It is really sad that one of the house music pioneers, Frankie Knuckles, has left this planet. To celebrate his life we are reposting the Frankie Knuckles special on the Benji B show that was aired in January 2013.

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Frankie Knuckles special on the Benji B show 2013-01-17 RIP [Uploaded.net download]

Tracklist:

The Night Writers Let The Music Use You [Danica Records/Trax]

Joy Orbison Big Room Tech House DJ Tool, Tip! [NonPlus]

Mr. Fingers Washing Machine [Trax Records]

FaltyDL She Sleeps (Martyn Remix) [forthcoming Ninja Tune]

Alex Smith 3 Blind Rats [FXHE]

Model 500 The Chase [Metroplex]

Jam City Club Thanz [Night Slugs]

Joe Smooth Promised Land [Trax Records]

T.W. Funkmasters Love Money

Johnny “Hammond” Smith Los Conquistadores Chocolates

Dexter Wansel Life on Mars

Loose Joints Is It All Over My Face (Larry Levan Mix) [West End Records]

MFSB Love is the Message

David Joseph You Can’t Hide Your Love (Larry Levan 12″ Mix) [Electric Lady]

Dinosaur L Go Bang (Francois Kervorkian Mix) [Sleeping Bag]

Serious Intention Serious Intention

Martin Circus Disco Circus (Francois K Bootleg Mix) [Disques Vogue]

Kraftwerk Trans-Europe Express

Rhythim Is Rhythim Nude Photo

The Dells No Way Back (Ron Hardy Edit)

Rhythim Is Rhythim Strings of Life

Adonis No Way Out

Frankie Knuckles Feat. Jamie Principle Your Love

Frankie Knuckles & Dezz Boom Boom

Frankie Knuckles Feat. Jamie Principle Baby Wants to Ride

Frankie Knuckles Whistle Song (2012 Re-directed)

Frankie Knuckles Move Your Body

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