Thirty years ago, British youth culture was changed forever. The Summer of Love in 1988 saw House music spread like wildfire over the country, with thousands of young people dancing in fields, clubs and any spaces they could find.
“It’s quite difficult to put it into words, but what the summer of love did, it brought youth culture together, and it deconstructed the class taboos, racism and sexuality. And Youth culture melded into one. We all knew we were in this movement and felt part of a tribe. It was the acid house rave tribe. It just boomed across the whole country, and the tabloid newspapers tried to scandalise it. What they actually did was promote the scene itself. It was a very exciting time and it brought about a lot of unity between youth culture and changed so much in British society.” – Danny Rampling
Danny Rampling, Anton the Pirate and Frankie Foncett at Shoom in the Fitness Centre in Southwark (Dave Swindells)
One of the tracks that truly encapsulated this magical time was Stirling Void’s ‘It’s Alright’. Originally released on Chicago’s seminal label DJ International, the spine-chilling lyrics of positivity resonated in the hearts and minds of the Acid House generation and are more relevant in today’s climate than ever. To celebrate 30 years since the Summer of Love, Toolroom is proud to present a monumental remix package of this all-time classic, alongside the fully re-mastered original.
