The singles that inspired Basement Jaxx
On the Wheels of SteelBasement
Jaxx single-handedly saved house music from an early demise with
the release of ‘Remedy’ in 1998. Seven years later, and they’re about
to release a retrospective singles collection of their career. A Guardian article details the 12” tracks that got them on to the dance floor and provided inspiration for their musical talent.
- Status Quo - Down Down Down (1974)
- The Skids - Working for the Yankee Dollar (1974)
- Adam & The Ants – Prince Charming (1981)
- The Police - Can’t Stand Losing You (1981)
- David Bowie – John I’m Only Dancing (1979)
- Jermaine Stewart – We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes off (1986)
- Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock – It Takes Two (1988)
- Public Enemy – Fight the Power (1989)
- JT & The Big Family – Moments in Soul (1990)
- Outkast – Hey Ya! (2003)
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