Regina Belle Good Lovin' (CBS) 1989

Sampled to death this intro. Great soul sounds from Regina here. Classic.

Dorothy Reflections (Cooltempo) 1989

Smith & Mighty cover of the Diana Ross classic.

Deluxe Always Told Me 1989

Classic old skool streetsoul from back in the day. Very rare these days these tracks. Could do with more Deluxe if anyone has any..

Fifth Of Heaven Just A Little More (Mixout Records) 1989

Stonecold Manchester classic! What can I say..this maybe the biggest of the streetsoul gems from this era. This really needs no introduction.

Fresh 4 Wishing On A Star (Dancin' Danny D Remix) (Ten Records) 1989

Remix of Fresh 4's classic 'Wishing On A Star'. This is the Dancin' Danny D Remix and has a different bassline as well as some piano to give it a less dark feel that the original.

Junior Reid One Blood (Big Life)1989

Music with a message. Classic from Junior Reid...much respect...We need this guy to rule the world...

Fifth Of Heaven Just A Little More Remix (Mix Ut Records) 1989

Ok this is the B Side to 'Without You' and a remix of the Manchester classic. I had to put the remis up as I cannot find the original version. Killer of a tune anyway whichever version. Stone cold classic recorded in sunny Salford.

Bassline feat Lorraine Chambers You've Gone (RMH) 1989

Wow! 'You've Gone' by Lorraine Chambers...what a tune this is! From the opening bars it is instantly recognisable. Really stops you dead in your tracks this song. Lyrically brilliant, it is enhanced by her high tone, moody synth, classic breakbeat and bassline. This just works. and is a real classic. Despite her less than exceptional vocal abilities this is one of the most powerful tunes you will ever hear and I wouldn't change anything about it. Magic.

Tongue 'N' Cheek Encore (Syncopate) 1989

Great cover version of the classic Cheryl Lynn track. Full of Public Enemy samples and of course James Brown -AGAIN..

The Chimes Heaven (CBS) 1989

Great uptempo soul stormer from 1989. Strong vocals from Pauline Henry and decent production make this a classic from back in the day.

Mantronix (Feat Wondress) Got To Have Your Love (Capitol ) 1989

The very definition of 'classic', there is no DJ who ever left the house without this record in his box from 1989 onwards or until this day. Classic soul groove from Mantronix, moves away from his classic electro soul sound with this and onto the breakbeats of the day, namely 'Funky Drummer' it seems. Dancefloor filler.

Soul II Soul feat Caron Wheeler Back To Life (Ten Records) 1989

Needs no introduction. MASSIVE chart smash from Soul II Soul and Caron Wheeler. Not since Loose Ends did a UK soul outfit make it over to the States and be appreciated. Soul II Soul managed o do this and everybody loved this tune and probably still does.

Soul II Soul Back To Life

Sybil Don't Make Me Over (Champion) 1989

Wicked old skool tune here by Sybil. Classic era beats, nice vocal. A trip down memory lane.

Sybil Don't Make Me Over

Soul Sisters Dazzle You (Jam Today) 1989

Another nice soul track from 1989, I think these two are still knocking about somewhere as just found a page on myspace.

Dazzle Dazzle You

Bassline Feat Lorraine Chambers Back To Bass-ics (RMH) 1989

This was the B-side dub version of the absolute classic tune 'You've Gone' Was always worth a spin this track. The atmospheric synth and her haunting acappella vocals at the start make this unmissable..

Fresh 4 (Children Of The Ghetto) Feat Lizz E Wishing On A Star (Ten Records) 1989

The sound of inner city Bristol and what a great sound this was. Comprising of Faze-O's 'Rising High' for the bassline and of course the ubiquitous 'Funky Drummer' loop amongst other bits and pieces-this was truly a classic. The moody vocals on here just give it that gritty UK sound and if you look at the video seem like someone's mother was brought in to do these.. Brilliant stuff.

Alyson Williams I Need Your Lovin' (Remix) (Def Jam) 1989

The Soul II Soul remix of this tune was just fantastic. Lyrically and vocally this record really is one of the best. Alyson belts out these lines in true soul diva fashion-she means every word. "I need your lovin' so it must be right..."

Adeva Beautiful Love Cooltempo 1989

.......I have just put this on to write a short 'piece'...This is truly sublime, an amazing piece of heartfelt soul music. Late 80's production styles sit alongside some beautiful piano on here with Adeva's great vocal. As if her house music achievements are not enough she clobbers us with this absolute soul gem...