Ava Cherry – Good Intentions (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“Good Intentions” is a 1987 single by American singer and model Ava Cherry. She collaborated with English musician David Bowie between 1972 and 1975; the two met in New York City when she was a nightclub waitress and Bowie was touring for The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Afterwards, they began a period of personal and artistic collaboration that heavily influenced the Young Americans “blue-eyed soul” era. Following this, she struck out as a solo singer and backing artist for musicians such as Luther Vandross and Chaka Khan.

“Good Intentions” was the first single taken from her third and most successful studio LP “Picture This” (1987). “Good Intentions” debuted on the Billboard Dance Chart on August 8, 1987, peaking at #16 after spending eight weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Good Intentions (Two Left Shoes Mix) 7:39
Producer – Glen Ballard
Producer [In Association With] – Spencer Proffer
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Andy Wallace
Written-By – C. MagnessG. Ballard

SIDE B:
Good Intentions (Dub Mix) 6:46
Producer – Glen Ballard
Producer [In Association With] – Spencer Proffer
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Andy Wallace
Written-By – C. MagnessG. Ballard

Majic Castle 3:30
Producer – Spencer Proffer
Written-By – Jon Butcher

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Good Intentions U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #16

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records – V-15308
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM, Red, Transparent
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Funk

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP “Picture Me”
Produced for Pasha

Pressed on Red Translucent Vinyl

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DJ John England
DJ John England
May 12, 2024 8:06 pm

I think it was Luther Vandross who brought her to Bowie. They worked together so much off and on.

Martika
Martika
February 22, 2024 4:10 pm

Another one I’m not familiar with… I think this whole late 80s/early 90s nu jack/vocal house era didn’t really pique my interest at the time, even though I was really into Terence Trent D’Arby, etc. But I really love it now. Thank you for another amazing dance track, Paul! I’m gonna check out her album now!

Marco
Marco
February 22, 2024 12:13 pm

I remember some of Ava’s singles in the early nineties, but this is a new one to me. I love that classic funk/soul 80’s sound on this record, cool remixes too.

Thanks Paul 🙂

Jeff
Jeff
February 22, 2024 11:21 am

Hot tune and delectable video, that’s for sure! I am loving this week, Paul! I just can’t help but dance to this record! Ava Cherry is so great, and I want to look into her discography.

Thank you, Paul!!

Jeff

Martika
Martika
Reply to  Jeff
February 22, 2024 4:11 pm

She is certainly easy on the eyes, Jeff… lol… that video should have made her very popular with the guys!

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Martika
February 23, 2024 9:21 am

You’re so right, Martika, she really is quite lovely! It’s a smoking hot video.

Jeff

Raymond
Raymond
February 22, 2024 11:00 am

wow, her cover of Moonage Daydream is quite good! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJeRTu685p4