Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)
| "Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" | |
|---|---|
| Song by T-Ski Valley | |
| Label | Master Mix 12CHE 8409 |
| Composer(s) | T. Cox / G. Osbourne |
| Producer(s) | Glen Adams & Judy Mason |
"Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" was a 1984 single for T-Ski Valley. It became a hit for him that year on the UK Disco Top 85 chart. It stayed in the chart more than two months during its run.
Background
[edit]"Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" was released on Master Mix 12CHE 8409 in 1984.[1] It was also released on BMC 3597.[2]
Reception
[edit]The single was reviewed by James Hamilton which was published on 24 November 1984. Referring to T-Ski Valley as an infectiously friendly rapper, he mentioned the bpm's at 106-108-109-106½ and how the song was "right in today’s groove". He also said that there was enough fun with it to cross over into the UK.[3]
Charts
[edit]For the week of 30 June 1984 "Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" debuted on the Record Mirror Disco 85 chart at no. 45.[4] For the week of 28 July, it moved up from no. 40 to its peak position at no. 33 on the chart.[5]
On 22 September, "Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" entered the Disco Top 85 chart at no. 75.[6]\
References
[edit]- ^ James Hamilton's Disco Page, November 24, 1984 - November 24, 1984: Thelma Houston, James Ingram, Kool & The Gang, T.Ski Valley, Scheer Music, Odds 'N' Bods, T.SKI VALLEY: ‘Catch The Beat (Scratch The Beat)’ (Master Mix 12CHE 8409)
- ^ Amazon - Catch The Beat (Scratch The Beat), Product details
- ^ James Hamilton's Disco Page, November 24, 1984 - November 24, 1984: Thelma Houston, James Ingram, Kool & The Gang, T.Ski Valley, Scheer Music, Odds 'N' Bods, T.SKI VALLEY: ‘Catch The Beat (Scratch The Beat)’ (Master Mix 12CHE 8409)
- ^ Record Mirror, June 30, 1984 - Page 52 Record Mirror Disco, 45 -
- ^ Record Mirror, July 28, 1984 - Page 33 Record Mirror Disco, 33 40
- ^ James Hamilton's Disco Page, September 22, 1984 - Disco Top 85 – September 22, 1984, 75 — CATCH THE BEAT (SCRATCH THE BEAT), T.Ski Valley, Belgian BMC 12in
External links
[edit]- TSKI VALLEY channel, Apr 12, 2021 - T Ski Valley Catch The Beat Scratch The Beat (audio)