Oh my! Look what's coming out next month!
DIVINE (born Harris Glenn Milstead) was a
drag performer who came to prominence as a cult movie star appearing in several
John Waters films such as Pink Flamingos, Polyester and Hairspray.
In 1979 Divine released the dance single
"Born To Be Cheap”, and although the track didn’t make a huge impact it
started a new chapter in his career where he released a succession of camp and
fun dance hits which filled the floors of predominantly gay club nights
throughout the 80’s.
The compilation MAID IN ENGLAND, released
in 1988, was the all-round performers fourth and last LP and features several
of Divine’s Hi-NRG and Disco hits including the 1984 UK top 20 hit ‘You Think
You’re A Man’ as well as ‘I’m So Beautiful’ (both produced by
Stock/Aitken/Waterman) and re-mixes of ‘Walk Like A Man’ and Sam Cooke’s
‘Twistin’ The Night Away’.
DIVINE is hugely respected cult figure in
both the film and music world and still a great inspiration to many people due
to his exuberant persona and performances. Cherry Pop is very proud to present MAID IN
ENGLAND, expertly remastered and complete with liner notes and bonus tracks.
MAID IN ENGLAND is essential listening for
all Hi-NRG, Dance, Disco and Pop fans out there!
Release Date: 17/06/2013
Tracklist:
1. DIVINE’S THEME
2. YOU THINK YOU’RE A MAN
3. GIVE IT UP
4. I’M SO BEAUTIFUL
5. SHOW ME AROUND
6. WALK LIKE A MAN (REMIX)
7. TWISTIN’ THE NIGHT AWAY (REMIX)
8. GOOD TIME ‘88
9. HARD MAGIC (MAGIC MIX)
10. LITTLE BABY (REMIX)
11. HEY YOU! (REMIX)
12. DIVINE’S SURPRISE
13. HEY YOU! (THE TRUMPET MIX)
BONUS TRACKS
14. YOU THINK YOU’RE A MAN (ALTERNATIVE
MIX)
15. I’M SO BEAUTIFUL (ALTERNATIVE MIX)
I already have the original CD, but I just might get this one as well for the remasters.
3 comments:
I have the original, too, and his earlier compilation including "Native Love", "Shoot Your Shot" and "Love Reaction". What I don't have, however, is "Born To Be Cheap" - I'm off to see if I can "acquire" a copy... Jx
Ah~~ Those were the days when my cousins and I were all singing and making fun to "You Think You're A Man". And my first homemade remix (with scratching effect, remember that word "scratching") was on "You Think You're A Man".... Has it been 30 years?
I also have the earlier compilation (on CD AND LP, no less) along with several of his 12" releases. BTW, I adore "Shoot Your Shot".
"Scratching" - oh yes! Those really were the days...
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