Classics 21/Dear Ibiza 15: Let's Just Dance!

This post needs no explanation. There are times when all that is needed is a classic song about dancing. Here are four essentials from way back that don't need any introduction whatsoever. If at least two of them don't force you to get up and dance around shamelessly, I'd seriously recommend getting some immediate medical help! Following the basics are three more recent updates on the theme. Sophie Ellis-Bextor's massive Ibiza hit "Murder On The Dancefloor" is a fun and addictive pop classic. Dannii Minogue's cover of "He's The Greatest Dancer" is hardly a must-have or even a worthy update, but it fits the theme and will satisfy your needs for a trashy club throwaway for at least the few minutes it's on. Supafly Vs. Fishbowl get catchy with "Let's Get Down," here in a radio edit by the just-featured Full Intention (see Mixed & Mashed 17). Also necessary is The Freaks' "Creeps (Get On The Dancefloor)," unforgettable thanks to its juicy bassline and simple call to get up and dance. Toploader's "Dancing In The Moonlight" is a big change of pace from the floorfillers, perhaps best for after the party ends. It's an uplifting song that anyone can get into despite its occasional cheese factor, and is more than a little fun to sing along to.

Classics 21:
ABBA, "Dancing Queen" [YSI] (from Gold: Greatest Hits)
David Bowie, "Let's Dance" (Single Version) [YSI] (from Best of Bowie)
Whitney Houston, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" [YSI] (from Whitney)
Madonna, "Into The Groove" [YSI] (from The Immaculate Collection)

Dear Ibiza 15:
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, "Murder On The Dancefloor" [YSI] (from Read My Lips)
Dannii Minogue, "He's The Greatest Dancer" (Fugitive Remix Edit) [YSI]
Supafly Vs. Fishbowl, "Let's Get Down" (Full Intention Radio Edit) [YSI]
The Freaks, "Creeps (Get On The Dancefloor)" (Vandalism Vocal Mix) [YSI]

Bonus:
Toploader, "Dancing In The Moonlight" [YSI]

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