Terry Farley
By: Dream Chimney
The following interview was conducted on June 8, 2026
The lights are low, the shoes are off, and the night hasn’t quite let go. UK house legend Terry Farley — founder of Faith Magazine, chronicler of youth culture, and eternal dancefloor lifer — takes us back to his place after the club. It’s that magic hour when the bass softens, the stories get louder, and the room feels like its floating. This is the soundtrack to the comedown, the catch up, the last laugh before sunrise. Earl Sixteen - No Mash Up The Dance
My love for Jamaican music has been a constant since I was a child. The Bass from the west Indian fellas right next door would get me off to sleep. This is a studio one classic from its 'Dancehall / Rub a dub' era and rocks any post club gathering.
Jackie Wilson - Lonely Tear Drops
Absolutely adore early Jackie Wilson. This see's him riding a late Rhythm n Blues, his vocals rise and soar with such soul and ease. One of the singers who taught the Northern Soul crowd how to dance.
Sammy Davis Jr - Mr Bojangles
Such a beautiful and poignant song. I love Mr Davis vocal which only makes the lyrics even deeper, in my view THE leading member of ‘The Rat Pack‘.
Brass Construction - Movin
Enough easing into the sesh, now it's time to dance. THE band of 1976 for me and my crew. Young kids blowing up a funky storm. Francois K played this at the Brixton disco festival and the crowd erupted.
Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
Such a standard but my old Dad's fave singer Bobby out does Frank & Ella in the wonderful tale of a murderous gangster. Early gangster rap lol.
Robert Parker - Caught You In A Lie
Blues party classic indeed. Gets plays at the wonderful ‘ Swing ‘n' Dine ‘ parties at the Tabernacle in London, also a Lovers Rock classic covered by Louisa Marks .
LULU - To Sir With Love
A classic British coming of age film about London school teenagers staring Sidney Poitier & Lulu that captured a real moment in time. Big fave for Norman JAY and Robert Elms radio shows.
Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell
Rather saucy 1960’s song about morning erections which I believe was the inspiration behind The Oasis LP title ‘ What’s the story morning glory ‘ .. or maybe its not?
James Carr - These Ain’t Raindrops
Real early 60’s Soul, one of those real broken hearted tear jerking vocals. Maybe perfect for pouring your heart out to some girl / boy you just met?
Tony Bennett & Lady Ga Ga - Anything Goes
Another standard this time covered by the unlikely but wonderful duo that Ga Ga and Tony became. If you’ve never watched it, go check them live on Youtube. Her love for Tony is beautiful. Def one to get the girls dancing.