BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“You Look Marvelous” is a 1985 novelty/dance track recorded by American comedian Billy Crystal. The song peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and #17 in Canada.
“You Look Marvelous” would also have an accompanying music video that had heavy rotation on MTV. Both the song and video features Crystal in character as his SNL persona of talk show host Fernando Lamas. The video features Lamas cruising around in what was at the time the world’s longest stretch limousine, built by custom coach designer and builder Vini Bergeman, surrounded by models in bikinis.
The accompanying album titled “Marvelous” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording at the 1986 Grammy Awards.
SIDE A:
You Look Marvelous (Extended Version) 7:30
SIDE B:
You Look Marvelous (Dub Version) 7:23
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | You Look Marvelous | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #58 |
| 1985 | You Look Marvelous | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #27 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-12147
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro, Novelty
CREDITS:
Edited By – Latin Rascals*
Engineer [Mixing Engineer] – Tom Lord-Alge
Mixed By – Arthur Baker
Producer – Arthur Baker, Bob Tischler
Written-By – Billy Crystal, Paul Shaffer
NOTES:
Latin Rascals (Tony Moran & Albert Cabrera).
Special thanks to Runyon’s, N.Y.C.
Printed in the U.S.A.
From the LP “MARVELOUS”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
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/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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He could almost look like that now. Except his hair is more receded but with more colour. I don’t recall hearing this song before.
The truth is that this song was not in my library, the contribution to the musical universe with this version is appreciated.
He could almost look like that now. Except his hair is more receded with more colour. I don’t recall hearing this song before.
Hi Paul. Nice to see you back. I haven’t heard this since it was released. Thanks for bringing back some nice memories. Stay well.
Thank you!
Wow, what a blast from the past! I’m still trying to hunt down the original single as well… Thanks for posting this!
Hi Paul Thanks for sharing this piece of the eighties , I was searching for the dub mix since ages , I taped it in 85 from a berlin radio station but i lost the recording.
I remember this! Wow, what a blast from a lifetime ago!!
Thanks very much for this, Paul T 🙂
What a whimsical addition! I pulled this out just a few days before and laughed out loud at what a silly song this was. Enjoyed hearing this is much greater quality than ever before thanks to you, Paul. Cheers!
What a nice surprise, thanks Paul!! I have the 45 in my collection. I used to watch the video in heavy rotation on MTV. You know, back when it was actually Music Television… This single more than deserves to be dusted off with your pristine attention to detail.
Thank you Retro Hound. Have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks, Paul!! I never knew (never even thought to look since it was such a novelty song) there was a 12″. And look at those credits!!
Thanks for the memories!
Have a great weekend!
The “Dub” is sweet Fred. Have a nice weekend 🙂
I am floored when I saw this Paul. I was always hoping that you could one day post this record. Yeah, I know it’s a novelty, but Arthur Baker’s production and the Latin Rascals’ edits make this song outstanding. To me, it’s the dub version that deserves attention the most.. The drum machine is gargantuan and fierce. In college when I worked at the radio station during football games, I used the dub to fade in and out of the sportscaster’s commentary. WOW, what a rush of memories. People, trust me, the dub is a must play. I could see… Read more »
Have a Happy, Happy weekend Jeff. 🙂
Boy, I was around when this was released, but I really don’t remember it. I can’t wait to listen to it to see if my brain has it tuck away deep in the ripples of time!
Hope you enjoy it Jon 🙂