Beginning early in the 1980s, dance-pop music artists in Europe and the UK ignited a high energy firestorm that burned across international borders. As exciting new beats flooded radio airwaves and filled the clubs, a generation of hitmakers got the world on its feet and brought people together as never before. In this book of original interviews, 33 celebrated singers, songwriters, producers and industry professionals who reached the top of the European, British and American charts during this era share personal memories of their lives, careers and unforgettable hits. They include Dutch remix master Ben Liebrand ("Lovely Day - The Sunshine Mix" by Bill Withers), Sven van Veen of MC Miker G & DJ Sven ("Holiday Rap"), Walter Werzowa of Edelweiss ("Bring Me Edelweiss"), Engelbert Humperdinck (Träumen Mit Engelbert LP), Helen Scott of The Three Degrees ("The Heaven I Need"), Marcus Gabler of O.K. ("OKAY!"), Lino Nicolosi of Valerie Dore ("The Night"), Tracy Spencer ("Run To Me"), Tony Esposito ("Kalimba De Luna"), Chaz Jankel ("Glad To Know You"), Kurt René Plisnier of Opus ("Live Is Life"), Jean-Pierre Morgand of Les Avions ("Nuit Sauvage"), Stedman Pearson of Five Star ("System Addict"), Lian Ross ("Fantasy"), Francesco Napoli ("Balla..Balla - Italian Hit Connection"), Precious Wilson, Judy Cheeks, Savage, producer Christian de Walden and more. Special commentary by Sandy Marton ("People From Ibiza") and Christa Mikulski (General Director of ZYX Records).

本書は、八十年代欧州を席巻したダンスポップの熱狂を当事者の肉声で蘇らせた一級の記録文学です。単なるデータ集ではなく、国境を越えて人々を繋いだ時代の鼓動を鮮烈に描き出す深みがあります。ヒット曲の裏側に潜む革新的な精神や葛藤は、煌びやかな旋律以上に人間味に溢れ、読む者の心を強く揺さぶります。 音楽が文化の壁を壊した瞬間の熱量を追体験できるのが本作の真骨頂です。多角的な証言が織りなす物語は、一つの巨大な文化のうねりを浮き彫りにします。黄金時代の精神を語り継ごうとする著者の情熱は、読者をあの輝かしいダンスフロアの最前線へと誘って止みません。