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Life Sounds Better To Music ~ October 2020 is a bit of a bumper month. We start with three tracks that speak to the world we find ourselves in. Then two more for the dance floor, and two more that have touched me in different ways.

Stevie Wonder ~ “Can’t Put It In The Hands Of Fate” and “Where Is Our Love Song”

Stevie Wonder is BACK! Following his kidney transplant last year, he’s actually just released two tracks “Can’t Put It in The Hands Of Fate” featuring Rhapsody, Cordae, Chika and Busta Rhymes, and “Where Is Our Love Song” which features Gary Clark Jr. This is the first new material in four years, and he’s hinting at a new album, the first since 2005.

And here is Stevie with a little bit of “Love’s In Need Of Love Today” and a message for us all.

Fiorious ~ Follow Me (Roger Sanchez Extended Remix)

This is a new version of a 1992 track by Aly-Us. If I remember correctly it was the first track played on JFSR (Jazz Funk Soul Radio) when it launched in 2010. This version by Fiorious on Glitterbox is remixed by House Music legend Roger Sanchez who also did a remix of the original.

BTS ~ Dynamite

I’ve possibly come a bit late to this one because it entered the British chart last month and peaked at number 3. Every time the Samsung advert comes on it brightens my evening – 2020 is such a mad year!!!

BTS are a K-pop (Korean pop band) who have been doing quite well globally but wanted to do better, so they released this fabulous track from British songwriter and producer David Stewart (not The Eurythmics guy) and former UK pop star Jessica Agombar and the rest is history.

You can find an interesting article about this track by Aja Romano on the Vox website click here.

Sleepwalkrs ~ More Than Words (feat. MNEK)

Following on from the Joel Corey collaboration I posted in July (CLICK HERE) here’s another fab track featuring MNEK. When I saw the title I thought it might be a new reworking of the Extreme hit, but it isn’t, it’s a brand new track.

Crowded House ~ Whatever You Want

I’m a huge Crowded House fan, they were one of the bands I was due to see this year before everything got cancelled. Now there’s a new album to look forward to and this is the new single.

… and one for luck
Ben Rector ~ The Thanksgiving Song

I’ve been a Ben Rector fan for quite a while … I think since 2013, when I heard “Life Keeps Moving On” late one night on the Bob Harris Show when I was travelling home from a wedding. “The Thanksgiving Song” is a great song on a similar theme. CLICK HERE for an interesting article.

That’s Life Sounds Better To Music ~ October 2020, rather a strange mix of songs, but these are strange times.

Take care, stay safe and thanks for reading this ~ mug of tea raised ~ cheers! x

Life Sounds Better To Music ~ May 2020. We come to the end of another month in the year that promised so much … then took a major detour. Life has started to return to the new normal (whatever that’s going to be) and, as always, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for. New music seems to be slowing down, which I guess is inevitable under the circumstances. Here are some new and old things that have been in my ears during May.

Badly Drawn Boy ~ I’ll Do My Best

Damon Michael Gough, aka Badly Drawn Boy, is an act that I came to late. I’ve never been fortunate enough to see him play live. He’s someone I turn to when I need a musical hug. My friend Chris Haslam has been sharing his playlist over the recent months and he’s responsible for me finding this and the Baxter Dury below. Thanks Chris.

I’ll Do My Best is from the first Badly Drawn Boy album in eight years. As well as this track from the album, you can also see a fascinating short video called ‘Supersize Your Soul: The Story of Banana Skin Shoes’ if you CLICK HERE

Nathan Dawe ~ Flowers (featuring Jaykae)

A not-so-new new release, apparently from the end of last year – but new to me. Actually I think this isn’t the mix I heard but it’s the nearest I can find.

Originally a hit for Sweet Female Attitude in 2000. Apparently the song uses the same chord sequence as Erik Satie’s well know classical piece Gymnopedie 3.

If you know a softer/Glitterbox/Tropical House style mix of this UK Garage classic, PLEASE let me know.

Baxter Dury ~ I’m Not Your Dog

New to me, Baxter is the son of Ian Dury. He actually appears on the cover of his dad’s iconic ‘New Boot and Panties’ album. ‘The Night Chancers’ by Baxter Dury is the other recommendation, from my friend Chris Haslam. Another that made a big impact on my May playlist. His vocal style is so much like his Dad’s, ‘I’m Not Your Dog’ is a great example of this.

Neil Finn featuring Stevie Nicks & Christine McVie ~ Find Your Way Back Home

One of my all-time heroes released a new track at the end of the month. Mr Finn of Crowded House fame, and more recently a member of Fleetwood Mac, wrote the song for the homeless of population of Auckland in New Zealand and the Auckland City Mission which works to support them.

The song features Stevie Nicks sharing the lead vocals and Christine McVie on backing vocals.

It’s beautiful.

Prince ~ I Wanna Be Your Lover ~ Dimitri From Paris Remix

OMG! This remix is from way back, but I hadn’t heard it until it featured on a recent Glitterbox Radio podcasts. One of my favourite Prince tracks remixed by one of my favourite remixers – Dimitri From Paris. Ignore the Dimitri from Stoke tag on the video – that’s probably to reduce the possibility of it getting taken down). THIS is absolutely my favourite find of the month.

And that, dear listener, is Life Sounds Better To Music ~ May 2020. I must confess it was hard to find four tracks this month. Maybe it’s the lack of new releases or maybe it’s just me. If you have some stand out new music on your playlist, or have any thoughts about these, please get in touch – paul@thepartydj.co.uk.

You can my posts for January, February, March and April by clicking on the month – highlighted in blue. Or try typing Life Sounds Better To Music in the search window.

I wish you peace, love and music in June as I raise my mug of tea to you ~ cheers! x

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