1997
The Beta Band burst on to the music scene in 1997 with the first of their three EPs, kicking off with this tune, Dry The Rain.
The first time I heard of Asha Bhosle was when she became the subject of Cornershop’s chart-topping song Brimful Of Asha. I dare say the same is true of you.
Here is Earth, Wind & Fire’s exuberant slice of funk Happy Feelin’ sampled, sped up and retooled for the dancefloor by Groove Armada.
All Saints were the cool rivals of The Spice Girls and topped the charts for the first time with their debut single Never Ever in 1997.
The Verve had their first (and last) number one single with The Drugs Don’t Work, the second of four hit ballads from their 1997 album Urban Hymns.
Here’s one of the great one-hit wonders. And a song that would pop into my head at random points whenever I was – you guessed – Drinking In L.A.
The night The Yellow Monkey made their UK debut in front of a fervent Japanese crowd… supporting future superstars Travis.
Of the many tunes sampling Marlena Shaw’s marvellous Woman Of The Ghetto, this may be my favourite. Remember Me by Blue Boy, aka Scottish DJ Lex Blackmore, has such a chill vibe that’s perfect for summer weather. (more…)
From the last album Biggie Smalls released in his lifetime, a user guide to making money in the way he used to earn his. (more…)