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Dave Pearce shines a spotlight on the defining dance tracks of the early 80s. Electro-wizard Paul Hardcastle chooses his Ultimate 12", and techno DJ Carl Cox is our godlike DJ.

Dave Pearce digs deep into his record collection and this week shines a spotlight on the early 80s. Electro-wizard Paul Hardcastle - responsible for the classic '19', as well as the 80s Top of the Pops theme tune - chooses his Ultimate 12", and veteran of acid house, champion of techno, the legendary DJ Carl Cox is this week's 'godlike DJ'.

You can e-mail Dave with your clubbing memories over the years at Dave.Pearce@bbc.co.uk. You can also contact Dave via e-mail, on Twitter @dj_davepearce, or text in on 88291 during the show with your early 80s clubbing memories and song requests.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 12 May 2011 23:00

Music Played

  • Sharon Redd

    Can You Handle It

    • The Greatest 80's Soul W/Ender (Va).
    • Warner Strategic Market.
  • Donna Summer

    Melody Of Love (Morales Mix)

  • Paul Hardcastle

    19

    • Greatest Hits Of The 80's (Various).
    • Disky.
  • Paul Hardcastle's Ultimate 12"

    • ΆΩ‐T°ω²ΉΎ±²Τ

      You're The One For Me

  • Matt Darey & Marcella Woods - Beautiful (Matt Darey Edit)

  • Steve Arrington

    Feel So Real

    • The Greatest 80's Soul W/Ender (Va).
    • Warner Strategic Market.
  • Kraftwerk

    The Model

    • Into The Eighties (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.
  • Rockers Revenge

    Walking On Sunshine

    • Soul Weekender (Various Artists).
    • Crimson.
  • Godlike DJ: Carl Cox

    • Carl Cox

      I Want You (Forever) (Excerpt)

  • Carl Cox's Hugely Influential Dance Tune

    • Rhythim Is Rhythim

      Strings Of Life

  • Evelyn Thomas

    High Energy

    • Various Artists - Disco & Dance.
    • BMG.
  • Shannon

    Let The Music Play

    • The Greatest 80's Soul W/Ender (Va).
    • Warner Strategic Market.
  • Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

    Joy and Pain

    • The Very Best Of Jazz Funk (Various).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

Broadcast

  • Thu 12 May 2011 23:00