• S-Express - Theme From S-Express (US 12”)

  • Oct 18 2024
  • Length: 10 mins
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S-Express - Theme From S-Express (US 12”)

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  • “Theme from S-Express” is a defining track in the acid house genre, showcasing the innovative sampling techniques of the late 1980s. Released by S’Express, the song features a catchy blend of samples, particularly drawing from Rose Royce’s “Is It Love You’re After” and TZ’s “I Got the Hots for You.” The use of the hi-hat from an aerosol spray adds a unique touch.

    The title references the 42nd Street Shuttle in New York City, linking the song to urban culture. While it achieved significant success in the UK, hitting number one for two weeks, its performance in the US was more modest, peaking at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 but reaching the top of the Hot Dance Club Play chart. The track also made an international impact, ranking well in Australia and West Germany. Its influence remains evident in the dance music scene today.

    In the U.S.A. versions, an unnamed vocalist provided replacements for some of the vocal samples (“Uno, dos, uno dos tres quatro!”, “No, that’s good!”, and scream for daddy near the end that turned into “scream for mommy”.)

    PLATFORM 1:

    Theme From S-Express (12″ U.S.A. Mix)* 5:57

    PLATFORM 2:

    Theme From S-Express (7″ U.S.A. Mix) 3:56

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