Shine On (Degrees of Motion song)

"Shine On" is a 1992 song by American group Degrees of Motion, featuring vocals by Biti Strauchn and Kit West. It is widely regarded as a classic club anthem to this day and reached number 43 on the singles chart in the UK. But when re-released in 1994, it was even more successful, peaking at number 8 on March 27, 1994.[1]

"Shine On"
Single by Degrees of Motion featuring Biti with Kit West
from the album Degrees of Motion
Released1994
StudioCove City Sound Studios
Genre
Length4:01
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • A. Curless
  • M. Mangini
  • S. Faber
  • S. Lewis
Producer(s)Richie Jones
Degrees of Motion featuring Biti with Kit West singles chronology
"Do You Want It Right Now" "Shine On"
(1994)
Music video
"Shine On" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard called it "a rousing, gospel-flavored pop/houser. Anthemic chorus is empowered by Biti's inspiring lead vocal and a rush of choral chants. Fast picking up club adds, this contagious ditty is a worthy addition to pop and urban radio formats."[2] James Hamilton from Record Mirror described it as "frisky"[3] and a "striking Biti wailed snappy disco-garage canterer".[4]

Charts
Chart (1992) Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 43
UK Music Week Dance Singles[5] 6
Chart (1994) Peak
position
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[6] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 8

References
  1. "Degrees of Motion". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  2. Flick, Larry (16 May 1992). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 72. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  3. "DJ Directory: Out On Monday" (PDF). Record Mirror. 9 May 1992. p. 5. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  4. "DJ Directory: Out On Monday" (PDF). Record Mirror. 11 July 1992. p. 5. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  5. "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 25 July 1992. p. 20. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 27 March 1994 – 02 April 1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
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