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Dave welcomes Trainspotting and Ecstasy author Irvine Welsh to the show, choosing his favourite dance tracks. Plus, we go back to classic dance year 1979.

Dave Pearce continues his celebration of some of the finest moments in dance music history, alongside lesser-known gems from his personal collection. This week, Dave welcomes author Irvine Welsh to the show to choose his favourite dance tracks from the last four decades.

Perhaps best known for writing 'Trainspotting', the film adaptation of which became a landmark British film starring Ewan McGregor and directed by Danny Boyle, Irvine published his new book, 'Skagboys', on April 19th. A prequel to 'Trainspotting', the book, set in the 80s, reveals how it all went so wrong for our anti-heroes Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Tommy.

The latest Irvine Welsh novel to be adapted for the big screen is 'Ecstasy', released UK-wide on April 20th. The story explores the euphoric highs and devastating lows of a chemical romance, and features music from Orbital, Tiesto, Primal Scream and Coldplay.

Each week, Dave also takes us back to a classic year in dance music, and on tonight's show we go back to 1979 and the 'Last Days Of Disco'. Dave picks a couple of his personal favourites from the year, and invites you to share your memories and song suggestions via text or email on dave.pearce@bbc.co.uk.

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Sat 28 Apr 2012 22:00
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Music Played

  • The Real Thing

    Can You Feel The Force?

    • The Seventies Album (Various Artists).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 16.

  • °­β€K±τ²Ή²υ²υ

    Rhythm Is A Mystery

    • Deconstruction.

  • JX

    JX-There's Nothing I Won't Do

  • Todd Terry

    Weekend (Original Mix)

    • 12" Single.
    • Movin' Records.
    • 1.

  • Faithless

    God Is A DJ

    • Cheeky Records.

  • Tony Prince's 1979 Classic

    • Michael Jackson

      Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

      • Off The Wall.
      • Epic.

  • Greg Edwards' 1979 Classic

    • Al Hudson

      You Can Do It

  • Tiesto & Mark Knight feat. Dino

    Beautiful World

    • Ecstasy - OST.
    • Toolroom.

  • Southside Spinners

    Luvstruck

    • Kevin & Perry Go Large.
    • Britannia.

  • Loveland feat. Rachel McFarlane

    Let The Music (Lift You Up)

    • Awesome Dance (Various).
    • Telstar.

  • The Sugarhill Gang

    Rapper's Delight

    • Global Television.

  • Marshall Jefferson

    Move Your Body (The House Music Anthem)

    • Chicago House Classics.
    • Crimson.

  • Herbie Hancock

    You Bet Your Love

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Columbia.
    • 2.

  • Farley Jackmaster Funk

    Love Can't Turn Around (feat. Darryl Pandy)

  • Diana Brown & Barrie K Sharpe

    Masterplan

  • Andronicus

    Make You Whole

    • Dance Nation (Various).
    • Sound Of Ministry.

  • Edwin Starr

    Contact

    • 100 All Time Classic Dance Hits Of The 1970s (Various Artists).
    • Connoisseur.
    • 18.

  • Kariya

    Let Me Love You For Tonight

  • Irvine Welsh Interview

    • Chic

      I Want Your Love

      • Magnifique! The Best Of Chic.
      • Music Club Deluxe.

  • Frankie Knuckles

    Your Love (feat. Jamie Principle)

    • Hed Kandi: Back To Love 3.
    • Hed Kandi.

  • Alison Limerick

    Where Love Lives

  • Alabama 3

    Strobe Life

    • Power In The Blood.

  • Jackie Moore

    This Time Baby

    • I'm On My Way/With Your Love.
    • Passion.
    • 1.

  • Bedrock

    Heaven Scent

  • ATB

    9pm ('Til I Come)

    • 100 Hits: Club Classics.
    • Demon.

  • Fatback

    I Found Lovin'

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

Broadcast

  • Sat 28 Apr 2012 22:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2