Riding On A Fantasy / Rock Me Down To Rio (Remix)

Riding On A Fantasy was released in 1981 by the RAH Band, the studio project of British musician Richard Anthony Hewson. Emerging from Hewson's background as an arranger for artists like The Beatles and Chris Rea, the RAH Band was characterized by a polished, sophisticated fusion of jazz-funk, disco, and early synth-pop. This single represents the project's push toward a more commercial dance sound during the peak of the post-disco era, utilizing Hewson’s signature multitracked studio production.

The record was issued on DJM Records, a label deeply tied to the British pop landscape of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The release of this remix and its accompanying B-side reflected the industry's increasing focus on club-oriented 12-inch formats, which allowed producers to extend and rework tracks for dancefloors. While the RAH Band eventually found significant chart success with later singles, this release captures the transitional period where the group was refining the lush, atmospheric arrangements that would define their cult status among disco and electronic music enthusiasts.