The story behind 'Better Off Alone' with DJ Jurgen | Muzikxpress 028

In this week's vlog you will see the interview that I did with DJ Jurgen about "Better Off Alone".

When Jurgen was only 12 years old, he started as a radio DJ for various pirate radio stations in The Netherlands. Later he became a DJ in the Dutch club scene as well. And he also started to release his own music not long after that. In 1998/1999 he had a worldwide hit with "Better Off Alone", a trance track that contains vocals by Judith Pronk a.k.a. Alice Deejay.

Enjoy and thanks for watching!

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[magdelayna]

Nice work Twan, another interesting insight into one of the early 'commercial' Trance anthems - keep it up!

[lextreasure]

Song literally is THE SONG THAT SUMS UP THE 90s.

[jaimev]

Personally DJ Jurgen should of gotten way more recognition for his brilliant creations Better Off Alone, It seems at the time it was a good idea to change it to Alice Deejay making it more popular and commercialized but it got so big who knows what cut DJ Jurgen got out of it. I hope it was worth it cause I hear horror stories with music industry contracts ripping off artists.

[RandomnessTube.]

This track pretty much defines late 90s commercial trance everyone liked this track from what I remember.

[amoloney]

This was the song that got me hooked into trance. It was the first single I purchased and played it over and over. Good memories.

[JanGrs]

Nice interview.Interesting story behind this tune! Dutch producer.Quality

[DjTidy]

This is 1 of many tracks that holds so many youthful memories.
Long live jurgen/alice deejay better off alone

[OnlyOneNagaBABA]

These classic trance tunes are just so good that no remix would be better than the original. Keep them untouched to be vert honest.

[persona]

This song is so addictive even my mom whistles its melody still to this day. (she was about 50 y.o. at the time)

[markbrocklehurst]

One of my favourite ever dance tracks. Still listen to it constantly. First heard it on a lads holiday in Benidorm, August 99 in the nightclubs.

[Vancouver_]

Thank you kindly for doing this video! I loved this song when I was 13! All of these classics made their way onto Canadian Top 40 radio back in the day.

[deyanfont]

Lots of fun times n memories in the 90s tripping to this at the raves Mia fl - where’s the Time Machine

[BleuSaphir]

If Judith is now open for a interview now that she made a reunion…I like to hear her perspective about providing the vocals and more involvement in the group as a face.

[marlonpete]

20 years old, losing it to that track on the dance floor.... these were the days! Thank you dj Jurgen for the ever lasting memories ! :)

[okaberintarou]

Most people don’t even recognize his name. He’s a legend, a real one !

[Menstral]

Fantastic, so much of EDM is here today, gone today, good to have some backstory.

[jezzarty]

Great track, like wine - better and better! Классный трек.

[brawnbenson]

Love at first listen, Back in the 90’s, it was a banger!❤

[LucasBlackofficial]

DJ Jurgen for All of His contribution as an Artist and also a Dj is one of the best legends living .. Big Respect!

[keynanmartinez]

One of my favorite songs of all time plus can't get enough of it.