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Robert E. Pettibone, Jr. (born 15 July 1959, better known as Shep Pettibone) is a record producer, remixer, songwriter and club DJ, one of the most prolific of the 1980s. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience His earliest work known to the public was for one of New York City's top disco/dance radio stations, WRKS 98.7 "Kiss" FM, and later as remixer/producer for the disco label Salsoul Records. WRKS (987 MHz better known as 987 Kiss FM, is an Urban Adult Contemporary radio station in New York City, owned by Emmis Communications Disco is a Genre of dance-oriented music whose origins are hard to define This article is about the record label SalSoul is also the name of a Puerto Rican Salsa radio station His prowess at production and mixing led him to work with such artists as Madonna and George Michael in the late 80's during the height of these artists' popularity. Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου (born 25 June 1963 best known as George Michael, is a two-time Grammy Award winning Shep's contribution to 1980s club music is too extensive to list completely. A nightclub (or "night club" or "club" is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark He was instrumental in bringing the early underground sound of house music into the pop mainstream by way of a hybrid sound (much to the dismay of some purists who preferred standard disco/dance and R&B). House music is a style of Electronic dance music initially popularized in mid-1980s Discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino Mainstream is generally the common current of Thought of the Majority. Though he was contemporaneous to others (such as Francois Kevorkian and Arthur Baker), he is certainly the most prominent DJ/Remixer to bridge the high Disco and House eras in popular dance music. François Kevorkian, alias François K, (born January 10, 1954) is a French DJ, Remixer, producer and Record Arthur Baker may refer to Arthur Baker (calligrapher, calligrapher and typeface designer Arthur Baker (musician, record producer and DJ

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The early days: 98. 7 Kiss "Mastermixes"

He was one of the first to submit multiple remixes (with different approaches) to be released all on the same single. Today this is standard practice to market a song to a multitude of different radio formats and markets. Shep's remix skills became known to the public starting in 1982 when began to create "Mastermixes" of single hit songs for the New York City disco/dance radio station WRKS (98. 7 Kiss FM). Shep's "Mastermixes" were remixes of hit disco and dance songs of the time, and continued into 1983, after which Shep became more closely involved with Salsoul Records and expanded into studio mixing and production. Shep's "Mastermixes" would often incorporate the "dub" version or instrumental version of the 12" single, using the vocal-only track or other unique portions of the various versions of the 12" singles. Shep made ample use of tape splicing and other methods of editing to create repetitive lines of music or vocals, often in quick, staccato rhythm, and he also made judicious use of tape delay and digital delay effects, usually opting for an eighth-note 'triplet' continuous echo effect either effected on a specific vocal or musical point, or set on a continuous mode with limited delay length to allow for an echoing effect as the music played. Some "Mastermixes" he did for 98. 7 Kiss FM which featured these effects significantly include those for "Do It To The Music" by Raw Silk, and "So Fine" by Howard Johnson (both hits in 1982). Of such popularity were his "Mastermixes" that in late 1982 Prelude Records released a double-album LP set of "Mastermixes" by Shep for a number of Prelude-released songs. The remixes Shep did for D-Train's "You're The One For Me" and "Keep On" are considered classic "Mastermixes" from this set.

Later: work with Madonna, Pet Shop Boys & others

Shep added to his work at 98. 7 Kiss FM from 1982 by working in the studio on a number of well-known 12" singles for Salsoul Records in 1983, including hits by Skyy, Inner Life, the Salsoul Orchestra and Loleatta Holloway, among others. Inner Life was a studio project of the disco era that enjoyed success with "I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair" ( 1979) and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" The Salsoul Orchestra, a classical Orchestra conducted by Vincent Montana Jr. Loleatta Holloway (born November 5, 1946, Chicago Illinois) is an American Singer, mainly known for Disco Songs His remix of First Choice's "Let No Man Put Asunder" is the version now found in the majority of urban dj's record crates. Shep also had a go at remixing "Dr. Love" (which had anthemized many a disco night in the late 70s as A Tom Moulton Mix). Paul Matavire rose to prominence in the 1980s when he joined the Jairos Jiri Band based in Bulawayo at Jairos Jiri Rehabilitation Centre. A Tom Moulton Mix is a phrase indicating that a Dance record had been mixed by Tom Moulton. Moulton wished Shep luck, but later hinted that he didn't care for the remix.

Shep formed an early alliance with Pet Shop Boys, mixing "West End Girls" and co-producing some B-side material with the group, like "Was That What It Was?" (1986), "You Know Where You Went Wrong" (1987). The capitalisation of song titles in this article is disputed " West End Girls " is a song by pop duo Pet Shop Boys. He also did a notable "turnaround mix" for Level 42 on their "Something About You" single in 1985, garnering the record airplay and decent sales after its first release had been a flop. Level 42 are an English Pop rock and Jazz-funk band. The group had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s and have

His most famous work by far would be his remixes, writing and production collaborations with Madonna, starting in earnest in 1986 with the "Color Mix" of "True Blue". Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American " True Blue " is the third single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her 3rd studio album True Blue and was released on In 1987, he added new material to Madonna's "Into the Groove", significantly changing the arrangement so that Madonna could get more stage time and a broader performance out of the song. " Into the Groove " is a 1985 song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her first major feature film Desperately Seeking Susan Shep had obviously been smitten with the record, as he had used the basic rhythm arrangement for New York teen queen Alisha's "Baby Talk" in 1985. Alisha is a common female Given name derived from Alicia. It may refer to Alisha (singer, a U He went on to remix several more of Madonna's hit singles, including "Causing a Commotion", "Like a Prayer" and "Express Yourself. " Causing a Commotion " is the second single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from the soundtrack album and motion picture Who's That Girl Like a Prayer is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on March 21, 1989 by Sire Records " Most notable were the duo's collaborations on the number one song "Vogue" and the "Erotica" album. "Vogue" was the first single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her soundtrack album I'm Breathless (Music from and Inspired by the Erotica is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on October 20, 1992 by Maverick Records Their association appeared to end soon after working on several songs together in 1994 for a Madonna album that did not eventuate. Madonna finished two of the songs with different collaborators (see Unreleased Madonna Songs). The following is a list of songs recorded by Madonna not released commercially A third tune from this session, "Love Won't Wait", was later given to Gary Barlow (Take That's songwriter and singer), to record and it reached #1 in the UK in 1997 with co-writing credit given to both Shep and Madonna. " Love Won't Wait " is a song by Gary Barlow, released as his second solo single in 1997 Gary Barlow (born 20 January, 1971 in Frodsham, Cheshire, England) is an English Singer, Pianist,

Shep helped British songbird (now millionaire songwriter and producer) Cathy Dennis,-producer of Kylie Minogue-, break US radio by means of his mixes of "Just Another Dream" and "Touch Me (All Night Long)". Cathy Dennis (born Catherine Roseanne Dennis, March 25 1969 Norwich, England) is a Grammy award-winning dance-oriented pop The latter is a definitive example of a "turnaround" mix, where a remixer significantly commercialises an otherwise uncommercial song for single release, usually resulting much improved sales for the associated album. Shep worked with Cathy on her second release, which did not perform as well as its predecessor.

In April 1987, Pettibone also produced the first version of the Pet Shop Boys hit "Heart", although an entirely new production would be used for the eventual single and yet another mix was used and produced by Andy Richards (producer Holly Johnson, Inga, O. The capitalisation of song titles in this article is disputed " Heart " is a song recorded by Pet Shop Boys which reached #1 on the UK singles chart for three weeks in April 1988 (see 1988 in music) M. D. , & others), on the album Actually. Actually is the third Album, the second of entirely new music by the UK Electronic music group Pet Shop Boys. Which was picked number one UK Single Chart in April 1988. Shep's version was eventually released on the 2001 2-disc re-release of "Actually".

Shep's snare drum sequencing

During Shep's peak years at the end of the 1980s, he established a trademark style of mix most easily identified by the use of a sequenced "machine gun"-sounding snare drum. Steve "Silk" Hurley simultaneously made use of a rapid fire snare, usually with more reverb applied. "Steve Hurley" redirects here For the singer with Cockney Rebel see Steve Harley. In England, the mixes of Phil Harding would feature this element (as one can hear on Bananarama's "I Can't Help It") and, less in the spotlight, Dancin' Danny D. Phil Harding may refer to Phil Harding (archaeologist, British field archaeologist and television personality on Time Team Phil Bananarama are an English Girl group who have had success on the and Mark Saunders (both respected remixers) were featuring variations of this motif in their own work (Danny D's snare usually lacked the syncopation of Shep's while Saunders was slower and displayed a pronounced "splash" effect). Mark Saunders is a British Record producer who has worked on a number of albums In contrast, Frankie Knuckles used the snare drum in an extremely sparing manner for his trademark "Def Classic Mixes". Shep's "bazooka snare" evolved into a singular sound that can be used with great accuracy to identify his remixes from the period 1988 to 1992, when present.

Was That What It Was?

Fans of Shep's 1986 remix of "Was That What It Was" for Pet Shop Boys may be interested to know that Shep did not mix that record: he was booked to do so but missed his plane, and his management mixed the song in his absence. The capitalisation of song titles in this article is disputed It is unknown if Shep was consulting the manager over the phone. This fact went unnoticed until Pet Shop Boys revealed it in the liner notes for the Alternative CD anthology of b-sides and rarities. Alternative is the ninth Album by UK Electronic music duo Pet Shop Boys. According to the cassette and 12 inch liner notes, Arthur Baker (Afrika Bambaataa, New Order producer) was in the studio guiding this mix. Arthur Baker (born April 22, 1955) is an American Record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists

Today, Shep Pettibone owns the Paradise Nightclub and The Empress Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey also Bingo Begui (Berazategui, Buenos Aires). The Empress Hotel, located in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is a popular Gay Resort. The Empress Hotel, located in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is a popular Gay Resort.

Selected remixing credits

Selected album production/writing credits

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Whitney Elizabeth Houston' (born August 9 1963 is an American Singer-songwriter, Actress, Film producer, Arranger and former Cathy Dennis (born Catherine Roseanne Dennis, March 25 1969 Norwich, England) is a Grammy award-winning dance-oriented pop Into the Skyline is the second studio album by English dance artist Cathy Dennis. Gary Barlow (born 20 January, 1971 in Frodsham, Cheshire, England) is an English Singer, Pianist, " Love Won't Wait " is a song by Gary Barlow, released as his second solo single in 1997 Labelle is an American R&B / Soul group who melded Disco with Funk and Glam rock. Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American The Immaculate Collection is the first greatest hits compilation album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 13, Erotica (from the Greek Eros —"desire" or "curiosa" works of art including literature, photography film sculpture GHV2 (an abbreviation of Greatest Hits Volume 2 is the fourth compilation by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 12 2001 by The capitalisation of song titles in this article is disputed A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of 7 inch Vinyl records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s " It's a Sin " is a Song recorded by the Pet Shop Boys which reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in June 1987 Actually is the third Album, the second of entirely new music by the UK Electronic music group Pet Shop Boys. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or Music tracks distributed to the public " Heart " is a song recorded by Pet Shop Boys which reached #1 on the UK singles chart for three weeks in April 1988 (see 1988 in music) Taylor Dayne (born Leslie Wunderman, March 7 1962) is an American pop Vocalist, dance artist and Soul Dancing is the third album by Singer-songwriter, Taylor Dayne. Greatest Hits is the fourth album by Singer-songwriter, Taylor Dayne.
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