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This show focuses on early 80s dance sounds, the Godfather of House himself, Frankie Knuckles, is our godlike DJ, and Pete Waterman is in two minds about his Ultimate 12".

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

On tonight's show, the focus is on early 80s dance sounds - from the electro-pop of Soft Cell, through to the soulful sounds of Change. Our godlike DJ is the Godfather of House himself, Frankie Knuckles, who takes us on a journey from his early DJ days at New York's Better Days to winning the Grammy for Remixer of the Year.
Plus, music mogul Pete Waterman seems to be in two minds about his Ultimate 12" choice, settling for a disco anthem, complete with dance moves...!

Whether you enjoyed the heady days of disco, sported the nu-romantic look in the electronic 80s, sampled the warehouse parties or raves in the early 90s, visited the clubbing destination island of Ibiza or experienced the numerous dance festivals that have sprung up in the UK in the last 20 years, this show is for you.

You can get involved by e-mailing Dave about your clubbing experiences and favourite dance tunes at Dave.Pearce@bbc.co.uk.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 19 May 2011 23:00
成人论坛 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Change

    Glow Of Love

    • Glow Of Love.
    • Warner.

  • Sabrina Johnston

    Peace

    • Awesome 2.
    • EMI/Virgin.

  • Soft Cell

    Tainted Love

    • Hits & Pieces - The Best of Marc Almond & Soft Cell.
    • UMC.

  • Pete Waterman's Ultimate 12"

    • Village People

      YMCA

  • Planet Perfecto

    Bullet In The Gun

    • CD SIngle.

  • Colonel Abrams

    Trapped

    • Now 1985 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • The Gap Band

    Burn Rubber on Me

    • Cd Single.

  • Malcolm McLaren & The World鈥檚 Famous Supreme Team

    Buffalo Gals

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.

  • Godlike DJ: Frankie Knuckles

    • Frankie Knuckles

      Tears

      • Cd Single.

  • Frankie Knuckles' Hugely Influential Dance Tune

    • Soul II Soul

      Keep On Moving

      • Club Classics, Volume One.
      • Ten/Virgin.

  • Fatback

    I Found Loving

    • 100% Pure Groove.

  • Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

    The Message

Broadcast

  • Thu 19 May 2011 23:00
    成人论坛 Radio 2