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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Open Your Heart” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the fourth single from her third studio album True Blue on November 12, 1986, by Sire Records.

“Open Your Heart” debuted at 51 the week ending December 6, 1986, on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It had a gradual rise and subsequently peaked the chart on February 7, 1987 becoming Madonna’s fifth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single also had its success on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart reaching number-one on February 14, 1987. The single was Madonna’s sixth entry on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart where it reached a peak of 12.[19] In Canada, the song debuted at number 83 on the RPM chart on December 13, 1986, and reached a peak position of eight for the chart issue dated February 21, 1987. It placed at 68 on the RPM Year-end chart for 1987.

Internationally, it became a top ten hit in several European countries including the United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, and Belgium. In the United Kingdom, the single debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number eight and subsequently reached a peak of four on December 13, 1986. The single was on the chart for nine weeks in total, and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on December 1, 1986. According to The Official Charts Company, the song has sold 195,000 copies there. It also peaked at number four in Europe, thus becoming the only single from True Blue not to top the Eurochart Hot 100. In Australia, it only reached a peak of 16, breaking a run of nine consecutive top ten singles for Madonna in that country. Elsewhere, like in Switzerland, Austria, Germany and France, it reached within the top 40 of the singles chart.

SIDE A:
Open Your Heart (Extended Version) 10:35
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

SIDE B:
Open Your Heart (Dub) 6:40
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

White Heat (LP Version) 4:35

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – 0-20597
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Madonna, Patrick Leonard

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP “TRUE BLUE”

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Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Soul Kiss” was the first single and title track from Olivia Newton-John’s thirteenth studio album. Released in 1985 the single reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts, Newton-John’s last U.S. Top 40 Pop single to date in the U.S. and her second-to-last in Canada, and “Bubbled Under” the UK singles chart at #100.

“Soul Kiss” was a continuation of Olivia’s move into more sexually suggestive territory that had begun four years earlier with “Physical”. Newton-John was pregnant at the time of the single’s release and was therefore unable to promote it. A music video was produced and recieved heavy rotation on MTV and VH-1, the video features a very pregnant Olivia mostly filmed on a bed of red satin sheets, the video also featured Olivia’s husband at the time Matt Lattanzi.

Definition: Soul Kiss

–noun

An open-mouthed kiss in which the tongue of one partner is manipulated in the mouth of the other.
Also called deep kiss, French kiss.

SIDE A:
Soul Kiss (Extended Dance Mix) 6:54

SIDE B:
Soul Kiss (Dub Mix) 6:15
Soul Kiss (Instrumental Mix) 5:01

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23593
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – John Farrar
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Written-By – Mark Goldenberg

NOTES:
Original version appears on the Olivia Newton-John album “SOUL KISS” MCA-6151

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Produced by Jimmy Iovine & Rick Nowles “I Can’t Wait” was the second single taken from Rock a Little the third studio album by Stevie Nicks released in late 1985 while Fleetwood Mac were still on a lengthy hiatus following their album Mirage in 1982, “I Can’t Wait” debuted on the Billbord Hot 100 on February 22, 1986. After staying on the charts for eight weeks the single peaked at #16 on March 8, 1986.

The US 12″ release of “I Can’t Wait” contained five remixes, Chris Lord-Alge contributed the Rock Mix and the Dub Rock Mix while Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero worked their magic on the Dance Mix and Dub Dance Mix. The 12″ also features a Special Remix of the album track “The Nightmare” also remixed by Chris Lord-Alge.

SIDE A:
I Can’t Wait (Rock Mix) 5:57
I Can’t Wait (Dance Mix) 6:20

SIDE B:
The Nightmare (Special Remix) 6:38
I Can’t Wait (Dub Dance Mix) 4:23
I Can’t Wait (Dub Rock Mix) 5:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Modern Records – 0-96825
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero (tracks: A2, B2)
Keyboards [Additional] – David LeBolt
Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Rick Nowles*

NOTES:
Original versions appear on the Stevie Nicks album “ROCK  A Little”

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Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE

Whitney Houston 1963 – 2012

In loving rememberance of a beutiful voice taken from us too soon. My thouhgts and prayers go out to Whitney’s family and friends and the millions of people that have been touched by her legendary talent. Many of us grew up with Whitney’s music and I am sure each one of us has that one special song that holds a wonderful memory. Thank you Whitney for the memories. You will be missed.

I originally released this custom compilation on September 11, 2009 on the Blogger site. I thought it would be nice to bring it back as a special tribute to Whitney. I only have it available in mp3 format because that is what I originally released it in.

This compilation features many un-released mixes and some that you may be familiar with. These tracks are taken from many areas of Whitney’s career, also included is a fantastic career retrospective megamix that runs just under 20 minutes long. All tracks are high quality transfers digitally mastered. I have also created custom artwork to go along with this set. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed creating it for you. Don’t You Wanna Dance?

SELECTIONS:

1. How Will I Know (Dance Remix)  6:35
Remix - John “Jellybean” Benitez

2. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (12” Remix Edit) 4:51
Keyboards [Additional Keyboards] - Ed Terry
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] - Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

3. So Emotional (Edited Remix) 4:27
Edited By - Junior Vasquez , Shep Pettibone
Engineer [Remix] - Steve Peck Remix - Shep Pettibone

4. Greatest Love Of All (Club 69 Mix) 12:00
Remix - Club 69
Remix [Credited To], Producer [Additional] - Peter Rauhofer

5. Step By Step (Teddy Riley Remix) 4:56
Remix - Teddy Riley

6. I Will Always Love You ’99 (Hex Hector Extended Club Remix) 9:52
Keyboards, Programmed By, Engineer - Mac Quayle
Producer, Arranged By - David Foster
Remix, Producer [Additional] - Hex Hector
Written-By - D. Parton* 

7. I’m Every Woman (Every Woman’s House-Club Mix) 10:21 
Remix - Robert Clivillés & David Cole*
Edited By - Ricky Crespo , Robert Clivillés
Engineer [Mix] - Bob Rosa
Programmed By - James Alfano* 

8. I’m Your Baby Tonight (Dronez Mix) 5:09
Bass, Guitar - Al McDowell
Engineer [Assistant] - Raul Flores
Keyboards - Lenny Underwood
Mixed By - Dave Darlington*
Producer - Babyface , LA Reid*
Remix - Dronez, The
Written-By - Babyface , L.A. Reid

9. Love Will Save The Day (Jellybean David Morales Classic Underground Mix) 7:37
Producer - Jellybean*
Remix - David Morales , Jellybean*
Written-By - Toni C.

10. Queen Of The Night (CJ’s Master Mix) 6:33
Remix, Producer [Additional], Drum Programming - CJ Mackintosh

11. My Love Is Your Love (Jonathan Peters’ Vocal Mix) 13:46 
Mastered By - Greg Vaughn
Mixed By - Dave Saronson
Remix, Mixed By - Jonathan Peters , Tony Coluccio

12. Houston Megamix (The Orangefuzz Remix) 19:11

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Not On Label (Whitney Houston)
Catalog#: DjPaulT 2009-W
Format: CD, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 2009
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop
Front CoverPhoto: Patrick Demarchelier
Credits; Art Design: DjPaulT

NOTES:
This compilation by: DjPaulT
Thank you to all of the producers and remixers
All tracks digitally mastered
Visit: www.burningtheground.net

BITRATE INFORMATION:
All tracks Directly ripped From CD in Secure Mode Using EAC
Mp3 320 kbps
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Artwork Edited Using Photo Shop CS 5

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

Super Madonna Weekend continues on BTG! It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and the New England Patriots are three-point favorites in tonight’s big game. My pick is that Madonna will win the game as she performs during tonights Super Bowl XLVI halftime show.

This is the third and final 12″ promo from the 1987 “You Can Dance” project. The classic anthem “Holiday” gets the remix treatment by John “Jellybean” Benitez and the Like A Virgin album track, “Over And Over”, gets a makeover by Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero.

The 12″ exhibits exclusive front cover artwork and a plain white back cover. Tracks A1 & B1 are exclusive to this promo and are completely unmixed with no fades at the beginning or end of the tracks.

SIDE A:
Holiday (Extended Remix) 6:59
Producer – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Remix – John “Jellybean” Benitez

Holiday (Dub) 6:57
Producer – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Remix – John “Jellybean” Benitez

SIDE B:
Over And Over (Extended Remix) 7:11
Keyboards [Additional] – Jack Waldman
Percussion [Additional] – Jimmy Maelen
Producer – Nile Rodgers
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

Over And Over (Dub) 6:43
Keyboards [Additional] – Jack Waldman
Percussion [Additional] – Jimmy Maelen
Producer – Nile Rodgers
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – PRO-A-2907
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Tracks A1 & B1 are exclusive to this release. They are complete and unmixed with no fades at the begining or end of the tracks.

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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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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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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