BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“No More Words” is a 1984 song by Berlin and the first single off the album Love Life. It was also their first Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 23 on May 12, 1984. The song was featured in the 1985 film Vision Quest. In the United States, the song was re-released in 1985 as a B-side to Madonna’s single, “Crazy for You”, which was also featured in the film.
The song was produced by the Italian producer Giorgio Moroder and Richie Zito. The 7″ single included the b-side Rumour Of Love. The 12″ single was paired with Dancing In Berlin and featured the Dance Remix of both songs. The mixes were made by Giorgio Moroder.
The music video saw the band re-enact a Bonnie and Clyde-style car chase and shoot-out, it was directed by Evan English & Paul Goldman, and appeared in Berlin Video 45 videocassette compilation in 1984. It received a lot of airplay in the early days of MTV.
SIDE A:
No More Words (Dance Remix) 5:44
Engineer – Mick Guzauski
SIDE B:
Dancing In Berlin (Dance Remix) 5:16
Engineer [Mixing] – Mick Guzauski
Engineer [Recording] – Brian Reeves
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | No More Words | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #23 |
| 1984 | No More Words | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #25 |
| 1984 | No More Words | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | #6 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 9 20195-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Art Direction – Richard Seireeni
Management [Personal Management] – Peregrine Watts-Russell
Photography – Phillip Dixon
Producer – Giorgio Moroder, Richie Zito
Written-By – John Crawford
NOTES:
From the Geffen LP “LOVE LIFE”
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: 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
Need a reupload
Need a reupload mate
Too bad I could not get this download. To me “No More Words” is the best song from “Berlin”. Is there a way to get the download?
i agree, can you pleases reup this.
Thank you Paul. I didn’t know that there were 12″ mixes for these 2 songs.
Thanks!!
One of my favorites from the era. Thank you, Paul!
What a treat! No More Words is my favourite Berlin single and this 12” mix is fantastic! I bought this 12” in 1984 and thought it was such value for money, as with Olivia’s Twist Of Fate/Livin’ In Desperate Times 12” and Wang Chung’s Dance Hall Days/Don’t Let Go. Two hot remixes for the value of one! In the 90s, I bought a CD compilation JUST for this 12” mix so that I can have a digital copy. But I think that is going to be replaced by your vinyl rip here, Paul! Your skills and experience are improving with… Read more »
I am superduper excited about this! I love this track so much. Thanks!
Great choice! I love this mix. I saw this 12″ when it was originally released in one of the mall music stores (Musicland) and didn’t understand what a 12″ single was at the time, so I opted for the less expensive 7″ single. A week later, I went back to buy the 12″ single and it was gone. Never saw it again! Anyway, very cool and thanks for restoring this memory!!
Reading all the way down the messages in this post has me smiling 🙂
Nathan’s right, it is an art… and Paul does it so damn well 😉
Great to see two of my fave Berlin tracks in one post! My own vinyl’s of these two got played to death and sound a bit worn now… listening to your “Dancing in Berlin” right now and it sounds amazing! Really amazing!
Thanks Paul 🙂
xo
Berlin is one of my favorite bands and these are two of their best songs. Terri’s voice is strong and I consider her in the top tier of 80s vocalists. If you’ve ever seen her in concert, no doubt you would agree. Thanks for the amazing rip 🙂
I thought I made my post earlier, and I fell asleep at my desk, then rebooted my computer before clicking the [submit comment] button. No: taking Bipolar medication does not aff-aff-aff-affect me!! Thank you DJ Paul for posting this one. I did not know that “No More Words” was from the album Love Life. I am very confused because I can hear the song “No More words, no more words and no more promises …LOVE” in my brain, but the only Berlin album I ever had was Pleasure Victim on cassette, then later Pleasure Victim on compact disc. I have… Read more »
A gorgeous piece of writing and a phenomenal assessment to what Paul does. I so love it when someone can so eloquently put into words what so many of us feel about Paul’s hard work and dedication. He is a pure gift to us and our ears. Thank you for your beautiful comments Nathan Alan.
Jeff
As part of my morining ritual I wake up around 6:30 am and immediately check for new comments so that I can respond to them. Each day I am over joyed at the kindness that I read from you guys.Nathank thank you so much for brightening my day. 🙂
Thankyou Paul for Berlin’s post. Do you also have Sex (I’m A….) extended mix ?
You’re welcome Omar. Yes I do have “Sex” will post it at some point 🙂
Berlin is one of my all time (top 10) favorite bands. Thank you for this and all your hard work.
You’re welcome Maxxwell 🙂
Que groso! Gracias Paul,
Hugs!
Hugs! Ezequiel
The more I hear this songs, the more I love them. Thanks again.
Great choice! Rare mixes. Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Stefano 🙂
Much better than the dull single version on the greatest hits (love the instrumental section of the dance mix)..!
Thanks as always for the rip Paul.. 🙂
Most welcome Ex15 🙂
Can’t wait to get home and grab this one Paul!!! I love Berlin and I really liked Giorgio Moroder’s mixes. Thanks again for your stellar output Paul. You’re like the Energizer Bunny, you keep going and going and going and…
Always Amazed!!
Always Grateful!!
Jeff
lol thank you Jeff. Enjoy!
Loved those days, and love these two tracks from Berlin. Thanks muchly!
You’re welcome 🙂