"Stay with Me Tonight" is a song by British synthpop group the Human League, released in January 1996 as a single from their second compilation album, Greatest Hits (1995). It was jointly written by Philip Oakey and producer Ian Stanley, features lead vocals by Oakey; with backing by co-vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall. Post production by re-mixers 'Space Kittens'.
"Not Over Yet" is a song by British dance act Grace. Originally released to clubs in 1993, under the band name State of Grace, it was re-released in 1995 as the first single from their only album, If I Could Fly (1996). It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Lead vocals and backing vocals were performed by singer Patti Low. In 1995, the lead vocals were replaced by new frontwoman and singer, Dominique Atkins for the album release, although Low's backing vocals remained in place. This Atkins/Low combination appeared on all subsequent re-releases and remixes of the track. The woman who appear in the accompanying music video is Low.
"Hold My Body Tight" is a song by English band East 17, released in 1995 as the fifth single from their second album, Steam (1994). It followed "Around The World", "Steam", "Stay Another Day" and "Let It Rain" into the UK Singles Chart, but was the only single from the album not to make the UK Top 10, peaking at No. 12.
"Higher State of Consciousness" is a song by American DJ Josh Wink. It was first released in March 1995. In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked it number 128 in their list of 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time.
"Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out" is a song by Norman Cook's acid jazz group, Freak Power, released in October 1993 as the debut single from their first album, Drive-Thru Booty (1994). The song features a smooth jazz sound and the baritone vocals of lead singer Ashley Slater. The single originally charted at number 29 in the United Kingdom. However, two years later, the song was used in the popular Levi's advertisement "Taxi", and it was re-released on 6 March 1995. This time, the single was a success, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart and becoming the group's only top-20 hit. The song was also a moderate hit in western Europe and New Zealand.
"Keep On Jumpin'" is a song written by musician Patrick Adams and Ken Morris. This track has been remade, remixed, and sampled numerous times, but only the 1978 original by Adams's group Musique and Todd Terry's 1996 updated version with Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play charts. Musicians on the tracks include Rich Tannenbaum on drums, Ken Mazur on guitar, and Norbert Sloley on bass. Listed here are the most notable versions.
"Something Goin' On " is a song by American DJ, record producer and remixer Todd Terry featuring American singers Martha Wash and Jocelyn Brown on vocals. It was released as the second single from Terry's debut album, Ready for a New Day (1997). The song peaked within the top 5 in both Italy and the UK, peaking at number four and five. It also reached number-one on the UK Dance Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The original song title was shortened to "Something Goin’ On" upon its release as a single, even though the full title was listed on the album.
"Offshore" is the debut single by British electronic music artist Chicane, released on 9 December 1996 from his debut album, Far from the Maddening Crowds (1997). The song reached number five in the United States on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart, number 12 in Ireland and number 14 in the United Kingdom. A bootleg by Australian DJ Anthony Pappa was given an official release in 1997 titled "Offshore '97". This version peaked at number 17 in the UK.
"Where Love Lives " is a song by British singer and former dancer Alison Limerick, released first time in November 1990. It was her solo-debut and a massive club hit in the early 1990s in both the United Kingdom and United States. In 1991, the single peaked at number 27 in the UK and number three on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US. It was also voted Dance Track of 1991 by Billboard magazine. In 1992, it was included on Limerick's debut album, And Still I Rise. In 1996, it was released in a new remix by Dancing Divaz, peaking at number nine in the UK and number four on the dance chart in the US. The song is famous for the funked-up piano intro and remains the singer's most successful release. It is now widely regarded as one of the biggest club anthems of all-time, and has been remixed and re-released several times.
"You Belong to Me" is the second single recorded by British dance DJ Jake Williams under the name JX and featuring Shèna. It was released in April 1995 as a single. The song reached number 17 in the United Kingdom. It reached number-one in Spain, and number 15 in the Netherlands and Ireland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the single peaked at number 25. Outside Europe, "You Belong to Me" peaked at number four in Australia and number six in Israel. A black-and-white music video was made to accompany the song.
"Freedom" is a song by Swiss-Italian musician Robert Miles featuring American singer-songwriter Kathy Sledge, known from the group Sister Sledge. The song was released on 10 November 1997 via Deconstruction label as the lead single from Miles' second album, 23am (1997). It peaked at number two in Italy and was a top 10 hit also in Spain, while reaching the top 20 in Finland, Scotland and the UK.
"Son of a Gun" is the debut single of British dance DJ Jake Williams, released under the name JX. It was released in March 1994, reaching number six in the United Kingdom and Australia and number 35 in the Netherlands. The song contains samples from the 1976 song "Touch and Go" by Ecstasy, Passion & Pain featuring Barbara Roy.
"That Look" is a song by American house-music group De'Lacy featuring vocals by lead vocalist Rainie Lassiter, and was released in 1996. Kevin Hedge and Josh Milan wrote the lyrics, which was published by Warner Chappell Music Ltd., and Blaze helmed the production. It was a sizeable hit in clubs in both the UK and US, and charted at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, but fared better on the UK Dance Chart, reaching number two. In Italy, the single was a top 30 hit, while on the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked at number 41 in September 1996. In the US, it peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. A music video was also produced to promote the single.
"Ultra Flava" is a house song by British duo Heller and Farley Project. After the wide renown with their remix of Ultra Naté's "How Long" in 1994 and M People's "Open Your Heart" in 1995, they released it as a single in 1996. It is a slightly re-worked version of their mix of "How Long", without Naté's vocals. They entitled it "Ultra Flava" as a nod to the track's origins. It was a huge club hit and peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, while reaching number-one on the UK Dance Singles Chart. In the US, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. A black-and-white music video was also produced to promote the single.
"Electronic Pleasure" is a song by English electronic dance music group N-Trance, featuring vocals from Gillian Wisdom and rap by Ricardo da Force. Released in February 1996 as the fourth and last single from their debut album by the same name (1995), it was the follow-up to their successful cover of "Stayin' Alive". The song peaked at number two in Israel, number nine in Scotland and number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. Additionally, it was a top 20 hit in Italy and a top 30 hit in France, peaking at number 17 and 23.
"Running Around Town" is a 1995 song by German artist Billie Ray Martin, the former lead singer of Electribe 101, and was released as the second single from her debut solo album, Deadline for My Memories (1995). Written by Martin, it reached moderate success on the charts in Europe, peaking at number ten in Italy, number 19 in Finland and number 29 in the UK. It also reached number three on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and number 22 on the Billboard Dance Sales chart. A music video was also produced to promote the single.
"I Want to Thank You" is a song by American singer Robin S., released as the fourth single from her debut album, Show Me Love (1993). It is written by Allen George and Fred McFarlane, and produced by them with Junior Vasquez. It was a minor hit in Europe, peaking at number 39 in Belgium and number 48 on the UK Singles Chart. On the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, it reached number three.
"Let the Music " is a 1994 song by British house music group Loveland featuring singer Rachel McFarlane, released as their debut single. It is a cover of a song by American singer Darlene Lewis and some of the single releases featured both versions. The Loveland version peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, number-one on the UK Dance Singles Chart and won the Best Dance Record of the Year award at the Silver Clef Award. In 1995, it was included on the band's only album, The Wonder of Love.
James Hamilton was a British DJ and dance music columnist for Record Mirror, and later for Music Week, where he worked until his death in 1996. He is recognised as a pioneering advocate of disco mixing in the UK and the addition of beats per minute (bpm) calculations to record reviews.
The Record Mirror Club Chart was a weekly chart compiled by British trade paper Music Week. It was published in their RM Dance Update, a supplemental insert, and was compiled from a sample of over 500 DJ returns.
