Viola Wills Dare to Dream (London Remix)

[@animamilsom7705]

I played this to a man who magically captured my heart and we danced the night till dawn, he was truly a magician, worlds best rock climber and the spark in my heart, wow was High charged fun and a love that burnt like a billion stars, happy memories. We dared to dteam

[@VocalZonesUSA]

Just one of the most beautiful songs of all time! Viola Wills, her voice and music inspired me with my singing and songwriting and, my daughter and I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting her in Manchester where my daughter actually had the honor of singing with her while she was in rehearsal! Beautiful memories of a beautiful lady! Such a blessings beyond words. RIP Viola!!

[@krs1024]

I remember exacly when Tony Blackburn played it the first time on Soul Station

[@colin-bp5jd]

Ya know

[@suzanneandrews2942]

When songs touched the soul...reminded of youth and home and dreams for tomorrow and suddenly I am older, what happened, thank god for the memories of yesterday...I am so blessed to have been dancing to this back in the day....

[@natmarie6450]

I'm nearly crying listening to this. Takes me right back to my teens,parties in SE London. Moonlight club on Down Street. Sweet fuzzy dreamy innocent memories

[@Carsandhome]

1986 when this came out.....quite simply one of the BEST EVER years for Soul music! So many countless Gems came out in that year and this was one of them...... thanks for the memories...Glad I lived through that era.....

[@dieselfunk65]

I absolutely agree with you. I bought more records during 1986 than in any other year, the music back then was phenomenal especially the soul dance and hip hop tunes. This song reminds me of slow dances at night clubs. Happy memories. 😊

[@9876543211536]

As they say they don't make music like this anymore .A true timeless classic .Its a true groove from my youthful days. xx

[@darrenrexfrancis2538]

'They don't make music like this anymore'...the best comment I've read for AGES!!!!!👌🏾

[@jjscorpio6625]

Love this tune! Rocking in my car

[@1971andymac]

This was a time when people made the finest soul music that stayed with throughout your life and when you need a break from todays mess reach back in the vault and you will feel lucky we was blessed with it

[@montyali2920]

The 41 people who gave this a thumbs down must be utterly tone deaf

[@ginanewell8646]

🤣 tone deaf ....no soul...

[@noellaoconnor3246]

Probably the kid's today's take on music isn't music it's just noise to me 😂. All my four kid's have grown up listening to all the tunes I listened to and one of my Daughters favourite tunes is Angie Stone's Wish I didn't miss you anymore and she's only 20 😂.

[@UTubeAngelique]

Tunage. These were tunes to fall in love with. Thumbs down people have no soul. We lived for this type of music back then. Mixed race and proud of the cross-genres. Love it.

[@edwarddowney2513]

100% agree..

[@HeavenScentMe]

Right!!

[@jimmez]

Once again here, listening to the ultimate track!

[@kstar22ify]

Rare Groove at it's finest.... Quality

[@robkennedy9242]

The bassline... Dear God!

[@winstonmiller9649]

Yes. That bass line was truly heavenly inspired.☁️☁️ 😍🎶.

[@gerardmcgivern8854]

The poor old windows use to shake....Top tune still is

[@anthonycairns3869]

The intro then it kicks in wow

[@aliwebb134]

Those were the best days 😊

[@leroyjnr21]

One of THE best UK soul records of ALL time. A certified classic and a steppers anthem.

[@martinfreeman-wooding8229]

No doubt my friend....

[@PauliesGotIt]

really the best right?

[@ginanewell8646]

Beautiful soulful melidies...whats a stepper?🤔

[@leroyjnr21]

@@ginanewell8646 it's a term for a specific style of a song.

[@ginanewell8646]

@@leroyjnr21 then i like steppers...❤

[@theod1s]

I listen to this tune in the summer of 86 on LWR London. Magical song

[@neilsimpson9963]

Radio London soul nights out?

[@jaynon12]

Yes I remember

[@papalexi8882]

Big Up 2 Dis BADASS Masterpiece CHUUUUNNNEEEE!! Da BASS IS JUST BOOOM!! 80s Was Da BEST!!💜🎧👍🏿

[@aliwebb134]

Love 😊 those days ❤

[@jeffratz]

Truly an amazing song takes me to higher ground

[@kayvancooten8651]

This tune signifies the best era for being in your teens! simply the best!!

[@hjoanne47]

Baby don't cry

[@winstonmiller9649]

Yes Kay!! This tune was being played lots of places in my teens; from soul clubs like Nutmegs in Hampstead and Harrow. I even heard it at reggae clubs like Bouncing Ball and All Nations. It just had that sublime combination of bass, rhythm, and harmony that could appeal to many people. A tune like this would resonate in you for hours afterwards, and even years after it was last heard . You may like to refresh your memory with Walk in The Night also. Another fab' 70s era tune. 👍🏽🤗💖💕😊

[@winstonmiller9649]

@@hjoanne47 " Don't cry." These types of tunes can cause a lump in the throat, when they make you reminisce on halcyon beautiful Sumner nights on which we first heard it. 👍🏽😊🕺🏾💕💃🏿💕🎶🌃

[@winstonmiller9649]

Hello Kay. Did you listen to Walk in The night after all??😊😊👍🏽

[@FUNKspex]

Or 20s

[@dabozz2873]

ONE HELL OF A MASSIVE TUNE BACK IN THE DAY....and still the bollox

[@PauliesGotIt]

still a big tune

[@missnelson3321]

@@PauliesGotIt ,,4,,,4sssc c cc c z , ,,z,,,,,,z,,4th, 43,,,,zz,a s,,,,,, z , I don't have 4

[@rozayeliie2034]

20 years old I am and I’m still listening!! My mum knows MUSIC

[@arita2006]

RIP Viola. This was a tune.

[@richardmckay6545]

Bad Tune Big up👊👊👊👊👊 Richard.

[@rachelrodgers3016]

Still gives me goose bumps....dare to dream my favourite

[@arita2006]

This song reminds me of nights in London in March 1986. RIP Viola.

[@ciar67]

This was a breakup and a get back together song. Still together 300 years later!

[@kstar22ify]

This song is timeless… never tire of it 💯👌🏼

[@MichaelHand-s3o]

The memories of listening to this over the airwaves in London come flooding back..

[@DatSoulBoss]

I can't help but point out the similarity to "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume. The odd thing is that I was a DJ here in NYC when this song came out & I didn't hear of it until about 3 1/2 years ago. I discovered this song while my mother was sick & it drew me in. Instead of reminiscing about the 80s, I reminisce about this song because I discovered it around the time that I was running back & forth to see her at the hospital, with her passing on June 30th of that year. I always associated her with EuroDisco or Hi Energy music, which isn't my thing, but, this is a beautiful song & I'm glad to have discovered it, albeit 30 years after the fact.

[@winstonmiller9649]

I feel you man!! 😊😍🎶

[@sprig6043]

Beautiful story

[@tonyexcell9211]

Simply one of the best cuts ever!

[@hennessy3743]

For real

[@nataliemason3980]

Too true tony

[@andrewdasilva8073]

Defo, my go to tune

[@HitensionTv]

Our Boy Paul Phillips from Hi Tension says it was great and an honour working on this track with Voila..

[@danharte6645]

Heard this in a pub in Fulham tonight and it brought me back to the 80s. Good tune, very good tune

[@RasJabal]

RIP Viola 2009. We love your contribution to the Soul Pantheon

[@bazolley2891]

This song still gives me goosebumps after all these years

[@phil0446]

brings me to tears, so lovely

[@jackiedelvalle]

It is. It's beautiful.

[@noellaoconnor1073]

One of my favourite tunes from the 80s. This Was Played in all the club's in Manchester And Always Had The Dance Floor Filled. Tune Then Tune Now And I'd Rather My Old Skool Than The Stuff Around Today. And All my kids know alot Of 80s Tunes As That's What Was Played In My House.

[@HitensionTv]

🙏🏾❤

[@sandydlea2991]

l'd rather listen to rare groove any day any time any place than the junk that's out now... thank you for helping to keep the dream alive

[@warrensammut4233]

Big big memories ..what a tune

[@waynephilbert]

I must have burned so many batteries on my walkman with this listening to it and then rewinding. Absolutely loved this track back in the day.

[@littleninpo]

Wayne Philbert Ha same for me :)

[@anitabrown3321]

Madddd & boss choon ❤🎙🎶🎵

[@andrewdasilva8073]

Youve got taste pal

[@Gooneress]

Never could make up my mind whether I preferred the US or UK version - love them both. Thank you.

[@deepee2694]

No words describe how this tune makes me feel..evokes memories, summer days of yesteryear cruising around in my first car!

[@johnsamuels9150]

A overwhelmingly beautiful and truly inspirational song. "Dare to dream" totally true.

[@littleninpo]

God what a memory of being 14 in the mid 80s

[@momaraone]

Same

[@terrybandee]

We Were lucky, we grew up in a golden age of soul, funk and my personal favourite Rare Grove.🕺🎼🎵🎶🔊

[@jacquelinebeason1360]

Likewise

[@redlightspellsdanger7177]

Jacqueline Beason tell us more!

[@MsFunkydoctor]

Heavy Tune!!!! My favorite tune of the 80s

[@philwardell6009]

Takes me back to the south london days of wicked parties and people x thanks

Still fresh after all this time. Bless you, ​Viola, for your gorj lyrics, sweet piano playing and a heavenly voice. Forever missed.

[@dj-ak2912]

This song will always remind me of my dad who was a Dj and a massive jazz funker miss you so much 30 years this year rip dad what a choon timeless

[@simonceccarelli1246]

EPIC tune, one of the best ever soul song in fact.

[@soulguardian65]

Massive tune in 1985, which brings back great memories. I owned the same 12" single and wish I'd kept it. Thanks for uploading this premium quality groove.

[@colin-bp5jd]

Best soul tune of our era 😂

[@bram4228]

CRISP BISCUIT I SEE NO WANNABE HAS TRIED TO REMASTER A TRUE CLASSIC LIKE THIS

[@alimantado373]

Toro Y Moi? and hes done a good job too :)

[@simonclord7697]

Crisp biscuit. One of Tim Westwood's favourite lines, along with down town after hours lol. Great times.

[@catmadwoman6317]

@@alimantado373 so where can I hear it please.

[@HitensionTv]

true all from the original Paul Phillips mix 🙏🏾 🇬🇧@@alimantado373

[@marcnhwalker]

Yes yes yes. Oh yes. I'd forgotten this big tune, oh my days. Thank so much.

[@leeg1970]

The 'Golden' era for soul music using electronic instruments :)

[@ibrahim326]

i remember a night club in south london kisses it was early in the night when this song came on all the fine ladies step to the dance floor then the posers the guys slide across the floor then POW magic ladies and guys dancing together ahhh what memory's you wont see that now in clubs wicked tune thank you johnnyleith the full version as well god bless you.xxxx

[@ska1bmw]

Don`t know if i`ve commented b4 but this is an ABSOLUTE CLASSC and for bringing it back to me I THANK YOU.............Peace

[@originalg6644]

2017, I'm 15 and I'm into this shit aha

[@TaERBN]

25

[@RasJabal]

Soul Family 😊

[@johnbrocklehurst3570]

Feb 2019 and still listening and still Loving this tune...

[@lucopeland7874]

Word up

[@krs1024]

for me this beat was always so sick bassline

[@andrewt63]

One of the best singles ever - a real late 80's soulful sound. This was the mix released in the UK on 7" and 12". Trouble now - if on the rare occasion a radio station would play it - you'd get the album version as they'd play it off CD.

[@cortinaelmo]

what a absolute tune i have this on a white voice of an angel respect for the upload regards cortinaelmo

[@denisphilips3290]

Remember this tune cannot beat the golden oldies

[@simonceccarelli1246]

Legendary tune, floats along so smoothly. Unbeatable.

[@ska1bmw]

Don`t know if i`ve commented b4 but this is an ABSOLUTE CLASSI and for brimging it back to me I THANK YOU.............Peace

[@mikem1966]

RIP Viola Mae Wilkerson (Viola Wills), singer, songwriter: born Los Angeles circa 1940; twice married (twice divorced, six children); died Phoenix, Arizona 6 May 2009.

[@willsawney]

A superb remix by Paul Phillips... Awesome!

[@HitensionTv]

Hey Thank you Will, I remember Paul Phillips going into the studio, Re-recording this with Viola in London would believe. The Piano at the beginning of the song was originally in the middle of the song, a little play along riff by Tee Morris, then Paul done his magic started the track with the piano, nice build up by Hi Tension Percussionists Leroy Williams, and Linn Drum Programming by Lloyd Phillips. Paul said it was a production for streetwave records but because of contractual reason he was only credited with a remix. We give credit to Paul as one of the Uk Best unknown Producers at the time

[@michaelthomasmat7049]

This is a real gem of track...top anthem from a fantastic decade that produced so much good music.

[@anthonyd.4theloveofsoulful197]

Smooth "n" SiLky, Viola WiLLs, "Dare To DreaM" stiLL Sounds gr8 as it seems, MusiC LikE thiS, juS takes yoU on a TriP, LoviN DisC Kinda Rift, BumPin DeeP inSiDE uR HouSE, uPLifting thE Parts, Morning 🌄 Daytime or After DarK, niCE onE JohnnyLeith 👍🏽 👍 DisC onE sounds sO Sweet 🧘‍♀️🎼🎶🤳🎵👂🏾🎧👂🏾😎

[@antspellman10]

sensational tune Viola Wills RIP.......truly mesmerising ! Old skool finest !

[@mans1000]

1 dislike?? are you crazy!! It does'nt get much better than this!!

[@marthajune9702]

One of my favourite old school tunes....need another remix Paul Phillips x

[@HitensionTv]

Our boy Paul Phillips says Thank You Martha x

[@sophiax460]

This always sounds fresh.

[@nerodiamante9441]

Exquisite timeless tune

[@PeterBruton]

Fantastic tune. Thanks for sharing. I've still got this exact version on vinyl somewhere in my loft, but sadly nothing to play it on....

[@PauliesGotIt]

so many great sounds from this period ... lost for words

[@cortinaelmo]

wow have not heard this classic tune for time,i manage to get hold of this 12 inch on a white label a few years back now Dare to dream oi oi

[@HitensionTv]

❤

[@andrewdasilva8073]

What a tune, still love it, my go to last record of the night, so 80s but so good

[@inthemix68]

I used to dj on pirate radio back in the day, (Simon T) and this was massive , TUNE!

[@HitensionTv]

🙏🏾❤

[@83mpcc83]

I'm lost for the rest of the day listening to this, and remebering that special one!! Gwarn Viola x

[@dickychip]

Such a gorgeous song in every single way, I still love to play this loudly in my car. ❤❤

[@inthemix68]

big tune from back in day, massive groove weapon, back in the eightys

[@jeffratz]

Classic groove 6.00 am sun rising cup of tea had too much to dream viola wills u b mine xxx

[@cjkilty]

this is timeless....absolute quality..

[@wendilene]

One of my fav tracks from the 80's still got the vinyl, good times.

[@cowabungahgeoff]

Lone brought me here. Thanks and much love UK 🇬🇧 from Colorado USA.

[@Scandinavianman9]

Super vocals,arrangements & production, still vibing in 2018💜

[@johnnyleith]

Hi again! I think I prefer this mix! I could be biased though!

[@hennessy3743]

Fav tune of all time

[@HitensionTv]

🙏🏾

[@jimmez]

Wow glad I finally found this one. I got the 12" inch stacked in my attic. But it's more fun listening to it on you tube. Used to try playing this one when DJ'ing at a club in the 80's, it sounded good, but sadly no one caught on to it. Other songs from the same time slot: Fonda Rae - Touch me, S.O.S band - weekend girl.

[@TaERBN]

Im 25 & this my tune right here.

[@RasJabal]

Soul Family rising

[@RasJabal]

Soul Family

[@stevemorgan3286]

What a tune !!!

[@beutuoy1]

Thank you for reminding me of my childhood. A true gem.

[@geraldobarbosa461]

Best REMIX. Simply The Best.

[@ThomasTube0303]

To Johnny Leith EXCELLENT upload 10/10 Background Info I have been after this off and on for years. I am a Reggae Man especially Dub, and I used to have this 12" Instrumental Version on a mix tape with Soul & Reggae Tunes but there was no information about any of the tracks.(1987 +) Today I came across your upload, and this is the first time I am hearing the Vocal Version, ( I like It ) And I can definitely tell u this is the version I am used to Thank Q ( I find out 2Day 1985 it release)

[@daviddodge3315]

Going way back....... drop your soft top on your vw golf GTI........ or your XR3I..... and turn up the Pioneer on this one!!!

[@bkkrehab7683]

XR3i??? Nooo

[@dabozz2873]

OR THE BMW 323I....TUNNNNE

[@traceyq5509]

Or my Saab 9.3 Cabriolet, weather permitting Ofcourse being in the UK. Yes stereo up loud, for sure 👊

[@FUNKspex]

ASTRA SR… for me

[@nathanramsamy7516]

Na 1.6 GTI 5 speed gearbox man

[@sheikhzak]

Great track that slipped the into our lives..Love this..fond memories.

[@SNBrum]

Amazing get!!! So beautiful!!!

[@alanbutters4804]

I could only get the 7 inch of the tune back in 1996 when my wife was pregnant with our first child, i absolutely craved this version. Well now ive got it Yeeahhh

[@richardmckay6545]

RIP VIOLA WILLS 😢😢😢😢

[@andworthytobeloved]

This is bringing back some sweet memories.....

[@winstonmiller9649]

I hate/love this tune. As a teenage reggae man, me and my boys would visit soul clubs, cos the girls were supposed to be gorgeous. But we had stiff competition: Those soul boys could really get down- all elegant-to this tune in their tight pants and really pointy shoes, whilst we reggae boys felt like we had led boots on. So I got mixed feelings of this beautiful song. 😂🤣🕺🏾🕴🏾🤨

[@HitensionTv]

😂🙏🏾@@winstonmiller9649

[@belindavallard2772]

Wicked wicked tuneeeeeee

[@bigbear197708]

wow, i'm speechless!