Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)

Song by T-Ski Valley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"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.

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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
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Background

"Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" was released on Master Mix 12CHE 8409 in 1984.[1] It was also released on BMC 3597.[2]

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.[3]

Charts

For the week of 30 June 1984 "Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" debuted on the Record Mirror Disco 85 chart at no. 45.[4] For the week of 28 July, it moved up from no. 40 to its peak position at no. 33 on the chart[5] during its ten week run.[6][7]

On 22 September, "Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat)" re-emerged on the Disco Top 85 chart at no. 75.[8] It stayed in the chart for one more week.[9][10]

References

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