"Let the Music (Lift You Up)" is a 1994 song by British house music group Loveland featuring singer Rachel McFarlane, released as their debut single. It is a cover of a song by American singer Darlene Lewis and some of the single releases featured both versions. The Loveland version peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, number-one on the UK Dance Singles Chart and won the Best Dance Record of the Year award at the Silver Clef Award.[1] In 1995, it was included on the band's only album, The Wonder of Love.
"Let the Music (Lift You Up)" | ||||
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Single by Loveland featuring Rachel McFarlane | ||||
from the album The Wonder of Love | ||||
Released | 1994 | |||
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Length | 3:29 | |||
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Producer(s) | Loveland | |||
Loveland featuring Rachel McFarlane singles chronology | ||||
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"Let the Music (Lift You Up)" on YouTube | ||||
Larry Flick from American magazine Billboard wrote, "Virtually flawless disco/house number is poised to glide from atop U.K. dance charts onto stateside dancefloors within seconds. Track pumps a heavy beat, which is tied in flowing ribbons of strings and horns. Rachel McFarlane provides a bright flash of diva belting, proving her moxie by holding her own against a busy, effect-filled arrangement. Rhythm/crossover radio tastemakers are advised to open their minds and ears."[2] Andy Beevers from Music Week deemed it a "huge house track from Manchester".[3] He added, "The Full On Vocal Mix, with its pounding pianos and hackneyed lyrics, is undeniably old-fashioned and is about as cheesy as a lorryload of Wotsits. But it comes with a guarantee to create absolute mayhem on all but the most elite of dancefloors."[4] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update said that the Loveland cover version of the Darlene Lewis song is "much more exciting".[5]
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] | 55 |
Scotland (OCC)[7] | 21 |
UK Singles (OCC) | 16 |
UK Dance (Music Week)[8] | 1 |
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[9] | 1 |
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard) | 19 |
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