it rips into the mighty keyboard riff.
There's loads of mixes of this one, but IMHO the original mix was always the best.
The Pan American Excursion is also quality, but it doesn't have that brilliant electric guitar riff and that raw edge.
An absolutely top notch track from back in the day!!
Enjoy!!!
808 State - Cubik
(Original Mix)
808 State - Cubik
(Pan American Excursion)
Let's get progressive!
Prog Classic from '93 on the Guerilla records (did they have a bad release??)
The Drum Club - Alchemy
(Phasers On Stun Mix)
Disco Evangelists

First time I heard this was in MOS - It sounded like a helicopter was landing on the dancefloor.
A great tune
De Niro - The Disco Evangelists
Once More With Feeling

Ok I'm back and on a progressive house theme this weekend.
First up Andy Weatherall and friends as Bocca Juniors on the majestic FFRR label
Bocca Juniors - Substantially Soulful
Friday, 11 February 2011
Bad boy - fantastic track!!!
Leaving you with yet another fave of mine.
This is raw house music at it's very best.
This dates back to 1987 and still sounds absolutely superb.
I'm mentioned many times on this blog, that I'm not a huge fan of male vocals, but there are exceptions and Jamie Principle is certainly one of those.
The track has an amazing disco house groove, very infectious and incredibly catchy!!
If you ain't feeling this, then you ain't got no soul!!!
Jamie Principle - Bad Boy
(The Movie)
http://www.mediafire.com/?r58oabz8cw47bv7
This is raw house music at it's very best.
This dates back to 1987 and still sounds absolutely superb.
I'm mentioned many times on this blog, that I'm not a huge fan of male vocals, but there are exceptions and Jamie Principle is certainly one of those.
The track has an amazing disco house groove, very infectious and incredibly catchy!!
If you ain't feeling this, then you ain't got no soul!!!
Jamie Principle - Bad Boy
(The Movie)
http://www.mediafire.com/?r58oabz8cw47bv7
Bring on the Golden Girls!!!!
Another massive tune from back in 1992.
This was proper techno, before techno became a dirty word.
Very Oribital sounding which probably isn't a surprise as Paul Hartnoll is behind it.
Just a very simple techno groove, but a really powerful track.
It always sounded awesome in clubs.
Bring on the Golden Girls!
(Well it was either those nice attractive females or the slightly older Golden Girls).
I think I made the right choice!! Lol.
Kinetic - The Golden Girls
(Orbital Remix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?gyjt3t214x2
This was proper techno, before techno became a dirty word.
Very Oribital sounding which probably isn't a surprise as Paul Hartnoll is behind it.
Just a very simple techno groove, but a really powerful track.
It always sounded awesome in clubs.
Bring on the Golden Girls!
(Well it was either those nice attractive females or the slightly older Golden Girls).
I think I made the right choice!! Lol.
Kinetic - The Golden Girls
(Orbital Remix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?gyjt3t214x2
A classic remake of an all time classic!!!
Well there are some songs which are all time classics - a la Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive.
Then along comes a fantastic remix and it creates another classic.
A brilliant remix courtesy of the "Silky" one.
When that piano kicks on at 2 mins 20 secs - ooh heaven.
A truly great remix of an all time great.
What more could you ask for?
Enjoy!!!
Chantay Savage - I Will Survive
(Silk's Classic House Mix)
Then along comes a fantastic remix and it creates another classic.
A brilliant remix courtesy of the "Silky" one.
When that piano kicks on at 2 mins 20 secs - ooh heaven.
A truly great remix of an all time great.
What more could you ask for?
Enjoy!!!
Chantay Savage - I Will Survive
(Silk's Classic House Mix)
Feel the groove and "get up"!!
Love this one, very simple but it has a fantastic groove.
Pretty infectious and the sort of track that you could be humming all day long.
This one dates back to 1997 and came from Italy.
Pretty infectious and the sort of track that you could be humming all day long.
This one dates back to 1997 and came from Italy.
It is one of the many alias' of Full Intention, Greed, Hustlers Convention, Michael Gray and many more!
Totally charming IMHO.
Love the line;
"What are staring at?"
"Man you're positively hostile"
Quality.
Enjoy
Sex-O-Sonique - I Thought It Was You
(12" Mix)
Totally charming IMHO.
Love the line;
"What are staring at?"
"Man you're positively hostile"
Quality.
Enjoy
Sex-O-Sonique - I Thought It Was You
(12" Mix)
Ooh a bit of Oakey trance in the place!!!
Just looking down the artists and remixers list on the blog, I can't believe that I haven't post any Tilt tracks previously, as they produced some amazing trance masterpieces.
This one was massive and was one of Oakey's big trance tracks back in 1999.
It has such an amazing atmosphere and feel to it.
I loved the little "squeeky" riff in it as well.
Trance never sounded so good.
Absolutely huge.
Enjoy!!!
Tilt - Invisible
(Original 12" Vocal Mix)
This one was massive and was one of Oakey's big trance tracks back in 1999.
It has such an amazing atmosphere and feel to it.
I loved the little "squeeky" riff in it as well.
Trance never sounded so good.
Absolutely huge.
Enjoy!!!
Tilt - Invisible
(Original 12" Vocal Mix)
Oooh, I want to Jazz it up!!!
I used to love this one back in the day.
It was a huge track in Ayia Napa in 1996.
I used to love this one down at the Kool Club - oh happy days!!!!
A superb Erick Morillo mix, this one - funky as hell.
A great piece of house music with a lovely Jazz twist - now you can't say that about many house tracks.
Lovely!!
"I want to jazz it up, in the morning"
"I want to jazz it up, in the evening"
"I want to jazz it up, oh I can feel it"
Quality and the Mad Stuntman was nowhere to be seen - phew, thank the lord!!!
Reel 2 Real - Jazz It Up
(Erick Morillo Project Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?vhdrm3hcr7a8esm
It was a huge track in Ayia Napa in 1996.
I used to love this one down at the Kool Club - oh happy days!!!!
A superb Erick Morillo mix, this one - funky as hell.
A great piece of house music with a lovely Jazz twist - now you can't say that about many house tracks.
Lovely!!
"I want to jazz it up, in the morning"
"I want to jazz it up, in the evening"
"I want to jazz it up, oh I can feel it"
Quality and the Mad Stuntman was nowhere to be seen - phew, thank the lord!!!
Reel 2 Real - Jazz It Up
(Erick Morillo Project Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?vhdrm3hcr7a8esm
"Couldn't you have told me before.......
......I would have loved you, so much more"
Just loving this track, which was always a big fave of mine.
A big shout out to Jacomo for providing me with a clean version, mine was pretty much worn out as it was played to death. Make sure you visit his blog it's got some cracking stuff on there;
http://jacomopsb.blogspot.com/
This track has everything beautiful haunting vocals, a pounding beat and just amazing lyrics.
Great remix by The Space Brothers, right on the button.
Here you go, sing a long, this one's special!!
Two faces
Playing with my trust in you
You cover all your traces
And watch me relax with you
Insidious
Creep away and do your deal
Return what you think is you
It couldn't be further from the truth
Cruel, Keeping this a secret
Fool, you surely are
It's so You, Blind to all the damage done
You go too far
Couldn't you have told me before
I would have loved you, So much more
Couldn't you have told me before
Feeling like an outlaw
So you got some
You brought another person
Uncanny how he looks like you
Except there is too much he cannot do
It's not the problem
But the way you shut your mouth was real low
My reputation tainted
I will not accept being the last to know
Cruel, Keeping this a secret
Fool, you surely are
It's so You, Blind to all the damage done
You go too far
Couldn't you have told me before
I would have loved you, So much more
Couldn't you have told me before
Feeling like an outlaw
Cruel, Keeping this a secret
Fool, you surely are
It's so You, Blind to all the damage done
You go too far
Couldn't you have told me before
I would have loved you, So much more
Couldn't you have told me before
Feeling like an outlaw
Olive - Outlaw
(The Space Brothers Remix)
Just loving this track, which was always a big fave of mine.
A big shout out to Jacomo for providing me with a clean version, mine was pretty much worn out as it was played to death. Make sure you visit his blog it's got some cracking stuff on there;
http://jacomopsb.blogspot.com/
This track has everything beautiful haunting vocals, a pounding beat and just amazing lyrics.
Great remix by The Space Brothers, right on the button.
Here you go, sing a long, this one's special!!
Two faces
Playing with my trust in you
You cover all your traces
And watch me relax with you
Insidious
Creep away and do your deal
Return what you think is you
It couldn't be further from the truth
Cruel, Keeping this a secret
Fool, you surely are
It's so You, Blind to all the damage done
You go too far
Couldn't you have told me before
I would have loved you, So much more
Couldn't you have told me before
Feeling like an outlaw
So you got some
You brought another person
Uncanny how he looks like you
Except there is too much he cannot do
It's not the problem
But the way you shut your mouth was real low
My reputation tainted
I will not accept being the last to know
Cruel, Keeping this a secret
Fool, you surely are
It's so You, Blind to all the damage done
You go too far
Couldn't you have told me before
I would have loved you, So much more
Couldn't you have told me before
Feeling like an outlaw
Cruel, Keeping this a secret
Fool, you surely are
It's so You, Blind to all the damage done
You go too far
Couldn't you have told me before
I would have loved you, So much more
Couldn't you have told me before
Feeling like an outlaw
Olive - Outlaw
(The Space Brothers Remix)
Friday, 4 February 2011
One life, there's no return, no deposit!!!
An all time classic from Gloria.
I remember Sasha playing this out, back in the day.
The vocal, the lyrics, the song - just superb.
I love the ending of the track as well.
Just a really good feel good classic!
Hard to believe it's nearly 30 years old!!
Awesome!!
Gloria Gaynor - I Am What I Am
http://www.mediafire.com/?htnnqd36jgrxknp
I remember Sasha playing this out, back in the day.
The vocal, the lyrics, the song - just superb.
I love the ending of the track as well.
Just a really good feel good classic!
Hard to believe it's nearly 30 years old!!
Awesome!!
Gloria Gaynor - I Am What I Am
http://www.mediafire.com/?htnnqd36jgrxknp
Feeling, so, so right!!!
Another corker from Mary J Blige, courtesy of a great Uni Clio remix.
"Feeling, so, so right, Feeling, so, so right, Feeling, so, so right"
"Reminisce all the love we had"
You can't beat that line "Oooh Reminisce"
Another little stormer, this one.
If I remember rightly this was a big Ally Whitehead track?
Enjoy!!!
Mary J Blige - Reminisce
(Uno Clio Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?nensm2aq6sfrzy1
"Feeling, so, so right, Feeling, so, so right, Feeling, so, so right"
"Reminisce all the love we had"
You can't beat that line "Oooh Reminisce"
Another little stormer, this one.
If I remember rightly this was a big Ally Whitehead track?
Enjoy!!!
Mary J Blige - Reminisce
(Uno Clio Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?nensm2aq6sfrzy1
Come on show us what love is Mariah!!
Another superb track, from the one with the golden tonsils.
Great remix by Moto Blanco, nice and simple, getting the best out of the song and of course those wonderful Ms. Carey vocals.
Simply delightful.
Once you've heard this version, you'll never want to hear the Foreigner version ever again, trust me!
Enjoy - it's lush!!
Mariah Carey - I Want To Know What Love Is
(Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Great remix by Moto Blanco, nice and simple, getting the best out of the song and of course those wonderful Ms. Carey vocals.
Simply delightful.
Once you've heard this version, you'll never want to hear the Foreigner version ever again, trust me!
Enjoy - it's lush!!
Mariah Carey - I Want To Know What Love Is
(Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Come on, make my day!!
"All I'm asking you is to make my day!!"
A truly, truly wonderful song.
House music at it's finest.
The intro to this song is simply immense.
The rest of the track is stunning as well.
Quality, quality house music - 8 and a half minutes of pure bliss (despite it being called the 10 mins of soul mix).
Enjoy! It's a special one!
Trainspotters amongst you may recognise that the the Seven Grand Housing Authority - The Question, stole it's line from here.
P.S. Grace doesn't look under pressure to me!!
Grace Under Pressure - Make My Day
(10 Minutes Of Soul)
A truly, truly wonderful song.
House music at it's finest.
The intro to this song is simply immense.
The rest of the track is stunning as well.
Quality, quality house music - 8 and a half minutes of pure bliss (despite it being called the 10 mins of soul mix).
Enjoy! It's a special one!
Trainspotters amongst you may recognise that the the Seven Grand Housing Authority - The Question, stole it's line from here.
P.S. Grace doesn't look under pressure to me!!
Grace Under Pressure - Make My Day
(10 Minutes Of Soul)
Friday, 28 January 2011
Come on, shower me with love!!!
A huge, huge shout out to Black Sun, thank you ever so much for tracking this one down for me.
This is a huge, huge favourite of mine and one I've been after for ages.
It's a fantastic house track, very much in a Frankie Knuckles remix style (although I don't believe that the great man has had any hand in it).
From start to finish is is absolutely top drawer.
Truly fantastic vocals, some wonderful lyrics, lots of lush piano chords, simply stunning.
Give it two or three listens and you'll be hooked.
Now here we go, all sing along;
"Shower me with gold, you're gonna get nowhere, nowhere"
"Over power me with roses, ooh, I just don't care, don't care"
"And if you shower me with pearls, it's gonna be a nightmare, nightmare"
"But if you shower me with love, you could be getting somewhere, somewhere"
Wonderful, wonderful - house music at it's finest.
Thank you once again Black Sun - Top Man!!
This one also goes out to Allison who first introduced me to this track and is sadly no longer with us, but always will be, in spirit.
A huge shout out also to Ed - who I know will love this one; Afterglow - Ascension forever!!!
Club X featuring Gladys Bankston - Shower Me With Love
(Club Version)
This is a huge, huge favourite of mine and one I've been after for ages.
It's a fantastic house track, very much in a Frankie Knuckles remix style (although I don't believe that the great man has had any hand in it).
From start to finish is is absolutely top drawer.
Truly fantastic vocals, some wonderful lyrics, lots of lush piano chords, simply stunning.
Give it two or three listens and you'll be hooked.
Now here we go, all sing along;
"Shower me with gold, you're gonna get nowhere, nowhere"
"Over power me with roses, ooh, I just don't care, don't care"
"And if you shower me with pearls, it's gonna be a nightmare, nightmare"
"But if you shower me with love, you could be getting somewhere, somewhere"
Wonderful, wonderful - house music at it's finest.
Thank you once again Black Sun - Top Man!!
This one also goes out to Allison who first introduced me to this track and is sadly no longer with us, but always will be, in spirit.
A huge shout out also to Ed - who I know will love this one; Afterglow - Ascension forever!!!
Club X featuring Gladys Bankston - Shower Me With Love
(Club Version)
Why can't we see ... we've got to live together!!
This was another huge track back in 1991.
It sounds a tad cheesy now, particularly the ZZZZ, ZZZZ, bits which I always hated.
However, the track has a magical feel about it and the intro is just superb.
When that used to come on in a club it was absolutely tops and the palace would go radio rental!!
I love that bubbling throbbing bassline as well, loads of energy!!!
"Yeah see"
R.A.F. - We've Got To Live Together
(Club Mix)
It sounds a tad cheesy now, particularly the ZZZZ, ZZZZ, bits which I always hated.
However, the track has a magical feel about it and the intro is just superb.
When that used to come on in a club it was absolutely tops and the palace would go radio rental!!
I love that bubbling throbbing bassline as well, loads of energy!!!
"Yeah see"
R.A.F. - We've Got To Live Together
(Club Mix)
Bring on the Sunglasses!!!
Now this one's a bit heavier than tracks a usually post, but it's an absolute stormer.
Massive with the likes of Tall Paul (well it would be, he bloody made it!) Tony De Vit, Anne Savage and those DJ's who liked that slightly harder edge.
This track just pumps and pounds along.
"Feel the beat"
Oh yes!!!
Enjoy!!!
Sunglasses Ron - Feel The Beat
(Original Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tdywknundug
Massive with the likes of Tall Paul (well it would be, he bloody made it!) Tony De Vit, Anne Savage and those DJ's who liked that slightly harder edge.
This track just pumps and pounds along.
"Feel the beat"
Oh yes!!!
Enjoy!!!
Sunglasses Ron - Feel The Beat
(Original Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tdywknundug
Very glam indeed!!
Another big tune from back in the day.
This one was from 1993 and was IMHO one of Mr Rampling's finest remixes.
Although a great DJ and a true legend, he didn't produce too many great remixes, but this is probably one of his best.
Great vocals from the fabulous Lisa B, she was indeed "Glam".
Some great memories of groovin' to this one.
Enjoy!!
Lisa B - Glam
(Danny Rampling's Vocal Mixture)
Although a great DJ and a true legend, he didn't produce too many great remixes, but this is probably one of his best.
Great vocals from the fabulous Lisa B, she was indeed "Glam".
Some great memories of groovin' to this one.
Enjoy!!
Lisa B - Glam
(Danny Rampling's Vocal Mixture)
Contender for remix of the century?
Well it' certainly up there!!
Now I'm sure you all know the poppier version of this track, but this remix is absolutely par excellence.
It is so different from the original, but oh, so good.
It used to be a big Sasha track, back in the day and I have fabulous memories of dancing to this at Soak events in Leeds Corn Exchange back in 1992. Believe me this one used to bring the roof down!!!
Hats off to Farley and Heller, this remix is a Pure Club Classic - storming.
The intro is superb and very funky, but it's when the piano break drops at 3mins 48 secs. Pure Heaven.
If you haven't heard this before, it'll knock your socks off.
"You are the one, hey, hey, her"
Yes indeedy. Absolutely top drawer.
Enjoy!!!
Degrees Of Motion - Shine On
(Junior Style Dub)
http://www.mediafire.com/?d86i5qg649dyq0r
Now I'm sure you all know the poppier version of this track, but this remix is absolutely par excellence.
It is so different from the original, but oh, so good.
It used to be a big Sasha track, back in the day and I have fabulous memories of dancing to this at Soak events in Leeds Corn Exchange back in 1992. Believe me this one used to bring the roof down!!!
Hats off to Farley and Heller, this remix is a Pure Club Classic - storming.
The intro is superb and very funky, but it's when the piano break drops at 3mins 48 secs. Pure Heaven.
If you haven't heard this before, it'll knock your socks off.
"You are the one, hey, hey, her"
Yes indeedy. Absolutely top drawer.
Enjoy!!!
Degrees Of Motion - Shine On
(Junior Style Dub)
http://www.mediafire.com/?d86i5qg649dyq0r
Friday, 21 January 2011
Think I'd better let you know....
...that it's time for you to go, cause you're gonna break my heart"
Oh what a feeling when you hear that opening line and the piano kicks.
Different class.
Another Italian House sounding classic, except this one originated from Belgium.
Again a tad cheesy, but we all like a touch of Edam don't we??
Feel the groove indeed!!!
Cartouche - Feel The Groove
http://www.mediafire.com/?2xwixn9stadx5sl
Oh what a feeling when you hear that opening line and the piano kicks.
Different class.
Another Italian House sounding classic, except this one originated from Belgium.
Again a tad cheesy, but we all like a touch of Edam don't we??
Feel the groove indeed!!!
Cartouche - Feel The Groove
http://www.mediafire.com/?2xwixn9stadx5sl
So how do you feel about that???
Here's a superb bouncy little old classic from Messrs Farley and Heller, under the guise of Roach Motel.
This was IMHO one of their (Farley and Heller's) best tracks.
It's a really bouncy little number with some great piano and those oh so catchy lyrics.
"You're love disappoints, you're loves got me movin' on"
"So how do you feel about that?"
Quality. There's quite a few mixes of this, but this "the one"!!
Enjoy!!!
P.S. - Don't forget the Roach!!
Roach Motel - Movin' On
(Correct House Mix)
This was IMHO one of their (Farley and Heller's) best tracks.
It's a really bouncy little number with some great piano and those oh so catchy lyrics.
"You're love disappoints, you're loves got me movin' on"
"So how do you feel about that?"
Quality. There's quite a few mixes of this, but this "the one"!!
Enjoy!!!
P.S. - Don't forget the Roach!!
Roach Motel - Movin' On
(Correct House Mix)
Warning Toxic!!
As promised this is the Toxic Two.
For all those that DJ out there, try this mixed under Fever Called Love (below), a la Sasha style.
Happy memories.
You'll know this one when you hear it.
It's throbbing and chugging along with those little "owl" tweets and those big "whoo, whoo" breakdowns.
Then the crowd noise dipping in.
It then peaks with a Hardcore Uproar sort of feel.
Absolutely top drawer.
You'll know it and love it, as soon as you here it!!!
Enjoy!!
Toxic Two - Rave Generator
(Original Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?du45nog4ixw9vtv
For all those that DJ out there, try this mixed under Fever Called Love (below), a la Sasha style.
Happy memories.
You'll know this one when you hear it.
It's throbbing and chugging along with those little "owl" tweets and those big "whoo, whoo" breakdowns.
Then the crowd noise dipping in.
It then peaks with a Hardcore Uproar sort of feel.
Absolutely top drawer.
You'll know it and love it, as soon as you here it!!!
Enjoy!!
Toxic Two - Rave Generator
(Original Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?du45nog4ixw9vtv
Tossing and turning my body is yearning....
This one goes out to Paul R, thanks for reminding of this one again. Top class fella.
I love the way that it bubbles along, possibly one of the best acapellas ever!!!
Just check out these fabulous vocals and lyrics
"Tossing and turning, my body is yearning and burning for fever called love"
"You have come home with the feelings that I'm dreaming of, yeah-hay"
"And to know you're here with me, just means the world you see, together in Ecstasy, err huh"
"You send me up, up, up to the highest peak, I feel weak, but I still hold on"
"You send me up, up to the peak, 'cause your love is deep so I must be strong, hold on"
"Rocking and rolling, you play with my soul, and I fall for your fever called love"
"Caught in your trap, and there's no turning back, I'm hurt, but I can't get enough"
"And to know you're here with me, just means the world you see, together in Ecstasy, uum huh"
"You send me up, up, up to the highest peak, I feel weak, but I still hold on"
"You send me up, up to the peak, 'cause your love is deep so I must be strong, hold on"
The absolute dogs bollocks, especially with Toxic Two mixed in underneath.
Loving it. Enjoy!!!
Rising High Collective - Fever Called Love
(Ambient Mix)
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Love Shack !
B52's - Meet 'DJ Tonka' (At The) Love Shack
1998
'' Club style remix of the popular tune, first released in 1989 ''
mediafire
Friday, 14 January 2011
Mother, Father, Sister, Brother this is the dogs....
There can be no greater PCC than this one.
It came out in 1973, that's nearly 40 years ago and it still sounds absolutely fantastic.
This was the TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia).
From start to finish it is a musical masterpiece, the saxophone is to die for.
People will still be loving this track in another 40 years.
It was also a big track at Shoom in those early days of Acid House.
Superlatives fail to do it justice. Musical heaven!!!
MFSB - Love Is The Message
It came out in 1973, that's nearly 40 years ago and it still sounds absolutely fantastic.
This was the TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia).
From start to finish it is a musical masterpiece, the saxophone is to die for.
People will still be loving this track in another 40 years.
It was also a big track at Shoom in those early days of Acid House.
Superlatives fail to do it justice. Musical heaven!!!
MFSB - Love Is The Message
(Larry Levan Remix)
Back with a Hacienda classic!!!
Let's get back to the House groove.
Here's an absolutely superb Hacienda classic.
This is pure heaven, a beautiful silky voice and a piano breakdown that just warms the soul.
Here's an absolutely superb Hacienda classic.
This is pure heaven, a beautiful silky voice and a piano breakdown that just warms the soul.
Some of the finest piano you are ever likely to hear in this track.
Pure classic house music.
A truly wonderful remix by Mr Morales to boot!!!
As smooth as you like!!!
If you don't like this, then you don't like House music!!!
Nayobe - I Love The Way You Love Me
Pure classic house music.
A truly wonderful remix by Mr Morales to boot!!!
As smooth as you like!!!
If you don't like this, then you don't like House music!!!
Nayobe - I Love The Way You Love Me
(David Morales Nostalgic Club Mix)
Let's kiss and make up!!!
I'd promised before to post some more Indie dance on the blog and although these tracks were not always played at the peak of the night, they still found there way onto many of the nations dancefloors at certain times.
This was and still is a track which I absolutely love.
I remember buying the vinyl 12" in 1990 and playing it to death. I've still got it as well, although it's a bit battered.
Saint Etienne, Mssrs Stanley and Wiggs were masters at turning covers into fabulous, vibey, delicious pop/dance tracks.
This is absolutely lush, with delightful vocals by Donna Savage (before Sarah Cracknall became lead singer), with that fantastic skippy piano beat.
"Let's kiss and make up, let's kiss and make up"
"Let's you and I, kiss and make up"
From start to finish this track is pop/dance perfection.
I love it!!!
Saint Etienne - Kiss And Make Up
This was and still is a track which I absolutely love.
I remember buying the vinyl 12" in 1990 and playing it to death. I've still got it as well, although it's a bit battered.
Saint Etienne, Mssrs Stanley and Wiggs were masters at turning covers into fabulous, vibey, delicious pop/dance tracks.
This is absolutely lush, with delightful vocals by Donna Savage (before Sarah Cracknall became lead singer), with that fantastic skippy piano beat.
"Let's kiss and make up, let's kiss and make up"
"Let's you and I, kiss and make up"
From start to finish this track is pop/dance perfection.
I love it!!!
Saint Etienne - Kiss And Make Up
U girls look so sexy......
Now I can't believe that I haven't posted this before.
It's one of those tracks which I could have sworn I'd already posted.
Well, if I haven't it's certainly well over due.
I have to say that back in 1994 this was probably one of my favourite tracks.
It was simply amazing in clubs, with it's bouncing hypnotic beat, the fantastic loops, the brilliant piano breakdowns and of course those fabulous lyrics.
It was an amazing track to dance and sing along to.
I'm smiling just thinking of those nights at Cream and Love To Be dancing on the stage and singing the lyrics to the glamorous females on the dancefloor.
"U girls look so sexy, I wish you were all up here with me!!"
Heaven!!!
Nush - U Girls
(Original Nush Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?g97k42v0dtw548y
It's one of those tracks which I could have sworn I'd already posted.
Well, if I haven't it's certainly well over due.
I have to say that back in 1994 this was probably one of my favourite tracks.
It was simply amazing in clubs, with it's bouncing hypnotic beat, the fantastic loops, the brilliant piano breakdowns and of course those fabulous lyrics.
It was an amazing track to dance and sing along to.
I'm smiling just thinking of those nights at Cream and Love To Be dancing on the stage and singing the lyrics to the glamorous females on the dancefloor.
"U girls look so sexy, I wish you were all up here with me!!"
Heaven!!!
Nush - U Girls
(Original Nush Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?g97k42v0dtw548y
We're on an old skool roll!!!
The old skool roll continues, with another Italian old skool belter.
It's another one with some fantastic piano and some great rapping.
Again it's one which you may not know by name, but you sure as hell will when you hear it.
I'm certainly spoiling you tonight.
Enjoy peeps - they don't make 'em like this anymore!!
Just check that piano - awesome!!
Marika Lenny - Beat Summer
(Extended Version)
A big, big, old skool fave!!!
Now this is an old skool track which I totally love (and yet more Italian)
In fact I can't believe I've waited so long before posting it.
This track has everything corking piano, a real groove to it, lush vocals, some first class rapping and a superb melodic riff that floats in.
Absolutely massive.
You might not remember it by name, but as soon as you hear it - old skool heaven!!!
"Come on, Come On, Do It"
Enjoy!!!
Ex-plain - Check Out
(Club Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?zfymfnzzhzj
In fact I can't believe I've waited so long before posting it.
This track has everything corking piano, a real groove to it, lush vocals, some first class rapping and a superb melodic riff that floats in.
Absolutely massive.
You might not remember it by name, but as soon as you hear it - old skool heaven!!!
"Come on, Come On, Do It"
Enjoy!!!
Ex-plain - Check Out
(Club Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?zfymfnzzhzj
More from the Italian master!!!
Some more fantastic old skool from the Italian master Mr Stefano Secchi.
Bloody hell, didn't he make some belters!!
A tad cheesy granted, but top drawer old skool hands in the air.
Tracks that you can't help but love.
They certainly had a great effect on the dnacefloors back in those halcyon days.
"You do everything that I like, you I do everything you like"
"I'll do everything that you like"
"We're easy to love"
You're not wrong!!!
PCC all the way!!
Why the picture - well Megan's easy to love isn't she??
Secchi featuring Taleesa - We're Easy To Love
http://www.mediafire.com/?bly16bw12gn
Bloody hell, didn't he make some belters!!
A tad cheesy granted, but top drawer old skool hands in the air.
Tracks that you can't help but love.
They certainly had a great effect on the dnacefloors back in those halcyon days.
"You do everything that I like, you I do everything you like"
"I'll do everything that you like"
"We're easy to love"
You're not wrong!!!
PCC all the way!!
Why the picture - well Megan's easy to love isn't she??
Secchi featuring Taleesa - We're Easy To Love
http://www.mediafire.com/?bly16bw12gn
Ever been stuck on the Orbital??
Another massive track this one.
Orbital produced some great stuff, but this and Belfast (already posted) must be there best.
This was a massive track back in the day.
The Hartnoll brotthers were really the first to bring techno to life as a live act, although it was never quite my scene.
Great track though!!
Enjoy!
Orbital - Chime
(12" Version)
http://www.mediafire.com/?gyfbt9yj2wm
Orbital produced some great stuff, but this and Belfast (already posted) must be there best.
This was a massive track back in the day.
The Hartnoll brotthers were really the first to bring techno to life as a live act, although it was never quite my scene.
Great track though!!
Enjoy!
Orbital - Chime
(12" Version)
http://www.mediafire.com/?gyfbt9yj2wm
Please Mr DJ get heavy on the bass..............
You can't beat quality and this is pure quality.
In fact many of the tracks Jomanda did were right up there and hence a few more to post in the future.
This one is probably one of their most famous and it is pretty much immortalised in house music history.
Hard to believe, it's over 21 years old!!
It must have been sampled many, many times.
Great lyrics, great vocals, some great subtle piano, great rhythm.
What more could you ask for - a true PCC!!!
Enjoy!
Jomanda - Make My Body Rock
(Basic Mix)
In fact many of the tracks Jomanda did were right up there and hence a few more to post in the future.
This one is probably one of their most famous and it is pretty much immortalised in house music history.
Hard to believe, it's over 21 years old!!
It must have been sampled many, many times.
Great lyrics, great vocals, some great subtle piano, great rhythm.
What more could you ask for - a true PCC!!!
Enjoy!
Jomanda - Make My Body Rock
(Basic Mix)
Saturday, 8 January 2011
Fancy a bit of Italian??
Yes, of course you do.
Here's a classic piece of old skool Italian House which was huge back in the early 90's.
It's very simple, but very catchy.
Old Skool piano anthems as we know and love them.
The Italian girl's not bad either!!!
Enjoy!!
Pako - Pakito Lindo
http://www.mediafire.com/?2zmn1xvjavn
Here's a classic piece of old skool Italian House which was huge back in the early 90's.
It's very simple, but very catchy.
Old Skool piano anthems as we know and love them.
The Italian girl's not bad either!!!
Enjoy!!
Pako - Pakito Lindo
http://www.mediafire.com/?2zmn1xvjavn
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