BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“Funky Nassau” is a U.S. top twenty dance single by Synth funk – brit house British quintet Black Britain. “Funky Nassau” spent ten weeks on the U.S. Billboard dance chart peaking at #17 on September 26, 1987. The quintet released one album titled “Obvious”.
SIDE A:
Funky Nassau (Dance Mix) 5:02
Funky Nassau (Edit) 3:45
SIDE B:
Funky Nassau (Dub Mix) 6:09
Remix – Omar Santana
Runaway 4:59
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Funky Nassau | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #17 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin – 0-96776
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: House, Synth-pop, Funk
CREDITS:
Producer – David Sanchez, Ted Currier
Written-By – Kevin Elliston (tracks: B2), Michael A’Court (tracks: B2), Michael Jones (26) (tracks: B2), R. Munnings* (tracks: A1,A2,B1), Roderick Heart (tracks: B2), Ronald Elliston (tracks: B2), T. Fitzgerald* (tracks: A1,A2,B1)
NOTES:
From the LP “OBVIOUS”
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
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
Thanks Paul you’re the best!
Hi PaulT, just wanted to thank you for posting this, I had this on 12″ with some of their others Night People and Heroin, do you have these because I would be interested in hearin them again in HQ sound.
Funky Nascar! Funky Nascar! That’s gotta be the most upbeat catchy mondegreen ever. Don’t ever recall hearing this and what a great catchy tune. But what is a Nassau? Oh well. Funky Nascar! Oops did it again. 🤣
I remember hearing this on Kiss FM here in London. I’m looking forward to hearing this again.
Cheers Paul 🙂
I am so on the verge of tears right now!! THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH DjPAULT!!!! Wow Paul, I really thought I would never hear this track again, especially in such sonic fidelity!! I mean, I’m still at work and haven’t downloaded the song, but knowing you and your incredible talents, I can only imagine how phenomenal this is going to sound!! This is one of my favorite tracks. I remember buying the record, unheard, but bought it because of who was involved in the production. David Sanchez and Ted Currier, who I loved from their Sweet Sensation productions bring… Read more »
You’re very welcome Jeff. Enjoy! 🙂
I still am swooning over you posting this track Paul!! As a fan of Omar Santana’s editing prowess, I’m trying to collect his superior works of art in the best sonic quality out there. Having “Funky Nassau” appear on Burning The Ground is monumental to me. This is a great remake of the Beginning of the End’s original version, but with all of the people I respect and am a fanatic of. Even YouTube doesn’t seem to have the track available. Only the short version pitched way-up for a fast mix. This song is tough and funky as hell. It… Read more »
Interestingly, I went to YouTube just the other day and was surprised that someone posted the dub version on July 30, 2018 the very same day you posted this record Paul. I’m quite sure they got it from you. There’s no way to play it though. Although there weren’t many comments, I’m quite sure this is a “cult” record and that there are plenty of fans around the globe who appreciate the track like we do.
Thanks again for doing this song!!
Jeff
thank you PaulT, do not miss kajagoogoo hang on now pls, thanks…