· by birmingham81.bsky.social ·1d ago · view on bsky.app ↗

“Now this is how it started…” The first house record to hit the Top 10 was released 40 years ago this week. Love Can’t Turn Around is the opening song for tonight’s #RaveyardShift which is another #StrictlySevens selection. Watch the classic #TOTP performance here: ▶️ youtu.be/xlO1w_8QiBk

#raveyardshift #strictlysevens #totp

10 comments — live from bluesky

andylimb.bsky.social · 4 · 1d ago

Epic. Darryl Pandy's vocal is just off the charts.

Birmingham 81 · 15 · 1d ago

Next up is another early house classic from Chicago that I ended up owning on 7” for some reason - Mr Lee’s mesmerising I Can’t Forget #RaveyardShift #StrictlySevens ▶️ youtu.be/g9xHydvfLIY

Birmingham 81 · 14 · 1d ago

Both sides of this Sterling Void 7”single are total masterpieces. I’ve played It’s Alright on the #RaveyardShift before, so let’s go with Runaway Girl this time #StrictlySevens ▶️ youtu.be/biUofNpy5bY

Birmingham 81 · 13 · 1d ago

Here’s another gem created in Chicago in 1988 - Night Moves by Rickster, mixed by Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley. A 29p bargain from Tower Records at Piccadilly Circus #RaveyardShift #StrictlySevens ▶️ youtu.be/1PbcAEyXafA

Birmingham 81 · 19 · 1d ago

Heading over to Detroit for the massive Strings of Life by Rhythim is Rhythim on a UK 7” that goes for £50+ these days. #RaveyardShift #StrictlySevens ▶️ youtu.be/BBDxfGOslzY

Birmingham 81 · 8 · 1d ago

Staying in Detroit for the superb Definition Of Love by Kaos - a Kevin Saunderson production that should be as well known as his Inner City hits #RaveyardShift #StrictlySevens ▶️ youtu.be/Sx5Sm1La210

Acidgrandads · 1 · 1d ago

The basis of Pin Up Girls.

Birmingham 81 · 6 · 1d ago

Flying down to New York next for tonight’s #RaveyardShift which is a #StrictlySevens special. Here’s Paul Simpson’s huge Musical Freedom featuring Adeva ▶️ youtu.be/VK0D_Uogl2I

Birmingham 81 · 9 · 1d ago

Another New York beauty next - Love Don’t Live Here No More by The Basement Boys, mixed by Tony Humphries - so good #RaveyardShift #StrictlySevens ▶️ youtu.be/x_lUfFUMWZY

Birmingham 81 · 10 · 1d ago

Sticking with the brilliant Basement Boys, here’s their production of Ultra Naté’s fierce It’s Over Now #RaveyardShift #StrictlySevens ▶️ youtu.be/qEnAelPzQ70

Birmingham 81 · 8 · 1d ago

Heading over to Italy next for a few #RaveyardShift bangers, starting with What You Need by Soft House Company #StrictlySevens 🇮🇹🎹▶️ youtu.be/Jqphy7fWVjk

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