Author: DjPaulT

May 28, 2013

Kim Wilde – You Came (The Shep Pettibone Mix) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“You Came” is the second single from the Kim Wilde album Close.

The single became one of the biggest hits of her long career topping the charts throughout Europe and reaching #3 in the UK Singles Chart. Although it did not continue her United States success, on the pop chart, it peaked at number ten on the dance chart.

The song was released during the summer of 1988, while Wilde was supporting Michael Jackson on the European leg of his tour (the video for “You Came” showed material from the concerts as well as backstage footage). With the Close album becoming a best-seller, this was arguably the point where Wilde was at the pinnacle of her career as “You Came” reached the top ten in charts all over the world.

The song was written by Wilde and her brother after the birth of his first child, Marty.

SIDE A:
You Came (The Shep Pettibone Mix) 7:35

SIDE B:
You Came (Dub Version 1) 4:53
You Came (Dub Version 2) 4:45

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	You Came	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#41
1988	You Came	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#10

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records (Canada) ‎– MCA-23884, MCA Records ‎– MCA-23884
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: USA & Canada
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Ricki Wilde*, Tony Swain
Producer [Additional] – Shep Pettibone
Remix – Shep Pettibone, Steve Peck
Written-By – Kim Wilde, Ricki Wilde*

NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA album “CLOSE”

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Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

May 24, 2013

P.P. Arnold – Electric Dreams (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Electric Dreams” is a song by American singer P.P. Arnold from the soundtrack album and motion picture of the same name. The song was released as a single in 1984 in Europe and New Zealand. Produced by Don Was and written by Boy George and Phil Pickett the song failed to make an impact on the charts. The track also features a guitar solo from English musician, singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist Peter Frampton.

SIDE A:
Electric Dreams (International Dateline Mix) 5:25

SIDE B:
Electric Dreams (Esperanto Mix) 5:12

Electric Dreams 4:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: 10 Records ‎– TEN 29-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Guitar [Solo] – Peter Frampton
Mixed By – John Potoker
Producer – Don Was
Written-By – Boy George, Phil Pickett

NOTES:
Taken from the soundtrack of the motion picture “ELECTRIC DREAMS”

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May 10, 2013

Judy Cheeks – Mellow Lovin’ (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1978

DISCO FRIDAY!

Judy Cheeks is a female dance music singer born in Miami, Florida in 1954 and is the daughter of gospel singer and preacher Rev. Julius Cheeks. In 1978 she hit #10 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart with her first disco single “Mellow Lovin’,”. The single also peaked at #65 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Mellow Lovin’,” was produced by Anthony Monn (best known for his work with gay icon Amanda Lear) in Giorgio Moroder’s Musicland Studios in Munich.

Cheeks also appears as a backing vocalist on Lear’s 1979 album Never Trust A Pretty Face and on Boney M.’s Ten Thousand Lightyears and Kalimba de Luna – 16 Happy Songs as a member of vocal trio La Mama. In 1986, she worked as a studio musician (providing backing vocals) on Alphaville’s album Afternoons in Utopia.

Judy Cheeks had a career resurgence in the 1990s, when she re-emerged with a string of dance chart hits, including two #1s in 1995, “Respect” and “As Long As You’re Good To Me”, as well as “Reach”, which appeared on the Summer Hitmix ’94 CD released by ZYX Records.

This US 12″ promo includes the Tom Moulton Disco Mix which is exclusive to this release. This version is longer than what appeared on the commercial releases. The same mix appears on both sides of the single.

SIDE A:
Mellow Lovin’ (Disco Mix) 7:35

SIDE B:
Mellow Lovin’ (Disco Mix) 7:35

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

CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1978	Mellow Lovin’	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#65
1978	Mellow Lovin’	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco	#10

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Salsoul Records ‎– SG 2063TM (DJ)
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Disco
Credits: Arranged By, Conductor – Charly Ricanek
Mastered By – TM/JR*
Mixed By – Tom Moulton
Producer – Anthony Monn
Written-By – T. Monn*, J. Cheeks*, R. Williams*

NOTES:
“A TOM MOULTON MIX”

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May 8, 2013

Giorgio Moroder With Philip Oakey – Together In Electric Dreams (German 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Together in Electric Dreams” is a song by the British singer and composer Philip Oakey, lead singer of the electronic band The Human League and Italian producer Giorgio Moroder. It was written by Oakey and Moroder and recorded for the original soundtrack of the 1984 film Electric Dreams.

It later formed part of the joint album Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder, released in 1985. Released as a single in the UK in September 1984 it proved a major commercial success, actually eclipsing the original film it was intended to promote. It reached No.3 in the UK Singles Chart, staying in the charts for 13 weeks. In the US the single reached #20 on the Billboard dance chart.

SIDE A:
Together In Electric Dreams (Extended) 6:22

SIDE B:
Together In Electric Dreams (Instrumental) 5:05

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Together In Electric Dreams	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#20

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 601 521-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Mixed By – Steve Bates
Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Written By – Giorgio Moroder, Philip Oakey
Written-By – Giorgio Moroder, Philip Oakey
Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – MG-1201<E>

NOTES:
Taken from the original soundtrack of the film “ELECTRIC DREAMS”

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