Born in the USA (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 12/19/11
Another new song from the new Captain Jack. This one’s a cover/remake of the Bruce Springsteen classic. Whereas the original was about Vietnam, CJ’s version updates the lyrics to be about more current situations.
Available on iTunes, Amazon, and Juno Download.
I Was a Fool/Rainbow in the Sky (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 12/8/11
New single from the new Captain Jack. It’s labeled as “a new single for Christmas” and the artwork reflects that, but the lyrics don’t. o_O The first track is your usual generic eurodance ballad, while “Rainbow in the Sky” is actually from the 2008 album, Captain Jack Is Back! Odd that they would include a track from that and not from Back to the Dancefloor. Maybe they figured that everyone forgot about it.
Available on iTunes, Amazon, and Juno Download.
Saturday Night (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 11/23/12
Second single from the new Captain Jack’s latest album. It’s available at Juno Download as well as iTunes and other online music stores.
Back to the Dancefloor
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 4/22/11
Captain Jack is back!!! This collection of remixes and new tracks was originally set for release years ago, but is only now seeing the light of day. Right now it’s available in the UK on various sites like UK 7digital or Juno Download. It doesn’t seem to be available at any US stores yet, but this post will be updated when it is. Judging by the samples, the best stuff was already released on last year’s Hits Remixes EP, but the new stuff isn’t half bad.
Back to the Dancefloor
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: January 2011
Captain Jack is back!!! This collection of remixes and new tracks was originally set for release this past October, but apparently it’s been delayed until the new year. It’s surprisingly mostly new material, so if you’re only interested in the new remixes of classic CJ tracks, then you’re better off getting the Hit Remixes 2010 single. I believe this is the first time that the Cheeky Trax remix of “Dream A Dream” has been commercially available, however.
“People Like to Party” was a great track, so I’m actually really looking forward to the new songs. “How does it feel” looks like it’ll be the requisite eurodance ballad, though.
Hit Remixes 2010 (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 11/22/10
Now this is more like it! Ace da Brain starts off this collection of 2010 remixes with a trance remix of Captain Jack’s eponymous song. It’s a fantastic remix that gives the song a fresh feel yet still retains CJ’s distinct military style. “Drill Instructor” is similarly updated with a trance sound, and thankfully retains all of the lyrics. “Soldier Soldier,” is a noticeably darker take on the song, with a strong emphasis on bass. For purists, I *think* that they kept the old vocals. If not, then Bruce does one heckuva Franky Gee impersonation. All in all, it’s a great collection of remixes, and if the upcoming “Back to the Dancefloor” is anywhere near as good as this then we’re in for quite a treat.
People Like to Party (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 10/1/10
The maxi single is finally out for “People Like to Party” and includes two new remixes. It turns out that the Samba mix was the one featured in the music video, as the radio mix lacks the added latin flair.
Best of Acoustic
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 9/6/10
The album will is now on sale at musicload, Amazon MP3, and 7Digital. It’s cheapest at Amazon, where it’s only $7.99.
I was initially worried that the songs might have re-recorded vocals, but they wisely used the originals where applicable. The arrangements are pleasant enough, though a few clearly weren’t made for slower tempos.
Best of Acoustic
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 9/6/10
Well, this is certainly a surprise. Back to the Dancefloor was supposed to be coming out this September, but it looks like they’ll be releasing this acoustic collection in its stead. The album will include acoustic versions of CJ’s most popular songs such as “Captain Jack,” “Drill Instructor,” and Only “You.” There will also be new tracks like “People Like to Party” and “Everything Started with Captain Jack.”
The album will be on sale at musicload and presumably at other online retailers as well. In the meantime, they’ve also released yet another greatest hits album titled, “Meine Besten.”
People Like to Party (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: Fall 2010
The first single off Captain Jack’s new album just had a music video released:
Damn, I really, really like it. It’s got a great summery feel and sounds like it could have been on CJ’s Cafe Cubar album. If the rest of the album is anything like this then Beat Disaster may finally be forgiven for that horrid “Captain Jack Is Back” fiasco.
You can buy a high quality version of the music video at Music Load:
http://www.musicload.de/captain-jack/people-like-to-party/videos/video/7681555_4
The song itself isn’t available for purchase just yet. Hopefully they’ll release a single later on with some remixes.
Deutschland Schiess ein Tor (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: Spring 2010
Captain Jack is back with a new single celebrating Germany and the World Cup. The title translates to “Germany Shoots a Goal.” Not a bad song, really. I’m especially fond of the Dance Mix, though it’s strangely absent from download sites. Maybe it’s exclusive to the Maxi CD?
Back to the Dancefloor
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: Spring 2010
The Captain Jack website has been updated with more details on the upcoming album, formerly known as Rewind to the 90′s.
2010 we celebrate Captain Jack’s 15th anniversary. The new album “Back to the Dancefloor” will contain DJ remixes of the greatest hits as well as new compositions in the 90′s style. It will be released in 2010 with a videoclip and a huge promotional campaign.
Also featured is a live medley of some of Captain Jack’s most popular songs. I’m really loving the new remixes of “Drill Instructor” and “Captain Jack.”
Dream a Dream (AATW Remixes)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: ???
Price: ???
As mentioned on the Eternal Music blog, UK-based label AATW will be doing new remixes of the Captain Jack classic, “Dream a Dream.” Former Dancemania artists, Friday Night Posse and Flip & Fill, are among the remixers. Below is the remix by FNP, using their Handz Up! alias:
I’m assuming there’s a promo floating around since Helios has already reviewed the tracks. He gave no indication of when the single will be released, however, or whether the remixes have anything to do with the upcoming remix album, “Rewind to the 90′s.”
Update: The promo CD is up on eBay. It’s still unknown when/if a retail single will be available
New details have surfaced about the upcoming album. In addition to remixes/remakes of CJ’s classics, there’ll also be new tracks, presumably also in the 90′s sound. Bruce Lacy has been doing quite a few live appearances recently, and many of those have been at 90′s throwback parties. There’s sort of a mini-renaissance of eurodance going on in Europe, mostly driven my nostalgia, and Udo Niebergall is ready to cash in. Besides, neither CJ Jr.’s album nor Captain Jack Is Back lit up the charts, so maybe a return to what made CJ so popular in the first place will be more successful.
Surprisingly, there seems to be yet another new female vocalist, Laura Pozo Martin. Check out her MySpace for a lovely cover of “Fields of Gold.”
New versions of “Give It Up,” “Volare,” and “Iko Iko” have been among the songs played during their live appearances, so it’s very likely they’ll be appearing on the new album.
This news has been up for a few months now on the official Captain Jack website, but for those who missed it, it seems that the Captain Jack team is planning for another comeback this year. They have a notice saying that a new single featuring “Captain Jack (Remix 2009)” will be coming soon, followed by an album titled “Rewind to the 90′s.” I’m curious as to whether the “Captain Jack” remix will have the original vocals, or if Bruce and Jamie Lee will record new ones. Again, though, this news has been up for months, but there still hasn’t been any announcement on when the single or album will be released. Presumably the single will come out sometime this year. It would be a little awkward to have a “Remix 2009″ released in 2010.
In more Captain Jack news, the remaining Captain Jack singes and albums are in the process of being uploaded to Juno Download. What’s really interesting is that they’ll also be putting up “unreleased” tracks from the 90s.
August 14: She’s Gonna Get You (’95 Unreleased Track)
September 10: Wolly Bolly (’95 Unreleased Track)
October 8: Dam Dam Dam (’95 Unreleased Track)
November 12: Falling in Love with You (’95 Unreleased Track)
Umm, yeah… It doesn’t sound like Franky Gee is on “She’s Gonna Get You” at all, and the rapper on “Wolly Bolly” doesn’t really sound like him either. Could it be the mysterious James Durbin? The female vocalist does sound like Liza, though.
DanceMaster | 
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