It's fitting that after a long overdue spell of warm sunny weather this track popped into my head again. Released back in the heady days of the early 90s when house music was regularly crossing over into the mainstream here in the UK, it was difficult to resist adding numerous new 12" singles to my collection each week ahead of my weekend gigs. While this particular track didn't make that crossover into the charts, it was one I played frequently, always getting a favorable reaction. "Shades of Summer" is a beautifully constructed gem with a soulful strings, gentle keys (courtesy of Mick Talbot, formerly from Style Council), and Jayne Tretton's classy vocals. CJ Mackintosh's remix is sheer perfection, demonstrating why he was comissioned to remix global superstars for so many years. The track is aptly named and my 12" copy is highly treasured among what remains of my collection.
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