When a new style of music first cracks the pop charts, the hit is usually a deliberate crossover by an artist having little to do with the music's original pioneers. The first house single to reach the charts, however, was recorded by seminal Chicago DJ and producer, Farley Jackmaster Funk. His cover of Isaac Hayes' "Love Can't Turn Around" made the Top Ten in mid-1986 - ironically, not in his home country but in the U.K. - at the same time that he was one of the biggest names in Chicago house. Born in 1962, Farley began DJing while still a teenager. He first made his name in 1981, broadcasting on Chicago's WBMX-FM with Ralphi "The Razz" Rosario, Kenny "Jammin" Jason, Mickey "Mixin" Oliver and Scott "Smokin" Seals as the Hot Mix 5 - the legendary DJ team which broke house music for a wider Chicago audience. Farley also appeared at the legendary Warehouse club (mixing alongside Frankie Knuckles) and then began a residency at the Playground (later the Candy Store) which set in stone his reputation as one of the city's top DJs. Known as Farley Keith or Farley Funkin' Keith up to that point, he began recording in 1984 with the single "Jack the Bass," which inaugurated the highly popular jacking craze in Chicago house. After two more singles ("Funkin' with Drums Again," "Give Yourself to Me") for Trax Records, he re-christened himself Farley Jackmaster Funk and released "Love Can't Turn Around," with vocals by Darryl Pandy (often mistaken for Farley on the accompanying video). The single hit the number nine spot on the British pop charts and stunned hundreds of Chicagoans, who had no idea their records were becoming popular across the ocean. "Love Can't Turn Around" wasn't followed by any other big international hits - "As Always" made a brief U.K. entry in 1989, while "It's You" was a local club draw - and by the late '80s, he had lost his DJ residency as well. Fortunately, Farley made a smooth transition to an even more lucrative sport - the global DJ circuit, where the prospect of hearing an American original brought thousands of club-goers. Never one of the most prolific recording artists in a style of music known for single-a-month release schedules, Farley moved into hip-hop in the early '90s, but returned to house by the mid-'90s with a new protege vocalist, Melanie. He also recorded new material with two other house legends (Adonis and Chip E) as Black Balls, and also released a volume in the mix series House Music Movement. John Bush Releases: EP/vinyl/CD: Jack'n The House (Remixes), 12" (Crossover Records) Aw Shucks (Let's Go Let's Go), 12" (House Records (3)) I Call On You, 12" (Not On Label) Funkin With The Drums Again, 12" (Trax Records) Hey Norton (Aw Shucks), 12" (House Records (3)) No Vocals Necessary, LP (House Records (3)) U Ain't Really Acieed (House), 12" (BCM Records) Think, 12" (Champion) Real Hip House, 12" (House Records (3)) Pray 4 Me, 12" (4 Liberty Records Ltd.) Pray For Me (Remixes), 12" (4 Liberty Records Ltd.) Another Day, CD5" (4 Liberty Records Ltd.) Another Day, 12" (4 Liberty Records Ltd.) The Resurrection EP, 12" (Renegade Records) The House Music Movement - Farley Jackmaster Funk, 2xCD (Master Dance Tones (UK)) Beat That Bitch With A Bat, 12" (Saber Records) Aw Shucks (Let's Go Let's Go), 12" (Trax Records) The Acid Life, 12" (Square Roots) Remixes: Move (Landlord House Mix by Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk) on Jack Trax - The Third Album, LP (Jack Trax) It's You (Farley Mix) on It's You, 12" (DJ International) Move Your Body (Jackmaster Remix) on Move Your Body, 12" (World Dance Records) I Want It To Be Real (Farley Jackmaster Funk Piano Mix) on Jack Trax - The First CD, CD (Jack Trax) What Ever Turns You On (House Mix) on What Ever Turns You On, 12" (BCM Records) What Ever Turns You On (Dub Mix) on What Ever Turns You On, 12" (BCM Records) I Want It To Be Real (Farley's Hothouse Piano Mix) on I Want It To Be Real, 12" (Criminal Records) Move (Farley's House Piano Mix) on Move, 12" (Criminal Records) Was I Here Before (Farley JMF Dub Remix) on Was I Here Before (Remixes), 3x12" (Musical Directions) Round And Round (Farley Jackmaster Mix) on Round And Round, 12" (Not On Label) Time 4 Love (Farley Jackmaster Funks Club Dub) on Time 4 Love, 2x12" (4 Liberty Records Ltd.) Time 4 Love (Funk A Dub) on Time 4 Love, 2x12" (4 Liberty Records Ltd.) I Wanna Rock You (Farley's GM Mix) on I Wanna Rock You, 12" (Caus-N'-ff-ct) Get The Fuck Out Of My House (Nasty Hip Piano Mix) on Me So Horny, 12" (Luke Skyywalker Records) Get The Fuck Out Of My House (Nasty Acid Mix) on Me So Horny, 12" (Luke Skyywalker Records) Shoot Your Best Shot (Shoot Your Best House Beat) on Shoot Your Best Shot, 12" (Chicago Connection Records) Love Can't Turn Around (Remix) on Darryl Pandy, CD (Trax) Godfather Of House (Farley Mix) on The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 1, LP (DJ International) Jack The House (Club House Mix) on The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 1, LP (DJ International) We Want Some Pussy ('89 House Mix) on Me So Horny, CD5" (BITE Records) Games (House Version) on Games / No Matter What The Weather, 12" (Luke Records) Party Time (Farley HipHouse Mix) on Party Time, 12" (House -N- Effect Records) The Promised Land (The Jackmaster View Of Shannon Mix) on The Promised Land, 12" (Strictly Rhythm) The Promised Land (The Voice Of The Godfather Mix) on The Promised Land, 12" (Strictly Rhythm) The Promised Land (Inz Godfather Mental Mix) on The Promised Land, 12" (Strictly Rhythm) Dance All Nite (House Mix) on Dance All Nite, 12" (Effect Records) Dance All Nite (See Farley Mix) on Dance All Nite, 12" (Effect Records) Dance All Nite (Basic Bass Mix) on Dance All Nite, 12" (Effect Records) Love M.I.A. (House Mix) on Love M.I.A. (House Mix), 12" (Geffen Records) Love M.I.A. (Clubhouse Mix) on Love M.I.A. (House Mix), 12" (Geffen Records) Appearances: Farley Knows House on Best of House Vol.4, CD (Low Price Music) Love You Tonight on Love You Tonight, 12" (Trax) The Acid Life on Warp 10+1 Influences, 2xCD (Matador) The Acid Life on Warp 10+1 Influences, 2xCD (Warp) Communicate - A.T. & T. Mix on Communicate, 12" (DJ International) What Ever Turns You On - House Mix on What Ever Turns You On, 12" (DJ International) My House on The House Sound Of Chicago Vol III Acid Tracks, LP (ffrr) Love Can't Turn Around (Farley Remix #2) on The D.J International Edition, CD (BCM Records) Farley Knows House on The History Of House Music, CD (Westside Records Ltd.) It's U on The History Of House Music, CD (Westside Records Ltd.) It's U on Dance Music Extravaganza, CD (Dreyfus Records) The Acid Life on 10+1 Influences, 4x12" (Warp) Jack The Bass on House Hallucinates, Pump Up The World Vol .1, 2x12" (A&M Records) Love Can't Turn Around on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago • The Essence On 3 Compact Discs, 3xCD (BCM Records) One Kiss Will Make It Better (Edited Version) on Foundation, CD (Atlantic Records) Music Is The Key (House Key) on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) Shadows of Your Love (House Mix) on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) Never Give Up (Club) on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) It's You (House Mix) on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) Jack The House on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) Funking With The Drums Again (Farley Farley) on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) Love Can't Turn Around on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) I Want It To Be Real (Farley's Hot House Piano Mix) on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) U Ain't Really House (Club Mix) on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago ( 15-CD-BOX ), CD (BCM Records) Love Can't Turn Around on Love Can't Turn Around / Housemaster, 12" (Trax) Love Can't Turn Around (Long Version) on Love Can't Turn Around / Housemaster, 12" (Trax) Jack The Bass on We Call It Hallucinates, CD (Westside Records Ltd.) Love Can't Turn Around on The House Sound Of Chicago, LP (DJ International) My House on The Original House Sound of Chicago: Deep House Vol. One, LP (DJ International) Think on Deep Heat (Play With Fire), 2x12" (Telstar) So Sweet on Chicago Sound: House Music Vol. II, LP (DJ International) Communicate on Chicago Sound: House Music Vol. II, LP (DJ International) People of All Nations (Dub Mix) on People of All Nations, 12" (DJ International) It's You (Club Mix) on Jack Trax - The Second Album, LP (Jack Trax) You Ain't Really House (Club Mix) on Jack Trax - The Second Album, LP (Jack Trax) It´s U on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago, 12x12" (BCM Records) Funking With The Drums Again on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago, 12x12" (BCM Records) Love Can´t Turn Around on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago, 12x12" (BCM Records) U Ain´t Really House on The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago, 12x12" (BCM Records) Love Can't Turnaround on Chicago House 86-91 : The Definitive Story, 3xCD (Beechwood Music) It's You (Club Mix) on Jack Trax - The Second CD, CD (Jack Trax) You Ain't Really House (Club Mix) on Jack Trax - The Second CD, CD (Jack Trax) Love Can't Turn Around on The House That Trax Built, 12" (Trax) Jack The Bass on We Call It Hallucinates, 2x12" (Westside Records Ltd.) You Ain't Really Acieed (Acieed Mix) on Acieed Inferno Volume 2, LP (BCM Records) Farley Knows House on Chicago Trax - The Original Sound Of House, CD (Unisex) Jack The Bass on House Hallucinates Pump Up Europe, 2x12" (LD Records) Jack The Bass on House Hallucinates, 2x12" (Breakout) The Promised Land (The Jackmaster View Of Shannon Mix) on The Promised Land, 12" (ZYX) The Promised Land (The Voice Of The Godfather Mix) on The Promised Land, 12" (ZYX) The Promised Land (Inz Godfather Mental Mix) on The Promised Land, 12" (ZYX) As Always on Deep Down In The House, LP (ZYX) Love Can't Turn Around (Farley Remix #2) on The House Sound Of Chicago, LP (BCM Records) Love Can't Turn Around on Chicago Trax, 3xCD (Trax) Love Can't Turn Around on The House That Trax Built, CD (Trax) Was I Here Before (Farley Sound Mix) on Was I Here Before (Remixes), 3x12" (Musical Directions) The Acid Life on We Call It Acieeed!, 2xCD (Warner Music UK Ltd) Love Can't Turn Around on Essential Trax, 12" (Trax) Farley Knows House on Chicago Trax - The Original Sound Of House, 2x12" (Unisex) Love Can't Turn Around (Club Mix) on Jack Your Body (Club Your Body) / Love Can't Turn Around, 12" (Old Gold Records Ltd.) Give Yourself To Me on Bonzai Classics, CD (Bonzai Classics) Farley Knows House on The History Of House Music, LP (Westside Records Ltd.) It's U on The History Of House Music, LP (Westside Records Ltd.) Do It Fast (Part 1) on Do It Fast, 12" (Champion) Do It Fast (Part 2) on Do It Fast, 12" (Champion) Try It Out (Part 1) on Do It Fast, 12" (Champion) Try It Out (Part 2) (Dub) on Do It Fast, 12" (Champion) Can You Feel It (Champion Megamix) on Can You Feel It, 12" (Champion) Don't Play Me Raw (Farley's House Mix) on Don't Play Me Raw, 12" (Sleeping Bag Records) Thanks 4 The Trax U Lost on EP, 12" (House Records (3)) Trax U Lost on EP, 12" (House Records (3)) Jack The Bass on House Hallucinates (Pump Up Europe), CD (LD Records) Jack The House (Dub House) on Jack The House, 12" (DJ International) Jack The House (House The Radio) on Jack The House, 12" (DJ International) Don't You Wanna Rock Tonight on Don't You Wanna Rock Tonight, 12" (Trax) Don't You Wanna Rock Tonight on Don't You Wanna Rock Tonight, 12" (Trax) The Panic on Don't You Wanna Rock Tonight, 12" (Trax) Transgroove on Don't You Wanna Rock Tonight, 12" (Trax) Love Can't Turn Around (Farley Remix #2) on The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 1, LP (DJ International) Pray For Me on Global House Grooves Vol. 2, 2x12" (Breakdown Records) Jack The Bass on House Hallucinates, CD (Vendetta Records) Love Can't Turn Around on As Heard On Radio Soulwax Pt.4, CD (Waxedsoul Recordings) Untitled on Untitled, 12" (Not On Label) Dub Can't Turn Around on House Nation Vol. 1, CD (React) Love Can't Turn Around on Original House Anthems, 12" (DMC) Love Can't Turn Around on The Anthology Of Trax Records, 2xCD (Nippon Crown) Trax U Lost on Welcome To The World Of Marshall Jefferson - A Testament To House Music, 2xCD (Welcome To The World Of ..) I Want It To Be Real (Club Vocal Mix) on I Want It To Be Real (The Ultimate Mixes '87), 12" (City Beat) I Want It To Be Real (Alternative Dance Mix) on I Want It To Be Real (The Ultimate Mixes '87), 12" (City Beat) I Want It To Be Real (Farley´s Hot House Piano Mix) on I Want It To Be Real (The Ultimate Mixes '87), 12" (City Beat) I Want It To Be Real (Basement Beats) on I Want It To Be Real (The Ultimate Mixes '87), 12" (City Beat) Let's Play House (The Remix) (Jack Mix) on Let's Play House, 12" (Obscure Records) Let's Play House (Instr.) (Jack Mix) on Let's Play House, 12" (Obscure Records) Love Can't Turn Around on The Original Chicago House Classics, CD (Music Club) Love Can't Turnaround on Chicago House 86-91: The Definitive Story, 4x12" (Beechwood Music) Love Can't Turn Around on Chicago Trax, 2xCD (Mirakkle Records) Love Can't Turn Around (The Philharmonic Remix) on Best Of DMC Vol. 5, 12" (DMC) Move (Rude Boy Mix) on Move / Extra Extra, 12" (City Beat) House Music on House Music, 12" (Slang! Recordings) Love Can't Turn Around on House Anthems Volumes I-II, 2xCD (Mirakkle Records) One Kiss Will Make It Better on Right Back To You, 12" (Atlantic Records) Love Can't Turn Around on Trax Records Essentials Vol. 1, CD (Corporacion Discografica Iberoamericana) Love Can't Turn Around on Pete Tong's Essential Selection: Spring 1999 (Special Edition), 3xCD (FFRR) You Ain't Really Acieed (Acieed Mix) on Acieed Inferno, LP (Wall Street Music) Love Can't Turn Around (Dance Mix) on House Hits, 2x12" (Needle Records) Love Can't Turn Around on Pump Up The Volume, 2xCD (Universal Records) Don't Play Me Raw (Farley's House Mix) on Don't Play Me Raw, 12" (Sleeping Bag Records) Pray For Me on Global House Grooves Vol. 2, Cassette (Breakdown Records) Love Can't Turn Around on Move Your Body ˇ The Evolution Of Chicago House, 2xCD (Unisex) So Sweet on The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 2, LP (DJ International) Communicate on The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 2, LP (DJ International) I Want It To Be Real (Farley's Hot House Piano Mix) on Extra Extra, LP (City Beat) Move on Extra Extra, LP (City Beat) Love Can't Turn Around (Farley Remix #2) on House Sound Of Chicago CD Jack Attack, CD5" (DJ International) Farley Knows House on Trax Classics Presents Rewind, CD (UC Music) Love Can't Turn Around on 100% Pure House, 2xCD (Columbia Records) Give Yourself To Me on The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 2, 2x12" (London Records) You Know How To Love Me (Club Mix) on You Know How To Love Me, 12" (Rock Well Records) You Know How To Love Me (Dub) on You Know How To Love Me, 12" (Rock Well Records) Give Yourself To Me on Trax˛, 12" (Bonzai Classics) Love Can't Turn Around on Full-On House, 4xCD (DCI) Love Can't Turn Around on History Of House, CD (Channel Four Music) Pray 4 Me on Fourth Works, CD (Work Records) Love Can't Turn Around on The Greatest Hits Of House, 2xCD (Stylus Music) Pray 4 Me (Chicago Vocal Mix) on 4 Liberty Gold - Part One, 12" (4 Liberty Records Ltd.) Love Can't Turn Around on The Greatest Hits Of House, 2x12" (Stylus Music) Jack The Bass on Trax Records: The 20th Anniversary Edition, 3xCD (Trax Records) Aw Shucks (Long Version) on Trax Records: The 20th Anniversary Edition, 3xCD (Trax Records) Love Can't Turn Around on Complete Dance Anthems Vol. 2, 4xCD (DMC) U Ain't Really House on Grindy Disco Mix, LP (Grind) Love Can't Turn Around (Matt Jam Lamont Remix) on 4 Liberty Gold - Part Two, 12" (4 Liberty Records Ltd.) The Acid Life on Acid Classics, CD (Trax Records)