Greg Wilson

Full recording from 10th Anniversary Special @ Underdog in Manchester 20.12.13.

There's a blog post about the anniversary here:http://www.gregwilson.co.uk/2013/12/10th-anniversary-flashback/ 

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

GW 10TH ANNIVERSARY @ UNDERDOG MANCHESTER 20.12.13 (greg wilson live mix)

Accompanying blog post: http://www.gregwilson.co.uk/2014/03/greg-wilson-versions-2005-2013/

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/xx-Shelter-Night-Time/release/2821374

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

The XX 'Night Time' (greg wilson version 2010)

Accompanying blog post: http://www.gregwilson.co.uk/2014/03/greg-wilson-versions-2005-2013/

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Groove-Armada-Greg-Wilson-Versions/master/487543

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

Groove Armada Feat Candi Staton 'Love Sweet Sound' (greg wilson version 2007)

Groove Armada 'DIY Disco' (greg wilson version 2007)

Accompanying blog post: http://www.gregwilson.co.uk/2014/03/greg-wilson-versions-2005-2013/

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Grace-Jones-Williams-Blood/release/1558656

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

Grace Jones 'Williams Blood' (greg wilson version 2008)

Accompanying blog post: http://www.gregwilson.co.uk/2014/03/greg-wilson-versions-2005-2013/

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

Goldfrapp 'Dreaming' (greg wilson version 2010 - unreleased)

Accompanying blog post: http://www.gregwilson.co.uk/2014/03/greg-wilson-versions-2005-2013/

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/1Gnition-Secret-Sunday-Lover/release/1014257

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

1gnition 'Secret Sunday Lover' (greg wilson version 2007)

Took gentle care oon one of my favorite songs on the planet, Njoy.
Promo only.

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Les Dance - Low Q promo

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Ace of Base - All That She Wants (Rayko Electrik Dancefloor re-edit) [Patreon Exclusive]

Klyne [Minimal Groove Concept]

When It Rains On Us (Jazz House Remix) transforms the soulful original into a deep, hypnotic journey through rhythm and atmosphere. Blending Rhodes piano, upright bass, muted trumpet, and airy sax stabs with a pulsing house groove, the track captures the intimacy of rain-soaked nights and the strength found in weathering storms together. Layered vocals echo like whispers in the storm, repeating phrases that wash over the listener with warmth and intensity. With its smoky late-night vibe and subtle jazz textures, this remix is both a dancefloor weapon and a soundtrack for reflection — a perfect balance of soul and house that lingers long after the final drop fades into rain.

When It Rains on Us - Jazz House Remix

About 6 months ago, just before I set off on my 5 month tour of Europe I got a message from a good friend of mine asking me if I would edit a track that he loves. 
I said of course, and asked him what track. 
Turns out its a big favourite of mine also.
'Why Can't We Live Together' by Timmy Thomas is an amazing song with a strong message that is even more relevant today than it was back in 1972.
The message is clear, it's simple, it's beautiful.
I'm saddened by recent events around the world and I've always tried to spread love through music, because for me, music is love.
I hope you share the message and enjoy.
LNTG <3

Live Together [LNTG No More War Rework]

Dreams (Shen's Edit)

INXS - Need You Tonight (The Reflex Stems Re - Vision)

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Released in 1975, the "Young Americans" album was recorded in the US, where David Bowie was living at the time under the heavy influence of philly soul and early disco sounds. On this record David surrounded himself with musicians from these scenes, most notably Puerto-Rican Guitarist Carlos Alomar, as well as Luther Vandross, who features on various side vocals. 

If "Fame" is, well, the most...famous track of the LP (and David first true hit with the US audience), the song "Young Americans" is extremely groovy as well, with its anthem-like chorus hard to resist.

Here is my "DJ-friendly" drummed-up edit of it. 

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Note for the French-speaking readers: que vous soyez fans de Bowie ou simplement interessés par son parcours artistique, je vous recommande l'excellente série de 4 podcasts que l'émission "La Grande Traversée" de France Culture lui a récemment consacré. Une plongée passionnante dans ses multiples périodes et influences, mais aussi son processus de création. Disponible en podcast/streaming ici: http://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/grande-traversee-david-bowie

P.S.: merci à mon ami Bertrand, guitariste distingué de https://soundcloud.com/beigemusic pour m'avoir aiguillé vers cette remarquable série d'émissions :)

Young Americans (V4YS All Night Edit)

This is my re-edit of Indeep's "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life".

Dave Gerrard-In The Mix ***FREE WAV***

Bookings: matt@thepool-london.com 
Promos: promo@gregwilson.co.uk 
DJ Dates: https://blog.gregwilson.co.uk/upcoming-dj-dates/
Greg began DJing in 1975 and is regarded as one of the most important figures on the UK dance scene. He enjoyed hugely popular residencies in the early eighties at Wigan Pier and Manchester’s majorly influential Legend, having originally started out in his hometown, New Brighton. A pioneer of mixing in the UK, he became the first ‘dance music’ specialist hired for a regular weekly session at Manchester’s now legendary Haçienda club in 1983. Greg was instrumental in breaking the new electronic, post-disco records coming out of New York, a sound he has dubbed ‘Electro-Funk’.

In 2003 he set up electrofunkroots, a website documenting this crucial era in the evolution of dance culture. After a two decade hiatus from the booth, he returned to DJing and soon welcomed bookings throughout Europe and, subsequently, worldwide.

Greg was the first DJ to mix live on British TV, putting together the first UK radio mixes of their type for Piccadilly 261 in Manchester and showing a certain Norman Cook (later Fatboy Slim) how to scratch.

Nominated by DJ Magazine for outstanding contribution, and also named amongst their top twenty remixers of all-time, Greg’s remix credits include Grace Jones, The XX, Groove Armada, Bryan Ferry, Confidence Man, Gilberto Gil and Simian Mobile Disco, whilst he’s edited tracks by A Guy Called Gerald, Talking Heads, O.M.D., Electronic, Imagination and Missy Elliot.

In January 2009 Greg’s reputation was further enhanced when his Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 received almost universal acclaim and was selected as one of 10 classics that spanned the show’s near 17 year history.

Greg’s Blog, ‘Being A DJ’, was launched in June 2010 for observations on various aspects of club culture now an online touchstone for an ever-increasing amount of dance enthusiasts and aficionados.

In August 2010 he co-curated areas at the inaugural Vintage Festival at Goodwood, which was named ‘Best New Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards.

He has produced a series of documentary podcasts, Time Capsule, Random Influences and Early 80’s Floorfillers, as well as the long-running blog series, Living To Music.

Greg has given talks on music and DJ culture at a number events at venues The Tate Gallery in Liverpool and London's Southbank and Institute Of Contemporary Arts, whilst in 2013 he was invited onto a panel alongside legendary figures Nile Rodgers and Giorgio Moroder @ ADE in Amsterdam. 

In 2014 he unveiled the multi-media label Super Weird Substance, focusing on recording and live events. In 2015, the label released 8 vinyl singles, brought together in the 2 CD comp, 'Greg Wilson Presents Super Weird Substance'. September 2015 saw a memorable Festival No.6 Happening in Portmeirion and Greg rounded off the year with the Liverpool-based celebration of the 40th anniversary of his first club date in 1975 as well as being presented with DJ Magazine's Industry Icon award.

Greg launched his Credit To The Edit club collective at 2016's Festival No.6 and since then has taken it to Liverpool, Berlin, Brixton, Bethnal Green and finally back to Portmeirion for Festival No.6 2017.

2017 saw his label host the epic 14 Hour Super Weird Happening at Liverpool's Florrie, following a mixtape collaboration with Alan Moore, who also appeared at the Happening, whilst it also saw the digital release of The Super Weird Society's 'Gone With The Vibe', released the following year on the first Substance Select 12" vinyl alongside 'The Ghosts Of Watling Street', 'The Best Is Yet To Come' and 'Summer Came My Way'. 2018 also saw the release of Vol.3 in Greg's long-running Credit To The Edit compilation series.

After a handful of further releases, the label was put into hibernation with the onset of covid. Diversifying, ‘Greg Wilson’s Discotheque Archives’ was issued during 2020 lockdown as a limited run paperback, with more books, both Wilson’s own projects and by other authors, now planned.

The XX 'Night Time' (greg wilson version 2010)

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