Loose Ends - Hangin’ On A String (Frankie Knuckles Remix) [South Street]

Take a jewel of British soul, Loose Ends’ 1985 classic Hangin’ On A String, and give it to the godfather of house, Frankie Knuckles, to work his undeniable magic, and there's no doubt that the result will be a piece of house heaven. South Street Records re-opens its archives and reissues this transatlantic fusion of talents, presenting a triple threat that includes both Frankie’s 1992 Club Mix and the elusive Classic Club Reprise, along with the Original 12 Inch Mix by Loose Ends, on each side of a 12-inch vinyl.

Bringing together the best of London soul with the heart of Chicago, the maestro Frankie Knuckles gives Hangin’ On A String a laid-back house interpretation. A pounding beat, a biting bassline, and subtle percussive touches create the perfect platform for Loose Ends' dynamic vocals to deliver power, emotion, and sincerity often missing from modern dance music.

Flip it over to find the Classic Club Reprise: a perfect sunset track, where Frankie minimizes the vocals and lets the instrumentation shine with his characteristic spiritual touches. Finally, the Original 12 Inch Mix is included, which in 1985 was a true revolution, uniting multiple scenes in the UK with its use of drum machines and synthesizers, while maintaining a pure soul essence. This track, which topped the Billboard R&B chart in the United States, made Loose Ends the first British band to achieve this. It's a classic of British soul, steeped in drum machine beats, enveloping synthesizers, and crisp guitar riffs, with an 80s electro style and an unmistakable London touch.