Inner City - Big Fun May 2026

Grey initially performed her vocals for Saunderson over the phone to confirm they were a fit.

The success of "Big Fun" was instantaneous and international: Inner City - Big Fun

Reviewers from AllMusic noted that while the production was "decidedly high-tech," Grey’s expressive, big-voiced performance gave the record a "passionate singing" quality that stood out from the era's thinner dance vocals. Chart Dominance and Legacy Grey initially performed her vocals for Saunderson over

The creation of "Big Fun" was almost accidental. In 1987, Kevin Saunderson—one of the legendary "Belleville Three" credited with inventing Detroit techno —was working on a backing track in his home studio while still in college. Recognizing it needed a vocal presence, he was introduced to Chicago-based singer Paris Grey through producer Terry "Housemaster" Baldwin. In 1987, Kevin Saunderson—one of the legendary "Belleville

It reached #8 on the UK Singles Chart, transforming dance music from a "club basement" secret into a national phenomenon.