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"Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)"
Song by T-Ski Valley
LabelMaster Mix 12CHE 8409
Composer(s)T. Cox / G. Osbourne
Producer(s)Glen Adams & Judy Mason


"Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" was a 1984 single for T-Ski Valley. It became a hit for him that year on the UK Disco Top 85 chart. It stayed in the chart more than two months during its run.

Background

"Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" was released on Master Mix 12CHE 8409 in 1984. It was also released on BMC 3597.

Reception

The single was reviewed by James Hamilton which was published on 24 November 1984. Referring to T-Ski Valley as an infectiously friendly rapper, he mentioned the bpm's at 106-108-109-106½ and how the song was "right in today’s groove". He also said that there was enough fun with it to cross over into the UK.

Chart

On the week of 30 June 1984 "Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" debuted in the Record Mirror Disco 85 chart at no. 45. On the week of 28 July, "Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" had moved up from no. 40 to its peak position at no. 33 on the chart. On 4 August, it was at no. 35. It was still in the chart at no. 85 on the week of 1 September.

On 22 September, "Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" Entered the Disco Top 85 chart at no. 75.

References

  1. James Hamilton's Disco Page, November 24, 1984 - November 24, 1984: Thelma Houston, James Ingram, Kool & The Gang, T.Ski Valley, Scheer Music, Odds 'N' Bods, T.SKI VALLEY: ‘Catch The Beat (Scratch The Beat)’ (Master Mix 12CHE 8409)
  2. Amazon - Catch The Beat (Scratch The Beat), Product details
  3. James Hamilton's Disco Page, November 24, 1984 - November 24, 1984: Thelma Houston, James Ingram, Kool & The Gang, T.Ski Valley, Scheer Music, Odds 'N' Bods, T.SKI VALLEY: ‘Catch The Beat (Scratch The Beat)’ (Master Mix 12CHE 8409)
  4. Record Mirror, June 30, 1984 - Page 52 Record Mirror Disco, 45 -
  5. Record Mirror, July 28, 1984 - Page 33 Record Mirror Disco, 33 40
  6. Record Mirror, August 4, 1984 - Page 31 Record Mirror Disco, 35 33
  7. Record Mirror, September 1, 1984 - Page 29 Record Mirror Disco, 85 74
  8. James Hamilton's Disco Page, September 22, 1984 - Disco Top 85 – September 22, 1984, 75 — CATCH THE BEAT (SCRATCH THE BEAT), T.Ski Valley, Belgian BMC 12in

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