single · August 12, 1991
What Can You Do for Me
London Music StreamSee this day
dance-pophouseelectronic
The Utah Saints' 1991 debut single "What Can You Do for Me" was a definitive statement, built around a distinctive sample and driving house beat. It became an instant anthem, bridging the gap between underground rave culture and mainstream chart success.
- The single famously samples Barbara Tucker's "Deep Inside of Me" and Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)". It reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Peter Scargill, featured iconic imagery of the band performing in front of a massive crowd.
- The single was initially released as a white label in 1991 before its official release on London Music Stream. It was later included on their 1994 debut album, 'Utah Saints'.
- In 2007, "What Can You Do for Me" was voted number 8 in Mixmag's 'The Greatest Dance Tracks of All Time'. The track's innovative use of sampling and its high-energy production were key to its enduring popularity.
Utah Saints are a Leeds-based electronic music group known for their sample-heavy, genre-blending sound. At the time of "What Can You Do for Me," they were establishing themselves as a unique voice in the UK's burgeoning rave scene.
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