Terry's productions can be described as a varied collection of samples blending the sounds of classic disco, the more introspective Chicago sound pioneered earlier in the decade, plus plenty of hip-hop attitude and sampling piracy.[citation needed]
Much of Todd Terry's early work in the late 1980s is considered a milestone in the development of both progressive and modern deep house. Todd Terry has been responsible for releasing two of the most respected crossover remixes of the house era: "I'll House You" by the Jungle Brothers and "Missing" by Everything But the Girl by the mid 1990s.
Among his fans, Todd Terry is known as Todd the God, God Terry, Todd Godrry, Godd Gerry (or, occasionally, simply God, because he might be a Five Percenter, but this is unconfirmed).
Todd's tracks "Something Goin' On'" and "Keep on Jumpin'" were both UK Top-10 hits as well as Us Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1s, with the vocals provided by Jocelyn Brown and Martha Wash. Freestyle diva Shannon was the featured vocalist on the Top Twenty hit "It's over Love" in 1997.
In 1999 Todd Terry released Resolutions, successfully embracing the then-still avant-garde Drum-n-Bass aestethics.
Terry also has several aliases such as Swan Lake, Orange Lemon, Royal House, Amy Studt, Black Riot, CLS, Masters at Work (although this moniker he gave to Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez & "Little" Louie Vega), Dredd Stock, House of Gypsies, Limelife, Hard House, Tyme Forse, Gypsymen.
Todd Terry became one of the best-paid DJs in both Europe and the United States. He normally performs on four turntables, mostly playing his own tracks.
In October 2004, Weekend by the Todd Terry Project appeared in popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on House music radio station SF-UR.
Can You Party
Todd Terry Lyrics
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Can you dig it
Let's all get funky
Can you dig it
Let's all get funky
Can you dig it
Let's all get funky
Can you dig it
At first glance, the lyrics to Todd Terry's song "Can You Feel It" seem simple and straightforward. The repeated refrain of "Let's all get funky, can you dig it?" seems like an invitation to the listener to let loose and dance. However, there may be deeper meaning behind those words. The phrase "let's all get funky" may be interpreted as an invitation to embrace one's individuality and dare to be different. In a sense, the song may be encouraging listeners to dig within themselves and find their inner groove, rather than conforming to societal norms.
Furthermore, the lyrics may be seen as a call to action for unity and togetherness. The repeated phrase "can you dig it?" invites the listener to join in and feel the groove together. The repetition of the refrain throughout the song creates a sense of community and collective joy. Overall, the lyrics to "Can You Feel It" may be interpreted as an invitation to let go of inhibitions, embrace individuality, and join together as one through the power of music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's all get funky
Let's all loosen up, be ourselves and get down with the music.
Can you dig it
Are you able to grasp the essence of what we are trying to do here? Are you feeling it?
Let's all get funky
Let's all loosen up, be ourselves and get down with the music.
Can you dig it
Are you able to grasp the essence of what we are trying to do here? Are you feeling it?
Let's all get funky
Let's all loosen up, be ourselves and get down with the music.
Can you dig it
Are you able to grasp the essence of what we are trying to do here? Are you feeling it?
Let's all get funky
Let's all loosen up, be ourselves and get down with the music.
Can you dig it
Are you able to grasp the essence of what we are trying to do here? Are you feeling it?
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Todd Terry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnchristopher3544
October 1988, Valbonnes, Maidenhead. Quite simply the most profoundly life changing experience of my life. Me, a bit of a biker/metal/goth, invited to London by friends to see what they do on acid.
"Oh I know acid," I boasted, having been hanging with grufty bikers in Lincoln for years. I got to their pad in Middlesex & they put this on, I was shocked! WTF! You listen to disco on acid, noooo. This, coming from a Gong, Zappa & Hawkwind fan. "Just wait & see John," they said.
Got to the club on the bus, already tripping on Window Panes,v strong. Got on dance floor, thump thump thump, "Jesus is here," the massive sound system blasted. I started to "dance." "Stop trying to dance John," my friends said, "Just stand there & relax. RELAX I thought, you gotta be joking!
So I did eventually relax & next thing I know, I was caught by a "wave" which went through the club like a big ripple, each time it hit me, it was orgasmic. 500 people on v strong acid. I looked in people's sparkling eyes & it was like I'd known them my whole life, even though they were total strangers. Dancers were playing like children, teasing each other's ego weirdness.
What seemed like half an hour later, the music stopped & the lights went on but it had actually been 4 or 5 hours. We looked around & we were all completely soaked in sweat. We went outside & the night was a bit cold & we were all STEAMING while the police looked on, completely perplexed that there was no fighting, in fact, we were cuddling each other. Went back to their pad, they put this tune on again & suddenly it was INCREDIBLE!
That was me hooked for life. β€
@jostia7986
The greatest house song ever made! Over 30 years later and the energy from this track cannot be matched!
@jayh4464
Agreed but how about Humanoid - Humanoid Stakker too π
@kakyland
Agree π―%β€οΈ
@lynnski7639
@@jayh4464 just listened to that 5 mins ago
@omayraortega9107
that's a strong statement sir... (insert side eye) I would say that Royal House - Can You Party is the greatest house song ever made, but to each their own
@jostia7986
@@omayraortega9107 I say it for several reasons. The track came out in 1988 and still gets play and can rock any Dj set still in 2021z #2 the amount of both remixes and sampling taken from this track is hard to match. If you listen to 1988-1991 house tracks so many tracks take sampling from Can You Party.
@colintomkins3452
1/4/23. Just played this on my Docker.
53 years young now.!
A Anthem, that could get me βDadβ dancing now.! C.J. π
@paulpenn8325
I'm 61 and still on IT
@Beemer760
ππ
@kampai71
Iβm 50+ and I can feel iiiiit! π The sound of my 90-ties!