Turn the Beat Around
Turn The Beat Around is a specialist music show playing disco, soul and funk primarily from the classic 70s and 80s era as well as the 60s and 90s. Our disco tunes are mixed with song facts, chart statistics and historical information. NOTE: Due to music licencing requirements this podcast is unavailable outside of Australia.
Episodes
TTBA Replay 30OCT2026 Pt. 1
SUMMER SERIES
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordi
TTBA Replay 30OCT2026 Pt. 2
SUMMER SERIES
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordi
TTBA Replay 30OCT2026 Pt. 3
SUMMER SERIES
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordi
TTBA Replay 23OCT2026 Pt. 1
TRUE COLORS 40th ANNIVERSARY
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Cyndi Lauper’s landmark album True Colors with a track-by-track listening party, uncovering the stories, collaborators, inspirations and emotions behind all ten songs. From chart hits like “True Colors” and “Change of Heart” to deeply personal album hi
TTBA Replay 23OCT2026 Pt. 2
D IS FOR DANNII
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the birthday of Australian pop royalty Dannii Minogue, with a non-stop disco featuring 18 of her biggest dancefloor classics. From her early chart hits through to her reign as a global club queen, the show showcased the music and enduring influence that has made Dannii one of Australia’s most successful and beloved pop e
TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 1
BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY 2 cont.
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive back Beyond The Hit Factory for Part 2 — celebrating the brilliant SAW, Harding & Curnow and Pete Hammond productions that never made the charts but absolutely deserved to. From underground club favourites to overlooked 12‑inch mixes, we spotlight the deep cuts, abandoned projects and hidden gems that reveal just h
TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 2
THE ORIGINALS III
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we traced the hits you know back to the originals you’ve rarely heard — spotlighting cover versions that eclipsed their first incarnations on the charts. Across a journey from the 00s to the 70s, we uncovered the forgotten recordings, the reinventions that became definitive, and the stories behind how some songs found fame the second time
TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 1
BREAKIN’… THE BEST OF
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we rewind to the breakdancing movie boom of the mid-1980s and celebrate the unforgettable music that powered the craze. From Beat Street and Breakdance to Electric Boogaloo and Body Rock, we explore the soundtrack hits, cult classics and hidden gems that leapt from the screen onto dancefloors around the world. Along the way
TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 2
THE ONLY WAY IS YAZZ
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrate the extraordinary career of Yazz, from her breakthrough with Doctorin’ The House and the global smash The Only Way Is Up to her evolution through soul, and reggae. We explore how a former model and England volleyball player became one of the defining voices of the late-’80s house music explosion, helping bring d
TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 3
DISCO
DEVIL’S GUN C.J. & Co.
YOU KEEP ME DANCING Samantha Sang
LET ME TAKE YOU DANCING Bryan Adams
SESAME STREET THEME Gladys Knight & The Pips
YOUR LOVE STILL BRINGS ME TO MY KNEES The Duncans
BOURGIE BOURGIE John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
YES SIR, I CAN BOOGIE Baccara
MIDAS TOUCH Midnight Star
LOVE COME DOWN Evelyn “Champagne” King
ALL MY LOVE L.A.X
LET’S
TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 1
DISCO
I’M YOUR BOOGIE MAN KC & The Sunshine Band 1976
CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SE SI BON Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band 1976
LOCOMOTION Ritz 1979
LOVE AT FIRST NIGHT Kim Hart 1979
LET’S GO ‘ROUND AGAIN Average White Band 1980
WITHOUT YOU I CRY Candi Staton 1981
HOLDING BACK Jackie Moore 1983
DON’T MAKE ME WAIT Peech Boys 1982
NIGHT RIDER Venus Dodson 1979
MAINLINE Black
TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 2
KYLIE MINOGUE AT THE ‘G COUNTDOWN
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated Kylie Minogue’s triumphant return to her home city on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Across two hours, we spun a non‑stop marathon of Kylie favourites, classics and dance‑floor anthems — all delivered back‑to‑back to keep you dancing wherever you’re listening. From early hits to stadium‑ready bangers,
TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 3
KYLIE MINOGUE AT THE ‘G COUNTDOWN cont.
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated Kylie Minogue’s triumphant return to her home city on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Across two hours, we spun a non‑stop marathon of Kylie favourites, classics and dance‑floor anthems — all delivered back‑to‑back to keep you dancing wherever you’re listening. From early hits to stadium‑ready bang
TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 1
BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive Beyond The Hit Factory to uncover the overlooked gems from the PWL era — the deep cuts and remixes that didn’t always make the charts but absolutely shaped the sound. With a spotlight on Harding & Curnow, Pete Hammond and the unmistakable SAW touch, this episode celebrates the producers and productions that kept the
TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 2
BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY cont.
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we continue our deep dive Beyond The Hit Factory to uncover the overlooked gems from the PWL era — the deep cuts, remixes and tracks that never made the charts. With a spotlight on Harding & Curnow, Pete Hammond and the unmistakable SAW touch, this episode celebrates the producers and productions that kept the Hit Factory’s
TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 3
MILEY BASS PERSUADES TRK X TRK LISTENING PARTY
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we unravel Bass Persuades, the brand‑new Miley Cyrus LP, track‑by‑track. Across the hour, we dive into her bold new sonic world, unpacking the album’s darker club textures and standout collaborations. It’s an intimate celebration of her most adventurous record yet — with a few Miley classics added for good meas
TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 1
DISCO
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we lay down the foundations of disco with an hour of ’70s and early‑’80s floor‑fillers. From The O’Jays and Alicia Bridges to Chic, Thelma Houston and Andy Gibb, it’s a classic mix of anthems, deep cuts and dancefloor magic.
LOVE TRAIN The O’Jays 1972
I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE (DISCO ‘ROUND) Alicia Bridges 1978
OLD ENOUGH Skatt Brothers 1979
M
TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 2
DAVE LEE – REMIXOLOGY WEEK 2
In the final instalment of our Dave Lee Remixology special, we dive further into the aliases, remixes and productions that shaped his 35‑year legacy — from Joey Negro classics to Jakatta and Raven Maize gems. We trace the sound that bridged disco, soul, funk and house for generations of clubbers, celebrating a producer whose passion for disco never faded.
FASCIN
TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 3
DIRTY ROGUE TRADERS DISCO
This episode of Turn The Beat Around celebrates 24 years of Rogue Traders with a club‑centric dive into their dancefloor‑shaping legacy — from early house roots to their electro‑house dominance of the ’00s. We spotlight James Ash’s creative vision, the group’s evolution across two decades, and the powerhouse vocals of Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Plus, we turn up the brand‑n
TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 1
D.I.S.C.O
PANIC French Kiss 1979
YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING The Real Thing 1976
HEAVEN MUST HAVE SENT YOU Bonnie Pointer 1979
TRAGEDY Bee Gees 1979
PROMISES Barbra Streisand 1980
LET’S ALL CHANT Michael Zager Band 1977
IN THE BUSH Musique 1978
LOVE IS YOU Carol Williams 1977
EVENING OF LOVE The Main Ingredient & Cuba Gooding 1981
(KNOCK OUT) LET’S GO ANOTHER ROUND Inner Life 1981
BL
TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 2
DAVE LEE – REMIXOLOGY WEEK 1
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we trace the foundations of Dave Lee’s 35‑year legacy — from the early Joey Negro era to the disco‑rich productions that bridged soul, funk and house. We explore the aliases, club classics and remixes that defined his sound and cemented him as one of dance music’s most influential craftsmen.
SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND Ben
TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 3
MOONLIGHT SOUL
I WILL SURVIVE Chantay Savage 1996
I COULD NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF YOUR MAN Jordan Knight 1999
NEVER KNEW LOVE LIKE THIS Alexander O’Neal & Cherrelle 1987
DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garrett 1984
YOU’RE MAKIN’ ME HIGH Toni Braxton 1996
TELL ME Groove Theory 1995
SHAKE YOU DOWN Gregory Abbot 1986
NIGHTSHIFT Commodores 1985
THAT̵
TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 1
LOVE DOLLY
9 to 5 1998
Butch le Butch Remix
BABY I’M BURNING 1979
Disco Version
HIGHER & HIGHER (YOUR LOVE HAS LIFTED ME) 1977
DRIVE ME CRAZY 2008
BLUE SMOKE 2014
LOVE IS LIKE A BUTTERFLY 1974
THE BARGAIN STORE 1975
POTENTIAL NEW BOYFRIEND 1983
Extended
REAL LOVE 1985
with Kenny Rogers
HERE YOU COME AGAIN 1977
TENNESSEE HOMESICK BLUES 1984
SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME 1984
with The Jor
TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 2
LOVE DOLLY cont.
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS / WE WILL ROCK YOU 2023
JOLENE 2015
Todd Terje Remix
PEACE TRAIN 1996
with Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Junior’s Arena 7″)
TWO DOORS DOWN 1977
HEARTBREAKER 1979
I KNOW YOU BY HEART 1987
with Smokey Robinson
WILDFLOWERS 1987
with Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU 1982
Soundtrack Version – Taken from The Best Little Whoreh
TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 3
AFTERHOURS DISCO HOEDOWN
LET YOUR LOVE FLOW Bellamy Brothers 1976
BABY MAKES HER BLUE JEANS TALK Dr. Hook 1982
QUEEN OF HEARTS Juice Newton 1981
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY The Mavericks 1998
WHOSE BED HAVE YOUR BOOTS BEEN UNDER Shania Twain 1995
WAY OUT WEST James Blundell & James Reyne 1992
ON THE RADIO Emmylou Harris 1983
I LOVE A RAINY NIGHT Eddie Rabbit 1980
THE WAY YOU LOVE ME Faith Hill 2000
TTBA Replay 21AUG2026 Pt. 3
STYLIN’
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we celebrate one of the most distinctive dance genres born in 1980s America: Freestyle — an electronic, Latin‑infused, synth‑driven sound that emerged from the club scenes of New York, Philadelphia and Miami. The genre took shape in the early 1980s, blending post‑disco, electro and hip‑hop influences, with Shannon’s Let the Music Play (1983) w
TTBA Replay 21AUG2026 Pt. 4
STYLIN’ cont.
LOST IN EMOTION Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam 1987
LET THE MUSIC PLAY Shannon 1983
IT’S NOT TOO LATE Sequal 1985
BREAKFAST IN BED Brenda K. Starr 1987
FOR TONIGHT Nancy Martinez 1986
GIVE YOU ALL MY LOVE Stacey Q 1989
SINCERELY YOURS Sweet Sensation 1988
TELL IT TO MY HEART Taylor Dayne 1988
SHOW ME Cover Girls 1987
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TTBA Replay 21AUG2026 Pt. 2
TTBA 13th BIRTHDAY cont.
I SPECIALIZE IN LOVE Sharon Brown 1981
SINGLE HANDED Haywoode 1983
LOVE IS GONNA BE ON YOUR SIDE Firefly 1981
LOTS OF LOVE Brothers Macklovitch & DRAMA 2026
SUNSHINE (I CAN FLY) Louie Vega & Elements of Life 2026
Kiko Navarro Remix
LOVE GOES UP AND DOWN NYNE & KC and the Sunshine Band 2026
LOVE DON’T DANCE HERE ANYMORE Tiga 2026
Extended Mix
DON’T
TTBA Replay 21AUG2026 Pt. 1
TTBA 13th BIRTHDAY
TTBA first aired on JOY 94.9 back on Friday 5 July 2013, with Whitney Houston’s Love Will Save the Day opening that very first broadcast. In this episode we celebrate the show’s 13th anniversary — a month late, but with a proper celebration — with a 90‑minute joyride across 45 years of dance music. From Kylie, Madonna and the Pet Shop Boys to Grace Jones and Basement Jaxx, the a
TTBA Replay 14AUG2026 Pt. 1
1986… JUST FOR KICKS – THE TTBA DELUXE EDITION
Forty years after 1986… Just For Kicks topped the Australian charts, TTBA rebuilds the iconic compilation from scratch. This episode features a full track‑by‑track replay, a brand‑new running order, and the six Megamix‑only tracks missing from the original LP. The definitive anniversary edition of a No. 1 classic.
TOUCH ME (I WANT YOUR BODY) Sa
TTBA Replay 14AUG2026 Pt. 2
1986… JUST FOR KICKS – THE TTBA DELUXE EDITION
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrate forty years since the release of one the biggest compilation albums of the 1980s: 1986… Just For Kicks. Originally issued on 11 August 1986, the LP stormed the ARIA Albums Charts and spent a full month at No. 1, becoming the soundtrack of Spring ’86 across Australia.
To mark the anniver
TTBA Replay 14AUG2026 Pt. 3
MADONNA vs. PETER RAUHOFER
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we present the third instalment of our Peter Rauhofer / Club 69 trilogy — a special celebration of Madonna as she marks her 68th birthday. This hour dives into Rauhofer’s darker, tribal, underground remix style as he reimagined her catalogue from Ray of Light through to Hard Candy, transforming her late‑90s and 2000s hits into cl
TTBA Replay 7AUG2026 Pt. 1
ULTRA NATÉ (THE FEELING)
HAPPY FEELING with Russell Small & DNO P 2022
DESIRE 2000
PARTY GIRL (TURN ME LOOSE) 1995
(AI’s Original Vocal Mix)
IT’S OVER NOW 1989
FREE 1997
(Mood II Swing Remix)
NEW KIND OF MEDICINE 1998
HOW LONG 1994
GET IT UP (THE FEELING) 2001
(Full Intention Remix)
IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND Stars on 54 1998
LOVE’S THE ONLY DRUG 2006
AUTOMATIC 2007
FOUND A C
TTBA Replay 7AUG2026 Pt. 2
DISCO MIXED TAPE
STARCRUISIN’ Gregg Diamond 1978
STAYIN’ ALIVE Bee Gees 1977
DANCE YOURSELF DIZZY Liquid Gold 1980
DANCE Paradise Express 1978
THE ONLY WAY IS UP Otis Clay 1982
GIRL CRAZY Hot Chocolate 1982
YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME Phyllis Hyman 1979
NIGHTS (FEEL LIKE GETTIN’ DOWN) Billy Ocean 1981
I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME) Aretha Franklin & George Michael 1987
I’
TTBA Replay 7AUG2026 Pt. 3
DISCO MIXED TAPE
MAKE LOVE TO ME Kelly Marie 1978
I CAN’T FORGET YOU Joey Travolta 1979
WHAT CHA GONNA DO WITH MY LOVIN’ Stephanie Mills 1979
NIGHTS ON BROADWAY Candi Staton 1977
EVERYBODY DANCE Chic 1977
ELECTRIC AVENUE Eddy Grant 1982
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY Deniece Williams 1984
YOU ARE IN MY SYSTEM The System 1982
BODY ROCK Maria Vidal 1984
I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER Prince 197
TTBA Replay 31JUL2026 Pt. 1
Pnau AHHCade
This episode of Turn The Beat Around is dedicated to AHHCade, the brand‑new album from Pnau. Robbie guides you through the record track by track, unpacking the duo’s history and their ongoing reinvention of electronic pop. The show spotlights the global collaborators who shaped the album’s sound all bookended with a few Pnau classics.
FOLLOW ME 2001
NIRVANA feat. EARTHGANG & sad
TTBA Replay 31JUL2026 Pt. 2
FUNKY DRUMMER
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we unpack the story behind one of the most influential recordings in modern music: James Brown’s Funky Drummer. Recorded in 1969 and released in 1970, the track features Clyde Stubblefield’s legendary 20‑second improvised drum break — a groove that went on to be sampled in more than 2,000 songs across hip‑hop, pop, rock, dance, and electronic
TTBA Replay 31JUL2026 Pt. 3
FUNKY DRUMMER cont.
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we continue to unpack the story behind one of the most influential recordings in modern music: James Brown’s Funky Drummer. Recorded in 1969 and released in 1970, the track features Clyde Stubblefield’s legendary 20‑second improvised drum break — a groove that went on to be sampled in more than 2,000 songs across hip‑hop, pop, rock, dan
TTBA Replay 24JUL2026 Pt. 1
A DIVA, A PIANO, A HOUSE TRACK – Pt. 1
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive into the golden age of 90s piano house — a decade when soaring vocals and bright piano riffs shaped the sound of the clubs. Across the hour, we revisit the anthems that lit up queer nightlife, the producers who pushed house music into the mainstream, and the stories behind classics like “Finally,” “Everyb
TTBA Replay 24JUL2026 Pt. 2
A DIVA, A PIANO, A HOUSE TRACK – Pt. 2
In the second part of our 90s piano‑house celebration, we continue our tribute to the divas who powered the genre — the women whose vocals, emotion and sheer presence turned bright piano riffs into dance‑floor anthems.
This episode moves into the more soulful, emotional side of the genre, revisiting Sabrina Johnston’s powerful “Peace (In the Valley),”
TTBA Replay 24JUL2026 Pt. 3
DISCO MIXED TAPE
This episode of TTBA is a classic disco mixtape, sliding from Taka Boom’s ‘Night Dancing’ and the Gibson Brothers into G.Q’s ‘Disco Nights’. The hour moves through cuts from the NYC Peech Boys, ABBA and Canadian duo The Raes, before ending on a high with Freeez and Whitney Houston.
NIGHT DANCING Taka Boom 1979
QUE SERA MI VIDA Gibson Brothers 1979
DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK) G.Q 19
TTBA Replay 24JUL2026 Pt. 4
DISCO MIXED TAPE cont.
This episode of TTBA is a classic disco mixtape, sliding from Taka Boom’s ‘Night Dancing’ and the Gibson Brothers into G.Q’s ‘Disco Nights’. The hour moves through cuts from the NYC Peech Boys, ABBA and Canadian duo The Raes, before ending on a high with Freeez and Whitney Houston.
SINGING IN THE 80s The Monitors 1980
COMPUTER GAMES Mi-Sex 1979
DON’T YOU WANT ME Human
TTBA Replay 17JUL2026 Pt. 1
DISCO CHARCUTERIE
This episode of TTBA is a classic mixtape of disco, funk and soul, moving from The Three Degrees and Donna Summer through Crown Heights Affair and Ellie Warren. The Queen of Soul lifts the centre of the hour, with Level 42, The Whispers and Hi‑Gloss keeping the groove steady. A straight‑up celebration of rhythm from the late‑70s into the 80s.
RED LIGHT The Three Degrees 1979
LO
TTBA Replay 17JUL2026 Pt. 2
FRANCE JOLI
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive into the extraordinary rise of France Joli — the French‑Canadian prodigy who became a disco legend at just sixteen. From her early days performing across Montreal to the night that changed everything on Fire Island, we trace the story behind Come To Me, the song that crowned her a queer‑club icon overnight. It’s a celebration of
TTBA Replay 17JUL2026 Pt. 3
69 RAUHOFER STYLE PT.2
Last month we kicked off our three‑part Peter Rauhofer / Club 69 special by tracing his journey from Vienna’s underground clubs to the New York dance floors he would ultimately command — The Roxy, WORK!, and the pop‑diva remixes that cemented his place in queer nightlife. In this second episode, we go deeper into the sound, the scene and the creative force that made Rauhofer
TTBA Replay 17JUL2026 Pt. 4
LOCOMOTION – 39th ANNIVERSARY
In this episode, we rewind to the moment Kylie Minogue’s recording career truly began — a charity gig, a chance encounter, and a demo that changed everything. We trace the rise of Locomotion from an off‑the‑cuff performance to a decade‑defining No. 1, and peek into the two Melbourne‑made B‑sides that quietly shaped her earliest sound. It’s the story of how a Nei
TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 2
PRETTY IN PINK – 40 YEARS LATER
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we celebrate one of the most beloved teen films — and one of the most influential alt‑pop soundtracks — of the 1980s: Pretty in Pink (1986). John Hughes’ suburban‑romance classic starred Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Jon Cryer and James Spader, but it was the music that turned the film into a generational touchstone.
TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 3
BONNIE TYLER
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we celebrate the life and legacy of Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh powerhouse whose unmistakable rasp shaped some of the most enduring anthems in pop and rock. Following news of her passing this week, we dedicated the final hour of the program to her greatest moments — the classics that defined her career and the songs that became part of our own stori
TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 1
THE BEATMASTERS – WHO’S IN THE ACID HOUSE
This episode of Turn The Beat Around paid tribute to one of the most inventive production teams to emerge from late‑80s London: The Beatmasters. Across the hour, we explored how Manda Glanfield, Paul Carter and Richard Walmsley stepped out of the commercial jingle world and helped shape the sound of early British house and hip‑house.
The specia
TTBA Replay 3JUL2026 Pt. 1
MADONNA CONFESSIONS DOUBLE FEATURE
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrate the worldwide release of Madonna’s Confessions II — the long‑awaited sequel to one of the biggest successes of her career. We spotlight a selection of tracks from the brand‑new album while revisiting iconic moments from the original 2005 Confessions on a Dance Floor. It’s a journey across two eras, one legacy,
TTBA Replay 3JUL2026 Pt. 2
DISCO BOYZ OF THE 70s
This episode dives into the disco boys of the 70s — the pioneers who lit up the dancefloor and the pop heavyweights who couldn’t resist the groove. From Rod Stewart and John Mellencamp to Michael Jackson, Dan Hartman and the Bee Gees, it’s a celebration of the men who shaped disco’s swagger and its crossover magic.
MIAMI John Mellencamp 1979
DA YA THINK I’M SEXY Rod St
TTBA Replay 26JUN2026 Pt. 1
TTBA
This episode is a classic TTBA mixtape of disco, funk and soul, blending the cosmic force of Parliament, the dance‑floor sparkle of Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King and the smooth soul of Gladys Knight & The Pips. A feel‑good journey through the 70s and 80s, lifted straight from the heart of the era.
FLASHLIGHT Parliament 1979
YOU SEXY THING Hot Chocolate 1975
PINK CADILLAC Natalie Cole 1988
TALK
TTBA Replay 26JUN2026 Pt. 2
69 RAUHOFER STYLE – PT. 1
In Part 1 of our three‑episode Peter Rauhofer / Club 69 special, we trace the rise of the Austrian‑born, New York‑made DJ who reshaped queer nightlife. From his early days in Vienna to the explosive impact of The Roxy and WORK!, this episode explores how Rauhofer forged the dark, tribal, emotional sound that would define a generation. The story begins where the lege
TTBA Replay 19JUN2026 Pt. 1
90s ONE (SMASH) HIT ICONS
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive into the gloriously chaotic world of 90s One Hit Wonders — or as we like to call them, ICONS. The official TTBA protocol: an artist must have had exactly ONE Australian Top 40 single, with any follow‑ups failing to crack the Top 40. One hit, one brilliant flash of 90s pop culture. And that’s how we landed on a definitive l
TTBA Replay 19JUN2026 Pt. 2
90s ONE (SMASH) HIT ICONS cont.
MUSIC SOUNDS BETTER WITH YOU Stardust 1998
(Chart Peak #2)
(I WANNA GIVE YOU) DEVOTION Nomad 1991
(Chart Peak #37)
TOUCH ME 49ers 1990
(Chart Peak #18)
AIN’T NO LOVE, AIN’T NO USE Sub Sub feat. Melanie Williams 1993
(Chart Peak #24)
2 TIMES Ann Lee 1998
(Chart Peak #4)
HERE COMES THE HOTSTEPPER Ini Kamoze 1994
(Chart Peak #2)
WIGGLE IT 2 In A Room 1
TTBA Replay 12JUN2026 Pt. 1
ELECTRO HOUSE
Step back into the 2000s as Turn The Beat Around dives into the electrifying rise of electro house. From gritty basslines to distorted but sleek synths, this episode charts the movement that transformed dancefloors worldwide. A fierce and unforgettable hour of club history.
TO GET DOWN Timo Maas feat. Phil Barnes 2001
SUPERTYLIN’ Groove Armada 2001
LET ME THINK ABOUT IT Ida C
TTBA Replay 12JUN2026 Pt. 2
FREEMASONS
Turn The Beat Around rewinds to the era when the Freemasons cast their spell over global pop and dance music. From their year of sonic experimentation to their iconic remixes for Beyoncé, Shakira and Faith Evans, this episode charts how two Brighton producers built a remix empire. An hour‑long, non‑stop, synced marathon of Freemasons remixes and productions, celebrating the duo who turn
TTBA Replay 5JUN2026 Pt. 1
PRIDE GET DOWN
FREE TO LOVE Duran Duran (Horse Meat Disco Remix) 2026
LOVE SENSATION Madonna 2026
I DON’T WANNA KNOW Roger Sanchez w/Melanie C 2026
STRICT MACHINE Goldfrapp (Ewan Pearson Remix) 2003
THE BASS HAS GOT ME MOVIN’ [love] tattoo feat. Antigone Foster (James Alexandr Remix) 2026
COLD SWEAT HOT BOYS Bright Light Bright Light & Ana Mantronik (Thomas CW Hot Sweat Mix) 2026
NEW RE
TTBA Replay 5JUN2026 Pt. 2
PRIDE GET DOWN
BLUE MONDAY 95 New Order (Hardfloor Mix) 1995
CRY FOR YOU September (Extended) 2006
PUT ‘EM HIGH Stonebridge feat. Therese (JJ Radio Mix) 2004
I NEED SOMEBODY Bardot 2001
WALKAWAY LOVER Toni Pearen 1994
IN PRIVATE Pet Shop Boys & Elton John (Stuart Crichton Remix) 2006
SAUNA Jessie Ware 2026
RUNWAY Lady GaGa & Doechii 2026
THAT FUNKY RHYTHM DJ PP 2026
ASCENSION (DON&#
TTBA Replay 29MAY2026 Pt. 1
KYLIE – THE BALLADS
This special edition of Turn The Beat Around celebrates Kylie’s 58th birthday with a hand‑picked journey through her most intimate slow‑burners and heartfelt ballads. Spanning her entire career, it’s a warm, shimmering tribute to the quieter moments of the pop icon’s catalogue.
PUT YOURSELF IN MY PLACE 1994
JE NE SAIS PAS POURQUOI 1988
DREAMS 1997
DANGEROUS GAME 1994
LET
TTBA Replay 29MAY2026 Pt. 2
DANCE 1990
DUB BE GOOD TO ME Beats International
GET A LIFE Soul II Soul
THE POWER Snap!
VOGUE Madonna (Single version)
STREET TUFF Double Trouble & Rebel MC (Scar Extended Mix)
LOVE CHILD Sweet Sensation
POISON Bell Biv DeVoe (Extended Club Version)
ALRIGHT Janet Jackson (Sheps 7″ Remix)
ENJOY THE SILENCE Depeche Mode (Hands & Feet Mix)
THAT’S THE WAY OF THE WORLD D-Mob feat.
TTBA Replay 10MAR2023 Pt. 1
BURNING UP (Extended Version) Madonna 1983
BLUE MONDAY New Order 1983
WALKING ON THIN ICE Yoko Ono 1981
WALK LIKE A MAN Divine 1985
WEEKEND (Larry Levan Remix) Class Action 1983
I SPECIALIZE IN LOVE Sharon Brown 1982
BABY GETS HIGH (12″ Mix) Peter Brown 1983
PRESSURE SWAY (Club Mix) Machinations 1983
DISASTER (12″ Mix) I’m Talking 1986
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TTBA Replay 10MAR2023 Pt. 2
CHAINS OF LOVE (The Unfettered Mix) Erasure 1988
NOTHING CAN COME BETWEEN US (Dj ‘S’ Remix) Sade 1989
STAY (UNTIL MIDNIGHT) (After Midnight Mix) Howard Hewett 1986
SWEETHEART (12″ Club Mix) Rainy Davis 1986
I RAN (12″ Mix) A Flock of Seagulls 1982
VACATION The Go-Go’s 1982
KISS (Extended Version) Prince & The Revolution 1986
HAZY SHADE OF WINTER The Bangles 1987
TTBA Replay 22MAY2026
JENNY MORRIS SPECIAL
YOU’RE GONNA GET HURT (Extended) 1986
SHE HAS TO BE LOVED (12 Inch Bridgeman Mix) 1989
EVERYWHERE I GO Q.E.D 1984
GET SOME HUMOUR (Remixed) 1986
BODY & SOUL (Extended Version) 1987
IN TOO DEEP 1995
DOWNTIME 2002
SAVED ME (UK Shiver Mix) 1989
LIGHTHEARTED (Pee Wee Ferris Remix) 1987
BREAK IN THE WEATHER (Frresh Mix) 1991
YOU I KNOW 1987
Show originally broadcasted o
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THE QUEER REVOLUTION OF THE 80’s
CHURCH OF THE POISON MIND Culture Club 1983
CALLING YOUR NAME Marilyn 1984
LOVER COME BACK TO ME Dead or Alive 1985
SMALLTOWN BOY Bronski Beat 1984
TAINTED LOVE Soft Cell 1982
OH L’AMOUR Erasure 1986
FADE TO GREY Visage 1980
I AM BEAUTIFUL Divine 1984
PISTOL IN MY POCKET Lana Pellay 1986
RELAX Frankie Goes to Hollywood 1983
HIT THE PERFECT BEAT Bronski
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DELTA DISCO
BELIEVE AGAIN 2007
Ron Van Den Beuken Extended Remix
SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD 2012
7th Heaven Remix
NOT ME, NOT I 2003
Bacci Bros Remix
HEARTS ON THE RUN 2024
Initial Talk Remix
XANADU (taken from I Honestly Love You) 2018
IN THIS LIFE 2007
Acoustic
DANCING WITH A BROKEN HEART 2012
Acoustic
BORN TO TRY 2003
Graham Stack Remix
WINGS 2016
Alastor’s Gun Metal Angel Remix
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D.I.S.C.O
BANG A GONG (GET IT ON) Witch Queen 1979
WEEKEND Phreek 1978
YOU GOT ME DANCING Inner Life 1979
MAKIN’ IT David Naughton 1979
TAKE ME HOME Cher 1979
GARDEN OF LOVE Don Ray 1978
THE HILLS OF KATHMANDU Tantra 1979
I WAS MADE FOR LOVING YOU Kiss 1979
WORKING DAY AND NIGHT Michael Jackson 1979
HARMONY Suzie Lane 1979
GOTTA LEARN HOW TO DANCE The Fatback Band 1975
CHECK OUT THE GROOVE
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ASHFORD & SIMPSON
FOUND A CURE Ashford & Simpson 1979
STAY FREE Ashford & Simpson 1979
BOURGIE BOURGIE Gladys Knight & The Pips 1978
BAD COMPANY Ullanda McCullogh 1981
DON’T COST YOU NOTHING Ashford & Simpson 1977
SURRENDER Diana Ross 1971
IT SEEMS TO HANG ON Ashford & Simpson 1978
I’M EVERY WOMAN Chaka Khan 1978
CLOUDS Chaka Khan 1980
LOVE DON’T MAKE IT
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SERIAL SAMPLER – ARMAND VAN HELDEN
COMIN’ APART Gary Wright 1981
sampled in My My My 2004 *
GOTTA GO HOME Boney M 1979
sampled in Barbra Streisand 2010 +
ANYWAY YOU WANT IT (I CAN DO IT) Final Edition 1979
sampled in aNYway 2009 +
DANCE WITH YOU Carrie Lucas 1979
sampled in You Don’t Know Me 1998 *
GOOD TO ME THP 1979
sampled in Goody Two Shoes 2007 +
RING ME HONEY A La Carte 19
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BERNIE LYNCH & EUROGLIDERS
ABSOLUTELY Eurogliders 1986
WITHOUT YOU Eurogliders 1982
HEAVEN (MUST BE THERE) Eurogliders 1984
MAYBE ONLY I DREAM (Extended Mix) Eurogliders 1984
SO TOUGH (Cement Mix) Eurogliders 1986
LISTEN (Extended Version) Eurogliders 1988
GROOVE Eurogliders 1988
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU (Moshi Moshi Mix) Eurogliders 1985
WE WILL TOGETHER Eurogliders 1985
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ESCAPADE (We’ve Got It Made 7″) Janet Jackson 1990
WHEN I THINK OF YOU (Dance Remix) Janet Jackson 1986
JUST GOT PAID (12″ Version) Johnny Kemp 1988
TEASE ME Chaka Demus & Pliers 1993
UNDERNEATH IT ALL No Doubt 2001
IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE Tavares 1975
DISCO INFERNO The Trammps 1976
JUMP Aretha Franklin 1976
GIMME A BREAK The Ritchie Family 1980
BOURGIE, BOURGIE John Davis &a
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SOONER OR LATER (Sugar Mix) gf4 1994
AMOR SERENADE Culture Shock 1993
GONNA MISS YOUR LOVE Max 22 feat. Natalie Miller 2000
JOKERMAN Bob Dylan 1984
WARM LEATHERETTE Grace Jones 1980
M.E. Gary Numan 1979
I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU The Tourists 1979
CAN’T GET ENOUGH Soulsearcher 1998
GET GET DOWN Paul Johnson 1999
UNBREAK MY HEART (Frankie Knuckles Radio Mix) Toni Braxton 1996
The post TTBA
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SUPERNATURAL (Original Arms House Mix) Madonna 1992
GIRL I’VE BEEN HURT (Warm Edit) Snow 1993
BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE Big Fun 1989
YOU’LL NEVER STOP ME LOVING YOU Sonia 1989
DRESS YOU UP (Remix Edit) Madonna 1985
BABY GONNA SHAKE Royalty 1989
PISTOL IN MY POCKET (Extended Version) Lana Pellay 1986
IS IT…? Melissa 1993
YOU SEND ME Brian Green 1996
PIECE OF ME (Sly & Robbie Reggae R
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LOVELY DAY (Karizma Remix) Bill Withers (1977) 2019
IT JUST WON’T DO (Club Mix) Tim Deluxe feat. Sam Obernik 2002
MR. SAXOBEAT Alexandra Stan 2010
MOVE YA BODY Nina Sky 2004
BAD GIRLS Donna Summer 1979
DANCE FREAK Chain Reaction 1980
I’M CAUGHT UP (IN A ONE NIGHT LOVE AFFAIR) Inner Life 1979
DANCE WITH ME Peter Brown 1978
LOVE AT FIRST NIGHT Alan O’Day 1979
SHAME Evelyn “C
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C-C-CANT YOU SEE Vicious Pink 1984
HYPNOTIC TANGO My Mine 1983
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT(Groove Groove Radio Mix) Spagna 1991
INTERNATIONAL BRIGHT YOUNG THING (Phil Harding Mix) Jesus Jones 1991
WOULDN’T CHANGE A THING (Your Thang Mix) Kylie Minogue 1989
SHOWING OUT (GET FRESH AT THE WEEKEND) Mel & Kim 1987
IT’S JUST BEGUN Rock Steady Crew 1984
COOL IT NOW New Edition 1984
I WONDER IF I
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NEW GROOVE Rockmelons 1987
LOVE COMES EASY Vika and Linda 1996
Diesel Interview Pt. 1
I CAN’T STAND THE RAIN Wilson Diesel 1996
Diesel Interview Pt. 2
BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY Diesel 2024
Diesel Interview Pt. 3
DIG Diesel 1999
DANCE Paradise Express 1978
GET ON THE FLOOR Michael Jackson 1979
BOOGIES SHOES KC & The Sunshine Band 1975
SOMEBODY’S SINGING NEW YORK NEW YORK Ghostwriters 19
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RENEE GEYER SPECIAL
HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION 1975
STARES & WHISPERS 1977
I CAN FEEL THE FIRE 1981
BE THERE IN THE MORNING 1977
DIFFICULT WOMAN 1994
DO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN 1981
ALL MY LOVE 1985
THE RESTLESS YEARS 1977
IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG (I DON’T WANT TO BE RIGHT) 1976
IT’S A MAN’S MAN’S WORLD
(Wicked Beat Sound System Remix) 1999
CRUEL OR KIND
Renee Geyer x F
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SUMMER EDITION
1. ROCK WITH YOU Michael Jackson 1979
2. GREASE Frankie Valli 1979
3. PULL UP TO THE BUMPER Grace Jones 1981
4. PEANUT BUTTER Gwen Guthrie 1983
5. CRUISIN’ D’Angelo 1996
6. ENTRA EN MI ONDA (INTO THE GROOVE) Les Biscuits Sales 1999
7. COLA BOTTLE BABY Edwin Birdsong 1979
8. FEELS LIKE IM IN LOVE Kelly Marie 1979
9. I’M IN THE MOOD FOR DANCING The Nolans 1979
10. HE
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SUMMER EDITION feat. RECORDS FROM JAPAN
I JUST MIGHT Bruno Mars 2025
TALK TO ME Robyn 2025
HEART Kathy Sledge 1992
INSECT (Racic Radio Edit) Boxcar 1989
SAVED ME (Extended Version) Jenny Morris 1989
ALWAYS ON MY MIND (Extended Dance Version) Pet Shop Boys 1987
DO YOU WANT IT RIGHT NOW (Jellybean Remix) Siedah Garret 1985
SIDEWALK TALK Jellybean 1984
WHEN I SEE YOU Mantronix 2025
DON’T GO ME
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SUMMER EDITION feat. RECORDS FROM JAPAN
TO THE CLUB Spankox 2004
ADDICTED TO BASS (differentgear Remix) Puretone 2001
LOVESONG (THIS IS NOT A) Groove Terminator 2002
FORK IN THE ROAD (Extended Club Mix ) 1200 Techniques 2004
I WONDER Renegade Funktrain 1996
ALL MIXED UP The Twins 1991
NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP (Cake Mix) Rick Astley 1987
TRAPPED (Extended) Colonel Abrams 1985
IN THE HEAT OF A PASSI
