Deep Dance ½

The Early Years - The Real Magic Sound Of Deep - The Real Deep Magic Dance ½

Series: Deep Dance

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1. Hit Mix 1987 (1.15.43)

Track listing for Hit Mix 1987

1

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

Starship

Rock Synth-pop

Starship's Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (1987), co-written by Diane Warren and Albert Hammond, is an iconic power ballad featuring Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas. Featured as the theme for the movie Mannequin, it became a global hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and charts in the UK, Canada, and Ireland. The song also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
2

Paid In Full (Coldcut Remix)

Eric B. & Rakim

Hip hop

Eric B. & Rakim's Paid in Full (1987) is a landmark hip-hop track from their debut album of the same name. Known for Rakim's intricate lyricism and innovative sampling, the song became a classic of the genre. The "Seven Minutes of Madness" remix by Coldcut brought it international acclaim, further cementing its legacy.
3

Personal Touch

Errol Brown

Errol Brown's Personal Touch (1987) marked his solo debut after the breakup of Hot Chocolate. Featuring soulful melodies and his signature smooth vocals, the track reached #25 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing his transition to a successful solo career.
4

Casanova

LeVert

New Jack Swing Funk R&B

LeVert's Casanova (1987), from their album The Big Throwdown, is a defining new jack swing track written and produced by Reggie Calloway. Featuring smooth vocals and infectious melodies, the song became LeVert's biggest hit, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the UK Singles Chart.
Notably, it was the first new jack swing track to top the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, holding the #1 spot for two weeks. Casanova also gained cultural significance, becoming a staple for New Orleans brass bands, popularized by the Rebirth Brass Band.
5

Roadblock

Stock, Aitken, Waterman

Funk Soul

Stock Aitken Waterman's Roadblock (1987) is a funk-driven instrumental that marked the trio's debut as recording artists. Created to counter critics who dismissed their work as formulaic, the track was initially released anonymously, allowing it to be judged on its merits. The strategy paid off, earning praise from skeptics and proving their versatility.
Featuring standout alto saxophone contributions by Gary Barnacle, Roadblock reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the production team's skill beyond their usual pop hits.
6

Packjammed (With The Party Posse)

Stock, Aitken, Waterman

Funk Instrumental

Stock Aitken Waterman's Packjammed (With the Party Posse), released in December 1987, is an instrumental track that showcases the trio's production prowess. Following their earlier release, Roadblock, this song further established their presence as recording artists. The track achieved moderate success, peaking at #41 on the UK Singles Chart and spending six weeks on the chart.
7

You're The Voice

John Farnham

Pop Rock

John Farnham's You're the Voice (1986) is a timeless pop-rock anthem that became a career-defining hit. Written by Andy Qunta, Keith Reid, Maggie Ryder, and Chris Thompson, the song delivers an inspiring message about individual empowerment and standing up against societal challenges.
The track topped the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart and achieved top ten positions in several European countries, including the UK and Ireland. Its music video features Farnham and his band interwoven with imagery of people from diverse backgrounds, reinforcing its universal call for unity and action.
A staple in Farnham's live performances, You're the Voice remains a symbol of collective strength and resilience.
8

Mr. Sleaze

Bananarama

Funk Eurohouse

Bananarama's Mr. Sleaze (1987) is a dance-pop track co-written with Stock Aitken Waterman. Originally released as the B-side to Love in the First Degree, it was later included in the 2013 reissue of their Wow! album. The song captures Bananarama's signature upbeat energy and infectious melodies.
The Rare Groove Remix of Mr. Sleaze featured in The Greatest Hits Collection video compilation, paired with a montage of highlights from the group's iconic music videos, offering fans a nostalgic look at their earlier works.
9

Scream

Mantronix

Hip hop Electro

Mantronix's Scream, from their 1986 album Music Madness, is a groundbreaking blend of hip-hop and electro-funk. Driven by Kurtis Mantronik's innovative production, the track merges electronic beats with hip-hop rhythms, showcasing the duo's experimental approach to sound.
The energetic beats and intricate arrangements solidify Scream as a defining moment in the electro-funk genre, illustrating Mantronix's influence on the evolution of hip-hop and electronic music.
10

I Want Your Sex

George Michael

Synth-pop Pop Funk

George Michael's I Want Your Sex (1987) is a bold dance-pop and funk-pop single from his debut solo album, Faith. Also featured on the Beverly Hills Cop II soundtrack, the song's provocative lyrics promoting monogamy sparked controversy, leading to restricted airplay on outlets like the BBC.
Despite the controversy, the track was a commercial success, peaking at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the UK Singles Chart. The Andy Morahan-directed music video, starring Michael's then-girlfriend Kathy Jeung, emphasized themes of love and commitment, with the phrase "explore monogamy" written on Jeung's back as a key visual.
11

Crockett's Theme

Jan Hammer

Synth-pop

Jan Hammer's Crockett's Theme (1986) is an iconic instrumental piece created for the hit TV series Miami Vice. Composed for the character Detective James "Sonny" Crockett, it first appeared in the episode "Calderone's Return: Part 1 – The Hit List" in 1984 and became a signature motif throughout the series.
The track saw widespread success in Europe, reaching #1 in Belgium and the Netherlands and peaking at #2 in the UK and Ireland. Its timeless appeal extends beyond television, featuring in media like the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on the in-game radio station Emotion 98.3.
12

La Isla Bonita

Madonna

Synth-pop Latin Pop

Madonna's La Isla Bonita (1987), from her album True Blue, is a Latin pop classic and her first exploration of Latin-inspired music. Co-written with Patrick Leonard and Bruce Gaitsch, the song features flamenco guitar, Latin percussion, and Spanish lyrics. It became a global hit, topping charts in countries like the UK, France, and Germany, and reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video, directed by Mary Lambert, showcases Madonna as both a devout Catholic and a vibrant flamenco dancer, adding to the song's iconic status.
13

I Love To Love

Tina Charles

Pop House Disco

Tina Charles' I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance) (1976) is a disco classic from her debut album I Love to Love. Written by Jack Robinson and James Bolden, the track became a massive hit, reaching #1 on the UK Singles Chart and topping charts across Europe.
The song’s infectious rhythm and Charles’ soulful voice made it a signature track of the disco era, emphasizing themes of romantic frustration over a partner’s obsession with dancing rather than love.
14

Boops (Here To Go)

Sly And Robbie

Dub Electro Breaks

Sly and Robbie's Boops (Here to Go) (1987), from their album Rhythm Killers, is a unique fusion of electronic, reggae, and funk elements. Featuring a rap by Shinehead and an interpolation of Rossini's The Barber of Seville, the track became a standout hit, peaking at #12 on the UK Singles Chart and #13 in New Zealand.
The song's enduring appeal saw it referenced in Robbie Williams' 2006 track "Rudebox," introducing its distinctive sound to a new audience.
15

Bridge To Your Heart

Wax
16

Who's That Girl

Madonna
17

City Lights

William Pitt
18

You Sexy Thing

Hot Chocolate
19

No Doubt About It

Hot Chocolate
20

I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor

Abigail Mead
21

Funky Nassau

Black Britain
22

You Sexy Thing

Hot Chocolate
23

Every 1's A Winner

Hot Chocolate
24

The Rain

Oran' Juice Jones
25

Careless Love

Inga & Anete Humpe

Synth-pop
26

Serious

Donna Allen
27

Looking For A New Love

Jody Watley
28

I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night)

Samantha Fox
29

A Night To Remember 87

Shalamar

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2. Hit Mix 1988 (1.18.00)

Track listing for Hit Mix 1988

1

Don't Rock That Boat

Midnight Star
2

In The Air Tonight (Remix)

Phil Collins
3

Rise To The Occasion

Climie Fisher
4

Rookies Revenge

Lou
5

Girl, You Know It's True

Milli Vanilli
6

Come Into My Life

Joyce Sims
7

Wee Rule

Wee Papa Girl Rappers
8

I Need You

B.V.S.M.P.
9

Anytime

B.V.S.M.P.
10

I Know You Got Soul

Eric B. & Rakim
11

I'm Not Scared

Eight Wonder
12

Get Lucky

Jermaine Stewart
13

Im Nin Alu

Ofra Haza
14

It Would Take A Strong Man

Rick Astley
15

Domino Dancing

Pet Shop Boys
16

Naughty Girls

Samantha Fox
17

Another Lover

Giant Steps
18

Cinderella

Geoffrey Williams
19

Beat Dis

Bomb The Bass
20

Sign Your Name

Terence Trent Darby
21

Orinoco Flow

Enya
22

Love Is All That Matters

Human League
23

She's On The Left

Jeffrey Osborne
24

Crazy

Freddie Jackson
25

I Should Be So Lucky

Kylie Minogue
26

Cross My Broken Heart

Sinitta
27

Just Got Paid

Johnny Kemp
28

Theme From S-Express

S-Express
29

Bamboleo

Gipsy Kings
30

Wap Bam Boogie

Matt Bianco
31

Together Forever

Rick Astley
32

Don't Talk Dirty To Me

Jermaine Stewart
33

Bring Me Edelweiss

Edelweiss
34

Doctorin' The House

Coldcut
35

Tell It To My Heart

Taylor Dayne
36

Prove Your Love

Taylor Dayne
37

Divine Emotions

Narada
38

Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car

Billy Ocean
39

A Little Love

Ceejay
40

That's The Way It Is

Mel & Kim
41

Let's All Chant

Pat & Mick
42

You Came

Kim Wilde
43

I'm Tired Of Getting Pushed Around

Two Men
44

House Arrest

Krush
45

Okay

O.K.
46

Jack To The Sound Of The Underground

Hithouse

House Acid House Hip House

Hithouse's Jack to the Sound of the Underground (1988) is a groundbreaking fusion of house, acid house, and hip-house. Created by Dutch producer Peter Slaghuis, the track features innovative sampling and infectious beats that became a hallmark of late '80s electronic music. A club anthem, it achieved top 10 chart success across Europe, solidifying its place in dance music history.
47

You Changed My Life

Mel & Kim
48

Whatever Makes Our Love Grow

Edwin Starr
49

Spy In The House Of Love

Was Not Was
50

Big Fund

Inner City
51

She Wants To Dance With Me

Rick Astley
52

Wap Bam Boogie

Matt Bianco
53

Dancing Easy

Funhouse
54

Break 4 Love

Raze
55

Cuba '88

Gibson Brothers
56

Rocket 2 U

Jets
57

Heart

Pet Shop Boys
58

It's A Cruel, Cruel World

Mac Thornhill
59

Smooth Criminal

Michael Jackson
60

The Way You Make Me Feel

Michael Jackson
61

A Love Supreme

Will Downing
62

Oh L'Amour

Erasure
63

Who's Gonna Ease That Pressure

Mac Thormhill
64

Who's Leavin Who

Hazell Dean
65

The Race

Yello
66

Take Me To Your Heart

Rick Astley
67

Rock Da House

Beatmasters
68

Lose Him

I Start Counting
69

Can You Party

Royal House
70

Good Life

Inner City
71

Telstar

Universe
72

Doctorin' The Tardis

Timelords
73

I Owe You Nothing

Bros
74

The Only Way Is Up

Yazz
75

We Call It Acid

D-Mob
76

Yeke Yeke

Mory Kante
77

Just A Mirage

Jelly Bean
78

Circle In The Sand

Belinda Carlisle
79

Push It!

Salt 'N' Pepa
80

Gimme Hope Jo'Anna

Eddie Grant
81

Blue Monday 88

New Order
82

Dirty Diana

Michael Jackson
83

I Think We're Alone Now

Tiffany
84

Teardrops

Womack & Womack
85

Don't Worry Be Happy

Bobby Mc Ferrin