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Daniele Davoli was a DJ playing the clubs of Italy when he produced a song with his band Black Box that would define 1980s house music. Ride on Time became a smash hit in the UK, with its driving beat, catchy piano riff and powerful sample from American soul singer Loleatta Holloway. But that sample would land the band in a whole lot of trouble, especially after they hired a French model to mime along at their live gigs. When word got out, fans were furious.

Presenter: Harry Graham
Producer: Deiniol Buxton

Picture: Black Box performs Ride On Time on Top of the Pops
Credit: BBC

Published on Monday, 7th September 2020.

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