DIANA ROSS “Eaten Alive” (1985, Capitol)

Of the many Michael Jackson's songs I wanted to share, I choose this collaboration he wrote & produced with the Bee Gees for Diana Ross. Of course you can hear him in the chorus. Let's forget the sad echoes the title could evoke regarding his life and enjoy the exhilarating ride…

X-RAY CONNECTION “Get Ready” (1983, Break)

Guilty pleasure alert! Let me indulge in this Dutch production from Adams & Fleisner (Digital Emotion, Gazuzu, L-Vira…). As we say in France, Holland is the other country for cheese…

BRENDA WATTS “You’re My Chance” (1981, NelWin)

By 1981, disco was hiding under different disguises: hi-nrg, italo, boogie… The majors had left the clubs, but a myriad of tiny labels blossomed, such as NelWin Records, from New York City. With only a handful of 12" by Barbara Norris, Karen Diggs or Brenda Watts, they kept the fire burning on the dancefloors.

PET SHOP BOYS “One More Chance (Bobby O Remix)” (1984, Bobcat)

One of the few songs produced by Bobby Orlando for the PSB, before they signed with Parlophone. With synths so crass it's classy.

NANCY NOVA “The Force (Remix)” (1981, Barclay)

OK, that's strange. Nancy was a quirky UK pop singer at the end of the 70s (you can find her on the iTunes store). Here is the maxi version of her take on space disco. May the fo-o-o-o-o-o-o-rce be with you!

EMPRESS “Dyin' to Be Dancin" (1981, Prelude)

So now you know why I choose this name for my blog. Produced by Raymond Reid & William Anderson, remixed by Shep Pettibone, on my beloved Prelude label. A tight and hypnotic groove that will lead you to the dancefloor. 8'20 of pure bliss!

You can buy it here.