London based, but with global repercussions, Pete Tong’s Radio One Essential Mix is widely recognised as the most influential radio show of its kind in the world of electronic music. Having launched his new Essential Series, to great success, Pete Tong has announced he will dust off the tracklistings from previous years, sift through his extensive record collection and put together his first ever retrospective album.
The current intelligent and aurally thirsty dance music consumer has a real drive to enjoy the sound of tomorrow, rather than the sound of last week, but when a man like Pete Tong, puts together an album of classics, many of which he helped announce to the world, you have to sit up and take notice. Speaking about his passion for a ‘classic’ record he sights the feel good factor as a key element:”So much happens in peoples' lives, but it is music that can bring back memories and make people feel good. Tunes can give you goose bumps when you hear them as the memories come flooding back."
Classic albums aren’t a new concept, but through his obvious ability to spot a ‘big’ record and his clear passion for shouting about classic cuts from all genres he has put together a 3 disc album showcasing tracks that he thinks will make this release relevant for years to come.Bearing in mind the recent classic compilations, I have tried to select a meaningful and original collection of music that deserves to stand up and be counted. a special thanks also goes out to the Daft Punk crew for giving us some rarities that mean a lot to the Ibiza scene, though rarely see the light of day on compilations."
Pete Tong's Essential Classics tracklisting as below:
Pete Tong's Essential Classics
CD1 - Top Level
1. Scissor Sisters 'Comfortably Numb' (Polydor)
2. Bassheads 'Is Anybody Out There' (BMG)
3. Byron Stingly 'Get Up' (Mercury International)
4. Kim English 'Nightlife' (Polydor)
5. Stardust 'Music Sounds Better With You (Roule)
6. Pete Heller & Terry Farley "Ultra Flavour" (A&M)
7. Morels Groove 'Lets Groove' (Strictly Rhythm)
8. Ruffneck feat Yavahn 'Everybody Wants To Be Somebody (Strictly)
9.. Johnny Corporate 'Sunday Shoutin' (4th Floor Records) *
10. Pete Heller 'Big Love'(FFRR) *
11. Together 'So Much Love To Give' (Roule)
12. Daddy's Favourite - ".I Feel Good Things For You" (Go Beat)
13. Run DMC V Jason Nevins 'Its Like That' (Profile)
14. Roger Sanchez 'Another Chance' (Defected)
15. Armand Van Helden - You Don't Know Me (FFRR)
16. Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy Hey Girl (Virgin)
17. Layo & Bushwacka - Love Story (Xl)
18. MJ Cole 'Sincere' (Talkin Loud)
CD2 - Superclubbing
1. C&C Music Factory - PRIDE (Deeper Love) (Sony)
2. D'Ream - U R The Best Thing (Sasha Mix) (Warners) *
3. Alcatraz "Give Me" (Universal)
4. Urban Soul 'Alright' (Cooltempo) *
5. Mighty Dub Kats - 'Magic Carpet Ride' (FFRR) *
6. R.A.W. 'Asuca' (Strictly Rhythm / Deconstruction)
7. Danny Tenaglia feat Celeda 'Music Is The Answer' (MCA)
8. Phonton Inc 'Generate Power' (Strictly R/poss still FFRR) *
9. Hardrive - "Deep Inside Me"
10. MK "Burning" (Area 10)
11. X Press 2 - Muzik (Boys Own)
12. Josh Winx ' Higher State Of Conciousness' (Manifesto - josh says now ovum)
13. Acperience - Harfloor (Arthouse)
14. Grace - Its Not Over Yet (Perfecto)
15. Da Hool 'Meet Her At The Love Parade' (Manifesto)
16. Kernkraft 400 - Zombie Nation (Gigilo/Ministry)
17. Subliminal Cuts 'Le Voie Le Soleil' (XL Recordings)
CD3 – Warehouse
1. Primal Scream - Come Together (Creation/Sony/BMG
2. Doug Lazy - 'Let It Roll' (Atlantic)
3..Brandon Cook - 'Sharpe As A Knife' (Club - Phonogram) *
4. Turntable Orchestra - Youre Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone (?)
5. Jomanda 'Make My Body Rock' (RCA) *
6 Dionne - Come And Get My Loving' (Hi Bias)
7. Robert Owens - I'll Be Your Friend (Perfecto)
8. La Tour 'Blue'
9. Charles B `lack of love`
10. Inner City 'Big Fun' (Virgin)
11. Todd Terry - Can You Feel It (Mercury? Ministry)
12 Lil Louis - French Kiss (FFRR)
13. Adonis - No Way Back
14. Pin Up Girls 'Take Me Away' (Soft Records)
15. LFO - LFO (Warp)
16 Talk Talk - It's My Life (EMI)
17. Where The Streets Have No Name (Davolli edit) - U2 (Island)
The release hits stores on December 5th.