"Right Before My Eyes" | |
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Single by Patti Day | |
Genre | House |
Label | Starway Records |
Songwriter(s) | Michael Zager, Alexandra Forbes |
Producer(s) | Michael Zager, Bruce Forest, Frank Heller |
"Right Before My Eyes" is a 1988 song by Patti Day. It was remixed in New York by Bruce Forest and became a major club hit in the US and UK.
"Right Before My Eyes" | |
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Single by N'n'G featuring Kallaghan & MC Neat | |
Released | 1998/2000 |
Recorded | 1998 |
Genre | UK garage |
Label | Heat Recordings, Urban Heat |
Songwriter(s) | Michael Zager, Alexandra Forbes |
Producer(s) | Grant Nelson, Norris Windross |
In 1998, UK garage duo N'n'G (Grant Nelson and Norris Windross) released a garage cover of "Right Before My Eyes" featuring singer Kallaghan on vocals. This version peaked at No. 80 on the UK Singles Chart. A remix of the song was released in 2000 and featured MC Neat, one half of the duo DJ Luck & MC Neat. This version was a hit, peaking at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart [1] and No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. [2]
In 1990, American singer Lonnie Gordon released her version as the B-side to "Happenin' All Over Again". It was later added as a bonus track on the 1991 CD release If I Have to Stand Alone . It was produced by the remixer of the Patti Day version, Bruce Forest.
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