Dance Diva: Remixes and Rarities

Taylor Dayne

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 26, 2005)
• Original Release Date: July 26, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bmg Special Product
• ASIN: B000B66IN6
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,608 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rare dance mixes from one of the best Dance Divas., March 3, 2006

By	K. Eisenberger "dance music freak!" (Defiance, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a collection similar to the budget Cyndi Lauper one issued by Sony/BMG last year. This time you get 8 remixes from one of the best Dance Divas from the 80's and 90's with some classic tracks. Taylor Dayne began her career in 1987 with the Arista issued lp Tell It To My Heart and rocked out the soulful white girl title as good as Teena Marie ever did . For the most part Taylor Dayne was a major POP and Dance act until around 1996 when her Hits collection was issued from Arista and then she was dropped and has put out 1 album of original material for River North -- Naked Without You which produced 2 major dance tracks that are not included here. So this cd features all of Taylor's top 10 dance tracks from Arista (every single she has issued on Arista, River North and Centaur has been a Top Ten dance club track. ) So her is a list of the songs and where they went on the Billboard Dance club charts:

1- Tell It To My Heart (1996 T-empo Single Remix)- 3:46. This went to number 10 and was only a PROMO only single.
2- With Every Beat Of My Heart (Make It Rock Remix)- 7:00. This reached number 8 in 1989 and was the first track off her second cd Can't Fight Fate. The remix is by Richie Jones and if you get the VH1 Classic channel they show the FULL 12" remix of this track as a video.
3- Prove Your Love (Extended Remix)- 7:27. Her first of her 2 number one dance tracks ("Planet Love" on Jellybean records is the other). This is a freestyle type remix that is very faithful to the radio version.
4- Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (C&C Extended Club Mix 1)-6:05. This reached number 2 for 2 weeks and still remains one of her best vocals ever. Listen as she owns every note of this song.
5- I'll Wait (E-Smoove Anthem Vocal Mix)- 7:00. This reached number 3 and was the third track off of Soul Dancing. Still another forceful vocal that dominates this track.
6- Say A Prayer (Vission Lorimer Remix)-6:28. This track reached number 7 and was originally issued from Soul Dancing but was the second track off her Best Of collection in 1995/96 from Arista . The mix is a bit showy in the loops they use to highlight Taylor's voice but still a good mix. Look for the "Say A Prayer " remix cd single for a smoother David Morales remix.
7- Don't Rush Me (Extended Mix)-7:15. Another Richie Jones club mix took this track to number 7 in 1988. I never owned this track until this cd because I wasn't sure how good the remix was. It is very faithful to the original mix.
8- I'll Be Your Shelter (Extended Mix)-5:37-- never issued in the US and as far as I know only in Europe. This is my all time favorite Taylor Dayne track. Part Cher/Tina Turner this track is overdubbed for the remix but still keeps the rock vibe of the original in place. Never hit the US dance charts.
9 and 10 are rare tracks. Track 9 is Willpower and not sure it is a movie track or just a b-side since I have no memory of it. Original Sin was the theme to the Alec Baldwin Comic Book/Serial movie The Shadow. Written by Jim Steinman and sung like the Celine Dion/Meat Loaf/Bonnie Tyler track it is meant to be. It is big and showy and perfect for Taylor Dayne's huge voice. I actually own the promo cd single of this track.

So like the previous reviewers-- the only complaint is that the original 12" remix of "Tell It To My Heart" was not issued on this cd but that is minor to the fact that you get some great dance tracks from such a great vocalist.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taylor Rocks!, September 29, 2005

By	twistoftroy - See all my reviews

This is a great remix album for any Taylor Dayne fan. From the opening track which is TELL IT TO MY HEART #7 in 1988 with a raised tempo making it faster paced and more intense. Into the #5 hit WITH EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART make it rock remix, has a cool laugh by Taylor and rocks all the way. PROVE YOUR LOVE #7 in 1988 is a kickin' remix even all these years later it sounds so fresh and features some great drum mixes in the middle. CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE #20 IN 1993 grooves it's way along nicely. I'LL WAIT & SAY A PRAYER burn up the dancefloor with their infectious beats and Taylor's trademark powerhouse vocals. DON'T RUSH ME #2 in 1988 is also a huge highlight what a treat this glides along with Taylor's big voice another great remix that stands the test of time. I'LL BE YOUR SHELTER #4 in 1990 is a good mix it features a great outro on the end of the song to add to one of the best pop songs ever recorded. For rarities we get WILLPOWER an uplifting dance track from the 1988 Olympics album. Plus ORIGINAL SIN theme from the Shadow Motion Picture. This is a full edged rock track very Meatloaf in style.

The great thing with this album is each remix features the entire song not just small samples and heaps of beats these are extended mixes of great hits. Truely the best compilation SONY/BMG have made from such a talent as Taylor Dayne!
TAYLOR DAYNE - DANCE DIVA:REMIXES & RARITIES

1. Tell It To My Heart (T-empo Remix)
2. With Every Beat Of My Heart (Make It Rock Remix)
3. Prove Your Love (Extended Remix)
4. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (C+C Extended Club Remix 1)
5. I'll Wait (E-Smooth Anthem Vocal Mix)
6. Say A Prayer (Vission Lorimer Remix)
7. Don't Rush Me (Extended Version)
8. I'll Be Your Shelter (Extended Remix)
9. Willpower
10. Original Sin (Theme From The Shadow)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars get 12" of "Tell it to my Heart" on "I Love Disco Energy 2" and you're set..., September 25, 2006

By	Daniel W. Kelly (Long Island, NY United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

While this incredible collection featuring almost all Taylor's original 12" versions fails to include the ORIGINAL 12" version of Tell it To My Heart, the import compilation "I Love Disco Energy 2" does have it. And for Taylor completists, also check out the import compilation "Fantastic 80's Extended", which includes the original vocal dub--which has vocals lines sung by Taylor that appear on no other version!