Frankie Knuckles

The Whistle Song

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You’d be hard pressed to find a more uplifting and iconic song than Frankie Knuckles’ ‘The Whistle Song’. Each year, 25th August marks Frankie Knuckles Day and to celebrate the occasion and the unquestionable history of this classic cut, Eric Kupper himself via Hysteria and in collaboration with the Frankie Knuckles Foundation and SoSure Music, has reproduced and remastered the original demo mix that he handed to Frankie on tape in a studio session all those years ago, for a special one-sided release. Friends, production partners and long-time writing collaborators for over 25 years, Eric Kupper and Frankie Knuckles built a rare and once-in-a-lifetime bond that few can claim to hold. This particular song’s journey clocks back to the early days and who better to retell it than Eric himself: "The then untitled Whistle Song was originally mixed to cassette. I had heard Frankie play at the Def Mix 5th anniversary party at the Redzone, and his set truly inspired me. Within a few days I went into the studio and in about 20-30 minutes, wrote and recorded this version. I slipped the cassette to Frankie, who transferred it to reel-to-reel tape, and played it at the Sound Factory. Still untitled, it became instantly popular, and people came up to the DJ booth asking “what is that whistle song you’ve been playing?” So, it was named by the people on the dance floor at the Sound Factory. I then recreated the mix to DAT tape, and that tape is where the original master came from. This is the classic version that I’ve heard most DJ’s play, besides the newer Director’s Cut version. They must have ripped from the original vinyl or CD single. I felt it was important to have this released again, on vinyl and for the first time in a modern digital format (downloads and streaming). I also felt it could use a sonic update, so I created an entire reproduction, from the ground up. Of all the works I’ve done with Frankie throughout our 25-year partnership, The Whistle Song seems to be the most enduring, and has found a new audience over the 2 generations of its existence. Now that my generation’s children are having children, perhaps there will be a 3rd…" – Eric Kupper From that inspired recording session almost 30 years ago and that very original demo cassette, ‘The Whistle Song’ has proved to be an enduring and essential underground anthem that captures the very essence of house music – a track that is still revered and relevant to this very day.

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Genre

House / US House

Release Date

28.08.2020

Cat No

SSMHYS001

Tracklist

Track 1
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US House
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Frankie Knuckles
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It's A Cold World / Bad Boy (Red Vinyl Repress) Trax
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House
12"
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Frankie Knuckles
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It's A Cold World / Bad Boy (Red Vinyl Repress) Trax
Acid House
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12"
Frankie Knuckles
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Baby Wants To Ride (Red Vinyl Repress) Trax
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House
12"
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Frankie Knuckles
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Baby Wants To Ride (Red Vinyl Repress) Trax
US House
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7''
Frankie Knuckles
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Baby Wants To Ride / Your Love Get On Down
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House
7''
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Frankie Knuckles
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Baby Wants To Ride / Your Love Get On Down
Chicago House
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2-12"
Frankie Knuckles
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Ultimate Production Trax
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House
2-12"
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Frankie Knuckles
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Ultimate Production Trax
US House
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12"
Frankie Knuckles
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It's A Cold World Trax
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House
12"
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Frankie Knuckles
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It's A Cold World Trax
US House
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12"
Frankie Knuckles
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Baby Wants To Ride / Your Love Trax
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House
12"
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Frankie Knuckles
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Baby Wants To Ride / Your Love Trax
US House
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2-LP
Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper
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The Director’s Cut Collection Volume Two (Red Vinyl) Sosure Music
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House
2-LP
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Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper
38.95 €
The Director’s Cut Collection Volume Two (Red Vinyl) Sosure Music
US House
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2-LP
Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper
36.95 €
The Director’s Cut Collection (Transparent Vinyl) Sosure Music
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House
2-LP
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Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper
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The Director’s Cut Collection (Transparent Vinyl) Sosure Music
House
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2-LP
Eric Kupper
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A Lifetime In Dance Music Vol. 2 SoSure Music
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House
2-LP
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Eric Kupper
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A Lifetime In Dance Music Vol. 2 SoSure Music
House
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2-LP
Eric Kupper
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Eric Kupper - A Lifetime In Dance Music SoSure Music
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House
2-LP
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Eric Kupper
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Eric Kupper - A Lifetime In Dance Music SoSure Music
House
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12"
Frankie Knuckles Pres Director’s Cut
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Your Love SoSure Music
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House
12"
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Frankie Knuckles Pres Director’s Cut
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Your Love SoSure Music
House
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12"
Frankie Knuckles Pres. Director's Cut
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The Whistle Song (Cinthie Remix) Sosure Music
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House
12"
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Frankie Knuckles Pres. Director's Cut
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The Whistle Song (Cinthie Remix) Sosure Music
US House
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12"
Logic
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Blues For You Strictly Rhythm
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House
12"
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Logic
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Blues For You Strictly Rhythm
Techno
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12"
FJAAK
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SYS02 Fjaak
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Techno
12"
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FJAAK
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SYS02 Fjaak
Techno
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12"
Deniro
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Coachella Trip
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Techno
12"
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Deniro
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Coachella Trip
UK Garage
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12"
Notre3k
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DRB13 (one per customer) Dr. Banana
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House
12"
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Notre3k
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DRB13 (one per customer) Dr. Banana
UK Garage
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12"
Soul Mass Transit System
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Blocked Time Is Now
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House
12"
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Soul Mass Transit System
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Blocked Time Is Now
House
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Apparel Wax
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008 Apparel Music
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House
12"
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Apparel Wax
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008 Apparel Music