Hithouse – Jack to the Sound of the Underground

◄Hithouse – Jack to the Sound of the Underground (1988) [Netherlands]►

Dutch house project founded by Peter Slaghuis.
The name Hithouse is the literal translation of Peter’s last name in English. Slag means Hit, Huis means House.

His best known work is “Jack to the Sound of the Underground” which remained in public consciousness in the UK when used as the theme for both the radio and television versions of the BBC comedy show The Mary Whitehouse Experience.

Slaghuis also delivered remixes to the Disco Mix Club which published them on their monthly and compilation CDs. One of his most famous mixes was Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita”.

Slaghuis’ career was cut short by his death, at the age of 30, in a car accident in 1991.

◼ Style: House / Acid House

◼ Charts:
•Peaked at #11 on the US “Hot Dance Club Play”
•Peaked at #14 on the “UK Singles Chart”