SHREM'S ACADEMY OF ALL TIME BEST SINGLES

UNDERWATER LOVE - Smoke City




RELEASE DATE: 1996
UK SINGLES CHART'S PEAK POSITION: 4
KEY LYRICS: "Follow me now
To a place you only dream of
Before I came along"

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KEEP DA FLAVA OF DA OLDSKOOL: VIBE - Zhané

Remember Jean Norris and Renee Neufville a.k.a. Zhané? Top 1990's R'N'B act in my books. 6 amazing singles released from their Motown debut PRONOUNCED JAH-NAY. Off all of them this one is by far my most beloved one... Hey Mister Dj play that groove thang! Ah memories...

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SHREM'S GUILTIEST OF PLEASURES... SPECIAL EUROVISION EDITION

Top 20 most favourite Eurovision Song Contest moments in my very subjective opinion ;-)

20. "RAPSODIA" - Mia Martini ITALY 1992 VIDEO

19. "FOR REAL" - Athena TURKEY 2004 VIDEO

18. "ZBUDI SE" - Tanja Ribič SLOVENIA 1997 VIDEO

17. "ALLE MINE TANKER" - Silje Vige NORWAY 1993 VIDEO

16. "C'EST LE DERNIER QUI A PARLE QUI A RAISON" - Amina FRANCE 1991 VIDEO

15. "VIVA CANTANDO" - Salomé SPAIN 1969 VIDEO

14. "LANE MOJE" - Zeljko Joksimovic SERBIA & MONTENEGRO 2004 VIDEO

13. "SENHORA DO MAR" - Vânia Fernandes PORTUGAL 2008 VIDEO

12. "SAMA" - Justyna Steczkowska POLAND 1995 VIDEO

11. "JAN JAN" - Inga & Anush ARMENIA 2009 VIDEO

10. "WATERLOO" - Abba

SWEDEN 1974, 1st Place (24 points) VIDEO

09. "RENDEZ-VOUS" - Pas De Deux

BELGIUM 1983, 18th Place (13 points) VIDEO

08. "CONGRATULATIONS" - Silvia Night

ICELAND 2006, didn't make it to The Final VIDEO

07. "DIVA" - Dana International

ISRAEL 1998, 1st Place (172 points) VIDEO

06. "DIVINE" - Sébastien Tellier VIDEO

FRANCE 2008, 19th Place (47 points)

05. "POUPEE DE CIRE, POUPEE DE SON" - France Gall

LUXEMBOURG 1965, 1st Place (32 points)



04. "RANDAJAD" - Urban Symphony

ESTONIA 2009, 6th Place (129 points)



03. "BANA BANA" - Pan

TURKEY 1989, 21st Place (5 points)



02. "QUIEN MANEJA MI BARCA" - Remedios Amaya

SPAIN 1983, 19th Place (0 points)



01. "MINN HINSTI DANS" - Páll Óskar

ICELAND 1997, 20th Place (18 points) VIDEO

Keeping my fingers crossed 4 Serbia, Romania, Iceland and Armenia 2morrow!

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CHOON OF THE DAY: FOOLIN' AROUND - Showgirls

Fantastic week 4 new releases. Here's a jolly little number from "Vodka-Pom" sipping Parisian Showgirls. Their charming new EP comes with remixes by Hypnolove James Curd and Burgalat. C'est délicieux!

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SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS...

POP THE GLOCK - Uffie





Unquestionable underground anthem, a number one single that never was and simply one of the most memorable tracks of thepast few years. Uffie's about 2 release her debut album co-produced by Mirwais among others. I am super-excited about it!

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CHOONS OF THE DAY: SEVEN (MARTYN'S SEVENTH MIX) & IF I HAD A HEART (FAMILJEN REMIX) - Fever Ray

As Fever Ray's unbelievable debut album was released while I was enjoying my trip around the world I am only discovering its genius now. "FEVER RAY" deluxe edition with all the videos was one of the best purchases I made this year, I have also started going through all their singles cherry-picking the most attractive remixes and here's two I particularly like, the first one by this Dutch dubstep project I am not really familiar with and the second one beautifully remade by Sweden's hottest act out there Familjen. Roll on September and FEVER RAY live @ Electric Picnic here in Ireland.

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SHREM'S FUTURE ANTHEMS: WE'RE READY WHEN YOU ARE (DJ MEHDI REMIX) - The Krays Feat. Ebony Bones!

This is going 2 b my soundtrack 2 this summer. Crème de la Crème of young talents. Collaboration between up and coming djs YUKSEK and BRODINSKI, Ebony Bones! - "THE purest cure for boredom" as described by Lady Miss Kier herself, all in a juicy house remix provided by Paris' finest Dj Mehdi. B-L-I-S-S!

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SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: DANCING ON MY OWN - Robyn

Robyn's phenomenal new single taken from her BODY TALK triptych coming up in three musical installments. She still remains the only one act around 2 save Pop Music. SWEDES DO IT BETTER!

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SHREM'S ESSENTIAL GUIDE 2 GUS GUS

Two aspects of music I adore most of all bar listening is collecting and making lists so I thought I'd introduce a super-nerdy new thread where I will b sharing my collections of my favourite artists as well as preparing the top 30 cherry-picked most beloved tracks from each of their catalogues... The first episode I have decided 2 dedicate 2 GUS GUS one of my all time favourite acts. Does that sound like fun? Any other geeks around 2 appreciate it? Come on join the game if u please:-)



Do you still have last night in your body?



30. YOU MAKE ME FEEL - B-side off NEED IN ME 12"
29. COLD BREATH '79 - check out also the Crystallised version included on their debut EP
28. MONUMENT - Depeche Mode cover
27. TAKE ME BABY- incredible remake of Jimi Tenor's underground classic wit the Finnish maestro himself on vocals
26. YOUR MOVES ARE MINE
25. GUN (SCHIZOID - MAN REMIX) - taken from the POLYESTERDAY single
24. IS JESUS YOUR PAL?
23. VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE
22. BELIEVE
21. SUPERHUMAN



20. STARLOVERS
19. LADYSHAVE (ROY'S LADY SOUL MIX)
18. HATEFUL - brilliant new video by The Weird Girls Project



17. DOMINIQUE
16. POLYESTERDAY
15. BELIEVE (16B REMIX) - so many versions of their anthemic single floating around here's one of my most favourite ones
14. DESIRE
13. LUST - this one will put u in trance
12. ACID MILK
11. MOSS - club rendition of Daníel Ágúst's epic song... The one that always gives me goosebumps...



10. PURPLE
09. THIN ICE
08. BELIEVE (LFO REMIX)
07. DAVID
06. OH - intro 2 POLYDISTORTION available in a full AMAZING version on one of the BELIEVE singles
05. CALL OF THE WILD - I wonder will Gus Gus make this a triptych of Jimi Tenor covers...
04. HOLD YOU - with Iceland's number one pop star - Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson
03. NEED IN ME - the very original mix released on a 12" single before FOREVER was released
02. REMEMBERANCE
01. ADD THIS SONG



OFFICIAL SITE
MYSPACE
WIKIPEDIA

If you love Gus Gus as much as me you should scroll up 2 the top of the page and vote 4 ADD THIS SONG in my best-of-the-noughties poll:-)

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SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS...

LIVING MY LIFE by Grace Jones





Miss Grace Jones the quintessence of artistry in music. From one of her most accomplished 7'' singles... Iconic!

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SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: ALIVE - Goldfrapp

2nd single from Goldfapp's HEAD FIRST. Not my favourite choice 4 the next single (I WANNA LIFE!!!!!) the video however is rather brilliant. And so the season 4 vampire motives continues...

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CHOON OF THE DAY: IF YOU WANT MY LOVE - Intelligent Manners

Fresh slice of St. Petersburg drum'n'bass scene. Jazzy, oldskool & мелодичный.

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CHOON OF THE DAY: HUNGRY FOR THE POWER - Azari & III

Azari & III give me hope "the real-deal" House Music is not dead yet... The sound of Toronto underground dance scene. Dark and androgynous. Very sleek production too...

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GET IN2 THE RARE GROOVES: TAKE YOUR TIME - S.O.S. Band

Real soul classic from the unforgettable Soul Train sessions... Goosebumps every single time... Such a massive choon!

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SHREM'S LATE MONDAY NIGHT SESSIONS ON TUESDAY INSTEAD...

THE RING by Jamie Lidell





The epitamy of modern era funk. Jamie Lidell's brand new album COMPASS is out NOW!

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CHOON OF THE DAY: JOURNAL OF ARDENCY - Class Actress

Was going 2 drop some The Bird & The Bee this afternoon. Here's Class Actress instead. Not only 4 all those of u who would love Feist 2 collaborate with Glass Candy... Stunning video and a pretty song too. Here's a link 2 the artist's MYSPACE

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SHREM'S FUTURE ANTHEMS: MITT BÄSTA - Familjen

New entry at number 1 on my chart 2day. Thanx 2 a very juicy cd mix from certain Mr Czarnecki (gracias amigo!). I'm in awe, one of the strongest track I heard all year so far... Kudos go 2 Stockholm this time. Fabulous!

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CHOON OF THE DAY: I WANT TO SHOUT OUT - Dj Vadim Feat. Sabirajade

Couldn't think of any other tune 2 begin the new week. Monsieur Vadim always groovy...

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CHOON OF THE DAY: NIBIRU - Chateau Marmont

Let me take u on a journey...

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SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS...

BROKEN HOMES by Tricky Feat. PJ Harvey





Duets like this are extremely rare. Vocal pas de deux between two ridiculously talented, creative and sensual artists. It is an utter masterpiece.

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CHOON OF THE DAY: WHY DOES THE WIND - Tracey Thorn

Tracey Thorn is the owner of one of this planet's most refined and exquisite voices. I was very impatiently waiting 4 her brand new solo LP which is just around the corner now. Check out this precious track produced by Underworld's Ewan Pearson. It is a beauty.

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SHREMS' WORLDLY DELIGHTS

Very convincing cover of France Galle's classic. It really was released in 2004!!!



ARTIST: Fabienne Delsol
TITLE: "Laisse Tomber Les Filles"
RELEASE DATE: 2004
COUNTRY: FRANCE

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CHOON OF THE DAY: WEAK+END - Candy Bear Stupid!

My newest song addiction... Tacky, colourful & ridiculous! All the way from Japan. Check out this year's winners for the silliest band name and their super-electrifying MYSPACE. Pink high heels, lollipops and disco house.

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SHREM'S LATE MONDAY NIGHT SESSIONS...

BLUE STEEL by Bo'tox Feat. Anna Jean



Kooky little number I have discovered this evening catching up on Annie's favourite tracks of the past month on her myspace BLOG. Strangely haunting and very fresh indeed. The video blew me away...

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GET IN2 THE RARE GROOVES: I'LL BE GOOD - Rene & Angela

One of those timeless 80's soul classic tracks...

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CHOON OF THE DAY: APPETITE - Chin Chin

Sweet sunday laziness under the sun parasol...

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SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME - Beyoncé

So here it is, yet another sensational Beyoncé video. She should ditch those cheesy boring ballads 4ever and stick 2 upbeat stuff which she does exquisitely. This song was co-written by her talented sister Solange.

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SHREM'S ACADEMY OF ALL TIME BEST SINGLES

SHOWING OUT (GET FRESH AT THE WEEKEND) - Mel & Kim



RELEASE DATE: 1986
POSITION ON MY TOP 200 ALL TIME FAVOURITE CHART: 89
UK SINGLES CHART'S PEAK POSITION: 3
KEY LYRICS: "Get Fresh at the Weekend"

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CHOON OF THE DAY: BACK TO ME - Dapayk Solo Feat. Camara & John Hester

Totally admire his style as well as this super-delicious mish-mash of jazz, house 'n' beats... Smokin' vocals too. Cheers Piotruszeczki 4 the tip. Already scoring high positions on my charts this week. I predict top 5 at the end of this month... Time will tell but in the mean time LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT x

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SHREM'S GUILTIEST OF PLEASURES... VOL.7

SHINE UP by Doris D. & The Pins



It is a completely different level of tackiness even in comparison 2 my previous posts in this thread but hey that's what I shamelessly adore as well. I'll bring you kitsch like u've never experienced it before ha ha ha... How about this little number then? Well I suppose the artwork of its 1980 7" single says it all doesn't it? ♥

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SHREM'S FUTURE ANTHEMS: SOLDIERS - Mademoiselle Caro & Franck Garcia

Balearic Heaven mellowness from Ben Watt's mine of House Music delicatessen - Buzzin' Fly. No video yet disappointingly...

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