Monthly chart - November 2016

1. Kim Wilde - Say You Really Want Me (Radio Edit)
2. Jellybean Feat. Adele Bertei - Just A Mirage
3. Donna Summer - Fame (The Game) (Dave Audé Radio)
4. Eartha Kitt & Bronski Beat - Cha Cha Heels
5. Carly Rae Jepsen - Higher
6. Eric Saade - Wide Awake
7. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Crystallise (F9 Radio Edit)
8. Dead Or Alive - Special Star
9. The Attic - Flash In The Night
10. Kim Wilde - The Second Time
11. Annette Lindwall - Heaven Knows Your Name (Radio Mix)
12. Kim Wilde - A Beautiful House
13. Elen Cora - Forgive Me
14. The Chimes - Heaven
15. Carly Rae Jepsen - The One
16. Diana Ross - The Boss
17. Kim Wilde - The Touch
18. Bananarama - A Trick Of The Night (U.K. Video Mix)
19. Kylie Minogue - Better The Devil You Know
20. Donna Lewis - Love Him
21. Fred Ventura - Imagine (You'll Never Change Your Mind)
22. El DeBarge - Who's Johnny
23. Kim Wilde - You Came
24. Jakaranda - Just Like That
25. Annette Lindwall - I Believe (Life Can Be Kind) (The House Of Lords Remix)
26. Jellybean Feat. Elisa Fiorillo - Who Found Who
27. Basia - Promises (Justin Strauss Remix)



This list shows which songs I've listened to the most this month, on my computer and my iPod. A regularly updated list of my all-time favourite songs can be found here.

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Susie Päivärinta - You Can Stop The Fire

My dear friend Susie Päivärinta – member of eighties euro disco sister duo Lili & Susie – is back with the new pop single "You Can Stop The Fire". Check out the beautiful video filmed in Stockholm down below and don't forget to support the song by getting it from iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK or Amazon US.

Take it away, Susie!

"Your heartbeat next to mine"

New CD's in my record collection: Reissues of "Nona", "The Heat" and "The Art Of Defense" by Nona Hendryx, "Sing (Remixes)" by Wynnona Judd which includes the fabulous Pete Hammond remixes, reissue of "Just Visiting This Planet" by Jellybean which includes the collaborations with Elisa Fiorillo and a signed copy of "Touch Me 2016" by Samantha Fox.



And finally "For Me (Remixes)" by Chloe Rose, written and produced by Mike Stock of Stock Aitken Waterman.

Chloe Rose - For Me (Remixes)

I'm a sucker for pure pop and my latest find is "For Me", the debut single by British singer Chloe Rose. The catchy track is written and produced by Mike Stock, former member of the fabulous Stock Aitken Waterman production team. My favourite remix at the moment is – surprisingly not – the eighties retro remix by Alexander Panoff, but they're all good!

"For Me" is out now digitally on iTunes and Spotify. A CD edition and MP3/WAV downloads are available directly from MPG Records. All proceeds go to the Wayne Rooney Foundation, NSPCC and ChildLine.

"For Me (Remixes)" tracklist:

1. For Me
2. For Me (Instrumental)
3. For Me (OPTIXX Remix)
4. For Me (Disco Pirates Remix)
5. For Me (80s Dance Remix)
6. For Me (Sandy H & Tony King Remix)

Poll: Which are your favourite Dead Or Alive albums?

While waiting for your copy of the new Dead Or Alive box set, please vote for your three favourite studio albums by the band:

Samantha Fox - Touch Me 2016

One of my all-time favourite songs is the 1986 hit "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" by Samantha Fox. To celebrate the song's thirtieth anniversary, Sam has recorded a brand new version of the song, titled "Touch Me 2016". The new version has newly recorded vocals and a modern dance-pop sound. It's great!

The single is already out digitally on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US. Limited CD and vinyl editions are on the way as well, so like Samantha on Facebook for the latest news. I can't wait to get my signed copy!

"Touch Me 2016" tracklist:

1. Touch Me 2016
2. Touch Me 2016 (Extended Mix)

"He was handsome and smart, walked away with my heart"

New CD's in my record collection: Reissues of "The 2nd Album" by Radiorama, "East & West" by Fred Ventura, "The Chimes" by The Chimes plus "Diana Ross" by Diana Ross. "Never Let You Go" by Jakaranda, the soundtrack of the movie "Ha Ett Underbart Liv", reissue of "Time And Tide" by Basia and "I Don't Care" by Eartha Kitt.

Last but not least, the French collection "The Singles Collection" by Kim Wilde, including the rare tracks "Shame" and "Les Nuits Sans Kim Wilde".

Dami Im - Fighting For Love

The lovely Dami Im represented Australia in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Sound Of Silence". Now, she's back with a brand new single, the dance-pop anthem "Fighting For Love". It's a great one! Check out the video down below.

"Fighting For Love" is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US. I also recommend the fabulous 7th Heaven remix of "Sound Of Silence" is you haven't heard it already.

Records and Rise Of The Tomb Raider

New CD's in my record collection: "Curiousity EP" and "E•MO•TION Side B" by Carly Rae Jepsen, reissue of "The Boss" by Diana Ross, "Silent Voices", "I Believe (Life Can Be Kind)" and "Heaven Knows Your Name" by Annette Lindwall, "I'm Still Here" by Eartha Kitt, "Not Giving Up On Love" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and "If You Could Read My Mind" by Stars On 54.



Also, I recently bought the video game "Rise Of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Edition" for the Playstation 4 and I love it. Lara Croft is back!

Monthly chart - October 2016

1. Kylie Minogue - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Denise Lopez - Don't You Wanna Be Mine
3. Alesha Dixon - Tallest Girl
4. Kiwi & Tess - Give Your Heart
5. Jennifer Lopez - Feel The Light
6. Depeche Mode - A Question Of Time (Remix)
7. Diana Ross - Lovin', Livin' And Givin'
8. Timomatic - Set It Off
9. RuPaul - (Here It Comes) Around Again (Matt Pop 80's UK Edit)
10. ABBA - I'm Still Alive
11. Jaki Graham - Set Me Free
12. Zayn - Like I Would
13. RuPaul - Sissy That Walk
14. Alesha Dixon - The Way We Are
15. Britney Spears - Clumsy
16. Jaki Graham - Breaking Away
17. Donny Montell - Fly
18. Dee D. Jackson - My Sweet Carillon
19. Zayn - Lucozade
20. Donna Allen - Satisfied (Short Version Remix)
21. Madonna - Sorry (PSB Maxi-Mix)
22. RuPaul Feat. La Toya Jackson - Feel Like Dancin'
23. Christina Aguilera - Telepathy (Moto Blanco Radio Mix)
24. Carly Rae Jepsen - Curiosity



This list shows which songs I've listened to the most this month, on my computer and my iPod. A regularly updated list of my all-time favourite songs can be found here.

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to see more stuff from my life. You can also find more information about me on DennisAlexis.com.

Karyn White - Karyn White (Re-release)

On December 2, Big Break Records will release a reissue of Karyn White's eponymous 1988 album, remastered and expanded with loads of bonus tracks and remixes. The L.A. Reid produced album includes the singles "Secret Rendezvous", "The Way You Love Me", "Superwoman", "Love Saw It" and "Slow Down". The reissue also includes her collaborations with Babyface, Jeff Lorber and Michael Jeffries.

If you like R&B artists such as Paula Abdul, Pebbles and Nia Peeples, this superb album is perfect for you. Pre-order your copy now from Amazon UK or Cherry Pop.

"Karyn White" tracklist - CD 1:

1. The Way You Love Me
2. Secret Rendezvous
3. Slow Down
4. Superwoman
5. Family Man
6. Love Saw It
7. Don't Mess With Me
8. Tell Me Tomorrow
9. One Wish
10. Love On The Line
11. Language Of Love
12. Facts Of Love
13. True Confessions
14. Back In Love
15. Not Thru Being With You
16. The Way You Love Me (12" Hype Remix)

"Karyn White" tracklist - CD 2:

1. Facts Of Love (Actuality Mix)
2. True Confessions (The Left Bank Mix)
3. The Way You Love Me (12" Club Mix)
4. Secret Rendezvous (Extended Remix)
5. Superwoman (Long Version)
6. Not Thru Being With You (The Club Fire Mix)
7. Facts Of Love (Passion Mix)
8. The Way You Love Me (Paul Simpson Remix)
9. Secret Rendezvous (12" White House Remix)
10. Facts Of Love (Fact #1)
11. The Way You Love Me (New York Groove Edit)
12. Secret Rendezvous (Secret Drive-Time Radio Edit)

The Collection - New TV period drama

I'm a huge fan of period drama series – or period soaps as I like to call them – such as "Downton Abbey", "Mr Selfridge" and "Upstairs, Downstairs". I recently started watching "The Collection" – a TV series set in a Paris fashion house during the nineteen-forties – and I'm already hooked. The series is a must for fans of period dramas or soaps in general.

My favourite character so far is the gay designer Claude, played by the charming Tom Riley. The producers of "Pretty Little Liars" and "Desperate Housewives" are involved, so you can expect a first class drama. I really hope that this amazing series will get a second season.

Season one is available on Amazon Prime, so check it out!

Dead Or Alive's Pete Burns has died

I was in the studio last night when I heard the sad news of Dead Or Alive front figure Pete Burns' passing. He died on October 23 from a massive cardiac arrest, only fifty-seven years old. I still can't believe it. I will always love Pete's iconic look, personality and of course the amazing music of Dead Or Alive, best known for their 1985 hit single "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)". But that song was just one of many masterpieces in their music catalog.

Pete died just a few days before the release of the box set "Sophisticated Boom Box MMXVI" so he won't be able to see his fans enjoy this long-awaited gem. The world has lost a fabulous artist who has done so much for the music industry and the LGBT community. But he will surely live on through his wonderful music.

Rest in peace, Pete. You will always be our "special star".

Lady Gaga's Joanne disappointed me

I have received many questions from people asking me what I think of Lady Gaga's new album "Joanne", so I decided to blog about it. Don't hate me but I'm quite disappointed in it. I'm not saying the songs are bad, there are a couple of growers on it, but her new "mature" sound leaves me cold. I absolutely loved her dance-pop albums "The Fame", "The Fame Monster", "Born This Way" and "Artpop" so my expectations were high. But before you start calling me narrow-minded and accuse me of having "bad taste", please read the entire post.

As much as I love Lady Gaga's voice and her personality, I miss that electronic production. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for artists following their hearts and doing the kind of music they want. It's just not for me. But I respect her wish to do something different and I'm glad for the fans who like this style. Each to their own.

I'm not trying to piss off those who like the album and I won't accept people calling me a "bad fan" because of this. To me, being a fan doesn't mean that you automatically have to love every single thing an artist does. Hopefully there will be some cool remixes of the tracks that I will enjoy more. If not, I'll just stick with her earlier releases.

Unlike some people, I don't care about critics at all. I know many of them didn't like "Artpop", but to me it was an amazing album for fans of electronic pop music. It had the strong melodies and interesting lyrics that Gaga is known for, but with the essential electronic sound. I know that to some people, electronic music isn't as "deep" as other genres, but I couldn't disagree more.

I know what I like and I won't start listening to country, rock or indie music just because some people think it's deeper. There is no right or wrong when it comes to music, just different tastes. Peace out.

This is the Lady Gaga I love:

Jaki Graham - The Studio Albums: 1985-1998

Today, the Jaki Graham box set "The Studio Albums: 1985-1998" arrived in the mail. It's really nice, including her albums "Heaven Knows" (1985), "Break Away" (1986), "From Now On" (1989), "Real Life" (1994), "Hold On" (1995), "Rhythm Of Life" (1996) and "My Life" (1998), digitally remastered. The only bad thing is that they don't have any bonus tracks, but let's hope for a remix compilation or something in the near future.

Get your copy now from Amazon UK or Amazon US.