Funk / Soul / Disco
Here’s To You
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Funk / Soul / Disco
12"
£10.83 (£12.99 incl. VAT)
A. Here’s To You B. You Got Me Up
The word masterpiece gets bandied about a lot. Not least by us. But here is a release that truly
befits such a lofty title.
In 1980, Randy Muller’s Skyy dropped the monumental “Here’s To You”, comfortably one of the greatest
dance singles of all time. Released on Salsoul, “Here’s To You” is now exceptionally hard to find in its
original form. On this special Be With double-header, we present the sought-after 12" mix and back it up with
the strutting “You Got Me Up”, which has never been on a 12" before.
Naturally, both are cut loud and bumping for devastating dance floor power.
A sure-fire classic of the NYC club scene and a true block party rocker, “Here’s To You” beautifully combines
sweeping synth-strings, loose cymbal hits and swaggering lyrics delivered with enviable style. But the real
hero is *that* bassline. Oh, wait, no, actually, it’s *that* synth refrain halfway through. Harnessing the
Oberheim Matrix 12 to emulate a horn section has provided goosebumps on discerning dance floors ever
since.
As Muller expressed in his 2007 Red Bull Music Academy lecture, “It’s a very special record, it’s positive and
has that spontaneous, life-giving spirit in the groove. Everything locks, just pure chemistry.”
Like we said, it’s a masterpiece.
If that wasn’t enough, over on the B-side is “You Got Me Up”, a real hidden gem from Skyy’s Skyway LP.
Also released in 1980, the track is a wonderful showcase of the group’s airtight rhythm section and Muller’s
uncanny ear for a groove and a melody.