On Monday, the music community and the world mourned the “Godfather of House Music” DJ Frankie Knuckles, as he transitioned due to diabetes complications. The Bronx-born deejay and producer worked with some of music’s royalty: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, and Chaka Khan. The Dance Music Hall of Fame inductee left behind a legacy of inspiring house tracks to get you grooving, whether on the dance floor or in the gym. Here are 10 DJ Frankie Knuckles remixes and productions to keep you moving in his memory.
10. Michael Jackson – “Rock With You (Frankie Knuckles Remix)”
9. “The Whistle Song (Re-Directed – Web Edit)”
8. Chaka Khan with Rufus – “Ain’t Nobody (Frankie Knuckles Remix)”
7. First Choice – “Let No Man Put Asunder (Frankie Knuckles Remix)”
6. Alexander O’neal – “All True Men (Frankie Knuckles Remix)”
5. Jackson 5 – “Forever Came Today (Frankie Knuckles Late Night Antics Remix)”
4. Luther Vandross – “Power Of Love (Love Power) (Frankie Knuckles Club Mix KT EDIT)”
3. Sounds of Blackness – “The Pressure”
2. Frankie Knuckles feat. Jamie Principle – “I’ll Take You There (Director’s Cut Classic Signature Mix)”
1. Whitney Houston – “Million Dollar Bill (Frankie Knuckles Remix)”