Episode 187: Global Dance - UP! June 2024 Pride Anthems 13

Welcome to Pride Anthems volume 13. It must be June - the traditional Pride month around the world. This years Pride celebrations have come under attack, particularly in the USA from predominantly Christian conservative groups. These people don't like the idea of a section of the community carving out a living space for themselves and seem to be jealous of our innate ability to have a fabulous time while supporting each other against their prejudice. Our community is very diverse and very accepting of pretty much everyone. So in that spirit, I present to you the 2024 edition of Pride Anthems. Was there ever a more appropriately titled song than ABBA's "Dancing Queen"? The Jackers Revenge remix of it is awesome and kicks off the set. I wanted the track selection on this set to reflect empowerment and freedom of choice in life and love. These 21 songs do that I believe. Some are classic dance floor anthems such as "Touch Me", "Hot Stuff", "Believe" and "Searchin". Others have been purposefully written and recorded for the community such as "Fight On" and "Chosen Family". Included are hit songs from Whitney, Mariah, Rihanna, Taylor, and of course, Kylie. Remixes come from across the spectrum with standouts from Division 4, Moto Blanco and 7th Heaven. The wonderful Mark from Dirty Disco once again came to my rescue and generously forwarded me some advance mixes as well as a private one. I always seem to be thanking him in my comments but I truly mean it Mark. There is drive and energy in this set which is indicative of the LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride month everyone. EnjoyAnthony1/ "DANCING QUEEN" (Jackers Revenge Remix) - ABBA2/ "FIGHT ON" (Original Club Mix) - CACTUSHEAD ft. EDDY QUEENS3/ "TOUCH ME" (eSQUIRE Remix) - SAMANTHA FOX4/ "CRAZY IN LOVE" (Division 4 Remix) - BEYONCE`5/ "THIS IS WHAT YOU CAME FOR" (Barry Harris Club Mix) - RHIANNA ft. CALVIN HARRIS6/ "HOT STUFF" (Ghostbusterz Remix) - DONNA SUMMER7/ "BLEEDING LOVE" (Moto Blanco Full Vocal Club Mix) - LEONA LEWIS8/ "CHOSEN FAMILY" (Dirty Disco & Matt Consola Rainbow Remix) - SHAUNA JENSEN9/ "CALL ME MAYBE" (Almighty Club Mix) - CARLY RAE JEPSEN10/ "BELIEVE" (Dirty Disco 25th Anniversary Classic Club Rework) - CHER11/ "BAD BLOOD" (Dirty Disco Private Remix) - TAYLOR SWIFT12/ "FUNKYTOWN" (Dirty Disco Classic Club Rework) - LIPS INC.13/ "SHOW SOME LOVE" (Funky Junction & Priyon Joni Remix) - FIRST LADIES OF DISCO14/ "LIVE YOUR LIFE BE FREE" (Sagi Kariv Remix) - BELINDA CARLISLE15/ "GREATEST LOVE OF ALL" (HenriqMoraes Classic Club Mix) - WHITNEY HOUSTON16/ "AGAINST ALL ODDS" (TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW) (HenriqMoraes Club Mix) - MARIAH CAREY17/ "SEARCHIN" (7th Heaven 40th Anniversary Club Mix) - HAZELL DEAN18/ "CALL ME" (7th Heaven Club Mix) - SPAGNA19/ "I BELIEVE IN YOU" (Wayne G. vs. Club Junkies Club Mix) - KYLIE MINOGUE20/ "I WILL FLY" (Wayne G. & Porl Young Atlantis Anthem Club Mix) - THE DISKO KATZ ft. INAYA DAY21/ "WE CAN GET THERE" (Thunderpuss Club Mix) - MARY GRIFFIN