Month: February 2018

February 14, 2018

Glenn Medeiros – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

Happy Valentine’s Day!

“Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You” is a song written by composers Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin. It was originally recorded in 1984 by American singer and guitarist George Benson. Two years later, the song was re-recorded by Hawaiian singer Glenn Medeiros, whose 1987 cover eventually topped the charts in several countries. The single reached number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in Canada and the United Kingdom. It also topped the charts in a further four countries in Europe. Medeiros also recorded the song in Spanish under the title “Nada cambiará mi Amor por ti”.

Medeiros originally released the song on a small independent label at the age of 16, after winning a local radio talent contest in Hawaii. A visiting radio executive from KZZP in Phoenix, Arizona heard the song and took the record back to Phoenix, where it became a national hit through word of mouth.

The song was featured in a late 1987 episode of the US daytime soap opera Days Of Our Lives as well as 1988 episodes of As The World Turns, The Bold And The Beautiful, and General Hospital.

In 2009, the song was used in France in a television advert for Spontex sponges. The song was additionally used in a commercial for Thinkbox in the UK in 2015. During the same year, the song was used in an episode of British soap opera Coronation Street, where characters Beth Tinker and Kirk Sutherland got married.

SIDE A:
Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You (Extended Mix) 6:06

SIDE B:
Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You (Seven Inch Version) 3:49
Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You (Instrumental Mix) 5:21

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#12
1987	Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary	#4

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Amherst Records – AMHD 128
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Pop
Style: Ballad

CREDITS:
Arranged By – Jeff Tyzik
Producer – Jay Stone
Remix – Jeff Tyzik, Steve Forney
Saxophone, Soloist – Terrance Bruce
Written-By – Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser

NOTES:
From the LP “Glenn Medeiros”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

February 13, 2018

Thereza Bazar – Too Much In Love (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Too Much In Love” is a 1985 single by Canadian-born British singer Thereza Bazar, best known as one half of the pop duo, Dollar.

Bazar released one solo album in 1985 called The Big Kiss, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Arif Mardin. The album reportedly cost half a million pounds to produce and generated media attention, but according to Bazar, the album’s circulation was poor due to a mix-up at the record company, with the album unavailable at the time of its advertised release. The album and its singles failed to chart.

SIDE A:
Too Much In Love (Smooch Mix) 6:04
Written-By – Terry Britten, Thereza Bazar

SIDE B:
English Girl – Should Not No! No! 4:54
Written-By – Graham Broad, Thereza Bazar

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– 258 904-0, MCA Records ‎– MCAT 998
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – Stella Watts
Photography – Paul Cox
Producer – Arif Mardin

NOTES:
Labels state “Smooth Mix” sleeve says “Smooch Mix”

Thanks to Carol Hayes & Roxy Meade at Schmaltz,
and to Simon Sullivan at Mayfair Studios.
Cut by Arron at The Master Room.

Original sound recording made by MCA Records Ltd.

Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH Alsdorf.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

February 12, 2018

Thompson Twins – In The Name Of Love (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

“In the Name of Love” is a 1982 single written and performed by The Thompson Twins, at the time a septet (Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, Joe Leeway, John Roog, Chris Bell, Peter Dodd, and Matthew Seligman). It was the first of twelve entries on the Billboard dance chart for the group, and the first entry for the band in the lower reaches of the US and UK pop charts (peaking outside the UK top 75, and “bubbling under” the hot 100 on the US charts.)

“In the Name of Love” went to number one on the dance music chart and stayed there for five weeks, and spent a total of twenty-one weeks on the chart. It peaked at number sixty-nine on the Billboard R&B chart.

SIDE A:
In The Name Of Love (12″Inch Dance Extension) 5:39
Written-By – T. Bailey*

SIDE B:
In The Beginning 3:15
Written-By – P. Dodd*

Coastline 3:28
Written-By – T. Bailey*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1982	In The Name Of Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#1
1982	In The Name Of Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#69

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: T Records (2) ‎– TEE 124
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design [Sleeve] – Thomi Wroblewski
Music By – T.T’s*
Producer – Steve Lillywhite

NOTES:
A: Edited from the album Set
Made in England

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

February 7, 2018

Sandii & The Sunsetz – Dreams Of Immigrants (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

For Immigrants and DREAMERS

-DjPaulT Recommended 12″

” Dreams Of Immigrants” is a 1982 single by Japanese new wave/synthpop band that collaborated from 1979 until the 1990s. The Sunsetz, led by Makoto Kubota, and Sandii started as separate artists, and each has a separate discography. However, their collaboration provided a particular body of work that is representative of the period, and which successfully blended Eastern, Western and pop influences.

“Dreams Of Immigrants” was penned by lyricist Chris Mosdell who has written lyrics for Sarah Brightman and Boy George; co-written lyrics with Michael Jackson had his work covered by Eric Clapton. The Sunsetz spent a lot of time in the UK, recording with David Sylvian and Fun Boy Three producer Dave Jordan. Sounds, NME and Melody Maker gave The Sunsetz extensive coverage which gave the group a lot of credibility in Japan, leading to increased record sales. Their live act gained many fans in the international music industry following their support slot on the final Japan world tour. The Sunsetz went on to tour and play festivals with Eurythmics, Inxs, Blondie and David Bowie.

**The two songs on the b-side are blended together forming one continuous mix. To keep the integrity of the original vinyl I did not split the tracks.

SIDE A:
Dreams Of Immigrants (Full Version) 4:43
Music By – Keni Inoue, Makoto Kubota
Words By – Chris Mosdell

SIDE B:
The Mirrors Of Eyes
Music By – Makoto Kubota
Words By – Sandii

Jinjirogeh – The Chunk O’ Funk 9:50
Music By – Makoto Kubota
Words By – Makoto Kubota, Sandii

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– SAND 1T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

CREDITS:
Producer – Makoto Kubota
Remix, Co-producer – Dave Jordan

NOTES:
From the LP “IMMIGRANTS”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi