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Dave Pearce continues his exploration of the last four decades of dance music. Disco prevails, Norman Jay MBE chooses his ultimate 12", and Norman Cook is the 'godlike DJ'.

Dave Pearce continues his exploration of the last four decades of dance music.

This week it's a Norman invasion, as Norman Jay MBE chooses his ultimate 12", and Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim steps up as our godlike DJ; the spotlight is firmly on disco, with music from Slick, Brothers Johnson and Teena Marie; and legendary disco diva Loleatta Holloway gets two look-ins, as featured vocalist with the Salsoul Orchestra, and as sampled by Italo-house producers Black Box.

There's also a groundbreaking track from Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, and music from Patti Day, Kechia Jenkins and Energy 52.

Plus, Dave features your clubland stories and memories, including a cat on the dancefloor, breakdancing 78-year-olds, and a man in a suitcase! You can share your own memories by e-mailing Dave at Dave.Pearce@bbc.co.uk.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 21 Apr 2011 23:00

Music Played

  • Teena Marie

    Behind The Groove

  • Patti Day

    Right Before My Eyes

  • Black Box

    Ride On Time

  • Norman Jay MBE's Ultimate 12"

    • The Salsoul Orchestra & Loleatta Holloway - Runaway

  • Energy 52

    Cafe Del Mar

  • Slick

    Space Bass

  • Rahni Harris & F.L.O.

    Six Million Steps

  • The Brothers Johnson

    Stomp

  • Godlike DJ: Norman Cook

    • Fatboy Slim

      Praise You

  • Donna Summer

    I Feel Love

  • Eric B. & Rakim

    You Know You Got Soul (Excerpt)

  • Norman Cook's Hugely Influential Dance Tune

    • Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

      The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel

  • Kechia Jenkins

    I Need Somebody

  • A Guy Called Gerald

    Voodoo Ray

Broadcast

  • Thu 21 Apr 2011 23:00