Ron Perkov began his career as a backup singer for Dionne Warwick. He struck out on his own with “Dance with Me, Take Me Higher”, a song that skyrocketed into the top ten on the Billboard Dance chart and introduced him to a new audience: dance fans. He gave the club world another gem with “Live, Luv, Dance”.

“’Live, Luv, Dance’ gave me a lot of exposure because it was a happy song,” says the out singer. “If you really listen to the words, they tell you what I’m all about. Living lives the way we want to, loving whomever we want to love, and dancing to great music. This is my life and my motto.”

This Valentine’s Day, Ron Perkov unleashes his first full-length album. But dance fans may be surprised to learn it is not a dance floor album. “Intimate Chill-Out” features the slow and sensual “I Get Off” along with standards like “Ipanema” and “LaVie En Rose”. It’s a step back to his Dionne Warwick days and oozes with sensual love.

Gay & Lesbian Times: Love is a big theme in your new album, Intimate Chill Out.

Ron Perkov: Love is the theme of my new album because love should be the theme in everyone’s life. As they say, “spread the love”. Give a little and hopefully you will get some back.

GLT: i-Tunes awarded the album four stars.

RP: I know! I am so honored.

GLT: What’s your favorite track?

RP: “Come Live With Me” is beautiful. It’s about enjoying true love, even if only for a day. I really do believe it is better to have loved for one day then never at all.

GLT: Who knew the artist that brought us dance floor faves like “Live, Luv, Dance” and “Miss You” was such a mush?

RP: I have a lot to be grateful for. I am able to do what I love to do. I have great people in my life to share it with and I have the support of so many people. Who could ask for anything more?

GLT: Your dance fans will appreciate the chill-out version of “Live, Luv, Dance” on the album.

RP: I did it especially for them. But I also think the chill out version stands well on its own. Who knows? Maybe fans of the chill out version will learn to appreciate dance music when they hear how cool the house version is.

GLT: Why didn’t you chill-out your dance floor hit from this summer, Miss You?

RP: “Miss You” came after Intimate Chill Out was completed. Also, I collaborated with DJ Tony Moran on the track. I would have liked his contribution on the chill out version - but you try getting a hold of Tony Moran with his grueling tour schedule! (Laughs).

GLT: Do you believe you can find love on the dance floor?

I think you can find love anywhere as long as your heart is open.

GLT: Where did you meet your partner?

RP: On stage! He saw me in the musical “Anything Goes” and he hosted the cast party at the end of the run so he could meet me.

GLT: When did you know it was the real thing?

RP: Right away. He and I are no BS kind of people; right to the point.

GLT: Any wedding plans?

RP: It is funny that you ask. Yes! We are heading up to Boston to fill out the papers and then we have sixty days to tie the knot.

GLT: How will you celebrate Valentines Day this year?

RP: We hope to spend it at home, alone. We get so few nights to enjoy…

GLT: …an Intimate Chill Out?

RP: (Laughing) Exactly!