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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 highlights including “Boy Blue”, we revisit the record that revealed the artist behind the pop icon. CHANGE OF HEART MAYBE HE’LL KNOW BOY BLUE TRUE COLORS CALM INSIDE THE STORM THE RIVER CRIED WHAT’S GOING ON IKO IKO THE FARAWAY NEARBY 911 ONE TRACK MIND ACROSS THE UNIVERSE The post TTBA Replay 23OCT2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 exports. JUMP TO THE BEAT featuring Einstein 1991 L.A. Remix DON’T WANNA LOSE THIS GROOVE 2003 Extended Version GET INTO YOU 1994 Arizona Club Mix BEGIN TO SPIN ME ROUND Dannii Minogue vs. Dead or Alive 2003 Extended DIRTY DIRTY DISCO with Rogue Traders 2026 Super Disco Club 12″ THINKING ‘BOUT US with Autone 2025 Extended BLAME IT ON THE MUSIC 2007 Roger Sanchez 12″ Mix YOU WON’T FORGET ABOUT ME Dannii Minogue vs. Flower Power 2004 EVERLASTING NIGHT 1995 ALL I WANNA DO 2020 Bright Light Bright Light Poolside Disco Mix HE’S THE GREATEST DANCER 2006 Shapeshifters Remix PUT THE NEEDLE ON IT 2002 Cicada Vocal Mix BABY LOVE 1991 Silky 70s Mix PARTY JAM 1990 WHO DO YOU LOVE NOW Riva feat. Dannii Minogue 2001 EVERYTHING I WANTED 1997 Xenomannia 12″ Club Mix THIS IS IT Live at Mushroom 25 1998 DISREMEMBRANCE 1998 Flexifinger’s 12″ Pop Mix The post TTBA Replay 23OCT2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 how far the Hit Factory sound reached. CERTAIN THINGS ARE LIKELY Kissing The Pink 1987 Extended I DON’T BELIEVE IN MIRACLES Sinitta 1988 DID I SAY TI AMO Fresh 1992 ONE LOVE ONE WORLD Romi & Jazz 1990 YOUNG BOYS ARE MY WEAKNESS Kate Ceberano 1989 Extended DRIVE ME CRAZY Peter Andre 1991 Crazy Cool Funk Mix MAKE IT EASY ON ME Sybil 1990 TREN DE AMOR Jermaine Stewart 1989 Express Mix ONE STEP AT A TIME Naisha 1989 Hot Cole & Clivilles Club Mix HEARTACHE Pepsi & Shirlie 1987 Dot & Daisy’s Club Remix STRANGELOVE Depeche Mode 1987 Pain Mix GET READY Carol Hitchock 1987 Extended Version TURN IT UP Michael Davidson 1987 The post TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 around. SUPERSTAR Christine Milton 2003 covered by Jamelia ME, MYSELF AND I Excellence 2001 covered by Scandal’Us WAITING FOR TONIGHT 3rd Party 1997 covered by Jennifer Lopez I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS LOOKING FOR LOVE Everything But The Girl 1993 covered by Karen Ramirez THE POWER Chill Rob G 1990 covered by Snap! EVERYTIME WE TOUCH Maggie Reilly 1992 covered by Cascada ALL FIRED UP Rattling Sabres 1987 covered by Pat Benatar BABY LOVE The Star Sisters 1985 covered by Regina / Dannii MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING The Brains 1980 covered by Cyndi Lauper SOLITAIRE Martine Clemenceau 1981 covered by Laura Branigan HOT SUMMER NIGHTS Walter Egan 1978 covered by Night DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT King Harvest 1973 covered by Toploader KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG Lori Leiberman 1972 covered by Roberta Flack / Fugees AMERICAN WOMAN The Guess Who 1970 covered by Lenny Kravitz The post TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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, we revisit a unique moment when hip-hop, electro, freestyle and street culture collided with Hollywood. It’s a nostalgic journey through the films that inspired a generation to grab a piece of cardboard and hit the floor. BODY ROCK Maria Vidal * BREAKIN’… THERE’S NO STOPPING US Olli & Jerry + ELECTRIC BOOGALOO Olli & Jerry ^ FREAKSHOW ON THE DANCEFLOOR The Bark-Kays + THIS COULD BE THE NIGHT Cindy Mizelle # BAPTIZE THE BEAT The System # BELIEVE IN THE BEAT Carol Lynn Townes ^ DIN DAA DAA George Kranz ^ BREAKERS REVENGE Arthur Baker # BOOGIE DOWN Al Jarreau + FOOLS LIKE ME Lorenzo Lamas * TEAMWORK David Lasley * AIN’T NOBODY Rufus & Chaka Khan + BEAT STREET BREAKDOWN Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five # * Taken from Body Rock + Taken from Breakdance (aka Breakin’) ^ Taken from Electric Boogaloo # Taken from Beat Street     The post TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 dance music into the mainstream. Along the way, we uncover the fascinating story behind her biggest hit, a reimagining of an overlooked 1980 soul recording by Otis Clay that went on to eclipse the original in the public consciousness. Plus, we revisit the hit-filled years, the lost albums, and the remarkable personal journey that made Yazz one of pop music’s most compelling and enduring figures. DOCTORIN’ THE HOUSE Coldcut featuring Yazz 1988 THE ONLY WAY IS UP Yazz & The Plastic Population 1988 Extended HOW LONG Yazz & Aswad 1993 FINE TIME Yazz 1989 GOOD THING GOING Yazz 1996 TREAT ME GOOD Yazz 1990 ONE TRUE WOMAN Yazz 1992 WHERE HAS ALL THE LOVE GONE? Yazz 1989. HAVE MERCY Yazz 1994 EVERYBODY’S GOT TO LEARN SOMETIME Yazz 1994 STAND UP FOR YOUR LOVE RIGHTS Yazz 1988 NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE Yazz 1997 The post TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 GO ALL THE WAY Gayle Adams The post TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 Ivory 1979 WE GOT TO HIT IT OFF Millie Jackson 1979 Jim Burgess Mix WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES Doobie Brothers 1978 UPSIDE DOWN Diana Ross 1980 YOU’RE THE ONE (YOU’RE MY NUMBER ONE) Katie Kissoon 1983 The post TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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, this Grand Final‑eve special paid tribute to La Minogue’s legacy, her energy, and the soundtrack she’s given generations of fans. LOCOMOTION 1987 DANCEFLOOR 2001 I GUESS I LIKE IT LIKE THAT 1991 THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER 1990 SHOCKED 1991 (DNA Mix) LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION 2024 PADAM PADAM 2023 IN MY ARMS 2007 EDGE OF SATURDAY NIGHT 2024 ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS 2000 WORD IS OUT 1991 (Cool Summer Breeze 7″) I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY 1988 (The Bicentennial Remix) The post TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 bangers, this Grand Final‑eve special paid tribute to La Minogue’s legacy, her energy, and the soundtrack she’s given generations of fans. FEVER 2001 RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW with Giorgio Moroder 2015 RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW 1991 GOT TO BE CERTAIN 1988 (Extended) CRYSTALLIZE 2014 STARS 2007 RAINING GLITTER 2018 LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 1988 LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 2001 CAN’T GET BLUE MONDAY OUT OF MY HEAD 2002 DID IT AGAIN 1997 SPINNING AROUND 2000 HAND ON YOUR HEART 1989 CELEBRATION 1992 BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW 1990 (The Mad March Hare Mix) The post TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 Hit Factory’s creative engine roaring behind the scenes. I’LL BET SHE’S GOT A BOYFRIEND Shanice Wilson 1988 Underground Mix QU’EST-CE QUE C’EST? Splash 1986 Ce Soir Mix LOVE IS THE GUN Blue Mercedes 1988 Miami 5-0 Mix JOHNNY & MARY (REMIX) Leigh Jaegar 1989 VICTIM OF PLEASURE Mandy 1988 ROOKIES REVENGE Lou 1988 LOVE CHANGES (EVERYTHING) Climie/Fisher 1987 House Mix HOOKED ON LOVE Dead or Alive 1987 MIND OVER MATTER E.G. Daily 1988 The post TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 creative engine roaring behind the scenes. SHOCKED Kylie Minogue 1990 Album Version NUMBER ONE (REMEMBER WHEN WE DANCED ALL NIGHT) Margaret Urlich 1990 Extended Mix VICTIM OF LOVE Erasure 1987 Extended A LA VIE, A L’AMOUR Jakie Quartz 1989 In The Cannes Mix IF I HAVE TO STAND ALONE Lonnie Gordon 1990 SUGAR FREE Wa Wa Nee 1987 Extended DIGGING YOUR SCENE Blow Monkeys 1986 Re-Mix I’M NOT SCARED Eighth Wonder 1988 SAFE IN THE ARMS OF LOVE Shooting Party 1988 The post TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 measure. BASS PERSUADES DIFFERENT RELIGION (feat. Model/Actriz) LET’S GET MARRIED ORBIT AFTERMATH REDLIGHTS NEON SIGNS (feat. Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow) CAN’T BE TAMED * 2010 MALIBU * 2017 INNOCENT WAYS SNOW PRISONER * (with Dua Lipa) 2019 BASS PERSUADES REMIXX * Podcast bonus tracks. Not part of album tracklist The post TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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 MAGIC NIGHT Village People 1980 CLOUDS Chaka Khan 1980 AI NO CARRIDA Chas Jankel 1980 WILD SAFARI Barrabas 1972 EVERYBODY DANCE Chic 1978 WHATCHA’ GONNA DO ABOUT IT Rozalin Woods 1979 SAN SALVADOR Azoto 1979 RING ME HONEY A La Carte 1980 SHADOW DANCING Andy Gibb 1978 DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY Thelma Houston 1977 The post TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

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. FASCINATED Raven Maize 2002 MY VISION Jakatta feat. Seal 2003 DESIRE Ultra Nate 2000 Joey Negro Z Remix LET YOURSELF GO Frankie Knuckles feat. Sybil 2020 Joey Negro Club Mix IN YOUR ARMS (WE GONNA MAKE IT) Benjamin Diamond 2000 Joey Negro Z Mix MAKE A MOVE ON ME Joey Negro feat. Taka Boom 2006 GYPSY WOMAN (SHE’S HOMELESS) Crystal Waters 1992 Joey Negro’s Mindmix SECRET LOVE Danni’elle Gaha 1993 Joey Negro’s Masta Mix TEARDROPS Lovestation 1998 Joey Negro Edit REACHIN’ Phase II 1991 Negro’s Radio Version MOVE ME NO MOUNTAIN Soul II Soul 1992 Removed Club Mix The post TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.