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Dave Pearce celebrates 40 years of dance music. He pays homage to 'godlike DJ' Moby, Holly Johnson chooses his Ultimate 12", and there's a heavy dose of disco.

Part one of a 13-part series. Dance DJ Dave Pearce trawls through his vast record collection to pick his favourite tracks that have helped define UK club culture.

In this first show, Dave pays homage to 'godlike DJ' Moby, with a look back at his DJ career, whilst former Frankie Goes to Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson picks out a soulful 80s classic as his Ultimate 12".

The creation of the 12" mix during the disco era of the 70s changed the way records were produced, inventing a concept that is still as popular as ever, so we kick off the series with a heavy dose of disco. Dave unveils the first ever 12" record, plus there's music from possibly the biggest male and female solo stars of the genre, Sylvester and Donna Summer.

Just to keep you on your toes, Dave also manages to sneak in classic tracks from Underworld, Bassheads, Shades of Rhythm and Marshall Jefferson.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 14 Apr 2011 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Double Exposure

    Ten Percent

  • Bassheads

    Is There Anybody Out There?

  • Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    Relax

  • Holly Johnson's Ultimate 12"

    • Sharon Redd

      in The Name Of Love

  • Paul van Dyk

    For An Angel

  • Donna Summer

    I Feel Love

  • The Players Association

    I Like It

  • Sylvester

    You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

  • Godlike DJ: Moby

    • Moby

      Go

  • Moby

    God Moving Over The Face Of The Water

  • Moby's Hugely Influential Dance Tune

    • Marshall Jefferson

      Move Your Body (House Music Anthem)

  • Shades of Rhythm

    Sound Of Eden

  • Underworld

    Two Months Off

Broadcast

  • Thu 14 Apr 2011 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2