Ssion - Luvvbazaar (2011)




The Ssion, also known as SSION, (pronounced "shun") is a musical group formed in 1996, in Kansas City, by vocalist Cody Critcheloe. Known for their extravagant live show, Ssion was signed to Sleazetone Records in 2008. In 2003 Ssion made their label debut in 2003, releasing the EP “Minor Treat” and the album “Opportunity Bless My Soul” on Version City Records. In 2007 the group released their album “Fools Gold” accompanied with “Clown”, a remix EP. It was then followed by a full-length feature film, titled BOY made up of music videos strung together to produce the gay, punk rock equivalent of Forrest Gump





Lyrics:

A love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love bazzar, a love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love baz-zar
A love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love bazzar, a love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love baz-zar

Taken by the pulse of a fleeting sensation
Eyes go red with the sights of temptation
Whatever you want at the tip of your finger
This love won't last but it's gonna linger
Dance goods inside and out
Looking for love in the shadow of doubt
Dance goods won't get you far
Looking for love in a love bazzar

A love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love bazzar, a love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love baz-zar
A love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love bazzar, a love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love baz-zar

On and on, all over floor to ceiling
Rolling in another faded feeling
Take no mistake, make the connection
Whatever you want, no limited selection

Dance goods won't get you far
Looking for love in a love bazzar
Dance goods inside and out
Looking for love in the shadow of doubt

Dance goods forever right now
Looking for love within or without

Go get it, you know you've got something
Go give it, go give it away
Go give it, you know you've got something, go give it away

A love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love bazzar, a love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love baz-zar
A love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love bazzar, a love bazzar, a lu-lu-lu-love baz-zar

Going through a love bazaar,
I never where you are
Going through a love bazaar
You never ever get too far
Going through a love bazaar
I never know where you...
Too far

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The Bucketheads - The Bomb! (1995)


The Bucketheads - The Bomb! (1995)



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Antonio Vivaldi - Winter: The Four Seasons (1723)


Antonio Vivaldi - Winter (The Four Seasons - 1723)

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Bellatrax & Sophie May - I Can't Help Myself (2007)



DJ, songwriter & producer Chris Dececio created the Bellatrax project in the summer of 2006 after being asked to do a credible UK house remix of 'Whatever' by Ferry Corsten. The track was supported by many key DJs around Europe including Judge Jules who supported the track on his BBC Radio 1 show. Chris then decided to take Bellatrax to the next level and produce the first single 'I Can’t Help Myself'. The record became an international hit with support DJs and spent 3 consecutive weeks on No.1 of the US Dance Charts and was signed worldwide by Oxyd Italy, Nervous Records US, Spinnin Benelux, Blanco y Negro Spain and more. It was remixed by Laidback Luke, Sunfreakz and Henry John Morgan - but really, it's only the Jason Rooney Remix that cuts the mustard.


Bellatrax feat. Sophie May - I Can't Help Myself - Jason Rooney Remix (2007)


Lyrics:

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Ardian Bujupi

Now I know reality TV and talent search shows are this and that, and I am not the biggest fan of careers starting of from such shows, but this one is different:

Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar (DSDS), the German equivalant to Pop- and American Idol, has been running since 2002 on Europe's largest private TV broadcasting station RTL, and this year was no different. The show finished last night with Pietro Lombardi being the winner and Sarah Engels being the runner-up. Whilst Pietro won perhaps on popularity, Sarah Engels showed that there is huge singing talent in Germany. But it is the third through the finishing line that caught my attention for dedication, passion, talent and versatility:
Ardian Bujupi was born on 27 April 1991 in Kosovo. To escape the horrors of the Balkan War at the time, Ardian's family sought refuge in Germany and since the age of 1 lives in Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Having recently passed his A-Level, he decided to participate in this year's run of DSDS. Here are some of his stage performances, covering a wide repotoire ranging from current Bruno Mars' 'Grenade' to jazzy Michael Buble, from soulful James Brown to German Xavier Naidoo, the latter two of which gave me the serious goosebumps...


Ardian Bujupi - Dieser Weg



Ardian Bujupi - Sexmachine



Ardian Bujupi - Fairytale


Ardian Bujupi - Feeling Good


Ardian Bujupi - Here Without You



Ardian Bujupi - I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight


Ardian Bujupi - Glow


Ardian Bujupi - More


Ardian Bujupi - Grenade



Ardian Bujupi - I Need A Dollar


Ardian Bujupi - We've Got It Going On



Ardian Bujupi - Tonight I'm Lovin' You



Ardian Bujupi - Sway



Ardian Bujupi - Der Ewige Kreis

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Enigma - Sadness (1990)


Enigma - Sadness (1990) - with vocal contributions by Sandra
DE#1, AT#1, FR#1, BE#1, DK#1, US#1, UK#1, CH#1, SWE#1, ES#1, NOR#1, JPN#1, IT#1, IRL#1, GR#1, CAN#2, AUS#2, NZ#2, NL#2, FIN#6,



Lyrics:

Procedamus in pace
In nomine Christi, Amen

Cum angelis et pueris,
fideles inveniamur

Attollite portas, principes, vestras
et elevamini, portae aeternales
et introibit rex gloriae
Qius est iste Rex glorie?

Sade dit moi
Sade donne moi

Procedamus in pace
In nomine Christi, Amen

Sade dit moi
qu'est ce que tu vas chercher ?
le bien par le mal
la vertu par le vice
Sade dit moi pourquoi l' 'evangile du mal ?
quelle est ta religion ou` sont tes fide`les ?
Si tu es contre Dieu, tu es contre l'homme

Sade es-tu diabolique ou divin?

Sade dit moi
Hosanna

Sade donne moi
Hosanna

Sade dit moi
Hosanna

Sade donne moi
Hosanna

In nomine Christi, Amen
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Mauro Picotto - Proximus (2000)

Born on Christmas Day 1966 in the Italian town of Cavour near Torino, Mauro Picotto was raised in a family of stonemasons and dancers. His father ran a mason's yard called CRW, a name Mauro would later use as a pseudonym for one of his trance side-projects. Mauro longed to start making his own productions, but felt that to be successful he should take the route of first becoming a DJ. After winning the Walky Cup competition, an event for DMC DJs in Italy on national TV, he met with Daniele Davoli who was there to promote his Black Box single 'Ride On Time'. Mauro's first track 'We Gonna Get', produced under the name RAF, became a Top20 track across much of continental Europe. In 1996, another RAF release followed, alongside remixes and co-writing credits for Clubhouse's 'Light My Fire', Cappella's 'U Got 2 Know' and the 49ers. A track released under his own name, 'Bakerloo Symphony', ended up being IT#1 for eight weeks! He became a partner in Media Records alongside Gianfranco Bortolotti.
1998 saw the release of the gatecrasher anthem, 'Lizard (Gonna Get You)'. It hit the Top30 in the UK and was followed by two further instalments in the reptilian trilogy: 'Iguana' and 'Komodo', which would give Mauro the highest UK chart position of his career - UK#13. To promote it, he was the first DJ to mix live on Top of the Pops.
Later tracks also made an impact on the UK charts: CRW's 'I Feel Love' reached UK#15 in 2000. His remix of York's Chris Rea cover of 'On The Beach' was propelled into the UK Top5 that year.
My personal favourite track by Mauro is 'Proximus', also released in 2000. Part of the track was sampled in the British Airways TV ad at the time.
Two solo albums followed, as well as remixes and productions for Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Somerville, the Pet Shop Boys and U2. Upon leaving Media Records in 2002, Mauro formed Bakerloo Music, as well as a new label Alchemy. That same year he launched his Meganite party at the Miami Winter Music Conference. More recently he released several Meganite Ibiza albums on a new label Big In Ibiza. His 'Meganite' party is held every Wednesday at Ibiza'a Privilege club.

Mauro Picotto - Proximus (2000)

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Inna - Hot (2009)

Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu, a.k.a. Inna was born 1986 in Mangalia, Romania. 'Hot' was released in Nov 2008 and became an instant hit due to its infectious melody and lyrics. The formula certainly worked on me.

UK#1, HUN#1, ES#1, NL#2, ICE2, CZK#3, UKR#3, FR#5, ROM#5, BE#6, RUS#6, US#8, DK#13, FIN#14, SWE#14, NOR#14, CH#17, SVK#28, IRL#39, DE#80, IT#87.
It also became an airplay success in POR, BRZ, MDV, BUL, LEB, MTA, MOR, LBY, POL, SRB, SYR, TRK, RUS, GRE, PAK & UKR

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Leg Soup - Wonderland (2006)

Nothing preceeding and nothing succeeding (so far) can reach this one. Mehmet & I picked this as the walk-in to our Civil Partnership ceremony two years ago.
My absolute favourite track of all time. Ever.


Leg Soup - Wonderland (2006)



Lyrics:

So take me by the hand
Just take me way up high
To wonderland with you
'Cause I love the things you do

Biding my time
Letting it flow
Line up the line
Setting my goal
Heading for you
What I've been waiting this time for

Tease
Let them fall in
Just to feel love
Flowing again
Trust in the ride
Pushing me forward
What we were waiting this line for

And out of each way
Come bringing us change
Disco soul
I'm on my way
You'll come around
I waited so long
So we may walk in sunshine today

So take me by the hand
Just take me way up high
To wonderland with you
'Cause I love the things you do

You, heading this way
No time to lose
It better be fate
Face to the sun
It's time to go
And now my feet just keep on rolling

And out of each way
Come bringing us change
Disco soul
I'm on my way
You'll come around
I waited so long
So we may walk in sunshine today

So take me by the hand
Just take me way up high
To wonderland with you
'Cause I love the things you do

Well I do
When daylight comes in ___
I've been moving my spirit to find you
'Cause it's taken so long to ___
And it's all about the love we know

Biding my time
Letting it flow
Line up the line
Setting my goals
Heading for you
What I've been waiting this time for

Tease
Let them fall in
Just to feel love
Flowing again
Trust in the ride
Pushing me forward
What we were waiting this line for

And out of each way
Come bringing us change
Disco soul
I'm on my way
You'll come around
I waited so long
So we may walk in sunshine today

So take me by the hand
Just take me way up high
To wonderland with you
'Cause I love the things you do

(I feel your soul inside me)
(I feel your soul insïde me)
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Usher - Scream (2012)


Usher - Scream (2012)
CAN#4, UK#5, HUN#6, JAP#7, US#9, AUS#11, AT#15, DE#17, CH#18, NZ#21, BE#22, ES#28, DK#23, IRL#23, NL#28, FR#29, SWE#50


Lyrics:

Usher, baby
Yeah, yeah, we did it again
And this time I'mma make you scream

Usher! Yeah, man...

I see you over there, so hypnotic
Thinking 'bout what I'd do to that body
I'd get you like ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby, ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Got no drink in my hand
But I'm wasted
Getting drunk on the thought of you naked
I'd get you like ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby, ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby

And I've tried to fight it, to fight it
But you're so magnetic, magnetic
Got one life, just live it, just live it
Now relax, and get on your back

If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you want it done right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream

Yeah, come on

Kill the lights, shut 'em off
You're electric
Devil eyes telling me "Come and get it"
I'll have you like
Ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Girl tonight you're the prey
I'm the hunter
Take you here, take you there
Take you under
Imagine me whispering in your ear
Then I wanna take off all your clothes and put something on ya

And I've tried to fight it, to fight it
But you're so magnetic, magnetic
Got one life, just live it, just live it
Now relax, and get on your back

If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you want it done right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Yeah, ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream...

Out louder, scream (Usher) louder (if you wanna scream)
Louder, louder, louder, louder
Hey, tonight I scream, I'm on need (if you wanna scream)

[Beat break]

If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you want it done right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream

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Urban Cookie Collective - The Key The Secret (1993)

Rohan Heath was the driving force behind the Urban Cookie Collective, having worked before with Yargo and A Guy Called Gerald.
The group's original vocalist was Diane Charlemagne, who co-wrote some of their tracks with Rohan, and now works with Moby. The other main members were Simon Bentall, Peter Samson, Johnny Jay, Mark Hadfield & Neil Claxton. Guest rappers occasionally took part in the studio.
Rohan had learned classical piano and decided on a career in music after abandoning a PhD at University of Vermont. After a tour of Japan supporting the Happy Mondays, he left A Guy Called Gerald. He later joined Together a band created by Manchester's Haçienda regulars Suddi Raval and Jon Donaghy. Together's single "Hardcore Uproar", made number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1990. After a brief stint with Eek A Mouse, Rohan created the Urban Cookie Collective, a bunch of Manchester-based record producers songwriters and musicians.
They achieved their major breakthrough in 1993 with 'The Key The Secret'. After a subsequent remix it was picked up by the Pulse 8 record label. The track entered the UK chart twice more in 1996 and 2005 in remixed formats.
The band remain active and still maintain a busy concert schedule.
The Urban Cookie Collective was a solid staple in my musical orientation between 1993 and 1995, often dancing with then on stage in London clubs.

Urban Cookie Collective - The Key, The Secret (1993)
UK#2, NL#2, AUS#4, DE#5, AT#7, CH#7, SWE#23, NZ#31



Urban Cookie Collective - Feels Like Heaven (1993)
UK#5, CH#9, AUS#10, AT#11, DE#12, NL#12, SWE#7, US#26, NZ#47



Urban Cookie Collective - Sail Away (1994)
UK#14, CH#21, AT#24, NL#21, DE#25, SWE#35, AUS#49



Urban Cookie Collective - High on a Happy Vibe (1994)
UK#31, NL#37, NZ#48, CH#49, AUS#71



Urban Cookie Collective - Bring it on Home (1994)
UK#56



Urban Cookie Collective - Spend The Day (1995)
UK#59



Urban Cookie Collective - Rest of my Love (1995)
UK#67

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Motorcycle - As The Rush Comes (2004)


Motorcycle - As The Rush Comes (2004)
FIN#8, NL#9, UK#11, BE#12, CAN#37.



Lyrics:

Traveling somewhere, could be anywhere
There's a coldness in the air but I don't care
We drift deeper
Life goes on
We drift deeper
Into the sound

Traveling somewhere, could be anywhere
There's a coldness in the air but I don't care
We drift deeper into sound
Life goes on
We drift deeper
Into the sound feeling strong
So bring it on
So bring it on

Embrace me
Surround me as the rush comes
Embrace me
Surround me as the rush comes
Embrace me
Surround me as the rush comes
Oh embrace me
Surround me as the rush comes

So bring it on
So bring it on

We drift deeper into sound
Life goes on
We drift deeper
Into the sound feeling strong
So bring it on
So bring it on

mbrace me
Surround me as the rush comes
Embrace me
Surround me as the rush comes
Embrace me
Surround me as the rush comes
Oh embrace me
Surround me as the rush comes

As the rush comes
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Hannah Jones - What The Child Needs (1998)


Hannah Jones - What The Child Needs - Jonathan Peters' Sound Factory Mix (1998)

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Estelle Getty & Kanye West - American Boy (2008)


Estelle Getty & Kanye West - American Boy - Soul Seekerz Remix (2008)
UK#1, BE#1, EuroHot100#1, SVK#1, IRL#2, TRK#2, AUS#3, DK#3, FR#3, HUN#3, IT#3, CH#5, DE#5, NL#5, AT#7, CZK#7, CAN#9, US#9, NOR#10, GRE#12, SWE#14.


Lyrics:

[Kanye West:]
Just another one champion sound
Me and Estelle about to get down
Who the hottest in the world right now.
Just touched down in London town.
Bet they give me a pound.
Tell them put the money in my hand right now.
Tell the promoter we need more seats,
We just sold out all the floor seats

Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day.
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
I really want to come kick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy.

He said "Hey Sister.
It's really really nice to meet you."
I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who's just my type.
I like the way he's speaking his confidence is peaking.
Don't like his baggy jeans but I'm a like what's underneath them.
And no I ain't been to MIA
I heard that Cali never rains and New York heart awaits.
First let's see the West End.
I'll show you to my brethren.
I'm liking this American Boy. American Boy

Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
I really want to come kick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy

Can we get away this weekend?
Take me to Broadway.
Let's go shopping baby then we'll go to a café.
Let's go on the subway.
Take me to your hood.
I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good.
Dress in all your fancy clothes.
Sneaker's looking Fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes.
Walking that walk.
Talk that slick talk.
I'm liking this American Boy. American Boy.

Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
I really want to come kick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy

Let them know a gwan blud

[Kanye West:]
Who Killing em in the UK.
Everybody gonna to say you K, reluctantly, because most of this press don't f**k with me.
Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down, don't act a fool now, now."
I always act a fool oww oww.
Ain't nothing new now now.
He crazy, I know what ya thinkin.
Ribena I know what you're drinking.
Rap singer. Chain Blinger.
Holla at the next chick soon as you're blinking.
What's you're persona.
About this Americana Brama.
Am I shallow cause all my clothes designer.
Dressed smart like a London Bloke.
Before he speak his suit bespoke.
And you thought he was cute before.
Look at this peacoat, tell me he's broke.
And I know you're not into all that.
I heard your lyrics I feel your spirit.
But I still talk that CASH.
Cause a lot wags want to hear it.
And I'm feeling like Mike at his Baddest.
The Pips at they Gladys.
And I know they love it.
So to hell with all that rubbish

[Estelle:]
Would you be my love, my love.
Could be mine would you be my love my love, could be mine
Could you be my love, my love.
Would you be my American Boy. American Boy

Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay.
I really want to come kick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy

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Kate Yanai - Summer Dreamin' (1991)

Kate Markowitz (born Los Angeles, California) is an American singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of film and television soundtrack composer Richard Markowitz and perhaps best known as a back-up vocalist who has recorded and performed with singers such as Mylène Farmer, Don Henley, Billy Joel, k.d. lang, Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, Cher, Yousoor N'Dour and many, many more.
Kate had a platinum-selling single in Germany in the 1990s. The single began as a Bacardi Rum jingle that she recorded for the European market. The jingle was so popular that she was asked to transform it into a song about summer love rather than rum. She co-wrote the lyrics and recorded it with Arnold McCuller and Valerie Carter on backing vocals under the pseudonym Kate Yanai. Called 'Summer Dreaming' (The Bacardi Song), it went to DE#1 within two weeks in Germany, where it stayed for seven weeks, selling well over half a million copies.

Kate Yanai - Summer Dreamin' (1991)
DE#1, AT#1, CH#2



Lyrics:

Come on over, have some fun
Dancing in the morning sun
Look into the bright blue sky
Come on let your spirit fly

Livin' it up this brand new day
Summer, sun, it's time to play
Doin' things it feels so good
Get into emotion

What I'm feelin'
It's never been so easy
When I'm dreamin'
Summer dreamin' when you're with me (or: with Bacardi)

Just another lucky day
No one makes me feel this way
Watch the waves and feel the sand
Kiss me now and take my hand

Hear all the laughter in the street
Smilin' in the summer heat
Cool touch of your hand in mine
Can be together

What I'm feelin'
It's never been so easy
When I'm dreamin'
Summer dreamin' when you're with me

Dreamin', it's never been so easy

All the people they turn as we walk on by
(As we walk on by)

No, lovin' you just feels so right
Lightin' up the darkest night
Boy turn up the radio
Don't ever let me go
(Turn it up)

All the tears I've cried before
They can't touch me anymore
Now that you are by my side
It's all I need to know

What I'm feelin'
It's never been so easy
When I'm dreamin'
Summer dreamin' when you're with me
Come on over have some fun
(Have some fun)

Dancin' in the morning sun
We can keep this dream alive if we try
Hear all the laughter in the street

If you're smilin'
All the people they turn as we walk on by
(See you smilin')
Just another lucky day
(Livin' it up)
No one makes me feel this way
(Livin' it up)

It's what I'm feelin'
It's never been so easy

Dreamin'
Summer dreamin' when you're
Feelin'
It's never been so easy

Dreamin'
(Livin' it up)

You can make it, baby

Feelin'

Dreamin'
(Livin' it up)

Come on over now

Feelin'
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The Taxonomy of Music

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