Shine On (Degrees of Motion song)

"Shine On" is a 1992 song by American house music project Degrees of Motion, featuring vocals by Biti Strauchn and Kit West. It was released as a single from their album, Degrees Of Motion (1991), and is widely regarded as a classic club anthem. It peaked at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart. But when re-released in 1994, it was even more successful, peaking at number eight on March 27, 1994.[1] It also reached number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart. A music video was produced to promote the single.

"Shine On"
Single by Degrees of Motion featuring Biti with Kit West
from the album Degrees of Motion
Released1994
StudioCove City Sound Studios
Genre
Length4:01
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • A. Curless
  • M. Mangini
  • S. Faber
  • S. Lewis
Producer(s)Richie Jones
Degrees of Motion featuring Biti with Kit West singles chronology
"Do You Want It Right Now" "Shine On"
(1994)
Music video
"Shine On" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "a rousing, gospel-flavored pop/houser. Anthemic chorus is empowered by Biti's inspiring lead vocal and a rush of choral chants. Fast picking up club adds, this contagious ditty is a worthy addition to pop and urban radio formats."[2] Maria Jimenez from Music & Media viewed it as "outstanding", adding that it "rides high on a positive tip charged by an up-tempo house beat."[3] James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update called it a "frisky"[4] and "striking Biti wailed snappy disco-garage canterer".[5] Another editor, Andy Beevers deemed it an "excellent garage song".[6]

Track listing
  • 12", US (1992)
  1. "Shine On" (Club Mix) — 8:25
  2. "Shine On" (Trance Dub) — 4:05
  3. "Shine On" (Extended Album Mix) — 7:07
  4. "Shine On" (Inspiration Mix) — 5:00
  5. "Shine On" (Bonus Chant) — 1:38
  • CD single, UK & Europe (1992)
  1. "Shine On" (7-Inch) — 4:01
  2. "Shine On" (Extended LP Mix) — 7:11
  3. "Shine On" (Inspiration Mix) — 5:02
  4. "Shine On" (Junior Style Dub) — 7:27
  • CD single, UK & Europe (1994)
  1. "Shine On" (Radiant Edit) — 4:07
  2. "Shine On" (Radiant Remix) — 8:16
  3. "Shine On" (Original Extended LP Mix) — 7:10
  4. "Shine On" (Inspiration Mix) — 5:04
  5. "Shine On" (Junior Style Dub) — 7:25

Charts
Chart (1992) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) 43
UK Dance (Music Week)[7] 6
Chart (1994) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] 28
Ireland (IRMA) 28
Scotland (OCC)[9] 12
UK Singles (OCC) 8
UK Dance (Music Week)[10] 1

References
  1. "Degrees of Motion". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  2. Flick, Larry (16 May 1992). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 72. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  3. Jimenez, Maria (9 April 1994). "Short Grooves" (PDF). Music & Media. p. 7. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  4. Hamilton, James (9 May 1992). "DJ Directory: Out On Monday" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 5. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  5. Hamilton, James (11 July 1992). "DJ Directory: Out On Monday" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 5. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  6. Beevers, Andy (26 February 1994). "Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 4. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  7. "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 25 July 1992. p. 20. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  8. "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. 2 April 1994. p. 18. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  9. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 27 March 1994 – 02 April 1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  10. "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 19 March 1994. p. 22. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
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