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.
Weekend
Todd Terry Lyrics
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I can't take the hearbreak of you leaving me again
And I'm not the one I was back then, no, no, no, no
One thing I can't take is to sit home all alone
Do what you like, my dear, but I'm not staying home
Night and day (I was patient)
But I've had all I could take (All I can take)
Tonight's the night, the chance is right
Maybe I'll find a friend to spend the weekend
(Goin' out, but to dance ain't why)
Goin' to find a friend to spend the weekend
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Baby, don't see the love 'cause it was never, never here before
You close your eyes and I'm closing the door
One thing I can't take is to sit home all alone
Do what you like, my dear, but you see I'm not stayin' home
'Cause night and day I was patient
But I've had all I could take
Maybe I'll find a friend to spend the weekend
(Goin' out, but to dance ain't why)
I'm goin' to find, to find someone, someone to spend the night, baby
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
(That's right tonight baby) tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
But night and day you see baby I was patient
(But I've had all) I've had I could take
Night and day (oh yeah, yeah)
(But I've had all) I've had I could take
Tonight's the night, the chance is right
Maybe I'll find someone, somebody who want my body, baby
(Goin' out, but to dance ain't why)
I'm goin' to find someone to spend the night
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight (That's right baby is party time)
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
(T-t-tonight)
(T-t-tonight)
Tonight is party time
Tonight is party time
Tonight is party time
Tonight is party time
The song "Weekend" by Todd Terry is about wanting to go out and party after a heartbreak. The singer is tired of feeling alone and wants to go out and find someone to spend the weekend with. The repetition of "night and day" emphasizes this feeling of patience that has worn thin, and the singer is finally ready to take action. The chorus, which repeats "tonight is party time," reinforces the idea of seizing the moment and enjoying life despite past struggles.
Overall, the song encourages living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest, even in the face of heartbreak or loneliness. The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make the song a dancefloor anthem, perfect for forgetting one's troubles and simply having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
What we gonna do here is go back
Let's revisit our past and change our present
I can't take the hearbreak of you leaving me again
I can't handle the sadness of you leaving me repeatedly
And I'm not the one I was back then, no, no, no, no
I have changed a lot since the last time you left me
One thing I can't take is to sit home all alone
I cannot bear to sit at home all by myself
Do what you like, my dear, but I'm not staying home
You can do whatever you want, but I'm going out
Night and day (I was patient)
I was patient all day and night
But I've had all I could take (All I can take)
I have reached my limit
Tonight's the night, the chance is right
Tonight is the perfect opportunity
Maybe I'll find a friend to spend the weekend
Perhaps I'll find someone to spend the weekend with
(Goin' out, but to dance ain't why)
(I'm going out, but not to just dance)
Goin' to find a friend to spend the weekend
I'm going to look for a friend to hang out with this weekend
Tonight is party time, is party time tonight
Tonight is party night
Baby, don't see the love 'cause it was never, never here before
Don't expect to find love because it never existed between us
You close your eyes and I'm closing the door
You can refuse to see the situation, but I'm ending things
Maybe I'll find a friend to spend the weekend
Perhaps I'll find someone to spend the weekend with
I'm goin' to find, to find someone, someone to spend the night, baby
I'm going to search for someone to spend the night with
(That's right tonight baby) tonight is party time, is party time tonight
(That's right, tonight is the night to party)
But night and day you see baby I was patient
I was patient every day and night
(But I've had all) I've had I could take
(But I can't take it anymore)
(oh yeah, yeah)
(Oh yes, indeed)
Maybe I'll find someone, somebody who want my body, baby
Perhaps I'll find someone who desires me physically
I'm goin' to find someone to spend the night
I'm going to search for someone to spend the night with
(That's right baby is party time)
(That's right, it's time to party)
(T-t-tonight)
(Tonight)
(T-t-tonight)
(Tonight)
Tonight is party time
It's time to party tonight
Tonight is party time
It's time to party tonight
Tonight is party time
It's time to party tonight
Tonight is party time
It's time to party tonight
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES J. CALLOWAY, LEROY O'NEIL JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@romancastillo9560
New York House!!
“Hip-Hop House”
Todd Terry is king!
They always bumped
Todd’s Tracks at
Lime Light, The Palladium,
The Devil’s Nest, The Tunnel and Studio 54!
80’s NYC clubs and music was the best! They played Freestyle and what was new at the time house music! First house track I ever heard was Chicago’s
House song by Marshall Jefferson “Move Your Body”
Then Todd and Royal House and many NYC producers added that hard NYC hip-hop vibe that we have!!
Todd is King!
@michaelbeal8709
Now This is a Old School Chicago House Memories I will never for get. It's the 80's to me!!!
@dalynsanders
It's some of my favorite Chicago House.
@justincarr8178
@@dalynsanders It's never been anywhere near Chicago,it's a New York House record cover of a New York track.
@wollen8381
this is typical new york style.
@Ishkur23
This is NY Garage, not Chicago House
@REDRICKY2010
This takes Me back to a Huge Warehouse in Blackburn Jan 1990.......The Snow that fell that night was in Feet not inch's......So many that didn't make it stranded on the motorway in up to 3 foot snow driffs.......the speaker System they used that night was Huge to say the least.....Peace,Love,Music an Wisdom....and Many Happy Memories (R.I.P.) My friends who are no longer Here....Amen.
@Elwin66
Even today still a great tune!!
@Littletedpetite
Memories... House parties early 90s. Can't touch this..
@drunkinclam100
Creative_daveb this was 80’s
@boiazza2004
1988