Slipstreem

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Slipstreem
Origin United Kingdom
Genres Rave
Years active1992–93
Past members
  • Steve Moore
  • Justin O'Neale
  • Stone

Slipstreem was an electronic music production duo of Steve Moore and Justin O'Neale, [1] who had a UK top 20 hit single in 1993.

History

The duo only produced one single, a rave cover version of the Rod Stewart hit "Sailing", under the title "We Are Raving - The Anthem". The single was recorded at Les Adams' LA Mix studios in Buckinghamshire and was the only release on Boogie Food Records, a sub-label of Island Records. [2] The vocals were done by session singer Stone, who had previously had success as a backing singer with Cliff Richard, including on his number 1 hit "Saviour's Day". [3]

The single entered the UK singles chart just before Christmas 1992, and rose to its peak at no. 18 in the second week in 1993. [4] The group performed the song on Top Of The Pops that week; it was the last rave song to be performed on the show. [5]

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References

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  2. "Boogie Food". discogs. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  3. Spinks, Simon (3 February 1993). "Not too serious". Manchester Evening News: 29.
  4. "Slipstreem". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  5. "07/01/1993". BBC One Top of the Pops. Retrieved 4 March 2024.