Presumably she was finding time for live performance and establishing her name in jazz circles that way, but I imagine some intervention and negotiation by Williams and/or Henderson was needed to persuade the mighty Prestige label to sign the relatively unknown Rushen to a three record contract.
This is pure speculation on my part, but Patrice had not yet become the ubiquitous, in-demand session player she was soon to become, so it seems as likely a scenario as any. Since Joe Henderson had settled in San Francisco in the early 70’s and was working as a jazz educator at the time, I am presuming it was Williams who recruited Henderson to add some “draw” to this session for his former prodigy student, who I believe was in college at USC in Los Angeles at the time this was made. This record was produced by Rushen’s high-school mentor, Reggie Anderson. Barely 20 years old when it was released, she stands on the shoulders of giants here (sorry, I couldn’t help myself), with assistance from the great Joe Henderson on tenor and Leon “Ndugu” Chancler driving the drum kit. So, there she is, smiling and lovely, standing barely higher than her grand piano – Patrice Rushen on her debut album. Recording engineer – Eddie Harris, Skip ShimminĪ few months ago I posted an extended 12″ single of one of Patrice Rushen’s early 80’s jams, and promised to come back and delve into her discography a little for the benefit of folks who were unfamiliar with her rewarding body of work. all those clubs, friends, songs, and memories of the 80s.Original release 1974 – Prestige (P 10089)Īll songs composed and arranged by Patrice RushenĪcoustic and electric piano – Patrice Rushenįlute, Alto Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Hadley Caliman There you have it, the ultimate 80's megamix dance CD! Good times remembered.
This might even tie with the #1 song even though it lacked fame - it was played in every club night after night! the 8-minute Polish remix is magnificent. From Top2040, these are the Top 40 Dance Songs of the 80s:ġ - Always On My Mind by The Pet Shop Boys, the guys who brought so many songs to the purple fog dance floor from Suburbia to Domino Dancing, their version of the Willy Nelson song is probably the ultimate 80s dance track.ġ/tie - The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats, the most famous dance song from the 80s, does anyone not know this infectious beat?Ģ - Victim of Love by Erasure, who have a whole list of dance songs that powered the 80s, Oh L'Amour, Sometimes, A Little Respect.ģ - Bizarre Love Triangle by New Order, while "True Faith" is their most famous video, it's BLT high energy that got the DJ's attention week after week.Ĥ - Theme from S'Express by S'Express it's a natural, you can't resist to dance.ĥ - Let the Music Play by Shannon, who also brought "Give Me Tonight."Ħ - It's My Life by Talk Talk, played every Friday and Saturday with extra fog.ġ5 - Engola Gay by OMD Orchestral Maneuvers in the Darkġ7 - Vacation by the Go-Go's, just like Our Lips are Sealed the beat gets you every time.ġ8 - Strangelove from Depeche Mode was one of the smoothest 80's songs with a kicker basslineġ9 - When Doves Cry … Prince & the RevolutionĢ1 - Word Up by Cameo, the funniest video, the coolest beat.Ģ3 - Electric Dreams … Phil Oakley & Giorgio MorodorĢ6 - Relax ! by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Remember: Frankie Say Relax! T-shirts?Ģ7 - You Spin Me Round (Lie a Record) from Dead or AliveĢ9 - You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Bandģ0 - Don't Go by Yaz (aka Yazoo: Alison Moyet & Depeche Mode's Vince Clarke)ģ2 - It's Raining Men by the Weather Girlsģ3 - Let's Hear it for the Boy (Footloose) Deniese Williamsģ4 - Don't You Want Me by the Human Leagueģ7 - Maniac (from the Flashdance soundtrack) Michael Sembelloīonus Track: p:Machinery by Propaganda.
So many great songs came from the 80s, but we're looking here at the top dance songs - the songs that powered the dance clubs. The 80's also introduced a lot of us to the dance floor in wild clubs, with mood lights and fog machines. The 80s brought us wild hair and clothes, unique styles, MTV, zipper shirts, parachute pants, and some of the best music ever made. The ultimate 80s club dance tracks, a playlist of the best dance songs from the 80s: from ABC to Pet Shop Boys and everything in between.
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