The Dance Mix

I am kind of tired of hearing "love" songs or slow songs recreated as dance songs. I know it's an old remix, but this morning in the shower I heard "Total Eclipse of the Heart" set to dance music. I believe Nicki French did this a few years ago. It got me thinking of how many good "love" songs have been ruined thanks to the dance mix. Bonnie Tyler's 1983 version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was amazing, why the need to set it to dance music. Then a couple of years ago DJ Sammy decided to dig up Bryan Adam's 1985 hit "Heaven" and do a dance remix of that. WHY??? That was another really good song....did we need a dance remix of it?

What's even MORE annoying is when the original artist gets greedy and re-releases their love song as a dance song. Back in 1997 Toni Braxton had an amazing hit with "Unbreak My Heart." It sold very well and the album was kick-ass as well. Yet, Toni felt the need to re-release "Unbreak My Heart" to a dance beat. I just don't get it. If I remember correctly, I am pretty sure Celine Dion did a dance remix of "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic.....was that necessary? I think I hate love song dance remixes more than rock n' roll played with flutes and violins while on hold on the telephone.....