Classic House Tunes

Steve One wrote:

Andrew Sayer wrote: Trouble is (as when similar threads have appeared...) that people list songs that are NOT CLASSIC HOUSE Tunes - Quando Quango, etc...

Everyones take on a classic is different!

I don't think the complaint was about people having different takes on what is a classic: I think it was about what is and what isn't "house".

To an old codger like me when you say "house" I think of the style of music that came out of Chicago in the mid-1980's (as opposed to the Detroit techno of roughly the same era) which the British took to and was twisted a few times in the late 1980's and early 1990's before the dance scene split into an ever-growing list of sub-genres, some of which (such as drum 'n' bass) bore little resemblance to any version of house.

To young clubbers today when you say "house" they probably think of the so-called "funky house" that seems to be popular now but sounds like a bunch of Masters At Work-wannabes to me. However, old-style Chicago house was more stripped down than the lusher "funky house" of today.

Jert Jerterson wrote: Raze - Break for Love

If ever there is a shagging record that's got to be it. Not that I ever have done to it, but it is amazing!

Oh and can I apologise for some of my previous choices, I got carried away and confused rave with house.

Fingers wrote: However, old-style Chicago house was more stripped down than the lusher "funky house" of today.

Agreed as best I can. Few of the 'Specialty nites. Guess around '87- 89. The nights were labelled as Chicago or Detroit. The tunes weren't polished as complete tracks that were in any shops. Might have a harder edge. Dreamy were mixed and could be very smooth. Door was selective and 'though technically underage still got in. Excellent.

Missy Jem wrote: and confused rave with house.

you Guys were miles ahead. Not sure if there was much of a Rave scene per se here. Had the Summertime Beach- types off to sides of the err sailing Club an all. Few changin' locations and Warehouse type.. yet mostly just Downtown various.

Missy Jem wrote:

Jert Jerterson wrote: Raze - Break for Love

If ever there is a shagging record that's got to be it. Not that I ever have done to it, but it is amazing!

Fuckin hell Jem, this post is gonna come back to haunt you! Classic, roll on the end of year polls - best "Posting before you think what you're typing" post of the year!

Steve One wrote:

Missy Jem wrote:

Jert Jerterson wrote: Raze - Break for Love

If ever there is a shagging record that's got to be it. Not that I ever have done to it, but it is amazing!

Fuckin hell Jem, this post is gonna come back to haunt you! Classic, roll on the end of year polls - best "Posting before you think what you're typing" post of the year!

Steve,wheres ye sig went,the one with the numbers...

:D

gazman wrote:

Steve One wrote:

Missy Jem wrote:

Jert Jerterson wrote: Raze - Break for Love

If ever there is a shagging record that's got to be it. Not that I ever have done to it, but it is amazing!

Fuckin hell Jem, this post is gonna come back to haunt you! Classic, roll on the end of year polls - best "Posting before you think what you're typing" post of the year!

Steve,wheres ye sig went,the one with the numbers...

:D

I removed it because some cheeky git told me it was wrong. it was!

Steve One wrote:

gazman wrote:

Steve One wrote:

Missy Jem wrote:

Jert Jerterson wrote: Raze - Break for Love

If ever there is a shagging record that's got to be it. Not that I ever have done to it, but it is amazing!

Fuckin hell Jem, this post is gonna come back to haunt you! Classic, roll on the end of year polls - best "Posting before you think what you're typing" post of the year!

Steve,wheres ye sig went,the one with the numbers...

:D

I removed it because some cheeky git told me it was wrong. it was!

Cheeky bassa eh...