1.8 No One's Ever Gonna Love You (The Way That I Love You)
1.9 Just One More Time
1.10 Who Was That Lady (I Saw You with)
1.11 One Bad Mistake
1.12 Our Day Will Come (Instrumental)
1.13 The Hazell Dean Orchestra
1.14 You Got Me Wrong - Curtis ; Dean
1.15 O, That's Nice - Curtis ; Dean
1.16 Stay in My Life
1.17 Too Young for Your Love
Description:
"The Decca Years" on CD brings together a key chapter in Hazell Dean's career, highlighting her collaborations and recordings from her time with the legendary Decca label. Known as one of the defining voices of the Hi-NRG and dance-pop era of the 1980s, Hazell Dean delivers powerful, emotive vocals set against driving electronic productions and radio-friendly hooks. This collection offers an in-depth look at her development as a recording artist, capturing both her club-oriented energy and her strong sense for memorable pop melodies.
The album is ideal for fans of 80s dance, synth-pop and classic club sounds, as well as for collectors who want to explore an important phase before and around Hazell Dean's breakthrough years. The track selection (not listed here) focuses on studio recordings from the Decca period and allows listeners to experience the evolution of her sound, from early, more traditional pop influences to the more electronic, rhythmic style that later made her an icon in the dance scene.
Hazell Dean made her name in the 1980s as one of the most successful female Hi-NRG artists, with major club and chart hits that established her as a staple of the dance floor. She is particularly associated with high-energy productions, emotional choruses and a loyal fan base in the LGBTQ+ community, where her songs became anthems in clubs across Europe. Over the years she has remained an active live performer and a respected figure in retro and 80s revival events, underlining the lasting appeal of her music.
The CD edition of "The Decca Years" is aimed at those who appreciate well-curated artist retrospectives, offering a coherent listening experience that traces an important stage in Hazell Dean's artistic path. It works both as an introduction to her earlier work and as a valuable addition for long-time fans who wish to complete their collection with these historically significant recordings.
The release is issued by Cherry Red, an independent UK label renowned for its high-quality reissues, catalogue explorations and genre-spanning compilations. Since the late 1970s, Cherry Red has built a strong reputation among music enthusiasts for treating artists' back catalogues with care and attention to detail, often including rare or previously hard-to-find recordings. The label has become a trusted name for collectors of pop, rock, punk, new wave, electronic and many other styles, focusing on thoughtful presentation, informed liner notes and a passion for musical heritage. With "The Decca Years", Cherry Red once again underlines its commitment to preserving and celebrating important phases in an artist's career.
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