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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” is a song performed by Aretha Franklin and George Michael as a duet in 1987. It was written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan.

The song was a one-off project that helped Michael achieve his ambition to sing with one of his favourite artists, and it reached number one in both the UK Singles Chart and Billboard’s Hot 100. The song was, remarkably, Franklin’s first and only UK number-one hit, and only her fourth top ten achievement in the country since “I Say a Little Prayer”, nearly two decades earlier. This was also the last of Franklin’s eighteen Top 10 hits in the Billboard Hot 100.

For Michael, it became his third consecutive number-one in the UK since going solo, following 1984′s “Careless Whisper” (though the single was actually from the Wham! album Make It Big) and 1986′s “A Different Corner”. However, as the song was a duet, he was not afforded the same status or level of congratulation as Gerry & the Pacemakers or Frankie Goes to Hollywood, the only two artists to have previously achieved number one with their first three releases. Michael’s previous success (with Wham!, which included four number-ones) was also a factor in watering down the achievement. In the U.S., it was Michael’s fourth #1 hit, counting his Wham! days.

The single was the first Michael had recorded (as a lead artist) which he had not written himself. The co-writer, Simon Climie, was unknown at the time, although he later had success as a performer with Climie Fisher in 1988.

The continuous run of UK chart-toppers ended for Michael thereafter, with his next number-one coming in 1991—again as part of a duet (this time with Elton John) – while his next entirely solo number-one in the UK didn’t appear until 1996.

On the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” debuted at #59, the week of February 21, 1987, reaching #1 in its ninth week, April 18, 1987, and remaining there for two consecutive weeks.

SIDE A:
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Extended Remix) 7:25

SIDE B:
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Percappella) 5:14
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Edited Remix) 5:29

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – Epic – EPC 650253 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Keyboards [Additional] – Ed Terry
Producer, Arranged By – Narada Michael Walden
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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“What About Love” was the first single lifted from ‘Til Tuesday’s second album Welcome Home released in 1986. “What About Love” debuted on the US Hot 100 on September 20, 1986 peaking at #26.

SIDE A:
What About Love (Long Version) 6:30
Producer – Rhett Davies
Written-By – A. Mann*

SIDE B:
Voices Carry 4:20
Producer – Mike Thorne
Executive Producer – Dick Wingate
Written-By – A. Mann*, J. Pesce*, M. Hausman*, R. Holmes*

Will She Just Fall Down 2:50
Producer – Rhett Davies
Written-By – A. Mann*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – EPC 650125 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop/Rock

NOTES:
Track A and B2 taken from The EPIC LP: “Welcome Home” EPC 57094.
Track B1 taken from The EPIC LP: “Voices Carry” EPC 26434

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

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Jane Marie Genevieve Wiedlin (born May 20, 1958) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actress. She is best known as the rhythm guitarist of the all-female New Wave band The Go-Go’s.

“Blue Kiss” was the lead single from her self-titled debut album Jane Wiedlin. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in September of 1985 peaking at #77. “Blue Kiss” can be heard during the frat house party scene in the film Night of the Creeps (1986).

There were two versions of a music video produced for this song – one was not released, the other features Jane playing her guitar and singing in the back of a truck traveling a backroad.

SIDE A:
Blue Kiss (Special Dance Version) 6:30
Mixed By – John “Tokes” Potoker*

SIDE B:
Blue Kiss (“V” Mix) 6:12
Mixed By – Vince Ely

Blue Kiss (Instrumental Version) 4:18
Mixed By – John “Tokes” Potoker*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Excellent
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: I.R.S. Records – irs-23585
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop Rock
Credits: Artwork By [Design] – Carl Grasso
Artwork By [Painting], Photography – Eric Blum
Mastered By – SM*
Producer – Bill Payne, George Massenburg, Russ Kunkel
Written-By – Wiedlin*, Kirsch*

NOTES:
Tracks A & B1 are both subtitled ‘Extended Dance Mix’ and ‘Special Dance Version’ on the labels.
From the I.R.S. LP “Jane Wiedlin” (IRS-5638).
Produced for Filmrocks.

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

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Exposé was initially formed in 1984 when Lewis Martineé, a Miami disc jockey and producer, decided to form a dance-based group. Working with his partners Ismael Garcia and Frank Diaz at Pantera Productions, talent scouts hired Sandra Casañas (Sandeé), Alejandra Lorenzo (Alé), and Laurie Miller as the group’s lineup, under the title X-Posed. The next year, the trio recorded “Point of No Return” for Pantera Records as a 12-inch vinyl single, which became a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song helped to introduce a still-popular genre of music that became known as freestyle, which often features keyboard riffs, a sing-along chorus, and electro funk drum-machine patterns in the music arrangement. The success of “Point of No Return” quickly led Exposé to sign with Arista/BMG Records, which promptly assumed distribution of the 12-inch vinyl single.

During the recording of the group’s first studio album Exposure, the personnel of the group changed. Reports vary based on the source. According to People magazine, one of the original singers quit while two of the girls were fired midway through the recording of the first album, but according to Billboard, all three were fired. Arista records felt that the three original singers lacked star potential. Martinee states that he made the decision himself to replace the three girls, while Miller maintains it was all their choice, and Jurado confirms that Lorenzo wanted to leave. Shortly thereafter, Casañas pursued a solo career and Lorenzo pursued other ambitions; they were replaced by Jeanette Jurado and Gioia Bruno. Miller began a solo career; she was replaced by Ann Curless.

In February 1987, the new lineup of Exposé released its debut album, Exposure, on Arista Records. Notably, unlike many classic girl groups, Exposé alternated lead vocals among its members. During the summer of 1987, a re-recorded version of “Point of No Return” was released, with Jurado performing lead vocals, and it topped out at #5 on the Hot 100. While the initial distribution of Exposure to suppliers contained the original 1984 version of that song, subsequent pressings contained the new vocal version; this has led to the original pressings of the album being considered a collector’s item.

SIDE A:
Point Of No Return (Extended Mix) 9:38
Mixed By – Mike Couzzi, Rique Alonso

SIDE B:
Point Of No Return (Crossover Mix) 5:45
Mixed By – Chris Lord-Algé*

Dub Of No Return (Strikes Again) 6:30
Mixed By – Mike Couzzi, Rique Alonso

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – AD1-9580
Format: Vinyl, 12″ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Electro, Hi NRG, Latin
Credits: Executive Producer – Francisco J. Diaz
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By, Written-By – Lewis A. Martineé

NOTES:
Produced & arranged for Pantera Productions.
A1 & B2 mixed at Criteria Studios, Miami.
B1 mixed at The Hit Factory, NYC

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Formed in 1984, Miami-based Exposé (originally X-Posed) was the brainchild of dance music producer Lewis A. Martineé. The all-girl trio consisted of Sandra “Sandee” Casanas, Aléjandra “Alé” Lorenzo and Laurie Miller.

After just two singles, “Exposed To Love” and “Point Of No Return,” both of which became major club hits, Exposé split up. Alé and Sandee embarked on solo careers, and Sandee had great club success with her solo album “Only Time Will Tell”, which included the dance smash “Notice Me”.

This 12″ is the original 1985 recording of “Point Of No Return”, with the original line-up of Alejandra Lorenzo, Sandra Casanas, and Laurie Miller. The original vocal mix of the song, featuring Lorenzo, reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1985.

Coming tomorrow the 1987 12″ re-release.

SIDE A:
Point Of No Return 6:05

SIDE B:
Dub Of No Return 7:03

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – AD1-9326
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Freestyle, Hi NRG
Credits: Arranged By, Producer, Mixed By, Written-By – Lewis A. Martineé
Engineer [Mix], Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge
Engineer [Recording] – Mike Couzzi
Executive Producer – Francisco J. Diaz
Other [Mix Consultant] – Rick Alonso

NOTES:
Track times are listed incorrectly on labels

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Happy Halloween!

“Eight Arms to Hold You”‘ was a song recorded for the soundtrack to the film The Goonies. The song was recorded by a studio group called Goon Squad that was put together by producer Arthur Baker. It was utilized in a scene in the film where the character Data puts a loud tape recorder (blaring the song) into the mouth of an octopus to fend it off. The scene was deleted from the film and the song did not appear in the theatrical release of the film. (The song is still heard, although barely audible, during the scene when Chunk first enters the Walsh residence) The soundtrack producers had anticipated the track would be a big hit and so even though it wasn’t actually in the film, a single was released on both 12″ and 7″ vinyl. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and peaked at number eighty on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.

The “octopus scene” was replaced for broadcast on the Disney Channel, in order to make up for time removed due to objectionable content. It was also included in a deleted scenes featurette in the 2001 DVD release.

Eight Arms to Hold You later became the title of a Veruca Salt album, which depicted an octopus in its cover artwork. The phrase was the working title for The Beatles’ film Help!.

SIDE A:
Eight Arms To Hold You (Vocal) 6:45
Eight Arms To Hold You (Bonus Beat) 3:00

SIDE B:
Eight Arms To Hold You (Dub) 6:50

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 05247
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro
Credits: Computer [Emulator] – Gary Rottiger*
Drums, Percussion – Jimmy Bralower
Edited By – Latin Rascals, The
Engineer – Andy Wallace, Chris Lord-Alge
Keyboards – Robbie Kilgore
Producer – Arthur Baker
Sequenced By – Arthur Baker
Vocals – B.J. Nelson, Lotti Golden, Tina B.*, W. Downing*

NOTES:
Special version from the Epic Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “The Goonies”
Recorded at Shakedown Sound
Mixed at Unique Sound

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VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
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FLAC (Level Eight)
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