Corona – 90s Eurodance Icon
Corona became one of the defining names of 1990s Eurodance, combining infectious house rhythms, powerful hooks and unmistakable club energy. Best known for the international anthem The Rhythm of the Night, the Italian dance project went on to deliver further favourites including Baby Baby, Try Me Out and I Don’t Wanna Be a Star.
With its bold production, instantly recognisable melodies and enduring dancefloor appeal, Corona remains closely associated with the golden era of 90s dance music. Explore Corona vinyl releases, classic singles, coloured vinyl editions and collectable pressings available from The One Collection
The Rhythm of the Night
Released originally in the early 1990s, The Rhythm of the Night became Corona’s signature recording, reaching No. 1 in Italy and No. 2 in the UK before becoming a lasting global dance anthem. The track was produced by Francesco Bontempi, with the original vocal performed by Giovanna Bersola, also known as Jenny B.
The success was followed by the debut album The Rhythm of the Night in 1995, featuring further singles including Baby Baby, Try Me Out and I Don’t Wanna Be a Star.
▶ Who are Corona? Corona are an Italian dance music project that became one of the defining names of the 1990s Eurodance era. Formed in 1993, the project achieved international success with The Rhythm of the Night and followed it with hits including Baby Baby and Try Me Out.
▶ What is Corona's most famous song? The Rhythm of the Night is Corona's best-known track and one of the most recognisable dance records of the 1990s. It reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in September 1994 and spent six weeks inside the UK Top 10.
▶ What other hits did Corona have? Following The Rhythm of the Night, Corona enjoyed further success with Baby Baby and Try Me Out. Baby Baby reached No. 5 in the UK, while Try Me Out also became a major European dance hit.
▶ Who sang The Rhythm of the Night by Corona? The original recording of The Rhythm of the Night features vocals by Italian singer Giovanna Bersola, known professionally as Jenny B, while Olga de Souza became the public face and performer associated with Corona.
▶ Can I buy Corona on vinyl? Yes. Corona's classic dance releases continue to be available on vinyl, including collectable and coloured-vinyl editions of tracks such as The Rhythm of the Night and Baby Baby. Browse the Corona vinyl releases available from The One Collection above.