The Origins of The Shapeshifters’ Lola’s Theme
Back in 2003, one of my all time favourite tracks was released - The Shapeshifters‘ “Lola’s Theme“. The catchy vocals, the uplifting instrumentals - every aspect of the tune was what made a perfect house record for me. It quickly became a firm favourite in my record box and iPod, as well as among the crowds I went clubbing with.
So imagine my surprise this morning when I was informed by DJ Cruze that not only was the instrumental a sample but so were the vocals.
That trademark string sample is from What About My Love by Johnny Taylor - a disco track from 1984 - and the chorus is from Love Me Tonight by Anthony White - an acid house track from 1994.
For anyone who is a fan of Lola’s Theme, don’t forget the 2008 Re-Edit has just been released on Defected. It’s a little more of a twisted electro affair this time round but still got that original charm in my opinion.
