Let the Music (Lift You Up)
"Let the Music (Lift You Up)" | ||||
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Single by Loveland featuring Rachel McFarlane | ||||
from the album The Wonder of Love | ||||
Released | 1994 | |||
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Length | 3:29 | |||
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Producer(s) | Loveland | |||
Loveland featuring Rachel McFarlane singles chronology | ||||
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"Let the Music (Lift You Up)" on YouTube |
"Let the Music (Lift You Up)" is a 1994 song by British house music group Loveland featuring singer Rachel McFarlane, released as their debut single. It is a cover of a song by American singer Darlene Lewis and some of the single releases featured both versions. The Loveland version peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, number-one on the UK Dance Singles Chart and won the Best Dance Record of the Year award at the Silver Clef Award.[1] In 1995, it was included on the band's only album, The Wonder of Love.
Critical reception[]
Larry Flick from American magazine Billboard wrote, "Virtually flawless disco/house number is poised to glide from atop U.K. dance charts onto stateside dancefloors within seconds. Track pumps a heavy beat, which is tied in flowing ribbons of strings and horns. Rachel McFarlane provides a bright flash of diva belting, proving her moxie by holding her own against a busy, effect-filled arrangement. Rhythm/crossover radio tastemakers are advised to open their minds and ears."[2] Andy Beevers from Music Week deemed it a "huge house track from Manchester".[3] He added, "The Full On Vocal Mix, with its pounding pianos and hackneyed lyrics, is undeniably old-fashioned and is about as cheesy as a lorryload of Wotsits. But it comes with a guarantee to create absolute mayhem on all but the most elite of dancefloors."[4] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update said that the Loveland cover version of the Darlene Lewis song is "much more exciting".[5]
Track listing[]
- 12", Europe (1994)
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Full On Vocal Radio Edit)
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Full On Vocal Extended Mix)
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Bottom Dollar Big Room Dub)
- "Lovelands Theme"
- CD single, France (1994)
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Full On Vocal Radio Edit) — 3:29
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Big Room Dub) — 5:40
- CD maxi, US (1994)
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Full On Vocal Mix) — 6:14
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Bottom Dollar Remix) — 5:34
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Publicly Executed Dub) — 6:32
- "Let the Music (Lift You Up)" (Big Room Dub) — 5:40
- "Loveland's Theme" — 4:13
Charts[]
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] | 55 |
Scotland (OCC)[7] | 21 |
UK Singles (OCC) | 16 |
UK Dance Singles (Music Week)[8] | 1 |
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[9] | 1 |
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard) | 19 |
References[]
- ^ "Dance music meets classical at intu Trafford Centre's spectacular Christmas lights switch-on". ilovemanchester.com. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ Flick, Larry (2 July 1994). "Single Reviews: New & Noteworthy" (PDF). Billboard. p. 84. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ Beevers, Andy (2 April 1994). "Market Preview: Dance - Single of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. p. 13. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ Beevers, Andy (5 March 1994). "Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ Hamilton, James (19 March 1994). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. 30 April 1994. p. 14. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 03 April 1994 - 16 April 1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 16 April 1994. p. 28. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 12 March 1994. p. 4. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
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