The Human League are celebrating four decades of their iconic single Don’t You Want Me with a massive new remix.
Marking the 40th anniversary of the track’s initial release, the Purple Disco Machine remix of Don’t You Want Me sees the German talent inject an additional dose of infectious dancefloor energy while staying true to the original.
Released back in 1981, it was the biggest-selling single of the year, a Christmas No. 1 and the fifth biggest-selling single of the decade.
“I can’t say how happy I am with the Purple Disco Machine remix of Don’t You Want Me, because my favourite pop music ever is Disco,” explains Phil Oakey.
“I’ve been following Tino Schmidt for a few years, both for his original songs and his terrific remixes.
“Although I’m happy with those remixes that are a completely alternate take to the original I’m really knocked out that Tino’s mix is the first since the original that totally understands the spirit and enhances it while bringing our track right up to date, standing powerfully up against my favourite contemporary dance tunes.
“And now I’m going to listen to it again, as loud as the neighbours will stand!”
Purple Disco Machine adds: “I am absolutely honoured to remix Don’t You Want Me. It is quite simply one of the best records ever made and I’ve been desperate to play a version in my DJ sets for years.
“I deliberately kept my remix faithful to the original as I knew I could not tamper too much with those incredible verses & chorus as they deliver such powerful recognition and joy from the audience. Already everybody sings the words back to me when I play it in my DJ sets!
“I’ve hopefully brought enough Purple Disco Machine to proceedings to make it worthy of the 40th anniversary”
The release comes amid The Human League’s ‘Dare 40 Tour’, which will hit the UK in December.
